Sports Update: Friday, March 8th

In the Boys 12th Region tournament at Pulaski County High School, Somerset Briar Jumpers secured a 73-53 victory over Trinity Christian Academy, while Danville Christian Academy triumphed over Wayne Co. with a score of 53-48. Looking ahead, the semifinals are set for Monday with Pulaski Co. Maroons facing Mercer Co. Titans at 6:30 p.m., followed by Somerset Briar Jumpers taking on Danville Christian Academy at 8:15 p.m., both broadcasted live on Somerset 106.1 FM & Somerset106.com. The championship game is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m.

In women’s college basketball/SEC Tournament action in Greenville, SC, Kentucky faced Tennessee, ending their season with a 76-62 loss despite Ajae Petty’s impressive 18th double-double performance. Moving on to the MLB Cactus League, the Cincinnati Reds tied 2-2 with the Chicago Cubs after nine innings, with upcoming coverage of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday at 8:05 p.m. ET.

Transitioning to the Girl’s 12th Region Basketball Tournament at Lincoln Co. High School, semifinals on Friday feature Danville Christian Academy Lady Warriors against Rockcastle Co. Lady Rockets at 6:30 p.m., followed by Southwestern Lady Warriors versus West Jessamine Colts at 8:15 p.m., leading up to the championship game on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Meanwhile, in college basketball, the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats are set to clash with SEC regular season champions, the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson Bowling Arena in Knoxville on Saturday at 4 p.m. CBS will broadcast the game as the Wildcats aim to avenge their previous loss to the Volunteers. Lastly, the WKU Hilltoppers will face off against the Liberty University Flames in their regular season finale on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, with live coverage available on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.