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Kentucky Faces Michigan State in Champions Classic Rematch

9/24/2025

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Kentucky will face Michigan State on November 18 at 6:30 p.m. ET in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden.
The game follows Kansas vs. Duke at 9 p.m. ET, and Kentucky-Michigan State have split the Champions Classic series, with Kentucky leading the all-time 14-12.
Mark Pope, Kentucky's coach, expressed disappointment over last year's loss at Madison Square Garden.

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Kentucky will face Michigan State on November 18 at 6:30 p.m. ET in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden.
The game follows Kansas vs. Duke at 9 p.m. ET, and Kentucky-Michigan State have split the Champions Classic series, with Kentucky leading the all-time 14-12.
Mark Pope, Kentucky's coach, expressed disappointment over last year's loss at Madison Square Garden.