Atlanta to become Catlanta as the Cats play in the Sweet Sixteen

ATLANTA, GA. (WTVQ)- The UK Alumni Association will be hosting a pep rally in Atlanta before the big game.

The pep rally will be held from 5 to 7 PM EDT on Thursday, March 22 at the Social Table, which is located inside the Georgia World Congress Center, Building B, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW.

The Cats will play in their 26th Sweet Sixteen this week against Kansas State around 9:40 PM EDT at Philips Arena, located at 1 Philips Dr.

UK HealthCare has provided UK T-shirts which will be available from 5 to 7 PM while supplies last in addition to other spirit items.

The event is free with food and drinks available for purchase,

The UK Band and Cheerleaders will start the pep rally at the venue at around 6:30 PM EDT.

The Georgia World Congress Center is adjacent to Philips Arena.

If Kentucky wins Thursday, the UK Alumni Association will host a similar event three hours prior to tip-off on Saturday, March 24, at the venue.