LEXINGTON, Ky. (Interstat) — Two of college basketball’s most storied programs will renew their rivalry Saturday when the Indiana Hoosiers visit the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena. Indiana (8-2) enters the non-conference showdown riding high after a dominant 113-72 victory over Penn State on Tuesday. The Hoosiers’ offense has been potent, averaging 88.4 points per game, but they have stumbled in their only true road tests, falling at Minnesota and Louisville earlier this month. The Hoosiers are led by dynamic guard Lamar Wilkerson, who is coming off a spectacular 44-point performance in just 23 minutes against Penn State. Over his last seven games, Wilkerson is averaging 17.4 points, showcasing his ability to carry the scoring load. He is complemented by backcourt mate Tayton Conerway, who dished out 7 assists in the Penn State win, and forward Reed Bailey. Kentucky (6-4) seeks a resume-defining win after a challenging early schedule. The Wildcats have faced a gauntlet of ranked opponents, resulting in losses to Gonzaga, North Carolina, Michigan State and Louisville. They rebounded with a 103-67 win over North Carolina Central on Tuesday. The Wildcats counter with guard Otega Oweh, a consistent scoring threat who has poured in at least 16 points in four of his last five outings, including a 21-point effort last time out. He is supported by sharpshooter Jasper Johnson and center Malachi Moreno, who provides a defensive presence in the paint. This matchup pits Indiana’s high-powered offense against a Kentucky team still seeking consistency. The Hoosiers will aim to prove their early road woes are behind them, while the Wildcats look to leverage their home-court advantage at Rupp Arena to secure a pivotal victory before Southeastern Conference play begins. For Indiana, this begins a critical stretch before Big Ten competition resumes in January. Kentucky will host Bellarmine after this before opening its SEC slate at Alabama on Jan. 3.