WATCH: Mark Pope's brief and fiery press conference after Kentucky's loss to Auburn
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Key Points:
- Kentucky coach Mark Pope expressed intense frustration over a crucial offensive foul call on Collin Chandler with 14 seconds remaining, which he felt was unfair and impacted the game's outcome against Auburn.
- Despite the loss, Pope praised Otega Oweh’s career-high 29 points and credited Auburn players Keyshawn Hall, Keshawn Murphy, and Elyjah Freeman for their strong performances.
- Pope emphasized that Kentucky refuses to let external factors, including officiating and fans, control their mindset or performance, focusing instead on competing and winning future games.
- The Wildcats are dealing with a three-game losing streak, their longest since the 2020-21 season, but Pope remains confident in the team’s ability to bounce back quickly.
