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Miss. State Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
Who’s Playing
Kentucky Wildcats @ Miss. State Bulldogs
Current Records: Kentucky 19-8, Miss. State 19-8
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Miss. State is 1-9 against the Wildcats since January of 2017 but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Both teams will face off in an SEC battle at 7:00 p.m. ET at Humphrey Coliseum. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Miss. State had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.3 points), and they went ahead and made it five on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Tigers as the Bulldogs made off with a 87-67 win. Winning is a bit easier when you work as a team to post ten more assists than your opponent, as Miss. State did.
Miss. State can attribute much of their success to Tolu Smith, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds, and Josh Hubbard, who scored 32 points. As a matter of fact, that’s the most points Hubbard has scored all season. Another player making a difference was KeShawn Murphy, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
In what’s become a running theme this season, Kentucky gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 117-95 margin over the Crimson Tide. The oddsmakers were on Kentucky’s side, but they didn’t give the squad enough credit as the margin was unexpectedly wide.
Kentucky relied on the efforts of Antonio Reeves, who scored 24 points along with five assists and two steals, and Justin Edwards, who scored 28 points along with five rebounds and two steals. It was the first time this season that Edwards scored 20 or more points. Zvonimir Ivisic was another key contributor, scoring 18 points along with five rebounds and four blocks.
The Bulldogs have been performing well recently as they’ve won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season. As for the Wildcats, their win bumped their record up to an identical 19-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Miss. State have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 39.3 rebounds per game. However, it’s not like Kentucky struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 37.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Miss. State came up short against the Wildcats when the teams last played back in January, falling 90-77. Will Miss. State have more luck at home instead of on the road?
Series History
Kentucky has won 9 out of their last 10 games against Miss. State.
- Jan 17, 2024 – Kentucky 90 vs. Miss. State 77
- Feb 15, 2023 – Kentucky 71 vs. Miss. State 68
- Jan 25, 2022 – Kentucky 82 vs. Miss. State 74
- Mar 11, 2021 – Miss. State 74 vs. Kentucky 73
- Jan 02, 2021 – Kentucky 78 vs. Miss. State 73
- Feb 04, 2020 – Kentucky 80 vs. Miss. State 72
- Feb 09, 2019 – Kentucky 71 vs. Miss. State 67
- Jan 22, 2019 – Kentucky 76 vs. Miss. State 55
- Jan 23, 2018 – Kentucky 78 vs. Miss. State 65
- Jan 17, 2017 – Kentucky 88 vs. Miss. State 81
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Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for June 25, 2026
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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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Evening: 5-7-6-0
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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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