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There is a massive matchup in men’s college hoops on Friday, Dec. 5 as Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. is once against the site for a couple of top-20 teams to face off with the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats hosting the No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs.
This college basketball game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN2. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DIRECTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
Kentucky is 5-3 and needs this one after falling on Tuesday to the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels, 67-64, in a game that was decided in the final seconds. Otega Oweh was the top scorer for the Wildcats with 16 while also getting two steals and two blocks. Collin Chandler went for 12 with two steals and Denzel Aberdeen had 10 points and four assists. Malachi Moreno added 8 points, nine rebounds, two steals and three blocks in the loss.
At 7-1, Gonzaga is coming off its first loss of the season, a 101-61 thrashing at the hands of No. 3 Michigan more than a week ago. Braden Huff and Tyon Grant-Foster both had 14 to lead the Bulldogs, with Grant-Foster collecting eight rebounds and swiping three steals as well and Huff getting six boards and two assists. Adam Miller was the next highest scorer with 9 while everybody else on the team scored, but nobody had more than 6.
Who: No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats
When: Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. EST
Where: Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN
| Streaming Service | Starting Monthly Price | Free Trial | Free Trial Length | Max Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $89.99 | Yes | 5 days | $40 off first month |
| FuboTV | $55.99 | Yes | 5 days | $30 off first month |
| Sling TV | $45.99 | No | N/A | $30 off first month |
| ESPN | $12.99 | No | N/A | N/A |
What is DIRECTV?
DIRECTV is an internet TV service that offers your favorite entertainment, news and sports channels, as well as local TV stations and regional sports networks. Sign up now and get three free months of premium channels including HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and Starz.
What is FuboTV?
FuboTV is an internet television service that offers more than 200 channels across sports and entertainment including Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. From the UEFA Champions League to the WNBA to international tournaments ranging across sports, there’s plenty of options available on FuboTV, which offers a free trial and up to $30 off the first month for new customers.
What is Sling TV?
Sling TV offers a variety of live programming ranging from news and sports and starting as low as $20 a month for your first month. Subscribers also get a month of DVR Plus free if they sign up now. Choose from a variety of sports packages without long-term contracts and with easy cancellation.
What is ESPN?
ESPN is a one-stop shop for content from almost every single sport. In addition to on-demand replays of games across all sports shown on the ESPN and Disney family of networks, there is also exclusive access to select college football games, NHL games, soccer matches, UFC programs, WWE premium live events and the entire 30 for 30 catalogue. Additionally, there is ESPN+ exclusive original programming like NFL Primetime and Dana White’s Contender Series. You can stream ESPN+ on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console for $12.99/month or bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for just $19.99 per month. You can also stream ESPN Unlimited on any of those devices, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DIRECTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
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