The football Cats look to topple the Racers, while the women’s basketball team eyes a top-25 win over Louisville.
Greetings, BBN!
It’s a big gameday in the Bluegrass, as the Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team will host the Louisville Cardinals today, while the football Cats will face the Murray State Racers.
You can catch the women’s game at 6 PM ET via SEC Network+. Kentucky’s game vs. Murray State will kick off at 1:30 PM ET on SEC Network+, so both games are only available via online stream through ESPN+.
After watching the men’s basketball team ace its first real test of the Mark Pope era vs. Duke, the women will look to do the same today in Kenny Brooks’ first major challenge as the new head coach.
Go CATS!!
Tweet of the Day
Top-5 prospect Caleb Wilson working out in a Kentucky shirt. Can’t be a bad thing. pic.twitter.com/YPQiWSFf1G
— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) November 15, 2024
Seems like a good sign for the Cats.
Headlines
Big Blue Preview: No. 20/19 Kentucky Women’s Basketball Plays Host to No. 18/18 Louisville in Front of Sold Out Crowd – UK Athletics
This season marks just the second time in program history that the Cats have allowed 43 points or less in each of their first three games.
Collins Kiprop Kipngok Finishes Fourth at NCAA Southeast Regional, Punches Ticket to National Championships – UK Athletics
As a team, Kentucky placed 10th in the Men’s 10k and 13th in the Women’s 6k.
Big Blue Preview: Kentucky vs. Murray State – UK Athletics
After having last weekend off, Kentucky returns to action this Saturday, hosting intrastate rival Murray State at Kroger Field.
Mark Pope says Kentucky is in “a race to see how fast we can grow” – KSR
Mark Pope said Kentucky’s win over Duke was just the next step in “a race to see how fast we can grow.”
Kentucky skyrockets up power rankings after Duke win – Cats Pause
In ESPN’s Basketball Power Rankings, Jeff Borzello bumped Kentucky up 15 spots from No. 23 to No. 8.
Kentucky WBB’s staff, roster have ACC experience, which helps ‘a lot’ in prep for Louisville – KSR
A good chunk of Kentucky WBB’s staff and roster came from the ACC, which helps “a lot” in preparing for Louisville.
Brandon Garrison an unsung hero from Kentucky’s win over Duke – Cats Pause
Garrison gave Kentucky 18 quality minutes off the bench in its upset win over the Blue Devils.
Travis Perry earns the nickname ‘Perry Express’ in hilarious new Hilton commercial – KSR
Looking for a nickname for Travis Perry as he begins his journey at Kentucky? The fine folks at Hilton Lexington/Downtown have you covered.
Auriemma ties NCAA Division I wins record as UConn tops UNC – ESPN
UConn coach Geno Auriemma tied the NCAA Division I record with his 1,216th career victory Friday night as his No. 2 Huskies beat No. 14 North Carolina 69-58.
Sources: NBA in serious talks about tourney-style All-Star Game – ESPN
The NBA is in serious discussions on a new tournament-style format for the 2025 All-Star Game, sources told ESPN on Friday.
Couple Uses Wedding Fund to Pay for Surgery on Injured Dog Found on Side of Road: ‘She Deserved a Chance’ – GNN
A couple in Arkansas have emptied their savings and wedding fund to save a 10-month old dog found stricken by the side of the road.