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TITLE: Jason Hart applauded Brandon Garrison's technical foul saying he wants more TEXT: Is this the new normal for Kentucky basketball? Because it certainly feels like the staff is sending a message: We are done being the nice guys. Just a few days after Kentucky picked up four technical fouls in a street fight against Arkansas, the physicality spilled over again last night. Speaking after that war in Fayetteville, Mark Pope made headlines when he refused to apologize for the chipiness. "It felt like, man, these guys are here to fight," Pope said Saturday.

TITLE: Otega Oweh feasts on former team as Cats slam the door on Oklahoma TEXT: This had all the makings of a trap game. Coming off an emotional win at Arkansas and with a massive showdown against Tennessee looming on Saturday, Kentucky could have easily sleepwalked through this one. Instead, they punched the clock. It wasn't wire-to-wire dominance, but when Mark Pope needed a response, his team delivered. Kentucky and Oklahoma traded blows early, with the Sooners making tough twos to hang around.

No. 1 Arizona (22-0) did not play. Next: vs. Oklahoma State, Saturday. No. 2 Michigan (20-1) did not play. Next: vs. Penn State, Thursday. No. 3 UConn (22-1) did not play. Next: at No. 22 St. John's, Friday. No. 4 Duke (21-1) did not play. Next: at No. 14 North Carolina, Saturday. No. 5 Illinois (19-3) vs. Northwestern. Next: at No. 10 Michigan State, Saturday. No. 6 Gonzaga (22-1) at Portland. Next: at Oregon State, Saturday. No. 7 Iowa State (20-2) did not play. Next: vs. Baylor, Saturday. No. 8 Houston (20-2) beat UCF 79-55. Next: at No. 16 BYU, Saturday. No.

Arkansas pitcher Robyn Herron delivers to the plate, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, during a fall exhibition game against Seminole State at Bogle Park in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports) Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. FAYETTEVILLE -- Robyn Herron is no stranger to pressure situations. Entering her final season with the Arkansas softball team, the senior left-handed pitcher has worn many hats.