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Kentucky vs. Minnesota State game thread and pregame reading
It’s gameday for the Kentucky Wildcats, who will host the Division II Minnesota State Mavericks at Rupp Arena.
Game time is 7 PM ET on the SEC Network+, which means you can only watch it online via SEC Network+/ESPN+. You can also listen to pregame, in-game, and postgame radio coverage via the UK Sports Network.
This will be the final tune-up game for the Cats, who will begin regular-season play next Monday at home vs. Wright State. While Mark Pope’s squad looked quite impressive vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, Minnesota State is arguably the best program in Division II basketball after winning the national championship last season. The Mavericks enter the season as the preseason No. 1 team in Division II.
Safe to say a great test is on deck for the Cats! Let’s see how they respond.
Pregame Reading
Let’s Go CATS!
The No. 2-ranked Ohio State women’s hockey team defeated No. 3 Minnesota 4-2 on Feb. 13 at the OSU Ice Rink.
The Buckeyes (27-4-0, 21-4-0 WCHA) scored three times on the power play in their second win over the Gophers (24-6-1. 18-6-1 WCHA) this season.
Scoring for Ohio State were Jocelyn Amos, Maxine Cimoroni, Kaia Malachino and Emma Peschel. Goalie Hailey MacLeod made 26 saves. Peschel led the Buckeyes with a season-high five blocked shots.
The teams play again at 3 p.m. Feb. 14.
Minnesota United announced today that the club has signed defender Kyle Duncan to a one-year contract through December 2026, with a club option through June 2027.
“Kyle brings MLS experience and a strong understanding of what it takes to compete in this league. He is a reliable defender who will strengthen our back line and elevate the level of competition within the group. We’re pleased to welcome Kyle to Minnesota,” said MNUFC Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad.
“Be more like a fountain and less like a drain. I know that’s the kind of person I want to be and I want to be someone who is uplifting,” said defender Kyle Duncan. “No matter what I may be facing in life, I want to bring as much positivity and encouragement as I possibly can to this club, the fans, and my teammates.”
The 28-year-old right back arrives in Minnesota after having played eight seasons for Eastern Conference side Red Bull New York. With New York across all competitions, Duncan made 166 game appearances (132 starts), where he provided 17 assists and scored six goals in almost 12,500 minutes played on the pitch. The Brooklyn, New York native notably was a part of the squad that captured the MLS Supporters’ Shield in 2018 and the Eastern Conference title during the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Duncan began his career developing with the Red Bull New York Academy before he signed his first professional contract with Valenciennes U19 in France. He then signed an MLS contract with RBNY in 2018 following his time with the French side.
Internationally, Duncan has most recently represented the Jamaica National Team, earning his first call-up for Jamaica during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches in September of 2025. The right back had previously competed with the United States, earning call-ups with the U18, U20 and senior national teams from 2015-20.
Transaction: Minnesota United signs defender Kyle Duncan to a one-year contract through December 2026, with a club option through June 2027.
VITALS
Kyle Duncan
Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 8/8/1997 (28 years old)
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 150 lbs.
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Citizenship: Jamaica
Previous Club: Red Bull New York
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