The push-off hurt, but Kentucky’s mistakes hurt more
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Key Points:
- Auburn's win over Kentucky was influenced by a controversial push-off call, which Kentucky coach Mark Pope believes cost his team a road SEC victory.
- Kentucky failed to secure the crucial game-winning rebound, notably with Brandon Garrison missing an uncontested tip-in after Auburn's Elyjah Freeman grabbed the offensive board.
- The Wildcats missed several close-range scoring opportunities, going just 10-for-21 on layups, including a key missed tip-in late in the game.
- Kentucky struggled with turnovers, committing seven in each half, which contributed to Auburn outscoring them 17-10 off turnovers.
- The primary reason for Kentucky's loss was an offensive collapse in the second half, where they managed only two field goals in
