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Game breakdown of UK’s loss at Florida

Chris Angolia February 4, 2017

In what was its worst performance of the year, No. 8 UK men’s basketball was completely dominated by the No. 24 Florida Gators 88-66. It is the Cats’ third loss in four games, and had it not been for...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Makayla Epps fights through contact to shoot a layup during the second half of the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

UK women can’t contain South Carolina’s size, get pummeled at home

Chris Leach February 2, 2017

The No. 25 UK women’s basketball came into a blue’d out Memorial Coliseum Thursday evening looking to pull off an upset they have not done since 2015. Instead, they ran into a brick wall, getting beat...

Head coach Mark Stoops addresses the media on National Signing Day at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Recap from signing day 2017

Tres Terrell February 2, 2017

The busiest day of the college football offseason, National Signing Day, is finally over which paves the way for the 2017 season. For head coach Mark Stoops and UK, it was perhaps the most successful signing...

Kentucky celebrates after a late 3-point shot during the gaming against Georgia at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

Cats tough it out for the first time this season in OT win over Georgia

Anthony Crawford February 1, 2017

Tuesday night’s matchup between No. 8 UK men’s basketball and the Georgia Bulldogs did not go as expected, as the two teams needed overtime before UK was finally able to pull away on the back of a...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk and Kentucky forward Bam Adebayo were all smiles as they walked off the court after the overtime victory over the Georgia Bulldogs on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

UK ends two-game skid with gritty win over Georgia

Chris Angolia February 1, 2017

In broadcasting legend Brent Musburger’s final game, it was only right that his final call was an overtime thriller between No. 8 UK men's basketball and Georgia. Freshman Malik Monk dropped 37 to fuel...

Kentucky guard, Malik Monk celebrates after sinking a 3 point shot during the game against Georgia at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

Game breakdown from UK’s win over Georgia

Phillip Hawkins February 1, 2017

Following back to back losses, No. 8 UK got back into its winning ways Tuesday night at Rupp Arena after defeating SEC opponent Georgia 90-81.  The Cats battled hard at home after being down as many as...

Kentucky guard Taylor Murray directs the offense during the first half of the game against the Ole Miss Rebels at Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, January 26, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

UK women’s win streak ends at Mizzou

Chris Leach January 30, 2017

Monday evening’s matchup between the UK women’s basketball team and the Missouri Tigers was a battle between two of the hottest teams in the Southeastern Conference. Both teams brought in win streaks...

Mark Stoops acting as a referee during the first open practice of the season at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

UK names Matt House new defensive coordinator

Kernel Sports Staff January 30, 2017

UK football’s search for its new defensive coordinator is now over after it was announced and confirmed by numerous sources that former special teams and linebackers coach Matt House has been promoted...

Kansas Jayhawks guard Devonte Graham dribbles up court against Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk on Saturday January 28, 2017 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Inexperience spurns UK in loss to Kansas

Chris Angolia January 28, 2017

Leading up to UK’s matchup with No. 2 Kansas, it was no secret that the Jayhawks would have the upper-hand as far as experience went, but in the Cats’ 79-73 loss Saturday night, that lack of experience...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk reacts in the closing seconds against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday January 28, 2017 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Defensive woes, Kansas’ defense puts the brakes on UK in the loss

Anthony Crawford January 28, 2017

In the 79-73 loss to the No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks, No. 4 UK men’s basketball was once again left looking for answers elsewhere after its fast-paced ways were halted by its opponent.For the second straight...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday January 28, 2017 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Kansas keeps composure down the stretch, hands UK second straight loss

Chris Angolia January 28, 2017

In what was the loudest indoor crowd in the Guinness World Record book, Bill Self’s No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks were unfazed as they came in to Rupp Arena and left with a 79-73 victory handing No. 4 UK its...

Announcer Michael Buffer makes an appearance during Big Blue Madness on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky..

Big Blue Nation looking to set world record at Rupp Arena on Saturday

Sadie Hobbs January 26, 2017

When the UK men’s basketball team takes on No. 2 Kansas Saturday, fans should expect to watch the Cats in a much louder environment.A representative from Guinness Book of World Record will make an appearance...

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