The excitement in college basketball reaches a fever pitch as the No. 23 Kentucky Wildcats prepare to face the Bucknell Bison at the iconic Rupp Arena. Scheduled for Saturday, November 9 at 4 p.m. ET, this matchup lays the groundwork for Kentucky's highly anticipated clash against Duke just days later in the Champions Classic.

Bucknell, the preseason favorite to finish fourth in the Patriot League, presents a solid challenge for the Wildcats. As they step onto the court, the Wildcats seek to build on their impressive season opener, where they dominated Wright State with a final score of 103-62.

How To Watch

Matchup: Kentucky vs. Bucknell Date & Time: Saturday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. ET Venue: Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY Streaming: SEC Network+ (Commentators: Andrew Kappes, Ravi Moss) Radio: UK Sports Network – 630 WLAP, iHeart Radio (Announcers: Tom Leach, Goose Givens) Live Stats: Available on StatBroadcast

Early Season Overview

Currently, Kentucky boasts a KenPom ranking of 37, while Bucknell sits at 204. In their opening games: Kentucky: - October 23: 123-52 Win vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (Exhibition) - October 29: 98-67 Win vs. Minnesota State (Exhibition) - November 4: 103-62 Win vs. Wright State Bucknell: - October 26: 88-82 Win vs. Saint Joseph's (Exhibition) - November 4: 85-73 Win at Delaware - November 7: 75-69 Win at Southern Indiana (OT)