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Kentucky hosts UCF in final exhibition game before season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 10:45 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Kentucky hosts UCF in final exhibition game before season opener

Summary

No. 23 Kentucky Wildcats play UCF at Rupp Arena on October 28 as part of their final exhibition game before the 2026-27 season begins. Kentucky looks to build on its earlier victories against Little Rock and No. 19 Texas Tech. UCF enters the matchup after splitting its previous exhibition games. The Wildcats aim to improve their rebounding and team chemistry ahead of their regular season opener against Manhattan on November 3.

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Status Watch

•Kentucky wins over Little Rock (69-49) and Texas Tech (76-65) in prior exhibitions
•UCF lost to LSU but defeated Rollins College in earlier exhibitions
•Tipoff scheduled for 6:00 PM ET at Rupp Arena
•Television coverage on SEC Network and streaming on ESPN
•Mark Pope to evaluate team performance and cohesion

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10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats News: UCF Gameday for UK Basketball

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Good morning, BBN! It’s gameday in the Bluegrass as No. 23 Kentucky welcomes UCF to Rupp Arena for its third and final exhibition game before the 2026-27 regular season officially tips off. The Wildcats have looked impressive through their first two preseason contests, opening with a comfortable 69-49 victory over Little Rock before taking down […]
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