Three observations from Kentucky’s first-round win that gave head coach Mark Pope his first NCAA Tournament victory.

Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .475, FT .625. 3-Point Goals: 10-26, .385 (Brea 3-6, Carr 2-3, Chandler 2-4, Noah 1-2, Oweh 1-2, Garrison 1-3, Almonor 0-1, Perry 0-2, Butler 0-3).

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