The second annual CBS Sports Classic welcomes Ohio State (5-6) and No. 4 Kentucky (9-1) on Saturday.
This is the 20th time the two programs square off. The Wildcats hold an 11-8 series advantage over the Buckeyes, including victories in each of the last three matchups. Ohio State's last victory in the series came in 1987.
Ironically enough, the most memorable contest between the two was also played in the Tri-state area. Kentucky emerged victorious in the Sweet 16, eliminating Ohio State, who entered the NCAA tournament as the No. 1-overall seed.
It's not exactly a quest for revenge, but a victory for Thad Matta and company is paramount to turn around an inconsistent start to the year.
A free live stream of the contest can be found here (requires free trial registration).
Preview
Game Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Barclays Center
Odds, per Bovada: Kentucky -10
Radio: 630 WLAP
TV: CBS
What They're Saying
Cal says Ohio State is just like Kentucky this season: both teams are still trying to figure out who they are.
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) December 17, 2015
Tyler Ulis: "Everybody has to be responsible for doing their job that the team needs them to do. When we do that we're pretty good."
— CoachCal.com (@CoachCalDotCom) December 17, 2015
Coach Cal on Tai Wynyard: "If he's cleared to play, who knows? I may stick him in the game." Story: https://t.co/drjw1SQLdf
— CoachCal.com (@CoachCalDotCom) December 18, 2015
"Kentucky will pose a tremendous challenge but opportunity for us." Ohio State coach Thad Matta
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) December 17, 2015
Thad Matta on challenges coaching a young team: "Whew! You got a week?"
— Jerry Tipton (@JerryTipton) December 17, 2015
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