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Kentucky Kernel

Freshman forward Wenyen Gabriel shoots the ball during the game against LSU at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Kentucky defeated LSU 92-85. Photo by Lydia Emeric | Staff.

Gabriel, Monk help UK overcome late surge from LSU

Anthony Crawford February 7, 2017

Coming off a game where No. 15 UK men’s basketball was out-hustled and out-played in nearly every facet of the game against Florida on the road, the team had a chance to show off the early impact of...

Kentucky guard, DeAaron Fox dribbles past a defender during the game against LSU at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

Game breakdown from UK’s win over LSU

Sadie Hobbs February 7, 2017

No. 8 UK men’s basketball looked to redeem themselves Tuesday evening against an un-ranked and struggling LSU team after its loss to the Florida Gators on Saturday. And they did after a 92-85 win over...

Head baseball coach Nick Mingione meets with the media at Media Day on Monday February 6. Photo by Chris Angolia || Staff.

A look at UK baseball and softball media day

Kernel Sports Staff February 6, 2017

It is "officially" UK softball and baseball season as Monday's media day marked the start of both team's 2017 campaigns. At media day, both head coaches, UK softball's Rachel Lawson and UK baseball's...

Kentucky guard Makayla Epps shoots a runner 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 end two-game skid with a win over Vanderbilt

Chris Leach February 5, 2017

The trio of Evelyn Akhator, Makayla Epps and Taylor Murray all had big games to help the No. 25 UK women’s basketball team win their first game in February. Each of them scored over 18 points to lead...

Malik Monk reacts to a foul during the Wildcats game against the Florida Gators on February 4, 2017 at the Stephen OConnell Center in Gainesville, Fl.

Cats show regression, lack of fight in loss at Florida

Chris Angolia February 5, 2017

For the first time all season, No. 8 UK men’s basketball was completely out-fought and out-hustled for 40 minutes, resulting in an 88-66 loss to No. 24 Florida in Gainesville, Fla.Being out-hustled and...

Photo by Taylor Pence. || Staff. 

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...

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