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March Madness live: Kentucky basketball is tied with Saint Peter's at halftime

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.

End of regu: Kentucky 71, Saint Peter's 71

Kellan Grady hit a massive 3-pointer to take a 2-point lead for UK. Then Saint Peter's came right back to tie it up with a basket. Kentucky tried to win it, but couldn't get the basket it needed. We're headed to overtime.