LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — The Southeastern Conference opener was a learning experience for Kentucky on Saturday.
The No. 10 Wildcats prevailed with a 106-100 win over sixth-ranked Florida, but came up short in several categories, especially in the rebounding department. Florida held a 38-30 edge on the glass, an area of concern going into Tuesday’s contest at Georgia.
“We learned that we’ve got to get a lot more physical,” said Kentucky coach Mark Pope. “We learned that it’s going to be like a life or death fight on the boards every single night.”…