Kentucky basketball vs. Gonzaga: Get live updates, stats from Nashville

On Friday, the Kentucky men’s basketball team takes on another ranked opponent.

With a loss, the Wildcats likely won’t be one come Monday.

No. 18 UK, which is 5-3 this season but 0-3 against ranked foes Louisville, Michigan State and North Carolina, takes on No. 11 Gonzaga on Friday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. It’s another chance for the Cats to prove their mettle against one of the nation’s best teams. The Zags (7-1) have wins this season against a pair of SEC opponents, Oklahoma and Alabama.

You can follow the game with Herald-Leader UK basketball beat writer Ben Roberts, sports columnist Mark Story and staff writer Cameron Drummond, who will be live at Bridgestone Arena. They’ll provide news updates and observation and answer your questions in the chat below, which also features real-time stats and play-by-play updates.