Mark Pope supports Kentucky Wildcats after loss, Emily McDonald sets record

Mark Pope expressed confidence in the Kentucky Wildcats following their 20-point loss to Kansas in the Champions Classic on Tuesday. Pope acknowledged the team's struggles and stated it is essential for them to learn from this defeat early in the season. On a positive note, Emily McDonald achieved a historic performance for the women's team, scoring 27 points and hitting 9 three-pointers in a dominant 98-30 win over Evansville last night. Her record-setting performance follows a prior struggle with her shooting in the season's early games. Both teams look to build on their respective seasons moving forward.

• 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats News: Mark Pope still believes in this team and Emily McDonald makes UK history