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Kentucky basketball vs Saint Peter's: Live updates from the Wildcats' March Madness opener

The Kentucky men's basketball team opens NCAA Tournament play Thursday in Indianapolis. The Wildcats (26-7) are the No. 2 seed in the East Region, seeking their ninth national championship and 18th Final Four.

You can follow along here for live updates and breaking news during Thursday's game.

Who does Kentucky play in the first round?

The Wildcats will face Saint Peter's, the No. 15 seed in the East. The game will tip off at 7:10 p.m. and air on CBS with Ian Eagle on play by play, Jim Spanarkel as the analyst and Jamie Erdahl as the reporter.