Follow this page for live updates of the Cats’ matchup against Providence in Rupp Arena. Starting for UK are Andrew Harrison, Aaron Harrison, Karl Anthony-Towns, Willie Cauley-Stein and Alex Poythress. Starting for Providence are guard Kris Dunn, guard Kyron Cartwright, forward LaDonte Henton, forward Tyler Harris and center Carson Desrosiers.

Karl Anthony-Towns had a line to the basket, elected to pull up for a mid-range shot. Something that’s been missing from his game this year.

Timeout on the floor. After an early six points for the Cats (four from Towns), Providence has gone on a 7-2 run. 8-7 (13:42)

With just more than eight minutes remaining in the first half, the Friars lead UK 15-12.

The second platoon enters after an Andrew Harrison foul. Trey Lyles puts Providence’s Tyler Harris at the line. 19-15 Friars

The Cats have pulled within one at the 3:48 mark. A foul on Dakari Johnson sends Providence to the line for two. Timeout on the floor.

Towns is the only Cat with more than two points in the game. Eight players have scored.

The Cats pull ahead at the three-minute mark. Now hold a 3-point lead on Providence, who calls a timeout after a dunk by Towns.

Tyler Ulis is really turning up the defense. Has turned Providence over on consecutive possessions.

At the half UK leads Providence 26-22. Towns still leads all scorers with seven.

After pulling to within one, Providence gave up a small run to the Cats who are now ahead 30-25. Poythress has been a big factor.

With eight minutes remaining in the game, the Cats have opened a 10-point lead on the Friars, 39-29.

Timeout on the floor, UK has increased its lead to 15 with 7:18 remaining in the game. 44-29

FINAL: UK 58, Providence 38