The Kentucky Women’s Basketball team received a 4 seed in the NCAA tournament. They will play at home versus Liberty in the first round.

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The Kentucky Women’s Basketball team received a 4 seed in the NCAA tournament. They will play at home versus Liberty in the first round.

​The University of Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team has secured a No. 4 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament and is set to host the No. 13 seed Liberty University Lady Flames in the first round. The game is scheduled for Friday, March 21, at noon ET in the newly renovated Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. ​UK Athletics+1AP News+1

Kentucky Wildcats Overview

Under the leadership of first-year head coach Kenny Brooks, the Wildcats finished the regular season with a 22-7 overall record and an 11-5 mark in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). This performance earned them the opportunity to host the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017. ​KSL News+1LEX 18 News – Lexington, KY (WLEX)+1

A standout player for Kentucky is graduate transfer guard Georgia Amoore, who joined the Wildcats from Virginia Tech following Coach Brooks’ move. Amoore has been instrumental in Kentucky’s success, averaging 19.1 points and 6.9 assists per game. ​KSL News+1SBNation.com+1

Liberty Lady Flames Overview

The Liberty Lady Flames enter the tournament with a 26-6 overall record and a 16-2 record in Conference USA play. They clinched the Conference USA Tournament Championship by defeating Middle Tennessee 53-48 in the title game. Head coach Carey Green, who has been at the helm since 1999, has guided the Lady Flames to their 18th NCAA Tournament appearance. ​On3+1AP News+1

Notably, this matchup marks the 10th time in Liberty’s 18 NCAA Tournament appearances that they will face an SEC opponent in the first round. ​Liberty University

Historical Context

This isn’t the first NCAA Tournament meeting between Kentucky and Liberty. In the 2009-10 season, the Wildcats, also a No. 4 seed, faced the No. 13 seed Lady Flames in the first round. Kentucky emerged victorious with an 83-77 win, advancing further in the tournament. ​Wikipedia+1AP News+1

Game Details

  • Date and Time: Friday, March 21, at 12 p.m. ET​AP News+1UK Athletics+1
  • Location: Memorial Coliseum, Lexington, Kentucky​
  • Broadcast: The game will be televised on ESPN, with Sam Gore and Tamika Catchings providing commentary. Additionally, Darren Headrick will have the radio call on the UK Sports Network, available on 630 AM WLAP. ​A Sea of Red+1UK Athletics+1UK Athletics

Tickets for the first and second rounds are available for purchase, allowing fans to experience the action firsthand in the recently renovated Memorial Coliseum. ​UK Athletics

As the Wildcats prepare to host the Lady Flames, both teams aim to advance in the tournament, drawing on their season’s successes and the experience of their coaching staff.

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