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Following a 99-64 win over Pikeville College in its preseason opener Wednesday night, Kentucky closes out exhibition play Saturday by hosting the Seattle Redhawks at Rupp Arena. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.

Sophomore Jodie Meeks led all scorers with 34 points. The Georgia-native hit 7-of-9 threepoint shots and 10-of-12 overall from the field. Freshman Patrick Patterson added 21 points and nine rebounds, while seniors Ramel Bradley (nine assists) and Joe Crawford each chipped in 15 points.

As a team, UK shot 62 percent from the field (34-of-55) and dished out 25 assists while forcing 25 Pikeville turnovers. The game against Seattle is a rematch of the 1958 national championship game, which UK won 84-72 at Louisville?s Freedom Hall. Members of both of those teams during halftime for the 50th anniversary of that season.