Todd Golden fired back at John Calipari after Kentucky’s loss to Florida. Calipari claimed that Kentucky beat Florida in every category despite the 94-91 defeat. However, Golden debunked Calipari’s notion, stating that the game was even based on the stat sheet. Golden highlighted that both teams had similar stats in three-pointers, free throws, rebounds, assists, and turnovers. He emphasized that it was a great game and compared it to a previous matchup where his team had a lead but the opposing team fought back.
In the game, Kentucky had a halftime lead of 41-36, but Florida managed to outscore them in the second half, forcing overtime with an 84-84 tie. In overtime, Golden’s team prevailed with a 10-7 advantage, securing a significant road win against a top-10 team. This victory could be a defining moment in Golden’s career as he aims to guide Florida back to the NCAA Tournament and restore the program’s success from the 2000s under Billy Donovan’s leadership.
