The Kentucky Wildcats are in Knoxville Saturday to face the 19th ranked Tennessee Vols. UK is riding a two game winning streak which includes a win over Vanderbilt Wednesday night while Tennessee ended a two game losing skid with a win over South Carolina Wednesday night. The teams played in Lexington on February 6th with the Vols winning 82-71. Pregame coverage begins at 10:30 am on Lite Rock 98.7 and lite987whop.com.
Elsewhere in the SEC: Vanderbilt is on the road to face 8th ranked Alabama. Tipoff is at noon in Tuscaloosa.
In the Ohio Valley Conference: Austin Peay welcomes Eastern Illinois for a men’s/women’s doubleheader. The women’s game begins at 1 pm with the men’s game at 4 in the Dunn Center. Murray State entertains SIU Edwardsville in a men’s/women’s twin bill. The women’s game begins at 4:30 with the men’s game at 7:30.
After having their game with Syracuse canceled Wednesday, the Louisville Cardinals finally return to action at North Carolina. The Cardinals will welcome senior Malik Williams back to the floor today for the first time this season. He’s been bothered by a foot injury. Coach Chris Mack said Friday it’s not known what players will be available due to Covid issues. Tipoff is at 5 pm.