The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Garrett Johnson and C.J. Conrad celebrate after a scored touchdown during the game against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

UK headed to Jacksonville to face Georgia Tech in TaxSlayer Bowl

Kernel Sports Staff December 4, 2016

For six years now, the Big Blue Nation has anxiously awaited the day that their beloved UK football team was selected for a bowl game. And on Sunday, it was announced that the Cats will be headed to Jacksonville...

Kentucky guard Isaiah Briscoe watches as a UCLA player shoots a free throw during the Wildcats game against the UCLA Bruins at Papa Johns Stadium on December 3, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.

UK’s defense takes a hit in loss to UCLA

Anthony Crawford December 3, 2016

For the second year in a row a No. 1 ranked UK basketball team was handed its first loss of the season by UCLA, this time in a 97-92 loss in Rupp Arena to the No. 11 Bruins. The game was full of offense,...

The UCLA bench watches as Isaac Hamilton lets a three fly during the Wildcats game against the UCLA Bruins at Papa Johns Stadium on December 3, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.

No. 11 UCLA uses strong second half, timely shooting to hand No.1 UK first loss

By Chris Angolia December 3, 2016

A sloppy second half on Saturday afternoon at Rupp Arena proved costly for No. 1 UK, as No. 11 UCLA picked up a 97-92 victory, snapping UK’s 42-game home win streak.“I mean, just wasn’t the same...

Defensive specialist McKenzie Watson digs the ball during the match against Saint Louis on Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the match 3-0. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Cats Advance with Win Over Colorado State

Hunter Mitchell December 3, 2016

The UK women’s volleyball team opened up NCAA tournament play with an impressive victory over the Colorado State Rams in four sets (24-26, 25-22, 25-10, 25-17) to advance to the second round. The Cats...

Kernel Sports

KY Kernel Sports Podcast – Episode 3

Kernel Sports Staff December 2, 2016

KY Kernel Sports editors Anthony Crawford (@a_craw_) and Chris Angolia (@cangolia3) are joined by Cats Illustrated/Rivals Staff Writer Derek Terry (@DerekSTerry) for the third episode of the podcast.The...

Guard Makayla Epps (25) shoots an arrow after a made three during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Cats use big second half to take down No. 12 Oklahoma

By Chris Leach December 1, 2016

The No. 17 UK women’s basketball team picked up a big win at Memorial Coliseum Thursday evening, beating the No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners 82-68.This was the second time this season that the Cats beat a ranked...

Freshman guard Malik Monk goes up for a layup during the game against Cleveland State on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the game 101-70. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

UK looks to avenge last year’s loss against No. 11 UCLA

Chris Angolia November 30, 2016

On Saturday afternoon at Rupp Arena, two of the most storied programs in college basketball are set to go head-to-head when No. 1 UK hosts No. 11 UCLA in what is shaping up to be one of the biggest games...

Guard Maci Morris (4) drives the ball down the court during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Women’s basketball starts December with challenging schedule

Chris Leach November 30, 2016

The No. 17 UK women’s basketball team just wrapped up the month of November with a 5-1 record. The Cats made it look easy sometimes, winning four games by over 20 points, but things will not be so easy...

Kentucky defeats Louisville, 41-38, and wins the Governors Cup for the first time since 2010 on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Bowl possibilities, projections for UK

By Chris Angolia November 30, 2016

Heading into Saturday’s game against No. 11 Louisville, it was looking more and more likely that UK football was going to finish the regular season at 6-6. However, a 41-38 upset of the Cardinals brought...

Freshman guard DeAaron Fox dribbles down the court and focuses on the basket during the game against UT Martin at Rupp Arena on Friday, November 25, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 111-76. Photo by Lydia Emeric | Staff 

Cats rout Arizona State in Atlantis behind De’Aaron Fox’s triple-double

By Chris Angolia November 28, 2016

Any bit of relaxation that UK basketball may have had while in the Bahamas clearly did not carry over to the court Monday night as the Cats dismantled Arizona State 115-69.The 3-2 lead that the Sun Devils...

Kentucky head coach Matthew Mitchell and guard Bria Goss cheer after the second half of the Kentucky vs. Louisville womens basketball game at the KFC Yum! Center on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Louisville 77-68. Photo by Adam Pennavaria | Staff

Cats cruise to fifth win of the year over Samford

By Chris Leach November 27, 2016

The No. 20 UK women’s basketball team added another win to their record Sunday afternoon, as the Cats took down the Samford Bulldogs 80-57 at Memorial Coliseum.This was the second win in a row following...

Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson receives the MVP award following the game against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Johnson unfazed by the moment, wins QB battle against UofL’s Jackson

Anthony Crawford November 27, 2016

It’s hard to describe a bigger moment than the one that UK quarterback Stephen Johnson was faced with in the game that ended with UK on top 41-38 over No. 11 Louisville.Even with bowl eligibility already...

Load More Stories