Kentucky will face Mid-American Conference champion Ohio University in its opening game of the 2017 NCAA Baseball Tournament.
The Wildcats (39-20) will take on the Bobcats (31-26) on Friday at noon at Cliff Hagan Stadium.
Friday’s second game in the Lexington Regional will pit North Carolina State (34-23) vs. Indiana (33-22-2) at 7 p.m.
As host, Kentucky is the top-rated team in the Lexington Regional, followed by No. 2 Indiana, No. 3 N.C. State and No. 4 Ohio.
The double-elimination event continues Saturday, Sunday and, if necessary, Monday.
The winner of the Lexington Regional will face the champion of the Louisville Regional.