Kentucky Wildcats fall to Kansas Jayhawks in Champions Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 5:51 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team lost to the Kansas Jayhawks, 89-69, in the State Farm Champions Classic on November 10, 2026. Kentucky struggled with foul trouble and offensive inefficiency, with Zoom Diallo scoring 24 points as the only standout performer. This defeat marks Kentucky's worst loss in the event since 2018 and continues a troubling trend under head coach Mark Pope, as the Wildcats have lost four consecutive games to Top 25 teams. They will next host Northern Arizona at Rupp Arena on November 13, 2026.
- •Kentucky lost to Kansas 89-69 in the Champions Classic.
- •Zoom Diallo scored 24 points, leading Kentucky's offense.
- •The loss is Kentucky's worst in the Champions Classic since 2018.
- •Kentucky has lost four straight games against Top 25 opponents.
- •Next game is against Northern Arizona on November 13, 2026.
- 5:51 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Basketball and Mark Pope continue to struggle under the bright lights
"It’s been a tough stretch for the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball program.
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