No. 9 Kentucky will look to secure its first victory of the 2025-26 campaign when it faces Nicholls at home on Tuesday night.
The Wildcats had an up-and-down preseason, defeating top-ranked Purdue last month before falling to Georgetown. They are hoping to find more consistency this season after finishing sixth in the 2024-25 SEC standings with an overall record of 24-12.
Nicholls has won at least 20 games and finished third in the Southland Conference standings in each of the last two seasons. However, this could be a challenging matchup for the Colonels, as they lost a lot of talent from last year’s squad.
Here is everything you need to know about Kentucky vs. Nicholls, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Kentucky basketball on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: SEC Network+ via ESPN app
Kentucky vs. Nicholls will not air on a national TV channel. College basketball fans can stream the game on SEC Network+ via the ESPN app.
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Kentucky vs. Nicholls start time
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 4
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Kentucky vs. Nicholls will tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The game will be played at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
Kentucky vs. Nicholls radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 81 (Kentucky broadcast)
You can listen to the Kentucky vs. Nicholls radio broadcast on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 81 (Kentucky broadcast).
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Kentucky men’s basketball schedule 2025-26
Here are the Wildcats’ first five games of the 2025-26 season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4 | vs. Nicholls | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 7 | vs. Valparaiso | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 11 | at Louisville | 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 14 | vs. Eastern Illinois | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 18 | vs. Michigan State^ | 6:30 p.m. |
^ at Madison Square Garden, New York
Nicholls men’s basketball schedule 2025-26
Here are the Colonels’ first five games of the 2025-26 season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Nov. 4 | at Kentucky | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 7 | at Eastern Illinois | 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 12 | at Valparaiso | 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | at Murray State | 5:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 22 | at Oklahoma State | 3 p.m. |
College basketball AP top 25 rankings
- Purdue
- Houston
- Florida
- UConn
- St. John’s
- Duke
- Michigan
- BYU
- Kentucky
- Texas Tech
- Louisville
- UCLA
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Alabama
- Iowa State
- Illinois
- Tennessee
- Kansas
- Auburn
- Gonzaga
- Michigan State
- Creighton
- Wisconsin
- North Carolina
