KSR Today: Kentucky WBB back in action, Monday with Mark Stoops, and more

Good morning, Big Blue Nation. How about that weekend? UK Athletics rode the momentum from last week’s Champions Classic victory into the first NCAA Tournament win in a decade for UK Women’s Soccer on Friday night. Then, on Saturday, Kentucky Football beat Murray State 48-6 at Kroger Field, followed by UK Women’s Basketball beating Louisville for the first time in nine years at Historic Memorial Coliseum. On Sunday, Kentucky Volleyball saw a school record broken in its win over Georgia, wrapping up an exciting and winning weekend in Lexington. Last night was a bad time to be that leftover pint of Graeter’s in Mitch Barnhart’s freezer. He and everyone around UK Athletics earned a celebration.

Here at KSR HQ, we are celebrating with another early Monday morning. Now that I have some coffee in me, what do you say that you and I run over some things to know about what is ahead? There is another game at Memorial, you know. We’ll start there.

Kentucky Women’s Basketball plays another game tonight

Kentucky Women’s Basketball didn’t have time to celebrate its signature win over Louisville on Saturday. Kenny Brooks’ Wildcats return to action tonight on short rest, hosting Purdue Fort Wayne in Lexington. In the fifth game of Brooks’ first season, Kentucky will meet a PFW team that played Purdue to within 10 points in the season opener. The Mastodons beat Defiance 104-31 last time out.

KENTUCKY WBB vs. Purdue Fort Wayne

• Tipoff: Monday, November 18, 6 p.m. ET
• TV: SEC Network+ (Jeff Piecoro, Christi Thomas)
• Radio: 98.5 FM (Lexington) or 1080 WKJK (Louisville) (Darren Headrick)
• Online Radio: iHeart Radio
• Sirius XM: 106 or 190
• Live Stats: StatBroadcast

Monday with Mark Stoops

Mondays are for Mark Stoops, and today, Stoops is expected at his usual press conference on campus, where he will reflect on the win over Murray State and preview the trip ahead to Texas. There are quarterback questions, injury/availability questions, and several other matters to address as Kentucky‘s season winds down to its final two-week stretch. Come back to KentuckySportsRadio.com around lunchtime to watch or read about the conversation with Stoops.

For more Mark Stoops, tune in to his call-in show tonight from 6-7 p.m. on the UK Sports Network. Stoops is expected on the coaches’ show tonight after he took last Monday off and handed the responsibility over to Vince Marrow.

Listen to a new KSR Football Podcast

After Stoops’ Monday press conference, the KSR Football Podcast will broadcast a new episode from KSBar and Grille. Expect the new episode to go live around 2 p.m. with commentary from Nick Roush, Adam Luckett, Max Duffy, and me, Drew Franklin, about Kentucky’s 48-6 win and the trip ahead to Austin.

You can watch and interact with KSR’s live YouTube broadcast at 2 p.m. Can’t watch live? Listen to the audio-only version on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever means you use to listen to podcasts.

Kentucky is a 21-point underdog at Texas

The point spread on Kentucky’s road game at Texas opened at 21 points but can be found at 20.5 this morning. The total on the game is 47. You sickos looking for the Kentucky moneyline will find it at around +850.

The Governor’s Cup time to be announced

At some point today, we will learn the kickoff time for this year’s Governor’s Cup at Kroger Field. The time will fall somewhere between 3:30-8 p.m. ET because it is a flex game on Kentucky’s schedule. An official announcement will come later today.

Texas still ranked third in the new Top 25

Kentucky will face the third-ranked team in America on Saturday. Texas held down its spot at third when the new Top 25 was revealed on Sunday. The top five of Oregon, Ohio State, Texas, Penn State, and Indiana remained unchanged. Behind them, Notre Dame, Alabama, Georgia, and Ole Miss jumped Tennessee.

1. Oregon (11-0)
2. Ohio State (9-1)
3. Texas (9-1)
4. Penn State (9-1)
5. Indiana (10-0)
6. Notre Dame (9-1)
7. Alabama (8-2)
8. Georgia (8-2)
9. Ole Miss (8-2)
10. Tennessee (8-2)

See the new Top 25 here. Kentucky did not receive any votes.

The new college basketball Top 25 will be revealed

Kentucky Basketball should see a significant jump in the AP College Basketball Top 25 when it is updated later today. The Wildcats currently rank No. 19, but the win over No. 6 Duke should cause a push near or into the Top 10.

CBSSports.com ranked Kentucky at No. 11 in its Sunday update. ESPN’s Power Rankings put Kentucky higher at No. 8. The AP and Coaches Polls will reorder soon.

College basketball on TV tonight

Kentucky returns from a weeklong break tomorrow to host Lipscomb in Rupp Arena. While you wait, you can do some scouting of future opponents tonight:

• 18 Arkansas vs. Pacific | 8 p.m. | SEC Network+
• 5 Auburn vs. North Alabama | 9 p.m. | SEC Network
• 4 Gonzaga vs. San Diego State | 10 p.m. | CBS Sports Network

Lamont Butler and Brandon Garrison will preview tomorrow’s game

Stick around KentuckySportsRadio.com to hear from Lamont Butler and Brandon Garrison about tomorrow’s game against Lipscomb. They’re chatting with reporters this morning about playing the Bisons tomorrow night and the state of the team since beating Duke.

Watch “The Journey: Champions Classic”

Go behind the scenes at the Champions Classic with the longest episode we’ve ever seen of “The Journey.” Released Sunday evening, the new cinematic recap gives fans a closer look at Pope’s coaching. Find time to watch the whole thing.

Buffalo Bills great Thurman Thomas wore a Ray Davis jersey

In the NFL, former Kentucky running back Ray Davis had a cool pregame moment when Bills great Thurman Thomas wore Davis’ jersey to yesterday’s game.

Imagine being a running back and @ThurmanThomas shows up wearing your jersey. 🤩@Ray_Davis07 | #KCvsBUF pic.twitter.com/JgHqTeeloR

— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) November 17, 2024

Davis had five rushes in Buffalo’s win over the previously unbeaten Chiefs on Sunday.

Brooklyn DeLeye set a school volleyball record

No. 13 UK Volleyball won another SEC match on Sunday, beating Georgia in four sets (25-27, 25-22, 25-21, 25-21) at Historic Memorial Coliseum. Sophomore outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye shined in the victory with a school-record 30 kills on 69 swings, the most-ever by a Wildcat in a four-match set.

With the win, Kentucky has a full-game lead in the SEC with only three matches on the remaining schedule. Craig Skinner’s Wildcats host Mississippi State on Wednesday.

Where to find KSR this week

Kentucky Sports Radio’s morning show will broadcast live from KSBar and Grille from 10 a.m. to noon today. Here’s where you can find KSR for the rest of the week, although the guys will be without me on Thursday and Friday because I am heading to Texas for the game. Go Cats.