Overview

• The broadcast is on ESPN, with live streams available via DirecTV (free trial), fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling, some offering promotional deals for new subscribers.
• Kentucky is ranked No. 3, while Pitt’s placement varies by outlet, listed as No. 7 in some reports and No. 9 by Newsweek.
• Pitt holds a 6–3 all-time series lead, and the Panthers swept Kentucky in their last NCAA tournament meeting to reach a fourth straight Final Four.
• Kentucky enters off a dominant sweep of then–No. 5 Penn State, with Brooklyn DeLeye and Eva Hudson highlighted for key plays in that win.
• Pitt arrives at 4–2 on a three-match win streak, while Kentucky is 3–1 entering this inaugural showcase matchup.