Four facts and post-game talk after Kentucky's loss at Oakland

[{"selector":"#anim-00a2cc71-98ce-4d79-8083-575a818654fc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] On Thursday night, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 80-76 in the NCAA Tournament first round.

[{"selector":"#anim-41857d4f-892b-4462-9d2a-5b9c105da3ee [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.16964276108486%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] That first half was outstanding. Both teams started slowly, although it was short-lived

[{"selector":"#anim-6e5a48ac-aa85-4506-a368-54ccbd672a32 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(26.851806500162663%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Jack Gohlke of Oakland made seven 3-pointers in the first half, as discussed below.

[{"selector":"#anim-bb59a209-0c08-40ef-abdb-80022085a777 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.254687386254172%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Kentucky played well defensively otherwise, but Memphis led 38-35 at halftime.

[{"selector":"#anim-9cd50762-f401-444e-b55f-e256f78c7dce [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(36.47308341401295%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The second half wasn't any better. Kentucky couldn't stop Oakland or score like they have all year

[{"selector":"#anim-eb901597-ccc4-4b8a-827b-323ca044fa7d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(13.902354351598008%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Favored and related to the phrase "Our guys are loose" According to BYU, the team is calm and prepared to face Duquesne.

[{"selector":"#anim-2e070e70-b6e3-4f7e-a9ed-7da19f94326d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] He opened today with 14 points and 13 rebounds despite not improving since returning.

[{"selector":"#anim-26610252-a91b-49bf-b302-49f126401950 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Mitchell kept Kentucky afloat early these season, but many believed the youthful Cats outgrew him. Injuries are important, but Kentucky won without him.

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Four facts and post-game talk after Kentucky's loss at Oakland

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