The No. 14 Kentucky Wildcats host the Northern Kentucky Norse in out-of-conference action

Northern Kentucky Norse (1-0) at Kentucky Wildcats (1-0)

Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: No. 14 Kentucky takes on Northern Kentucky in non-conference play.

Kentucky finished 25-11 overall last season while going 12-3 at home. The Wildcats shot 44.4% from the field and 33.0% from 3-point range last season.

Northern Kentucky finished 15-17 overall with a 7-9 record on the road last season. The Norse gave up 69.8 points per game while committing 17.5 fouls last season.