Kentucky prepares to host Texas Tech for exhibition game in Rupp Arena
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
No. 23 Kentucky faces No. 19 Texas Tech on Friday night at Rupp Arena for an exhibition game. Kentucky is coming off a 69-49 win over Little Rock, despite concerns regarding turnovers and offensive consistency. The Wildcats committed 19 turnovers in that game and will seek improvement against a more experienced Texas Tech team that will be without star forward JT Toppin. The matchup marks the first meeting between these teams since 2020, when Kentucky won in overtime.
- •Game scheduled for October 20, 2026, at Rupp Arena.
- •Kentucky leads the series after a 76-74 overtime win in 2020.
- •Kentucky's backcourt needs to reduce turnovers for better offense.
- •Texas Tech's JT Toppin is unavailable due to injury.
- •Kentucky previously shot 42.9% from three-point range against Little Rock.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Basketball vs. Texas Tech preview, viewing info, and more for internet-only game
"No. 23 Kentucky to take on No. 19 Texas Tech on Friday inside of Rupp Arena. Here’s how to watch the stream-only game.
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