Thursday Women’s College Basketball: The No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats powered past Northern Kentucky University with a decisive 70-41 victory at Memorial Coliseum. Sophomore Clara Strack recorded an impressive double-double, putting up 15 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 blocks, and a steal. Freshman center Clara Silva led the team with 18 points, along with 4 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 2 assists, while Georgia Amoore added 13 points, 8 assists, 5 blocks, and a steal. The Wildcats are set to return to the court against the Wofford Terriers on Tuesday at Memorial Coliseum, with tipoff at 6 p.m. on SEC Network Plus.
NFL Action: Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow went 34-for-56, throwing for 429 yards and four touchdowns, but Cincinnati narrowly lost to Baltimore, 35-34, after holding a 21-7 lead midway through the third quarter. Ja’Marr Chase was a standout with 11 catches for 264 yards and three touchdowns. The Bengals (4-6) will take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 17th, with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and NBC-TV.
MLB/Cincinnati Reds: A 14-hour public memorial visitation will be held for Pete Rose at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati this Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering fans an opportunity to honor the legendary player.
High School Football Playoffs – First Round:
- Friday: Owen Co. Rebels (6-4) at Somerset Briar Jumpers (6-4) – Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Coverage on Somerset 106.1 FM and Somerset106.com starting at 6:45 p.m.
- Class 5A: West Jessamine Colts (3-7) at Pulaski Co. Maroons (6-4) – Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
- East Jessamine Jaguars (4-6) at Southwestern Warriors (3-7) – Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
Somerset QB Josh Bruner has been named Class 2A, District 6 Player of the Year, while Somerset Head Coach Clay Clevenger and South Laurel’s Johnny Hines have received Coach of the Year honors.
College Basketball: Kentucky Wildcat Jaxson Robinson has been named to the John Wooden Preseason Watch List. Robinson, a transfer from BYU, averaged 14.2 points per game last season and was named Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year.
Saturday College Basketball:
- No. 23 Kentucky Wildcats (1-0) vs. Bucknell Bison (1-0) at Rupp Arena – Tipoff at 4 p.m. on SEC Network Plus.
- WKU Hilltoppers (0-1) at Grand Canyon Lopes (1-0) – Tipoff at 8 p.m. ET in Phoenix, AZ.
Saturday College Football:
- WKU Hilltoppers (6-2) take on the New Mexico State Aggies (2-6) in Las Cruces, NM. Coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET, kickoff at 6 p.m. on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
- The Kentucky Wildcats (3-6) have a bye this weekend and will return to action against the Murray State Racers on November 16th at 1:30 p.m.
