LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky announced its nonconference schedule for the 2021-22 season, including hosting two teams for the Kentucky Classic who made appearances in March Madness in 2021.
Kentucky will host Ohio University, Mount St. Mary’s and Robert Morris in Rupp Arena in November.
With our nonconference schedule set, we remind #BBN that season ticket renewals for the 2021-22 season are available for men’s basketball season ticket holders. Renewal deadline is Sept. 9
Fans interested in acquiring new tickets are encouraged to enter the season ticket lottery
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) August 30, 2021
Ohio went 17-8 last season, won the Mid-American Conference Tournament and clinched a 13 seed, defeating 2020 national champions and No. 4 Virginia in the First Round, 62-58. The Bobcats then lost to No. 5 Creighton in the Second Round of the tournament, 72-58.
Ohio will host its other two matchups in the Kentucky Classic.
SCHEDULE UPDATE!
We’re playing in the Kentucky Classic, where we’ll play at Kentucky and at home against Robert Morris and Mount St. Mary’s (MD).
Nov. 15 (H) – Robert Morris
Nov. 19 (A) – UK
Nov. 22 (H) – MSM pic.twitter.com/DL73BNVfTM— Ohio Men’s Basketball (@OhioMBasketball) August 30, 2021
Mount St. Mary’s appeared in the First Four of March Madness, losing to Texas Southern, 60-52. The Mountaineers won the Northeast Conference Tournament by defeating Bryant.
Robert Morris is looking to rebound after finishing last in the Horizon League with a 4-15 record overall.
Robert Morris will host Mount. St. Mary’s on Nov. 19.
