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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky freshman Abbey Cheek hits the ball during the Wildcats game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels John Cropp Stadium on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Taylor Pence

UK softball sweeps Missouri after huge comeback

Chase Campbell April 23, 2017

At the top of the sixth inning in UK softball’s series finale on Sunday, the game looked entirely over.In enemy territory, the Cats were down five runs for four straight innings, and anything they did...

Tyler McDaniel during the second round of the Southeastern Conference Championship at Sea Island Golf Clubs Seaside Course in St. Simons Island, Ga., on Saturday, April 16, 2016.

UK men’s golf falls short of advancing to match play

Chris Leach April 23, 2017

The UK men’s golf team played their best golf in the third and final round of the SEC championship, but it was not enough to advance them to the match play portion of the championships as the Cats finished...

Kentucky Wildcats designated player Rachael Metzger hits a double in the second inning of the game against the Florida Gators at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

UK Softball routs the Tigers to clinch series

Chase Campbell April 23, 2017

On Saturday, No. 20 UK softball played the second game in its series with the Missouri Tigers after taking the first game the day before. The Cats clinched the series with their second win by steamrolling...

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Katie Reed catches the ball from catcher Jenny Schaper during the second inning of the game against the Florida Gators at John Cropp Stadium on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

UK Softball opens series strong in Missouri

Chase Campbell April 22, 2017

The No. 20 UK softball team traveled to Missouri on Friday to play a weekend series for one of the central spots in the SEC, fighting for better postseason position.The teams are nearly even in the conference...

Kentucky Wildcats right fielder Breanne Ray hits a single during the second inning of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at John Cropp Stadium on Friday, April 7, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

UK Softball takes advantage of non-conference play, wins at Indiana

Chase Campbell April 20, 2017

On Wednesday, the No. 20 UK Softball team got a break from SEC play following their 1-2 series loss to Florida by heading to Bloomington to take on the Indiana Hoosiers. They took the game 6-2, to elevate...

Tyler Marshall (3) celebrates a run with catcher Troy Squires (16) during the game against the Louisville Cardinals on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Louisville 11-7.

UK ends skid against Louisville in front of record crowd

By Chris Angolia April 18, 2017

No. 10 UK baseball finally ended the drought that was against its in-state rival Louisville, grabbing an 11-7 victory over the No. 2 Cardinals in front of a record 4,018 people at Cliff Hagan Stadium on...

The Kentucky Wildcats softball team stands during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Florida Gators at John Cropp Stadium on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

Florida’s Barnhill dominates UK softball in weekend series

Chase Campbell April 16, 2017

In the weekend series that began Friday, No. 21 UK softball took on the No. 3 Florida Gators in a defense-focused SEC matchup. The Gators took the series 2-1, beating the Cats Friday and Sunday.On Friday,...

Tristan Pompey swings low for a breaking ball during the game against the Florida Gators Cliff Hagan Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, March 26, 2016.

Cats pickup big series victory at Missouri

By Chris Angolia April 16, 2017

No. 10 UK baseball picked up two big wins this weekend at Missouri to win their fourth SEC series of the season. The victories on Friday and Sunday for the Cats may have been the team’s most important...

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Katie Reed catches the ball from catcher Jenny Schaper during the second inning of the game against the Florida Gators at John Cropp Stadium on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

UK Softball exacts revenge on Florida, evens up series

Chase Campbell April 15, 2017

Whatever offensive struggles the No. 21 UK softball team may have had Friday evening, the Cats left them behind as they took a 5-1 win Saturday afternoon to even up their series with No. 3 Florida.The...

John Wall is introduced prior to the Sacramento Kings game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky..

Seven former Cats gear up for NBA Playoffs

Zack Geoghegan April 15, 2017

UK men’s basketball will have a significant presence in the NBA over the next several weeks as the playoffs begin April 15.Seven former Cats will take the court to represent seven different teams in...

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Cats’ recruits show promise in Jordan Brand Classic

Phillip Hawkins April 14, 2017

The Jordan Brand Classic is a showcase for the top upcoming recruits in men’s high school basketball. A year after the former Cats, Malik Monk and De’Aaron Fox won co-MVP of last year’s game, UK...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Gunnar Hoak throws a touchdown pass during the blue white spring game at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

Hoak along with other reserves impress in Spring Game

Anthony Crawford April 14, 2017

Friday during UK football’s Spring Game the team got to go out in front of fans and show off the fruits of its labor during the last few weeks of spring practice.The game was largely decided in the first...

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