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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Stephanie Schoonover (23) pitches the ball during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Dayton softball home opener game on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Pivotal first inning sees No. 11 Kentucky softball defeat Texas A&M 10-2

Parker Scott, Reporter March 26, 2023

No. 11 Kentucky softball (20-7-1) defeated No. 24 Texas A&M (19-11) by a score of 10-2 in the final game of the weekend series on Sunday. Junior Stephanie Schoonover returned to the mound to start...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Stephanie Schoonover (23) walks towards the dugout after retiring the inning during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Dayton softball home opener game on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-4. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky softball suffers sweeping defeat in Saturday double header against Texas A&M

Parker Scott and Jonathon Bruner March 26, 2023

No. 11 Kentucky softball (17-7-1) came up short in a back-and-forth game before being mercy-ruled for a sweeping defeat by No. 24 Texas A&M (19-10) in a doubleheader on Saturday.  Junior Stephanie...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) lays in the paint during the Kentucky vs. Georgia womens basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 50-40. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball’s new lineup struggled to come together in Texas A&M loss

Isaiah Pinto, Reporter February 26, 2023

Kentucky womens basketball traveled to College Station for an SEC matchup that resulted in a 74-67 loss to Texas A&M. The Wildcats began the game without two starters after Nyah Leveretter tore...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ajae Petty (13) holds the ball between plays during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 95-66. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball falls to Texas A&M 74-67 for sixth consecutive loss

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2023

Kentucky womens basketball lost to Texas A&M 74-67 inside Reed Arena in College Station, Texas, for the Cats’ last true road game of the season. The loss brings the Wildcats to 10-17 overall and...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Jacob Toppin continues streak of home success, boosts Kentucky to third straight win

Luke Fetzer, Staff Writer January 22, 2023

The 2022-23 Kentucky basketball team has many stars, but sometimes those stars are off their game and, when that happens, others will be expected to step up.  Jacob Toppin is no exception.  Now...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates between plays during the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Three takeaways from Kentucky’s 76-67 win over Texas A&M

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2023

Kentucky basketball (13-6) seems to have found its way back on track after a quick three-game turnaround. After losing to South Carolina at home one week ago, Kentucky has now won three straight, most...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Lance Ware (55) blocks a shot during the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball overcomes halftime deficit, defeats Texas A&M 76-67 at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 21, 2023

After trailing by two points at halftime, Kentucky mens basketball made a comeback in the second half to defeat the Texas A&M Aggies 76-67 on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington,...

Kentucky guard CJ Fredrick (1) shoots a 3-pointer during the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky mens basketball defeats Texas A&M 76-67

Cole Parke, Sports Editor January 21, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball (13-6) defeated Texas A&M 76-67 on Saturday inside Rupp Arena to improve to 4-3 in the SEC. The Wildcats entered the matchup fresh off of back-to-back conference wins, a...

Kentucky Wildcats guard CJ Fredrick (1) talks to forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) during the Kentucky vs. No. 5 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 63-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Cats look to carry momentum against Texas A&M

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2023

After the defeat to South Carolina last week, the Wildcats (12-6) have seemed to have found much-needed momentum. A win at then No.5 Tennessee last Saturday and a convincing win over Georgia on Tuesday...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Chris Livingston (24) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 78-52. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Across the (By)Line: Texas A&M Aggies basketball

Cole Parke, Sports Editor January 19, 2023

The “Across the (By)Line” series will give Kentucky basketball fans an in-depth look at their opponent for this week — from the mind of the opposing school’s sports editor. This week: The Battalion,...

Raena Worley smiles after he floor routine during the University of Kentucky vs. Arkansas gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 197.000-196.675. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky Gymnastics advances in NCAA Tournament behind season high total

Braden Ramsey April 2, 2021

The Cats saved their best performance of the year for when it mattered most, recording a score of 197.125 to take first place in their session of the Salt Lake City regional in the NCAA Tournament's second...

César Bourgois celebrates during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State mens tennis meet on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 16 Kentucky falls to No. 10 Texas A&M in conference road opener

Hunter Shelton February 24, 2021

After opening conference play with a 4-0 sweep of LSU, the No. 16 UK men’s tennis team hit the road for the start of a three-match trip away from Lexington. First up for the 11-1 (1-0 SEC) Wildcats...

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