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Goal scorer, Noah Hutchins, drives towards the endline during the match against Louisville on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the match 1-0. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Cats edge Cards in front of sellout crowd

Arpan Dixit September 6, 2016

The battle between in-state rivals, the Cats and the Cards, never seems to disappoint in any sport. On the pitch, it was no different.After a couple scuffles in the first half, the 17th ranked UK men’s...

Tanya Samarzich. The University of Kentucky womens soccer team hosted Pitt in a exhibition match following the UK soccer Fan Day on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at The Bell. Photo by Chet White | UK Athletics

Cats grab second straight W, take down High Point

Jordan Dillon September 4, 2016

In their matchup with High Point Sunday afternoon, UK Women’s Soccer started the game off strong. Junior forward Tanya Samarzich opened the scoring off an assist from Zoe Swift.With three minutes left...

Cats can’t hold on in opener, fall to So. Miss

Chris Angolia September 4, 2016

When UK football opened its season Saturday night against Southern Mississippi, the defense was something that many were concerned about, and unfortunately for the Cats, those concerns became reality.Many...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops pacing as the time runs down on the clock at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday,September 3, 2016. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

Cats face reality midst second half collapse

Anthony Crawford September 4, 2016

Isn’t it ironic that a team that has boasted an offseason motto centered around finishing would start the season with a second half collapse matching only the one they had to finish the prior season?That...

University of South Florida scored three goals in a row against the Cats during the match  Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. USF won the match 3-2. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

UK Women make it six in a row against the Cards

KY Kernel Sports Staff September 3, 2016

UK women’s soccer bested rival Louisville for the sixth straight game Friday night with a 3-1 victory over the Cardinals.The Cats fell behind early in front of the road crowd, but scored three unanswered...

A helmet rests on the field during the University of Kentucky Football media day on Friday, August 5, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Southern Miss Preview: Cats try not to overlook the Eagles

Chris Angolia September 2, 2016

When the Cats run through the tunnel Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium for their season opener, the team on the sideline opposite them will be no pushover. With all due-respect for the previous three...

Wide receivers Garrett Johnson, Dorian Baker, and Ryan Timmons pose together during the University of Kentucky Football media day on Friday, August 5, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Receivers, defensive backs push each other to get better

Anthony Crawford August 31, 2016

There are a million and one interactions that happen daily in a college football locker room. Some good, some bad, but none more indicative of UK Football’s improvement in the offseason than the one...

Offensive coordinator, Eddie Gran during the UK Football annual spring football game at Commonwealth Stadium. Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Joel Repoley | Staff.

Coaching Profile: New faces arrive on sideline in 2016

Chris Angolia August 31, 2016

When offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson left UK this past offseason, the Big Blue Nation knew that there would be turnover on the offensive end when it comes to coaching, and that is exactly what happened.Coach...

Kentucky wide receiver Ryan Timmons celebrates during the second half of the Kentucky Wildcats game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, October 25, 2014 in Lexington, Ky. Mississippi State defeated Kentucky 45-31. Photo by Adam Pennavaria | Staff

Timmons motivated for last hurrah at UK

Kevin Erpenbeck August 31, 2016

Go ahead and ask Ryan Timmons about last year. He’s not hiding from it.Instead, the senior wide receiver plans on using the disappointing year as motivation for one last hurrah at Kentucky.“I was really...

Kicker Austin McGinnis poses during the University of Kentucky Football media day on Friday, August 5, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

MacGinnis locked and loaded for 2016

Chris Angolia August 31, 2016

When UK struggled to finish offensively at the end of last season, it was not just the running and passing game. The kicking game was a part of those hurdles as well.After a strong freshman campaign, kicker...

Head coach Mark Stoops looks on during the UK Football annual spring football game at Commonwealth Stadium. Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Joel Repoley | Staff.

Culture shift in progress at UK under Stoops

Anthony Crawford August 31, 2016

With Mark Stoops entering his fourth season comes the fact that he will be graduating his first senior class, and that makes this year as good as any to finally establish a winning culture with UK football.There...

Senior mid-fielder Paul Sime (8) attempts to steal the ball from Duquesne during a match against Duquesne at The Bell Field on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. UK won the match 1-0 Photo by Lydia Emeric | Staff 

Cats hold off Dukes in second straight win

Arpan Dixit August 30, 2016

The UK men’s soccer team opened its season at the Bell Soccer Complex in front of 1,248 fans Tuesday night against the Duquesne Dukes with a 1-0 victory.Cats junior keeper Stuart Ford starts his UK career...

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