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Kentucky vs. Kentucky Wesleyan: How to watch and follow with no TV coverage
The Kentucky Wildcats are about to tip off a new era of men’s basketball, as the Cats will welcome the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers to Rupp Arena for their first exhibition of the season.
With Mark Pope now leading the charge, the fanbase is very excited heading into the first few games of this season, as the BBN will officially get a taste of what the fast-paced offense is going to look like under the new regime.
Add in the excellent shooting, and the Cats should bring a fast-paced, potentially high-scoring offense to the court this year.
However, their first matchup with KWC should be a decent test. The Panthers had a great season in 2023-24, finishing 21-9 and 15-5 in conference play. That included an exhibition win at Louisville. The Panthers landed a 2-seed in the NCAA Division II tournament but got upset in the first round.
The Panthers will bring an experienced squad full of upperclassmen to Lexington, so the Cats must be prepared for a veteran-heavy squad,
Alongside a new-look offense, Kentucky will look to bolster a new style of defense under Coach Pope as well. With some big-time matchups coming up in the next few weeks, the hope is this team will start to build some chemistry on that end of the court as well.
Overall, it should be an exciting night as the new-look Cats take the floor. With a whole new roster and coaching staff, the fanbase will have a lot to learn heading into the regular season.
That starts with the exhibition game on Wednesday.
This first game will be streaming only and will be featured on the SEC Network+. So get the TVs and computers ready, folks, as each exhibition game will be featured through the streaming service.
Kentucky Wildcats Basketball vs. Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers
Date & Time: Wednesday 23rd at 7 PM ET
Location: Rupp Arena
TV Channel: N/A
Online Stream: SEC Network+
Replay: SEC Network+
Radio: UK Sports Network with Tom Leach and Jack Givens
Rosters: UK I KWC
What are you watching for in this matchup? Send us your thoughts in the comments section!
Go Cats!
PENDLETON CO., Ky. — A woman was killed, and two juveniles were seriously injured Friday night in a two-vehicle crash in Pendleton County, Kentucky State Police said.
Police said troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash near the 2600 block of US-27 around 9 p.m. Friday.
Troopers found that 67-year-old Sandra Barker was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox north on US-27 when she crossed the center line and struck a 2018 Ram truck that was being driven by a 57-year-old man.
Barker was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Two juveniles, who were passengers in the Ram truck, were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Police did not say if the 57-year-old driver of the truck was injured or not.
Troopers said the investigation into the crash is in the early stages, and it’s being reconstructed by Kentucky State Police’s Post 6 in Dry Ridge.
Troopers were assisted by the Pendleton County Coroner’s Office, Pendleton County EMS, Pendleton County Fire Department, Southern Campbell EMS, Northern Pendleton Fire/EMS and AirCare.
Replay: WCPO 9 News at 6PM
Is the mint julep overhyped? See what was said at Kentucky Derby 2026.
Courier Journal’s Keely Doll and Olivia Evans asked racegoers at the 152nd Kentucky Derby if the mint julep, a derby-staple, live up to its hype.
It’s National Mint Julep Day, a celebration of one of Kentucky’s most recognizable cocktails.
The popular bourbon drink has long been tied to Louisville and the Kentucky Derby. According to Churchill Downs, about 127,000 mint juleps are served over the two-day Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend.
How to make a mint julep
Let’s Talk Derby: How to make a mint julep for the Kentucky Derby
It’s time for another ‘Let’s Talk Derby with Kathryn and Kirby’ video. Learn how to make the official drink of the Kentucky Derby: the mint julep.
How many mint juleps are served during Kentucky Derby weekend each year?
According to Churchill Downs, about 127,000 mint juleps are served over the two days of Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend. This number of cocktails requires more than 10,000 bottles of bourbon, 2,250 pounds of freshly harvested mint and 475,000 pounds of ice.
The mint julep has been a traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century.
Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
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