Since the 1985 Final Four, Rupp Arena has hosted a number of NCAA Tournament regional games, most recently in 2013 when it hosted second and third round NCAA Tournament games. It is named after University of Kentucky coaching legend Adolph Rupp, and opened in 1976, a little more than a year before Rupp's death in late 1977. It also formerly hosted the Kentucky Thoroughblades (currently the San Jose Barracuda) (capacity 10,011) and the Lexington Men O' War (capacity 7,500) minor-league hockey teams, and the Lexington Horsemen arena football team (capacity 7,550), numerous concerts (theater capacity 2,300 concert hall 10,000 arena capacity 20,500 approx.), conventions, and other events. Rupp Arena was the host of the 1985 NCAA Final Four, won in an upset by eighth-seeded Villanova. The arena's primary tenant is the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, with the Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team hosting rivalry and power program opponent games at the venue in recent years. Rupp Arena also regularly hosts concerts, conventions and shows. In 20, in Rupp Arena, the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team was second in the nation in college basketball home attendance.
Rupp Arena also serves as home court to the University of Kentucky men's basketball program, and is named after legendary former Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp with an official capacity of 20,500. Since its opening in 1976, it has been the centerpiece of Central Bank Center (formerly Lexington Center), a convention and shopping facility owned by an arm of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, which is located next to the Lexington Hyatt and Hilton hotels. Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Kentucky Thoroughblades ( AHL) (1996–2001) Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government George Rogers Clark (27-7) – Ciara Byars 22, Brianna Byars 14, Kennedy Stamper 2, Trinity Gay 2, Anaya Chestnut 9, Makili Tabor 2. Ball was moving, and we executed a little better offensively.”Īnna Drakeford scored 20 points to lead Mercer County. “Fourth quarter, I felt like we played with a little more fire, a little more juice,” GRC coach Robbie Graham said. Girls Sweet 16: Take a look at the field - ranked from No. The Cardinals hit 6 of 8 shots in the final period. Senior Brianna Byars, Ciara’s sister, added 14 points and four assists for GRC.Ĭiara Byars’ layup with 4:20 left gave GRC a 45-41 lead with 4:20 left and sparked an 8-2 run to end the game. Sophomore Ciara Byars had 22 points, six rebounds and three blocks to lead the No. North Laurel (30-6) – Chloe McKnight 10, Bella Sizemore 6, Brooke Nichelson 26, Emily Sizemore 14, Mariella Claybrook 3.įrederick Douglass (24-9) – Victory Sledge 6, Ayanna Darrington 22, Jermyra Christian 7, Kate Baker 9, Niah Rhodes 11, Jaylee Knowles 2. quarterfinal.Īyanna Darrington had 22 points, 18 rebounds and four steals to lead the Broncos, who hit just 2 of 15 shots in the final period. Sizemore added 14 points and four assists as the Jaguars advanced to face George Rogers Clark in Friday’s 1:30 p.m. Rhodes got a final 3-point attempt at the buzzer but missed.īrooke Nichelson scored 26 points to lead North Laurel, which hit 7 of 11 shots in the fourth quarter. Niah Rhodes’ 3-pointer tied the score at 57 with 31 seconds left before Sizemore’s game-winner. 1 Sacred Heart Academy sets KHSAA Sweet 16 record for assists, routs Lawrence County
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