Minnesota State should (hopefully) put up more of a fight than Kentucky’s first preseason opponent. The Wildcats never trailed last week in a 123-52 exhibition win over Kentucky Wesleyan at Rupp Arena. UK shot the lights out, ran the floor all night, and suffocated on defense. It was the perfect feel-good way to kick off the Mark Pope era, but it would also be nice to see his squad face a real challenge. That’s where Minnesota State, the reigning Division II national champions, comes into play for the second of two exhibitions. The Mavericks come to Lexington on Tuesday night as the favorites …