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This stat about Kentucky’s defense under John Calipari says it all

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Kentucky finding its footing offensively helped them overcome an 11-point second half deficit vs. Florida, but the comeback wouldn’t have been possible without some superb defense.

For the third time in four games, Kentucky held its opponent to 55 points or less. Fifty-five is a pretty special number. Under John Calipari, the Cats are a perfect 70-0 when keeping the opponent to 55 points or less, including 6-0 this season. They’re 165-7 when holding their opponent to 63 points or less. After allowing Florida to hit 43.3 percent from the field in the first half, the Cats held the Gators to 27.