UK, Murray State and Tennessee play in NCAA tournament today

The NCAA Tournament begins today with action in the East Region at Indianapolis as the Kentucky Wildcats face Saint Peter’s in their opening game. UK coach John Calipari says he’s reminding his team to not overlook St. Peters:

Tipoff is at 6:10 with pregame at 4:30 on Lite Rock 98.7. If the Wildcats win, they would face the winner of the Murray State-San Francisco game on Saturday. Racers coach Matt McMahon says he’s trying to down play the potential match up with the Wildcats:

Tipoff for the Racers and Dons is set for 8:40 this evening.

The University of Tennessee also begins play today in the South Region in Indianapolis facing Longwood University. Tipoff for the game is set for 1:45 pm.