Game time announced for Kentucky vs. Kansas State

Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin (0) drives against Providence forward Ed Croswell (5)during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)(John Bazemore | AP)
Published: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:29 AM EDT

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - No. 6 seed Kentucky will face off against another team with the nickname “Wildcats” in the second round.

UK will play No. 3 seed Kansas State on Sunday, March 19th at approximately 2:40 p.m. on WYMT.

Kansas State defeated No. 14 seed Montana State 77-65 late Saturday night.

The two teams have faced each other twice in the NCAA Tournament since John Calipari was named head coach.

Kentucky defeated the purple Wildcats in the Round of 64 in 2014. Kansas State got revenge by beating UK in the Sweet 16 in 2018.