Sports Update: Thursday, March 14th

On Wednesday, Somerset edged out Henry Clay with a narrow 2-1 victory in high school baseball action. Meanwhile, in MLB’s Cactus League, the Cincinnati Reds showcased their power with seven home runs in a dominating 19-11 win over the San Francisco Giants. Looking ahead to Thursday, the Reds are set to take on the Rangers at 9:05p.

In the Girls Sweet 16 Basketball Tournament at Rupp Arena, Wednesday’s matchups saw Bowling Green narrowly defeat Owsley Co. 46-44, McCracken Co. triumph over Russell 58-33, Butler secure a 58-49 victory against Anderson Co., and Franklin Co. dominate North Laurel with a 54-30 win.

Thursday’s schedule promises more thrilling action with Bethlehem facing off against Pikeville at 11a, Owensboro taking on Henderson Co. at 1:30p, George Rogers Clark battling Sacred Heart at 6p, and Cooper challenging Danville Christian Academy. Fans can catch all the excitement live on WTLO AM1480/97.7 FM.

In college basketball, the CUSA Tournament in Huntsville, Alabama, will feature the WKU Hilltoppers (19-11/8-8 CUSA) going head-to-head against the New Mexico State Aggies (13-18/7-9 CUSA) on Thursday at 9p ET.

Meanwhile, the University of Louisville Cardinals made headlines by parting ways with head basketball coach Kenny Payne, citing a two-year record of 12-52, including an 8-24 performance this season.

Looking ahead to Friday, the SEC Tournament in Nashville will see the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats (23-8/13-5 SEC) in action against either Texas A&M or Ole Miss at 7p.