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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

The cats huddle up before the game against South Carolina on Thursday, September 21, 2017 in Lexington, Ky.The Cats lost 0 to1. Photo by Kaitlyn Gumm| Staff

UK loses second straight SEC match against Auburn

Abbie Long September 25, 2017

UK women’s soccer remains without a win in SEC play after losing to the Auburn Tigers 3-0 on Sunday afternoon at Auburn Soccer Complex in Alabama. The Tigers still remain undefeated in SEC play and UK...

Madison Lilley celebrates a point.

UK volleyball sweeps conference opponent LSU at home

Keyera Jackson September 24, 2017

UK continued SEC conference play Sunday with a 3-0 sweep over the LSU Tigers (25-22, 25-16, 25-13).Today as a collective unit, this team was able to showcase their versatile options on their offense set.It...

Sophomore J.J. Williams scores a penalty kick during the game against Xavier on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky tied Xavier 1-1. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

UK men’s soccer dominates conference opponent FAU at home

Mohammad Ahmad September 24, 2017

Two overtimes were not enough for Kentucky to break a 1-1 tie with Xavier last week. Sunday afternoon presented the Cats with a chance for redemption. The No. 15 Cats beat the Florida Atlantic University...

Kentucky kicked Austin MacGinnis misses the game winning field goal during the game against the University of Florida on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky was defeated 28-27. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

31st loss to Florida among the worst in losing streak’s history

September 24, 2017

UK football has suffered many tough losses to Florida during the recently extended 31-game losing streak, but Saturday night’s loss at Kroger Field ranks amongst the worst.The Cats led by 13 points with...

Kentucky Football vs. Florida Gators

No. 3 run defense in college football embarrassed on their own field

September 24, 2017

Florida’s offensive game plan during the last six minutes of their 28-27 victory over the UK Wildcats on Saturday was simple: run it straight at the No. 3 run defense in the nation.This resulted in...

Florida quarterback Kadarius Toney scores a touchdown during the game against Florida on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky was defeated 28 to 27. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK football falls to Florida for 31st straight year

Phillip Hawkins September 23, 2017

Heartbreak again for Kentucky. After going toe-to-toe with the Florida Gators throughout the game, the Kentucky Wildcats fell short for the 31st straight time.It’s been a long 30 years for the Wildcats....

UK coach John Calipari watches from the bench during the Legends Game on Friday, August 25, 2017 in Lexington, Ky.

Five-star point guard commits to Kentucky

Sports Staff September 22, 2017

John Calipari has landed his first recruit of the 2018 class, as five-star point guard Immanuel Quickley committed to the Cats at his high school on Friday evening. Quickley, who goes to the John Carroll...

UK fans cheer on UK during the game against EKU on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated EKU 27 to 16. Photo by Kaitlyn Gumm| Staff

Final predictions from the Kernel Sports Staff before the big game

Sports Staff September 22, 2017

With the progression that UK football has shown this season, there is a chance that the Cats will upset the Florida Gators when the two square off at Kroger Field tomorrow.Before the big game, the Kernel...

Sophomore midfielder Gina Crosetti defends the ball during the game against South Carolina on Thursday, September 21, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. The Cats lost 0 to 1. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK women’s soccer comes up short against No. 3 South Carolina

Abbie Long September 21, 2017

Thursday night’s match for UK women’s soccer was a huge one, as the Cats hosted No. 3 South Carolina. The Gamecocks entered the Bell with the No. 1 RPI ranking and a strong 7-1 record, their only loss...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops coaches up Mike Edwards during the open practice at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

UK Football practice report: Sept. 21

September 21, 2017

Thursday, UK Football head coach Mark Stoops took to the podium to talk to the media for the last time before the Cats face No. 20 Florida on Saturday.“The guys seem pretty locked in, it’s been a pretty...

In May of 2016, Love was chosen to go to Ethiopia where he helped build houses and deliver food to impoverished families. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Courtney Love honored with community service award

Sports Staff September 21, 2017

UK football linebacker Courtney Love, known for his talent on the football field and work ethic in the community, has been named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.The honor is given to players who go...

Feleipe Franks passes the ball during the Gators game against the Michigan Wolverines in the AdvoCare Classic on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas / UAA Communications photo by Andrew Weber

Florida will bring talented playmakers to Kentucky this weekend

September 21, 2017

The Wildcats will hope to go 4-0 for the first time since 2008 on Saturday, Sept. 23, as they’ll host an SEC rival Florida Gators at Kroger Field.Florida is looking to grab their 31st consecutive win...

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