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Kentucky enters the game with an 8-9 overall record, including a 1-2 record in the Southeastern Conference. They started off conference play with a victory against Arkansas, followed by losses to Tennessee and Vanderbilt. However, despite their recent defeat to Vanderbilt, senior forward Ajae Petty had a standout performance, scoring 23 points and grabbing a career-high 21 rebounds. This marked the first 20-20 game for the program since Valerie Still accomplished the feat in 1982.

The Wildcats currently hold an 8-7 record for the season, with a 0-2 record in true road games and a 1-0 record in the SEC. Kentucky is on a four-game winning streak and has been victorious in six of their last eight games. In their conference opener, the Wildcats triumphed over Arkansas with a score of 73-63. This win improved their record to 8-0 when scoring at least 70 points during the 2023-24 season.

Fans of the Wildcats will have the opportunity to watch two of the team’s home meets, which will take place inside the iconic Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, on national TV. Additionally, four of their road appearances will be televised on the linear networks of ESPN. This kind of exposure is a testament to the talent and skills of the Kentucky Gymnastics team.

Kentucky’s upcoming matchup against Minnesota is part of a series of challenging games against Power 5 opponents. This will be their fifth game against Power 5 teams in their last five outings, with six Power 5 opponents scheduled in a seven-game stretch. Before facing Minnesota, they will take on the ranked Louisville team at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville on December 10th.

This will be UK’s first nationally televised game of the season, and for those unable to watch, you can listen to the radio broadcast on UK Sports Network and 630 AM WLAP, with Darren Headrick on the call.

Both teams are coming into this game with a determination to secure a victory. The Wildcats, coached by Mark Stoops, currently hold a record of 7-3 (4-3 SEC). After suffering a tough loss to the Georgia Bulldogs last week, the Wildcats are eager to bounce back and finish the season strong.

Jenkins, Tyler, and Miles made their first career starts in the ETSU game, showcasing their potential and ability to make an impact early in the season. The Wildcats demonstrated resilience and determination as they overcame a two-point halftime deficit and battled their way to victory. This marked the first time since their historic win against Alabama in the 2023 SEC Tournament that the Cats secured a win after trailing at halftime.