Kentucky vs UCLA basketball in Madison Square Garden: Live updates, score, highlights
Here is what you need to know to watch, listen and follow along as the Kentucky men's basketball team heads to the Big Apple to face UCLA at Madison Square Garden Saturday evening in a game that is part of the CBS Sports Classic.
The contest will tip off at approximately 5:15 p.m. and air nationally on (not surprisingly) CBS.
The No. 13 Wildcats are 7-2, dispatching Yale last week at Rupp Arena. The 16th-ranked Bruins are 9-2. UCLA enters Saturday's game off a decisive win in its most recent outing: an 87-60 victory on the road versus No. 20 Maryland on Wednesday.
When is the Kentucky men's basketball vs. UCLA game?
When: 5:15 p.m. (approximately), Saturday, Dec. 17
Where: Madison Square Garden (20,000), New York City
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Kentucky basketball vs. UCLA live updates, score, highlights
What channel is the UK vs. UCLA men's basketball game?
The game will be televised live on CBS.
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How to stream the Kentucky vs. UCLA Bruins men's basketball game?
Authenticated subscribers can livestream the game at CBSSports.com or via the CBS Sports app as well as fuboTV.
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How to stream the Kentucky vs. UCLA men's basketball game for free?
You can stream CBS on YouTube TV, which offers a free trial here, and can get a free trial with fuboTV here.
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How to listen to the UK vs. UCLA men's basketball game on the radio?
Tom Leach (play-by-play) and Jack Givens (analyst) will have the UK radio network call on 840 AM in Louisville and both 630 AM and 98.1 FM in Lexington or online at UKAthletics.com.
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What is the series history for Kentucky vs. UCLA men's basketball?
Saturday will be the 16th meeting between the two college basketball superpowers, with Kentucky holding a narrow 8-7 advantage in the all-time series.
The Bruins have had more success in recent matchups, however, winning three of the last four and four of the past six.
Of note, these two programs are the most successful in NCAA Tournament history in terms of national championships, with UCLA owning 11 and Kentucky next in line with eight.
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Who to follow on Twitter for the Kentucky men's basketball vs. UCLA game?
Follow UK football and basketball reporter Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) for updates. You can also follow the team’s official accounts @KentuckyMBB and @UCLAMBB.
Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @RyanABlack.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky basketball vs. UCLA: How to watch live stream, TV, tipoff
