# Kentucky Basketball Set for Second Exhibition Game ## Wildcats Ready to Take on Minnesota State ### Preview of the Matchup The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team will play their second exhibition game of the 2023-24 season on Thursday, October 30, as they host the Minnesota State Mavericks at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on SEC Network+. The Wildcats are coming off a 95-63 victory over Transylvania University in their exhibition opener last Tuesday. Oscar Tshiebwe led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Antonio Reeves added 18 points and Cason Wallace contributed 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Minnesota State finished the 2022-23 season with a 17-12 overall record and an 11-9 mark in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Mavericks are led by senior guard Quincy Anderson, who averaged 18.3 points per game last season. ## What to Expect in the Game Kentucky is a heavy favorite to win the game, but Minnesota State is a well-coached team that is capable of giving the Wildcats a challenge. The Mavericks have a size advantage over Kentucky, and they will look to use that to their advantage in the paint. The Wildcats will need to be focused on defense and rebounding in order to win the game. They will also need to make sure that they are moving the ball well and getting good shots. ## Players to Watch * **Kentucky:** Oscar Tshiebwe, Antonio Reeves, Cason Wallace, Chris Livingston, Jacob Toppin * **Minnesota State:** Quincy Anderson, Ethan Stanhope, Malik Willingham, Nick Wagner, Denzell Mahoney ## How to Watch the Game The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and can be streamed online via the ESPN app. You can also listen to the game on the UK Sports Network or on SiriusXM channel 190.
