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The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+, with Jeff Piecoro and Christi Thomas providing commentary. Fans can also tune in to the play-by-play on UK Sports Network and 630 AM WLAP, with Darren Headrick serving as the voice of the Wildcats.

The SEC home schedule for the 2023-24 season will be hosted at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets for the upcoming SEC home schedule.

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.

Petty’s standout performance came in a game against Tennessee Tech on Sunday, where she led her team to victory with a career-high 33 points and 15 rebounds. This remarkable feat places her in an elite group of Wildcats players, as only four individuals in the program’s history have achieved a 30-15 double-double. The last player to accomplish this feat was Valerie Still over a decade ago. Still, an all-time great for Kentucky, witnessed Petty’s success firsthand from the stands.

Kentucky’s last game was a thrilling victory over Boston College, with a final score of 83-81. This win ended a five-game losing streak and contributed to the SEC’s success in the ACC / SEC Women’s Basketball Challenge. The game saw 11 ties and 12 lead changes, including a crucial layup by senior guard Eniya Russell in the final seconds to secure the win for the Wildcats.

The Cardinals were trailing at halftime but managed to take control of the game in the third quarter. With a 7-0 run, they regained the lead and never looked back. This win also ended the Rebels’ five-game winning streak.

This game marked the 50th season for the University of Kentucky women’s basketball program. Kentucky currently holds a 896-593 all-time record, with just four wins standing between them and the prestigious 900-win milestone.

Kentucky struggled against top-ranked teams this season, as they now hold a 0-2 record against Associated Press Top 10 teams. The Wildcats, currently in their 50th season, have an all-time record of 896-592 (.602), putting them just four wins away from reaching the milestone of 900 victories.

In their last appearance in 2018, Kentucky came out victorious by defeating South Florida, UCLA, and North Carolina. They went undefeated and were crowned champions. Former players Rhyne Howard and Taylor Murray were recognized for their outstanding performances and were named to the All-Tournament Team, with Howard also receiving the Most Valuable Player award.

The first quarter kicked off with intense competition, as Cochran’s efforts propelled the Cardinals to a 22-18 lead heading into the second frame. In the second quarter, Louisville pulled away with a 7-0 run, making their advantage 31-18. Eylia Love’s six points and two rebounds played a crucial role in maintaining the lead, allowing the Cardinals to head into halftime with a comfortable 37-24 lead.