The Lipscomb men’s basketball team will travel to historic Rupp Arena to play the defending national champion Kentucky Wildcats on Dec. 15.
The Wildcats last played the Bisons in Lexington during the 2005-2006 season, resulting in a 67-49 victory for Kentucky.
Men’s basketball Head Coach Scott Sanderson expressed his excitement for the upcoming game.
“Any team that plays Kentucky is going to be excited about it. There is a difference,” Sanderson said. “We have played at North Carolina, at Memphis and N.C. State. We have played in a lot of places, and by far, that is the best atmosphere I have ever been in for playing a college basketball game.”
For Sanderson, this represents a unique occasion for the Bisons.
“When people think of college basketball they think of Kentucky,” Sanderson said. “To be able to play those guys in Rupp Arena, like we did in 2005, is a great opportunity for the program and for the university.”
The men’s full 2012-2013 schedule is set to be released next week, which will include other non-conference matchups.
Those looking for tickets can contact the Kentucky box office at (859) 257-1818.
(Quotes and information courtesy of the Lipscomb athletic department. Photo from USA Today.)