John Calipari returned to Rupp Arena Saturday night to a mixture of boos and cheers, but ultimately he had the last laugh, beating Kentucky 89-79.

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Calipari faces mixed reaction with return to Rupp Arena but comes out with big win 89-79

Former UK players who followed Calipari to Arkansas were also booed in pregame introductions

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John Calipari received a mixed reception at Rupp Arena on Saturday night, then watched his Arkansas team upset No. 12 Kentucky 89-79.

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Calipari hears boos early, but Ark. gets last word

Fans were ready to write John Calipari off, but the legendary coach watched his Arkansas team shock No. 12 Kentucky, 89-79, in his triumphant return to Lexington.

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John Calipari's Revenge: Hall of Famer gets last laugh in return to Rupp Arena

LEXINGTON, Ky (AP) — John Calipari received a mixed reception on his return to Rupp Arena on Saturday night, then got the last laugh when his Arkansas Razorbacks beat No. 12 Kentucky 89-79. “It’s hard to win in here. And I’ve got to be honest with you, I looked up a couple of times and I thought we were losing because I kept looking at Kentucky instead of Arkansas, “ Calipari said. “I made it clear it was a privilege and an honor to coach here. …

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John Calipari was booed as he made his way out onto the court at Rupp Arena, but he ended up having the last laugh.

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Kentucky ‘embarrassed’ by Arkansas in John Calipari’s return as former Wildcats come up big

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- John Calipari always used to say that Kentucky was every team’s Super Bowl. On Saturday at Rupp Arena, he proved himself right by beating his former team with shooting prowess and unmatched physicality. His Razorbacks only needed a one point lead at halftime to propel them to a ten point win, 89-79. Arkansas never trailed after the break as the Hogs’ smallest lead was three points early in the second stanza. Cali…

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John Calipari's return ends in defeat for Kentucky

The is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. . LEXINGTON, Ky — John Calipari received a mixed reception on his return to Rupp Arena on Saturday night, then got the last laugh when his Arkansas Razorbacks beat No. 12 Kentucky 89-79. “It’s hard to win in here. And I’ve got to be honest with you, I looked up a couple of times and I thought we were losing because I kept looki…

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John Calipari received a mixed reception on his return to Rupp Arena on Saturday night, then got the last laugh when his Arkansas Razorbacks beat No. 12 Kentucky 89-79.

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ESPN News ServicesFeb 1, 2025, 11:54 PM ETLEXINGTON, Ky. -- John Calipari received a mixed reception at Rupp Arena on Saturday night, then watched his Arkansas team upset No. 12 Kentucky 89-79.Three former Wildcats -- Adou Thiero (21 points), D.J. Wagner (17) and Zvonimir Ivisic (14 points) -- had big ni...

Calipari faces mixed reaction with return to Rupp Arena but comes out with big win 89-79

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