VIDEO: Kentucky HC Mark Pope - Valparaiso Postgame

z - Pope claps _MG_0461 — Kentucky head coach Mark Pope applauded his team's effort during the Valparaiso game on Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena. (Jeff Drummond/Cats Illustrated)

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope addressed the media after the Wildcats’ 107-59 win over Valparaiso on Friday night at Rupp Arena.

The No. 9 Wildcats (2-0) got double-figure scoring from six different players, led by a double-double from freshman center Malachi Moreno with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Kentucky also had a strong defensive performance, holding the Beacons to 28% shooting from the field.