March 15.
The Kentucky Wildcats faced their first opponent during March Madness.
Hampton University.
Their opponent didn't have any NBA prospects. Though they played hard, they couldn't stop Kentucky's progress.
In the first half, Kentucky already widened the gap with a score of 42 to 21.
The score continued to expand in the second half.
The final score was 83 to 51.
The University of Kentucky prevented an upset and smoothly secured their first victory in March Madness, earning a spot in the Top 32.
Zeng Xingyang's performance was average, playing for 20 minutes and scoring 12 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.
If the Top 64 was just the appetizer, then the Wildcats' opponent in the Top 32 was undoubtedly a major showdown.
The University of Kentucky faced the challenge from the University of Arizona.
This year, the University of Arizona's team was considered top-tier in the NCAA.
