Kentucky Wildcats host Texas Tech in exhibition game at Rupp Arena
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats are set to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders tonight in their second exhibition game of the season at Rupp Arena, scheduled for 7 PM ET. The matchup features two ranked teams, with Kentucky at No. 23 and Texas Tech at No. 19 in the Associated Press preseason rankings. Last week, Kentucky defeated Little Rock 69-49 in its first preseason game. The exhibition precedes a busy weekend for the Wildcats, who will also host Vanderbilt in football competition aiming for a College Football Playoff berth.
- •Kentucky is ranked No. 23 and Texas Tech No. 19.
- •The exhibition game starts at 7 PM ET.
- •Kentucky won its first exhibition against Little Rock.
- •The Wildcats also play Vanderbilt in a key football matchup this weekend.
- •Coverage of the game is available on SEC Network Plus.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats News: Texas Tech Gameday
"A top-25 exhibition showdown at Rupp Arena.
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