Calipari’s Arkansas Lose 111‑77 to Florida in Worst Margin

In a blowout at Gainesville, the Arkansas Razorbacks were defeated 111‑77 by the Florida Gators, a 34‑point margin that ties the worst loss in Calipari’s coaching career. A late 3‑pointer by D.J. Wagner in the final minute kept the loss from being even larger, but the Gators built a double‑digit lead early and stretched it to 30 points midway through the second half. The game also saw a heated exchange between Calipari and Florida coach Todd Golden, resulting in double‑technical fouls and a brief ejection of Calipari from the court.

After the loss, Calipari reflected on his 34‑year career, noting his 15‑year stint at Kentucky, nine years at Memphis and eight at UMass. He said, “I wish it would have gone faster,” and urged his players to do a soul‑searching and be honest with themselves. Despite the defeat, he praised Florida’s coaching and acknowledged that the Gators outcoached him on the day.