"Sports Update with Mike T." with various sports equipment

Sports Update: Friday, March 22nd

Baseball:
Southwestern secured a 4-0 victory against Jackson Co., while Wayne Co. edged out Somerset with a close 6-5 win.

Softball:
Somerset Christian School Lady Cougars emerged victorious with a 6-3 win against Model, and Southwestern Lady Warriors triumphed over Rockcastle County with a score of 10-6.

MLB Cactus League:
Mariners defeated Reds with a score of 7-6. Reds are set to face the Athletics on Friday at 4:05 pm ET.

Thursday Boys Sweet 16 State Basketball Tournament at Rupp Arena:
Louisville Trinity secured a 50-43 victory against 12th Region champ Pulaski County Maroons, ending their season at 23-11. Harlan Co. emerged victorious with a 67-59 win against Warren Central, Evangel Christian defeated Butler Co. with a score of 71-60, and Campbell Co. secured a narrow 43-40 win against Newport.

Friday Sweet 16 Schedule:
Magoffin Co. will face Great Crossing at 11 am, followed by Lyon Co. vs Adair Co. at 1:30 pm. In the evening, Harlan Co. will play against Campbell Co. at 6 pm, and Trinity will face Evangel Christian at 8:30 pm. Semifinals are scheduled for Saturday at 11 am and 1:30 pm, with the championship game at 7:30 pm. All games except the Friday 1:30 pm matchup will be broadcast live on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.

College Basketball NCAA Tournament Opening Round:
Kentucky Wildcats faced an upset by the Oakland Golden Grizzlies with a score of 80-76. Antonio Reeves led UK with 27 points. Tre Mitchell scored 14 points, while Rob Dillingham and Justin Edwards contributed 10 points each. Kentucky ends their season at 23-10. Morehead State Eagles lost 85-69 to Illinois Fighting Illini, concluding their year at 26-9.

Friday:
WKU Hilltoppers will face Marquette Golden Eagles in Indianapolis. Live coverage begins at 1:30 pm, with tipoff at 2 pm on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and nationally on TBS.