Kentucky basketball schedules exhibition game against Texas Tech
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Kentucky basketball announced the addition of an exhibition game against Texas Tech to its 2026 schedule. The game follows the team's already-established matchups against Wichita State and a second Big 12 opponent yet to be disclosed. The exact date for the Texas Tech game has not been announced. Historically, Kentucky holds a 5-0 record against Texas Tech, last defeating them in a 2020 overtime matchup. This exhibition will be the Wildcats' third of the preseason, also including a game against Little Rock on October 16.
- •Kentucky adds Texas Tech as an exhibition opponent for its 2026 schedule.
- •The game is part of a series that includes Wichita State and another Big 12 team.
- •Kentucky is 5-0 all-time against Texas Tech.
- •The date for the Texas Tech game has not yet been announced.
- •Kentucky will also play Little Rock on October 16.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky adds power conference exhibition game to schedule
"Kentucky basketball has added another exhibition game to their 2026 schedule, and it's a power conference foe.
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