The University of Miami (UM) basketball team, ranked No. 8, faced off against the No. 12 Kentucky team at Rupp Arena in the ACC-SEC Challenge. Miami leads the nation in 3-point shooting at 46%. Kentucky had a strong start, leading 21-11 in the first half, but Miami fought back, cutting the lead to 23-21. The game was characterized by intense energy and close competition, with Kentucky ultimately leading 21-11 at one point. Miami, known for its 3-point shooting, surprisingly did not attempt a 3-pointer in the first 6 minutes of the game. The matchup was highly anticipated and marked the first ranked vs. ranked matchup of the year at Rupp Arena, drawing a packed house and significant energy. The game was described as a fun start and a crowd-pleaser, with both teams displaying strong performances in this high-stakes game.
Miami has roared back for a 10-2 run of its own, cutting Kentucky's lead to 23-21 and leading John Calipari to call a timeout. There's 9:20 to play in the first half and this one already has been a fun one.
Justin Edwards and-one. Justin Edwards tip-in. Kentucky 21, Miami 11, 11:35 1H. Well then. These Cats look pretty legit.
Kentucky is on a 6-0 run in the last 2:10 and an 11-1 run in the last 3:56, upping its lead over Miami to 21-11. Timeout on the floor with 11:35 to go in the half.
Miami calls for a pause in the action with Kentucky up 21-11 with 11:35 left in 1H. Cats playing hard. And well. #BBN #ukbasketball
UK has opened up a 21-11 lead on No. 8 Miami with 11:42 to go in the first half. Kentucky is 333-15 (95.7%) in the John Calipari era when leading by at least 10 points at any time in a game.
Kentucky 17, Miami 11 with 12:43 left in the first half and we have our first video review. Shot clock problem, apparently. #BBN #ukbasketball
Miami, the No. 1 3-point shooting team in the nation (45.8%), has not attempted a 3 in the first 6 minutes of the game. UK leads, 15-11.
Fun start to Miami-UK game.
Kentucky 10, Miami 10 at the 15:38 1H TV time. Eventful first 4:22. Meanwhile, UK football team is bringing the Governor's Cup out to midcourt. Crowd-pleasing. #BBN #ukbasketball #ukfootball
It's 10-all at the first timeout with 15:38 remaining in the half. Kentucky and Miami feel like they're throwing haymakers at each other so far.
Pretty close to a packed house and some definite energy in the building here at Rupp Arena as Kentucky and Miami get set to tip off. This is one of the best November home games in recent memory.
Live updates from Rupp Arena for Kentucky vs. Miami. #BBN #ukbasketball #ACCSEC https://t.co/mtiKgQj2bE
First ranked vs ranked matchup of the year at Rupp #12 #Kentucky hosts #8 Miami in a MONSTER ACC/SEC Challenge matchup. I’m on @WHAS11 in a moment with the preview #BBN https://t.co/aQaKrG8DKY
Tonight 7:30 @KentuckyMBB plays host to @CanesHoops .Miami leads nation in 3 pt shooting at 46 %. Cats must contain the 3 point line. https://t.co/57N41Y6fVX
This is Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Big-time game tonight as No. 12 Kentucky (5-1) hosts No. 8 Miami (5-0) as part of the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge. Miami averages 15.2 seconds per offensive possession. UK averages 14.9 seconds. Should be an extremely fun one. https://t.co/gVXxJNJQPs
UM rises to No. 8, faces No. 12 Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday in ACC-SEC Challenge https://t.co/Y85fyFINgp
UM rises to No. 8, faces No. 12 Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday in ACC-SEC Challenge https://t.co/euyYu5L5PR