The Kentucky Wildcats are back in action tonight at Rupp Arena.
Coming off their trip to Bud Walton Arena this past weekend, where Kentucky picked up a big-time victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Cats will look to pick up another SEC win when they host the Oklahoma Sooners tonight.
Tonight will be Oklahoma’s first trip to Rupp Arena in nearly 40 years and the first as a member of the SEC. Of course, Kentucky and Oklahoma met twice last season, with Otega Oweh scoring the winning basket in both
matchups against his former team.
Oweh was superb in both games against the Sooners last year, scoring 28 points in the matchup in Norman, including the last 18 points of the game for the Wildcats. In the SEC Tournament matchup, Oweh scored 27. The Cats could use another big Oweh performance tonight to take down the Sooners.
While Oklahoma currently sits in last place in the SEC, this team shouldn’t be taken lightly at all. The Sooners led in the second half on the road at Texas A&M, and have lost four games in conference play by less than 5 points. This is a team desperate for a win that has shown they can compete with the top teams in the conference.
Tonight’s game is scheduled to tip off at 9:00 ET.
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Excited to see this team this fall.
Headlines
Previewing Kentucky vs Oklahoma – UK Athletics
A quick look at tonight’s game.
Wildcats know they can’t overlook Sooners – KSR
This Oklahoma team has had multiple one or two-possession losses.
Are things about to get tougher for Kentucky Basketball? – Herald Leader
The rest of the schedule is certainly not an easy path.
Stein says coaches must do all they can to operate within rules – Vaughts Views
Certainly seems like several coaches don’t believe in that.
Nick Mingione talks position battles headed into new season – Cats Pause
Who is going to replace Devin Burkes at catcher?
Jaren Jackson Jr. headed to Jazz in 8-player deal – ESPN
Big pickup for the Jazz.
Lane Kiffin rips new CFP schedule – Bleacher Report
Not really blaming Lane here.
Lindsey Vonn plans to compete in Olympics despite tearing ACL – Yahoo
Wow.
College coaches continue to make move to NFL – CBS Sports
Several college assistants are making the leap to the NFL.
Giants hiring Matt Nagy as OC – NBC Sports
Nagy finds a landing spot.
NCAA President addresses tournament expansion – SI
Baker is firmly in favor of expansion.
