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Kentucky Kernel

Outfielder Tristan Pompey hits the ball up the middle during a game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Cats come back strong with win over Indiana

Charlee Schaefer May 9, 2017

No. 8 UK baseball remained consistent in mid-week play on Tuesday evening, as the Cats got back in the win column against Indiana, defeating the Hoosiers 5-2 at Cliff Hagan Stadium.Freshman left-hander...

The Kentucky Wildcats softball team takes the line for the National Anthem prior to the game against the Florida Gators at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Lexington, KY. 

Two defensive-minded teams collide in SEC Tournament

Chase Campbell May 9, 2017

On Wednesday, the UK softball team will compete in the single-elimination SEC Tournament in Knoxville, hosted by the University of Tennessee. The Cats will enter the tournament as the No. 7 seed.Their...

Pitcher Logan Salow of the Kentucky Wildcats delivers a pitch during the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Cliff Hagan Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

UK baseball falls out of first place with SEC series loss

Charlee Schaefer May 7, 2017

For the first time this season, No. 4 UK baseball lost a weekend series at home, after a 6-3 loss to Georgia in the rubber game on Sunday afternoon. The Cats went into the weekend series with a 14-7 SEC...

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Alex Martens throws the ball to first in the first 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 finishes Mississippi State off in extra innings to avoid sweep

Chase Campbell May 7, 2017

On Sunday, the UK softball team sought to overcome a surprisingly tough Mississippi State team in the series finale after the Bulldogs clinched the series with a two-run victory on Saturday. Mississippi...

UK adds another five-star player in Kevin Knox

Kernel Sports Staff May 6, 2017

John Calipari is known to be one of the best college basketball recruiters in the country, and he proved that to be true again on Saturday evening.Kevin Knox, one of the few remaining five-star prospects...

Underdog Bulldogs dominate UK softball

Chase Campbell May 6, 2017

On Friday, No. 16 UK softball took the field in their final regular season series before heading off to all but confirmed postseason play. The only obstacle in the way of the Cats: the unranked, 35-18...

Head Coach Nick Mingione talks to his team during a WKU mound meeting during a game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

UK baseball stunned in series opener

Charlee Schaefer May 5, 2017

No. 4 UK baseball opened up their series against the Georgia Bulldogs on Friday afternoon, but was upset in the series opener as the Cats fell short to Georgia with a 5-3 loss. The Cats are now 14-8...

Mitch Barnhart during the CATSPYs on Monday, April 24, 2017 in Lexington, Ky.

Football stadium renamed to Kroger Field

Chris Leach May 1, 2017

UK Athletics announced Monday afternoon that Commonwealth Stadium will be renamed to Kroger Field after UK Athletics and marketing partner JMI sports agreed to a 12-year deal with Kroger.The deal will...

Pitcher Logan Salow of the Kentucky Wildcats delivers a pitch during the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Cliff Hagan Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Salow, late offensive surge power UK to series win over USC

By Chris Angolia April 30, 2017

No. 6 UK baseball continued to roll through its SEC schedule in 2017 after grabbing a series victory over South Carolina on Sunday with a 9-4 win in the rubber game of the series between the two teams.For...

The Kentucky Wildcats softball team takes the line for the National Anthem prior to the game against the Florida Gators at John Cropp Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Lexington, KY. 

Breanne Ray and Co. dominates to take series from No. 4 Texas A&M

Chase Campbell April 30, 2017

In their final home series of the season, UK softball hosted the Texas A&M Aggies in a top 20 SEC duel. The Cats won the Saturday and Sunday games, forcing the Aggies to lose their first series of...

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.

Late offense serves UK softball on Senior Day

Chase Campbell April 29, 2017

No. 18 UK softball took the field Saturday for the second game in their series with No. 4 Texas A&M.  The Aggies took the first game of the series by a score of 4-2, but the Cats were optimistic about...

UK softball just falls short of comeback in final Friday home game

Chase Campbell April 28, 2017

Starting their weekend series against No. 4 Texas A&M, No. 18 UK softball took to the field Friday for their last home series of the season. The Cats clawed for almost every inning, but early lapses...

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