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March Madness continues in Lexington for Women’s NCAA Tournament

Photo by Anastasia Panaretos.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 22, 2025) — The University of Kentucky women’s basketball team is dancing into the second round of the NCAA Tournament! Come celebrate with fellow Wildcats before the game at a pregame gathering hosted by the UK Alumni Association. The gathering will take place at 12:30 p.m. ET Sunday, March 23, at Wildcat Alumni Plaza, located across from Historic Memorial Coliseum on Avenue of Champions. This free event is open to the public, and UK swag will be available while supplies last.

Kentucky, the No. 4 seed in the Spokane Region, will face No. 5 seed Kansas State at 2 p.m. ET Sunday, March 23, at Historic Memorial Coliseum, located at 201 Avenue of Champions in Lexington. Tickets for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament in Lexington may be purchased through UK Athletics at am.ticketmaster.com/uky/buy.

For fans outside of Lexington, click here to find a game watch party location near you to cheer on the Wildcats with fellow alumni and friends. Check back often as game watch party locations will be updated as they are confirmed.

For more information, visit www.ukalumni.net/MarchMadness or contact the UK Alumni Association at ukalumni@uky.edu. Fans can follow the UK Alumni Association on social media for the latest updates.

The UK Alumni Association is committed to fostering lifelong engagement among alumni, friends, the association and the university. For more information about the UK Alumni Association, visit www.ukalumni.net or call 800-269-2586.  

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