Calipari Gets the Last Laugh: Arkansas Upsets No. 12 Kentucky in Coach's Return
Calipari Gets the Last Laugh: Arkansas Upsets No. 12 Kentucky in Coach's Return
John Calipari made a triumphant return to Rupp Arena as Arkansas coach, leading his team to an 89-79 upset win over No. 12 Kentucky. Despite some boos from the crowd, Calipari's former players Adou Thiero, D.J. Wagner, and Zvonimir Ivisic had big performances, scoring a combined 42 points. The Razorbacks (13-8, 2-6 SEC) got a hard-fought win in a building where Calipari had a 77% winning percentage during his 15 seasons as Kentucky coach. The Wildcats (15-6, 4-4) lost their second straight home game.