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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...

D.J. Eliot to leave UK for same position at Colorado

Kernel Sports Staff January 18, 2017

A post from FootballScoop.com on Wednesday reported that UK football defensive coordinator D.J. Eliot would be leaving the coaching staff for a similar job with Colorado.The report was later confirmed...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari talks with guard DeAaron Fox against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

De’Aaron Fox helps Cats overcome foul-trouble, Mississippi State in Starkville

Chris Angolia January 17, 2017

Just as it did last Tuesday at Vanderbilt, UK men’s basketball found itself in the middle of an absolute dogfight and was able to overcome the hostile environment and lots of whistles to take down Mississippi...

Junior forward Evelyn Akhator (13) shoots the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers on Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Lexington,. Kentucky won the game 54-47. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

UK women beat up Georgia behind another big day from Akhator

Chris Leach January 15, 2017

Following a loss to Texas A&M, the UK women’s basketball team seemed to hit a low point in its season after losing three of the last four games, and dropping out of the AP's top 25 poll for the first...

Sprinters Shine at Kentucky Invitational

Chase Cambell January 14, 2017

Big Blue Nation showed up in bunches this weekend, not only supporting No. 6 UK men’s basketball in Rupp Arena, but also making it out to Nutter Field House to support the track and field team.The Cats...

The Kentucky Wildcats huddle prior to the game against the Auburn Tigers at Rupp Arena on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 92 to 72. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Game Breakdown: Hot-shooting helps UK get SEC win over Auburn

Sadie Hobbs January 14, 2017

No. 6 UK managed to pull out the 92-72 win against the Auburn Tigers Saturday afternoon at Rupp Arena. Although it was not an easy battle for the Cats with a slow start and foul trouble, their ability...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Wenyen Gabriel shoots a free throw during the game against Auburn at Rupp Arena on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Auburn 92-72. Photo by Lydia Emeric | Staff 

Gabriel regains his confidence as his effort shines against Auburn

Anthony Crawford January 14, 2017

For as hard as he plays, questions over UK freshman Wenyen Gabriel’s effort have never followed him in his time at UK.Gabriel has consistently been the player throwing himself into battles on the boards...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk shoots a three during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Rupp Arena on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 92 to 72. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Cats take care of Auburn, move to 5-0 in SEC play

Chris Angolia January 14, 2017

On the biggest day of college basketball so far this season, No. 6 UK did its job when it came to taking care of a conference opponent on its home floor just as Louisville, North Carolina and Kansas did...

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