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The Kentucky Wildcats are in Omaha today for their College World Series debut, which will come against the NC State Wolfpack. Game time is set for 2 pm ET on ESPN.
It’s been a historic ride for the Bat Cats this season, and the hope is they’ll have an extended stay in Omaha as they compete for the program’s first national championship.
NC State leads the all-time series with Kentucky at 4-3. The last three meetings all came in the 2017 Lexington Regional, including two wins over the Wolfpack in the regional final to win the program’s first regional championship.
The Wildcats are guaranteed at least one more game in Omaha on Monday, June 17th. The winners of the two Round 1 games in Kentucky’s bracket will play at 7 pm ET, while the losers of the two contests will play at 2 pm ET in an elimination game.
Go CATS!
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Kentucky Faces NC State in Men’s College World Series Debut – UK Athletics
2024 has already been a historic season for SEC Coach of the Year Nick Mingione’s Wildcats, who have already tied the program record for most wins in a single season, including a record 22 wins in the gauntlet that is the SEC.
Kentucky Men’s Basketball Adds Mikhail McLean to Staff – UK Athletics
“I am honored to be joining Coach Pope and the Kentucky men’s basketball staff,” McLean said.
College World Series Opponent Preview: NC State – Cats Pause
NC State finished second in the ACC Coastal division behind Clemson by posting an 18-11 conference record in an ACC that sends three additional teams to Omaha (Virginia, Florida State, and North Carolina).
Kris Grimes, Keaton Daniel Earn USTFCCCA Regional Awards – UK Athletics
The pair have been named the southeast region’s best from the outdoor season.
Five NC State Players To Know Before Kentucky Meets The Pack In Omaha – KSR
Let’s meet the Wolfpack before Kentucky plays NC State in the College World Series.
Coleman Hawkins’ historic NIL bag from Kansas State sets new bar in college basketball – SBNation.com
The former Illinois big man got a record-breaking NIL deal to transfer to Kansas State.
The Big 12 embarking on world’s dumbest ventures – SBNation.com
I don’t know what they’ve got cookin’ over there, but it needs to stop.
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