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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky during the second round of the Southeastern Conference Championship at Sea Island Golf Clubs Seaside Course in St. Simons Island, Ga., on Saturday, April 16, 2016. (Photo by Steven Colquitt)

“Chip,” more than just a shot for UK golf

John Morgan Francis October 25, 2016

In the game of golf, the word “chip” is used for a short-type of shot usually played around the green. In Lexington, the UK has a practice facility 25-30 minutes from campus. The university’s golf...

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New UK Baseball stadium approved by Board of Trustees

By Chris Angolia October 24, 2016

Friday morning at the University’s Board of Trustees meeting, it was announced that the university had approved construction to begin in February on a new $49 million baseball stadium and facility.When...

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 upset No. 9 Arkansas

By Autumn Hamlin October 23, 2016

The UK women’s soccer team handed the No. 9 Arkansas Razorbacks their first home loss all season Sunday afternoon in Fayetteville. The win gave the Cats their first road top-10 win in over three years...

The University of Kentucky womens volleyball team celebrates after a scored point during the match against Ole Miss on Sunday, October 16, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Cats win streak snapped at Mizzou

By Chris Leach October 23, 2016

UK’s volleyball team had not been to a fourth set in a match since Oct. 2nd, but Sunday afternoon against the Missouri Tigers, they needed a fifth set to settle the thrilling match.In what was an exciting...

Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson in action during the game against Mississippi State on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Quinn Foster | Staff

UK, Johnson made plays towards winning culture in victory over Mississippi State

Anthony Crawford October 23, 2016

It’s fair to say that if you win a game by a play, you could have just as easily lost by a play.And there’s no shortage of plays that come to mind that could be pointed at as reasons why UK could have...

Kentucky kicker Austin MacGinnis connects on a game winning 51 yard field goal to give the Wildcats the 40-38 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

MacGinnis kicks Cats to victory in thriller over MSU

By Chris Angolia October 23, 2016

In typical UK Football fashion, the Cats took another one down to the wire in SEC play, this time it was against Mississippi State and fortunately for the Big Blue Nation, things went their way. In a...

SEC Panelists, including Tim Tebow, come to UK to speak before the game against Mississippi at Willy T. Library on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Lydia Emeric | Staff 

SEC Panelist Come to UK

October 22, 2016

Kentucky freshman Abbey Cheek hits the ball during the Wildcats game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels John Cropp Stadium on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Taylor Pence

Cats’ offense shines in 14-1 exhibition win over Georgetown College

Mohammad Ahmad October 22, 2016

UK softball came out with a dominant performance in another fall ball exhibition, beating Georgetown College 14-1 in a 10-inning matchup.The Cats got their offense going from the start of the game.In the...

Head Coach Mark Stoops talks to the media about tonights victory against Vanderbilt at Commonwealth on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 20-13. Photo by Lydia Emeric | Staff 

UK adds three-star QB commit to 2017 class

KY Kernel Sports Staff Report October 22, 2016

UK football added another major commitment to its 2017 recruiting class Saturday with the announcement from quarterback Danny Clark.The 6-foot-4, 230-pound pro-style quarterback, Clark, was a Ohio State...

Junior middle blocker Kaz Brown (7) attacks the ball during the match against South Carolina on Friday, October 21, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. 

Cats Sweep the Gamecocks for 13th Consecutive Win

Hunter Mitchell October 22, 2016

The No. 21 UK women’s volleyball team (16-4, 9-0 SEC) swept the South Carolina Gamecocks Friday in straight sets (25-11, 25-20, 31-29) behind some powerful offensive performances from junior Kaz Brown...

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