Kentucky opens its Sun Belt Tournament run Sunday against No. 2 seed Marshall in Huntington, West Virginia. The Wildcats enter on a three-match unbeaten streak, but Marshall has won six straight and beat Kentucky 1-0 earlier this season.

By the Numbers
  • Kentucky is 3-9-4 overall and 3-4-2 in Sun Belt play; Marshall is 10-2-4 overall and 6-1-2 in conference play.
  • Forward Costa Iliadis leads Kentucky with 3 goals, 3 assists, 9 points and 41 shots.
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET Sunday, with the match streaming on ESPN+.
Yes, But

Kentucky’s recent form offers momentum, but Marshall has the stronger season record, home-field advantage and a six-match winning streak. The Thundering Herd also won the teams’ September meeting.

What's Next

Kentucky must beat Marshall to advance from the quarterfinal. Iliadis, recently named to the Sun Belt All-Freshman Team, will be a key offensive presence for the Wildcats.

Bottom Line

Kentucky arrives with renewed momentum, but advancing will require an upset against a hot Marshall team that already knows how to shut down the Wildcats.