Jan. 3, 2013

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky-Vanderbilt men’s basketball game on Jan. 10, has been designated for ESPN at 9pm ET.

The game marks the conference opener for both schools and the first contest for both schools in eight days.

The Wildcats enter conference play with a 9-4 mark, including a 90-38 win over Eastern Michigan in their most recent outing.

The Commodores bring a 6-6 record into league play, including a 64-50 win over William & Mary, in their most recent outing.

Kentucky swept Vanderbilt in the regular season last year, but the Commodores beat the Wildcats in the SEC Tournament Championship. UK leads the all-time series, 136-45.