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Kentucky forward Ugonna Onyenso puts his head in his hands after the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Oakland mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Kentucky lost 80-76. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky loses to Oakland first round of NCAA Tournament

Samuel Colmar, Asst. Photo Editor March 22, 2024

No. 3 Kentucky men's basketball was defeated by No. 14 Oakland in the NCAA Tournament first round on Thursday, March 22, 2024, by a score of 80-76.

Kentucky head coach John Calipari yells at his team during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Oakland mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 3 Kentucky loses to No. 14 Oakland in NCAA Tournament first round

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 21, 2024

No. 3 Kentucky men's basketball was defeated by No. 14 Oakland in the NCAA Tournament first round on Thursday by a score of 80-76. With Kentucky's freshman stars rattled, the Cats looked entirely outmatched...

Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves is announced during Senior Night before` the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. Vanderbilt on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 93-77. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

COLUMN: Antonio Reeves plays the most pivotal role at Kentucky

Sara Gibson, Tennis Beat Leader March 21, 2024

While Antonio Reeves has not yet had several flashy 30-point games that Rob Dillingham and Reed Shepard have, he plays the most important role on the court for the Wildcats. The leadership and experience...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Mason Moore (20) pitches the ball during the No. 18 Kentucky vs. No. 25 Missouri baseball game on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky baseball earns SEC sweep over Georgia

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader March 21, 2024

Kentucky baseball (17-3 3-0 SEC) completed the series sweep over the Georgia Bulldogs (17-4 0-3 SEC) in mercy rule fashion by a score of 12-2 in seven innings on Sunday. The Wildcat offense remained...

Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Lukas Schramm hits the ball during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-0. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky baseball earns SEC series victory with 9-3 win over Georgia

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader March 21, 2024

Kentucky baseball (16-3 2-0 SEC) slugged its way past the Georgia Bulldogs (17-3 0-2 SEC) by a score of 9-3 on Saturday. The Wildcat offense remained hot from its game one win as Ryan Waldschmidt led...

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) goes for a rebound during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M mens basketball match in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Editors’ picks: How far does Kentucky men’s basketball make it in March?

Samantha Money, Cole Parke, and Ali Cetinok March 21, 2024

It's almost time for Kentucky to begin its path to Phoenix in Pittsburgh against No. 13 Oakland. With tip-off scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET, here's how the Kentucky Kernel sports editors think the Cats...

Kentucky assistant coach Chin Coleman calls for a switch during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M mens basketball match in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Scouting report: A look into Kentucky’s first weekend of the NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 21, 2024

Despite a disappointing end to the SEC Tournament, Kentucky fans were able to take solace in the fact that, without a doubt, the Wildcats were IN the NCAA Tournament. With annoyance aimed toward head...

Kentucky Wildcats shortstop Kyruss Gargett hits the ball during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-0. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky baseball completes comeback over Georgia in SEC opener

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader March 20, 2024

Kentucky baseball (15-3 1-0 SEC) came from behind twice to defeat the Georgia Bulldogs (17-2 0-1 SEC) by a score of 16-10 on Friday. “I think we had full confidence we were going to come back and...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari addresses the crowd before the team raises the Midwest Region Championship trophy after the No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Notre Dame mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Kentucky won 68-66. Photo by Michael Reaves | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky men’s basketball coming up on full decade outside NCAA Final Four

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader March 20, 2024

On April 4, 2015, Kentucky men's basketball entered Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for its Final Four matchup against Wisconsin, just two games away from perfection. Unfortunately for the Cats, when...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari argues with a referee during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M mens basketball match in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

COLUMN: 2024 NCAA Tournament success will make or break Calipari’s legacy

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2024

After Kentucky lost 97-87 to Texas A&M in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Friday night, John Calipari reminded Wildcat fans of one thing: the SEC Tournament is not the tournament that Calipari...

Kentucky freshman Julia Zhu hits the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State womens tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis wins first SEC match over Mississippi State, falls to Ole Miss

Sara Gibson and Grace Brydges March 20, 2024

Over St. Patrick's Day weekend, Kentucky women’s tennis split matches over Mississippi schools, with a 4-2 over Mississippi St and a 4-0 loss to Ole Miss.   The 4-2 victory over the Bulldogs was...

Kentucky players serve the ball during the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 18 Alabama mens tennis match on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Cameron Guagenti | Staff

Kentucky men’s tennis improves to 5-0 in SEC, takes down LSU and Mississippi state

Kai McClelland, Tennis Beat Writer March 20, 2024

No. 6 Kentucky men’s tennis continued its undefeated conference play with a 4-2 road win over No. 28 LSU on Friday, March 15. On Sunday, March 17, Kentucky traveled to Starkville, Mississippi, where...

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