In Thursday’s sports action, the University of Kentucky women’s basketball team faced a challenging match against #10 North Carolina State, resulting in a 84-55 loss in the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas Virgin Islands. Shifting to the NFL on Thursday, the Green Bay Packers secured a 29-22 victory over the Detroit Lions, while the Dallas Cowboys dominated the Washington Commanders with a 45-10 win. The San Francisco 49ers closed the day with a 31-13 triumph over the Seattle Seahawks.
Moving to Friday’s NFL game, the Miami Dolphins (7-2) took on the New York Jets (4-6) with a kickoff at 3 p.m. on Prime Video. Meanwhile, high school football featured the Class 2A State football semifinals, showcasing the Somerset Briar Jumpers (10-3) against the undefeated Owensboro Catholic Aces (13-0). Somerset had notable playoff victories, including a 56-20 win over Shelby Valley. The Aces, with convincing wins in their playoff journey, posed a significant challenge. The game kicked off at 8 p.m. ET, with live coverage beginning at 7:15 p.m. on Somerset 106.1 FM & Somerset106.com.
In college basketball on Friday, the No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats (4-1) hosted the Marshall Thundering Herd (2-2) at Rupp Arena. Kentucky emerged victorious in the previous encounter between the two teams with an 82-54 win in 2012. Tipoff occurred at 7 p.m., with live coverage on SEC Network. Simultaneously, the WKU Hilltoppers (3-1) faced the Bowling Green State University Falcons (2-2) in the Northern Classic in Quebec, Canada. WKU held a historical advantage with a 23-11 series lead, but the Falcons secured a 77-75 win in their last meeting in 2019. The game was broadcast live, commencing at 6:30 p.m. ET, and tipoff at 7 p.m. on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
Looking ahead to Saturday’s college football matchups, the Kentucky Wildcats (6-5/3-5 SEC) clashed with the No. 9 Louisville Cardinals (10-1/7-1 ACC) in the regular-season finale. Kentucky aimed to extend their winning streak in the series, having won the last four meetings. The game unfolded at noon on ABC-TV. Simultaneously, the WKU Hilltoppers (6-5/4-3 CUSA) took on the Florida International University Panthers (4-7/1-6 CUSA) in Miami. WKU led the all-time series 10-6. Live coverage commenced at 2 p.m. ET, with kickoff at 3 p.m. on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
In Sunday’s NFL matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) faced the Cincinnati Bengals (5-5). Cincinnati sought to break a two-game losing streak, grappling with the absence of QB Joe Burrow, out for the season with a wrist injury. The Steelers held a historical advantage, leading the overall series 68-39 and 32-22 in Cincinnati. Live coverage began at 11:30 a.m., leading to the 1 p.m. kickoff on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and CBS-TV.
