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Kentucky Basketball Game Time Changed for Next Saturday

Due to the Kentucky Football game next Saturday afternoon, the Kentucky Basketball game vs. NJIT at Rupp Arena next Saturday will be delayed a hour.

Here is the press release from UK:

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky men’s basketball home game vs. NJIT on Nov. 14 has been moved to an 8 p.m. ET tipoff. The game was originally slated for a 7 p.m. start, but officials have pushed back the start time an hour to accommodate fans who are watching the 4 p.m. Kentucky football game vs. Vanderbilt.

Rupp Arena doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

You can get tickets by following the links below:

Upper-level tickets for the game are still available for $47. Tickets can be purchased through the following options:

  • Ticketmaster.com
  • Calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000
  • Statewide Ticketmaster outlets
  • Calling (800.928.2287) or visiting the UK Ticket Office (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • Calling (859.233.3535) or visiting the Rupp Arena Box Office (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Kentucky and NJIT will meet for the first time in program history in UK’s second game in as many days. The Highlanders are coming off of a 21-12 overall season and an appearance in the semifinals of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.

The game will air live on SEC Network + available only online or through the WatchESPN app.

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