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UK and OSU Secure Tournament Spots

The 2026 NCAA Tournament is set to feature the University of Kentucky and Ohio State University. Both teams have secured their spots for March.
Matchups and Seeds
Kentucky has earned a seven seed and will face Santa Clara in St. Louis on Friday. Meanwhile, Ohio State holds an eight seed and will compete against TCU on Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina.
Game Schedule
The exact times for both games will be announced later on Sunday night by the NCAA.
Key Facts
- Participating Teams: Kentucky and Ohio State
- Opponent for Kentucky: Santa Clara
- Opponent for Ohio State: TCU
- Kentucky’s Seed: 7
- Ohio State’s Seed: 8
- Kentucky’s Game Location: St. Louis
- Ohio State’s Game Location: Greenville, South Carolina
- Game Dates: Kentucky on Friday; Ohio State on Thursday
As the tournament approaches, fans are eager to see how both teams will perform in their respective matchups. El-Balad will keep you updated on the latest tournament news and game times.




