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Liveblog: Kentucky 95, Buffalo 75 (NCAA Tournament)

Hamidou Diallo attempted to block a shot in Kentucky's NCAA Tournament game against Buffalo.
Hamidou Diallo attempted to block a shot in Kentucky's NCAA Tournament game against Buffalo. aslitz@herald-leader.com

In a South Region that has been marked by first-round upsets, No. 5 seed Kentucky takes on No. 13 seed Buffalo in a second round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Tipoff is schedule for 5:15 p.m. on CBS.

John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats defeated No. 12 seed Davidson 78-73 on Thursday. Nate Oats’ Buffalo Bulls shocked No. 4 seed Arizona 89-68 to earn the matchup. Saturday’s winner travels to Atlanta on Thursday to play the winner of Sunday’s No. 9 Kansas State vs. No. 16 UMBC second-round matchup.

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Live Blog Liveblog: Kentucky-Buffalo (NCAA Tournament)
 

KENTUCKY VS. BUFFALO

When: Saturday, 5:15 p.m. ET

Where: Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho

TV: CBS-27

This story was originally published March 17, 2018 at 12:29 PM with the headline "Liveblog: Kentucky 95, Buffalo 75 (NCAA Tournament)."

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