EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the first time in program history, the University of Evansville and the University of Kentucky will meet on the hardwood when the programs square off in November.
 
In a press release on Thursday, the programs announced the game, which will take place on November 12 inside Rupp Arena.  The game time and possible TV coverage have not been set at this time.  UE head coach Walter McCarty, who won a national championship as a player at Kentucky in 1996, is excited to take his Evansville program to the court where he enjoyed an unbelievable college career.
 
"To be able to go back to where I played college and had a lot of success is a tremendous opportunity for our program," McCarty said.  "I am grateful to (UK head coach) John (Calipari) for helping to make this happen."
 
McCarty is entering his second season at the helm of the Aces program and hopes that his team will embrace the moment, but also explained that it is just one game and one step in a long journey.
 
"I am going to tell our guys to enjoy the moment, to go out and be ready to play," he added.  "It is just another game for all of us and will be an excellent test.  The biggest thing for our guys is just to enjoy the moment."
 

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