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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Florida Gators: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
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Florida Gators @ Kentucky Wildcats
Current Records: Florida 14-6, Kentucky 15-4
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Florida has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. The Florida Gators and the Kentucky Wildcats will face off in an SEC battle at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Florida ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They secured a 102-98 W over the Bulldogs. The oddsmakers set the bar high with a 160.5-point over/under, but they still managed to beat it.
Florida’s victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zyon Pullin, who scored 20 points along with eight assists and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Micah Handlogten, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 17 rebounds.
Meanwhile, after a 88-79 finish the last time they played, Kentucky and Arkansas decided to play a little more cautiously this time around. The Wildcats came out on top against the Razorbacks by a score of 63-57 on Saturday. Winning is a bit easier when your three-point shooting is a whole 23.9% better than the opposition, as Kentucky’s was.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Kentucky to victory, but perhaps none more so than Reed Sheppard, who scored 14 points along with five assists and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Antonio Reeves, who scored 24 points.
The Gators’ victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-6. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 90.3 points per game. As for the Wildcats, they have been performing well recently as they’ve won nine of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Florida have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 44.6 rebounds per game (they’re ranked first in rebounds per game overall). However, it’s not like Kentucky struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 38.1 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Florida couldn’t quite finish off Kentucky in their previous matchup on January 6th and fell 87-85. Can Florida avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll find out soon enough.
Series History
Kentucky has won 9 out of their last 10 games against Florida.
- Jan 06, 2024 – Kentucky 87 vs. Florida 85
- Feb 22, 2023 – Kentucky 82 vs. Florida 74
- Feb 04, 2023 – Kentucky 72 vs. Florida 67
- Mar 05, 2022 – Kentucky 71 vs. Florida 63
- Feb 12, 2022 – Kentucky 78 vs. Florida 57
- Feb 27, 2021 – Florida 71 vs. Kentucky 67
- Jan 09, 2021 – Kentucky 76 vs. Florida 58
- Mar 07, 2020 – Kentucky 71 vs. Florida 70
- Feb 22, 2020 – Kentucky 65 vs. Florida 59
- Mar 09, 2019 – Kentucky 66 vs. Florida 57
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Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for June 25, 2026
13 things more likely to happen than winning the Powerball jackpot
Hoping to win the Powerball jackpot? Here are 13 things more likely to happen than becoming an instant millionaire.
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Thursday, June 25, 2026 winning numbers for each game.
Cash Ball
02-08-24-32, Cash Ball: 09
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Pick 3
Evening: 6-3-0
Midday: 9-6-0
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Pick 4
Evening: 5-7-6-0
Midday: 5-2-6-6
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03-13-14-34-45, Bonus: 01
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Takeaways from Kentucky’s home and away SEC schedule for next season
On Thursday, Kentucky’s home and away SEC opponents for the 2026-27 season were revealed and on top of learning the three opponents who they will play twice, there are some very intriguing matchups. In conference play, Kentucky will face six teams who are among the top 25 in many preseason rankings.
In SEC play, Kentucky will play Tennessee, Vandy and Ole Miss all both home and away. The home matchups include Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Vandy. As for the road tilts, the Wildcats will face Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Vandy. Let’s take a look at some interesting developments from the schedule release.
John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena (again)
In Calipari’s first year with Arkansas, he got the best of Kentucky when he came into Rupp Arena and left with a 10-point victory, a game where you could really feel the tension all game long in the building from Kentucky fans, which translated onto the court with the players. Last season, it was Kentucky who shocked everyone when they stole one on the road against a top 20 Arkansas team after a rough up-and-down season up to that point. Now, the two will face off again as Kentucky will look to get the win in Rupp and make sure Calipari doesn’t get two in a row in the building. It’ll be another highly-anticipated showdown.
Kentucky hits the road at Texas
This is shaping up to be a major challenge for Kentucky next season and may even end up being one of the biggest games of the season. Texas is seen by many as a clear top 10 team, with some even having them within the top five and when you combine that with the fact that the game is on the road, the Wildcats will have their hands full. The Wildcats fell to the longhorns in the 2024-25 season, and it’ll be a much stiffer challenge this time.
Which game could be a trap?
We don’t have the game-by-game dates yet, so it’s hard to say with a lot of confidence, but opponent-wise, Georgia could really give Kentucky fits. In Pope’s first year, his team struggled handling the physicality of the Bulldogs and now, they’ve retained one of their best guards for another year and have added physicality through the portal. Mike White’s teams love to make opponents uncomfortable and they could do that once again down in Athens. Another sneaky team to watch is Oklahoma, who will have very good guard play. Kentucky will face both teams on the road.
Overall, it’s a pretty fair SEC schedule for a Kentucky team who has the capability of a return to being atop the conference once again. Mark Pope has such a system-fit squad and he can do some damage in the SEC.
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Can you set off fireworks in Kentucky? See laws ahead of Fourth of July
Fourth of July festivities to celebrate in Louisville
See the Fourth of July festivities planned in Louisville for America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Fourth of July is almost here, and Kentuckians are getting ready to light up the sky.
Before you plan your fireworks celebrations, it’s important to know what is and isn’t allowed under Kentucky law. Here’s what to know about fireworks laws and safety tips in the Bluegrass State ahead of Independence Day.
Can you set off fireworks in Kentucky?
Yes. As long as you live in a place where local ordinances don’t prohibit it, according to the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s website.
Are fireworks legal in Louisville?
In Louisville or Jefferson County, larger display fireworks are not legal due to a local law. Some consumer products that don’t leave the ground, such as sparklers, are allowed.
If the cautionary label on the firework has the words “explosive,” “emits flaming pellets,” “flaming balls,” “firecracker,” “report” or “rocket,” it is automatically a no-go, according to the Louisville-Jefferson County Code of Ordinances.
But, smaller ones like sparklers, cylindrical or cone fountains, wheels and ground spinners are legal. Still, don’t let the size fool you − they can burn up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Learn more: Check out these 4th of July events taking place across Kentucky
How to use fireworks safely
The state fire marshal suggests following the following advice when using fireworks:
- Use fireworks outdoors.
- Obey local laws.
- Keep a bucket of water or a working water hose nearby.
- Use fireworks as intended and avoid altering them or combining them.
- Never relight “dud” fireworks. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
- Spectators should keep a safe distance from the person lighting the firework (the individual lighting it should wear safety glasses).
- Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated adult operator.”
- Do not use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives.
- Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
- Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
- Read and follow all instructions on the label.
Former Courier Journal reporter Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
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