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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Freshman guard Malik Monk goes for a layup during the game against Cleveland State on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Monk, Fox lead Briscoe-less UK to victory over the Vikings

Anthony Crawford November 23, 2016

Thoughts of the impending turkey dinner didn’t weigh No. 1 UK basketball down the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, as the team got out to one of its best starts to eventually beat the Cleveland State Vikings...

Senior forward Evelyn Akhator goes up for a jump shot during the game against Union on Thursday, November 3, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Cats look to bounce back at home against Morehead State

Chris Leach November 22, 2016

Following the UK women’s basketball team’s first loss of the season, the Cats will look to get back in the win column on Nov. 23, as they will take on the Morehead State Eagles at Memorial Coliseum. The...

Freshman forward Edrice Adebayo dunks the ball during the game against Duquesne at Rupp Arena on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 93-59. Photo by Lydia Emeric | Staff 

Cats roll to 4-0 behind steady play from Bam Adebayo

By Chris Angolia November 21, 2016

Coming off of its big win over No. 13 Michigan State in the Champions Classic on Tuesday, No. 2 UK showed no sign of a hangover against Duquesne with a 93-59 victory Sunday night.Sunday night was the most...

Senior guard Mychal Mulder blocks Duquesne from scoring during the game against Duquesne at Rupp Arena on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 93-59. Photo by Lydia Emeric | Staff 

The numbers game from UK’s win over Duquesne

Anthony Crawford November 21, 2016

No. 2 UK avoided any drop-off returning to Rupp Arena following a successful trip to New York City, beating the Duquesne Dukes 93-59 Sunday night.Here’s what the numbers say about the Cats’ victory:5-for-8:...

Senior Kaelon Fox buries his head in disappointment after the game against Creighton on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost the match 3-2. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

UK’s defense falters at wrong time as Cats upset in NCAA tournament

By Chase Campbell November 20, 2016

The UK men's soccer team was shocked Sunday afternoon at the Bell, as the visiting Creighton Blue Jays had their way with the Cats in the second round of the NCAA tournament.It was UK’s first time as...

Record-breaking offense leads UK Volleyball to victory

Hunter Mitchell November 20, 2016

The No. 23 UK Wildcats (22-6, 15-2 SEC) utilized a blistering offensive attack Sunday on Senior Day to down the Aggies in four sets (25-18, 23-25, 25-21, 28-26). With the win and Florida’s loss to Missouri,...

Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. runs by a defender during the game against Austin Peay on Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

One last big opportunity remains for the bowl eligible Cats at Louisville

Anthony Crawford November 20, 2016

Despite the early scare in the win 49-13 over Austin Peay, UK football should be able to relax some after finally reaching that elusive sixth win and capturing bowl eligibility. Now, with only the rivalry...

Head coach Matthew Mitchell of the Kentucky Wildcats talks to his team during the NCAA womens basketball tournament Sweet 16 game against the Washington Huskies at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY on Friday, March 25, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Cats suffer first loss of season at hands of Colorado

By Chris Leach November 20, 2016

The No. 15 UK women’s basketball team played in their first road game of the season, and that challenge proved to be too much for the Cats to handle as the Colorado Buffaloes handed UK their first loss...

Head coach John Calipari speaks to the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, October 14, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Quade Green gives UK 4th commitment in 10 days

By Kernel Sports Staff November 19, 2016

From no commitments, to four commitments, head coach John Calipari and UK basketball have had quite a good 10-day stretch on the recruiting front capped off by the commitment of Quade Green.Green, a five-star...

Seniors J.D. Harmon and Marcus McWilson wave to the crowd while walking off the field for the final time after the game against Austin Peay on Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Cats pick up win No. 6 on senior day; send seniors, program to bowl game

By Chris Angolia November 19, 2016

The Big Blue Nation can breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to their beloved UK football team because for the first time since 2010, the team has become bowl eligible with its 49-13 victory over the...

Luke Wright to start at QB for UK against Austin Peay

Kernel Sports Staff November 19, 2016

In a changeup that likely won't mean much in UK's matchup with the winless Austin Peay, sophomore quarterback Luke Wright will be the starter in place of Stephen Johnson. It was announced by UK that Johnson...

Kentucky safety Marcus McWilson runs with the American flag before the Wildcats game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Commonwealth Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky.

With bowl eligibility one win away, UK looks to finish the job on senior day

By Chris Angolia November 18, 2016

On Saturday, UK football is looking to do something that it has not done since the 2010 season, become bowl eligible. A win on senior day over 0-10 Austin Peay on Saturday would give the Cats six wins...

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