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Today is a big one for the Kentucky Wildcats men’s tennis team, who will host Harvard in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. This will also be the final home game of the season for the 5th-seeded Cats, who will need to beat the 12th-seeded Crimson for a spot in the Elite Eight.

If Kentucky wins today, there’s a potential Elite Eight showdown with Duke on deck. The Blue Devils will battle TCU in today’s action at 4 pm ET.

The Elite Eight, Final Four, and NCAA National Championship will be held at the Greenwood Tennis Center in Stillwater (OK) on May 16-25. Kentucky made it to the final game in 2022 and the Elite Eight last year before falling to eventual champion Virginia in both games.

Game time for today’s clash is set for 2 pm ET, and you can track it here. Go here to purchase tickets.

Go CATS!

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Headlines

Fight Like Wildcats: No. 4 Kentucky Baseball Rallies for Thrilling Victory at Florida – UK Athletics
Down to the Cats’ final out in the ninth inning, Nick Lopez and Mitchell Daly drew walks before Ryan Nicholson hammered a 2-0 pitch to give UK the lead. Florida tied it in its half of the ninth on before Lopez hit a three-run double into the corner with two out in the 10th, and the Cats would hold on for the 12-11 victory!

Kentucky Set to Host Harvard for Saturday Super Regional – UK Athletics
The Wildcats find themselves in a rematch with the Crimson after defeating them earlier this season, 5-2, at the Boone Tennis Complex.

FIRST-PERSON: Pope understands what it means to bleed Blue – kentuckytoday.com
During his playing career at Kentucky, head coach Mark Pope learned about “putting extra work in” and that “Kentucky resilience is a requirement.”

UK Athletics’ 3.0 GPA Streak Reaches 24 Straight Semesters – UK Athletics
The men’s cross country team led the department with a spring GPA of 3.738 in the all-student-athlete category, setting the benchmark among all 23 varsity teams.

Kerr Kriisa to wear No. 77 for Kentucky, a number he says Luka Doncic stole – KSR
“All I can say is, Big Blue Nation, you are welcome. Enjoy,” Mark Pope said of West Virginia transfer Kerr Kriisa.

2024-25 Seat Selection Process for Volleyball, Women’s Basketball and Gymnastics – UK Athletics
Those teams are set to play in a renovated Memorial Coliseum.

Mark Pope ‘couldn’t be more excited’ about debut roster – Cats Pause
“We’ve been really blessed to put together a roster that I think fits brilliantly what we’re trying to do.”

Jayson Tatum made excuses instead of jump shots after Celtics loss to Cavs – SB Nation
Duke guys, amirite?

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle fined $35K for criticizing refs – ESPN
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has been fined $35,000 for criticizing the officiating during his team’s playoff series against the Knicks.

2024 NFL offseason notebook: Brock Purdy still disrespected; why Titans could be surprise playoff contender – CBSSports.com
Unpacking a few storylines going into the spring.

Texas Food Bank Builds Housing for the People Who Need Their Food–Right Next Door – GNN
After long deliberations, the board came to the conclusion that their purpose was to help their neighbors, whether that be food or housing.

The ‘World’s Largest’ Vacuum to Suck Up Carbon Emissions Begins Operating in Iceland – GNN
Sucking 36,000 tons of carbon out of the air every year with intake fans, the carbon is stored deep underground, where it will mineralize.