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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

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...

Kentucky forward Evelyn Akhator finishes through contact 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 continue hot streak, blow out Ole Miss for fifth straight win

Chris Leach January 26, 2017

After playing their last two games on the road, UK women’s basketball returned to Memorial Coliseum for the first time in 11 days and put on a show for fans.The Cats defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 89-57,...

at the Kansas University vs. University of Kentuckyl game on Saturday, January 30, 2016 in Louisville, KY. Photo by Cameron Sadler | Staff 

College basketball blue bloods battle, try to bounce back from mid-week losses

Chris Angolia January 25, 2017

It will be about 363 days since UK and Kansas last met when the two teams go toe-to-toe on Saturday at Rupp Arena in a matchup of top-4 teams.Last year’s game was an instant classic between two college...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari directs his team against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Cats slip up in Knoxville; fall to Tennessee for first conference loss

Phillip Hawkins January 25, 2017

It was a rough night for No. 4 UK as it fell to conference rival Tennessee Volunteers 82-80 Tuesday night in Knoxville, Tenn. in what was the Cats’ worst shooting night of the season as they struggled...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Bam Adebayo #3 dunks the ball during the Wildcats game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena on January 21, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Time to feed the beast: Bam Adebayo

Chris Angolia January 22, 2017

In the shadow of what may very well be the best backcourt in America, freshman big-man Bam Adebayo is quietly becoming the beast that many had envisioned he would be when he first came to the University...

Edrick Floreal coaches the track team in Lexington, Ky.,on Monday, September 8, 2014. Photo by Michael Reaves

Harrison and Gruver have record-setting days at McCravy Memorial Meet

Chase Campbell January 22, 2017

The UK indoor track team, hosted what is possibly the biggest indoor track meet on Friday and Saturday, featuring powerhouse competition, including almost 40 of last season’s First Team All-Americans.The...

Junior guard Makayla Epps (25) high fives freshman guard Maci Morris (4) after she makes a three during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the game 77-63. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

UK women hold on late to beat Auburn on the road

Chris Leach January 22, 2017

There was some nervous energy in Auburn Arena when a tornado warning caused a half hour tipoff delay for Sunday afternoon’s women’s basketball game between UK and Auburn. But that was nothing compared...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Derek Willis #35 celebrates a three point shot during the Wildcats game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena on January 21, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Seniors become ‘next man up’ after Fox goes down in victory over USC

Chris Angolia January 21, 2017

Without freshman point guard De’Aaron Fox, many fans and analysts have wondered how No. 5 UK would look, and on Saturday against South Carolina, Fox rolled his ankle in the first half and was forced...

during the Wildcats game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena on January 21, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Game breakdown from UK’s win over South Carolina

Phillip Hawkins January 21, 2017

After a hard fought game, No. 5 UK pulled out the victory at Rupp Arena Saturday evening against SEC rival No. 24 South Carolina 85-69. After being up 17 to start the first half the Gamecocks fought their...

Forward Evelyn Akhator (13) shoots the ball during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Akhator continues strong play to lead Cats to third straight win

Chris Leach January 19, 2017

Before Thursday evening’s matchup against the LSU Tigers, Evelyn Akhator has been the go-to option for the UK women’s basketball team. And that did not change against the Tigers as Akhator was impressive...

UK recognizes the UK cheerleading team for placing first in national competition before the game against Vanderbilt at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

Cheerleading secures 22nd National Championship

Sports Staff January 19, 2017

UK Cheerleading ended its weekend in Orlando, Fla. victorious as the team secured its 22nd national championship at the Universal Cheerleaders Association competition.“I couldn’t be happier,” cheer...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari celebrates with guards Isaiah Briscoe, Malik Monk and DeAaron Fox in the closing minutes against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

UK, Calipari looks to put prior years behind them in matchup with South Carolina

Phillip Hawkins January 18, 2017

After a hard fought win against Mississippi State, the No. 5 Cats are preparing to take on SEC rival No. 24 South Carolina Gamecocks in a packed house at Rupp Arena Saturday. The Cats are on a six game...

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