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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione and infielder Jase Felker (2) stand at third base during the No. 18 Kentucky vs. No. 25 Missouri baseball game on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

No. 10 Kentucky baseball shut out 3-0 by Georgia in game one of doubleheader

Parker Scott, Reporter April 12, 2023

No. 10 Kentucky baseball (27-4) came up short against Georgia (17-14) on the road on Sunday in the first game of a doubleheader, which was being played due to inclement weather on Saturday. Left-handed...

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Hunter Gilliam (14) warms up before at-bat during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 15-1. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky baseball explodes against Mississippi State to complete series sweep with 17-3 win

Parker Scott, Reporter March 22, 2023

Kentucky baseball (18-2) earned its fourteenth straight victory on Sunday against Mississippi State (13-8), winning by a score of 17-3 in seven innings. The win cemented Kentucky’s first SEC series...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Darren Williams (5) pitches the ball during the Kentucky vs. Indiana State baseball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky baseball earns first SEC win of season at home against Mississippi State

Jonathon Bruner, Reporter March 21, 2023

Kentucky Baseball (16-2) extended its winning streak to 12 games as it won an extra-inning battle in walk-off fashion in its SEC opener against Mississippi State (13-6) by a score of 6-5. The Wildcat...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (23) dribbles the ball 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

Poor shooting saw Kentucky womens basketball suffer fourth-consecutive loss

Sara Gibson, Reporter February 17, 2023

Kentucky womens basketball suffered its fourth consecutive loss on Thursday night inside Memorial Coliseum to the Georgia Bulldogs, losing 50-40 and falling to 2-11 in conference play.   Coming into...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ajae Petty (13) drives 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 falls to Georgia 50-40, suffers fourth consecutive loss

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2023

Kentucky womens basketball (10-15) was defeated by Georgia (18-9) 50-40 on Thursday night inside Memorial Coliseum. The loss marked the Wildcat’s fourth-consecutive loss since beating Missouri on...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) high fives forward Jacob Toppin (0) after the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 69-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky mens basketball defeats Mississippi State 71-68

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 15, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated Mississippi State 71-68 in Starkville, snapping a recent losing streak that began with Arkansas on Feb. 7. The Wildcats entered the matchup after suffering a road loss...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) shoots a free throw during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 LSU womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 67-48. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Cats look to stack SEC wins for first time this season

Ali Cetinok, Asst. Sports Editor January 20, 2023

Kentucky womens basketball (9-9) won its first SEC game of the season this past Sunday, defeating Florida 81-75. With the win, the Cats now seek consecutive SEC victories as they travel to Starkville...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) prepares to shoot a free throw during the Kentucky vs. LSU mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 74-71. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Oscar Tshiebwe shines in Kentucky’s win over Georgia

Luke Fetzer, Staff Writer January 18, 2023

If there was any question regarding the resolve and determination of Oscar Tshiebwe, Tuesday night’s performance showed why no one should write him off.  The winner of the 2021 Wooden Award, Tshiebwe...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) rebounds the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Florida mens basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-56. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Stars shine as Cats earn 85-71 win over Georgia

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated Georgia 85-71 inside Rupp Arena to improve to 12-6 on the season and 3-3 in the SEC. Kentucky’s 85 points against the Bulldogs marked the highest score Kentucky has...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Chris Livingston (24) shoots the ball 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

At the buzzer: Kentucky defeats Georgia 85-71 inside Rupp Arena

Cole Parke, Sports Editor January 17, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated Georgia 85-71 inside Rupp Arena on Tuesday, earning a victory inside Rupp Arena for the first time since Jan. 3. The Wildcats entered the game having lost its previous...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) dribbles the ball up the court 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

Kentucky mens basketball seeks home conference win against Georgia

Parker Scott, Reporter January 17, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball seeks to improve to a .500 record in the SEC against Georgia on Tuesday after starting the season 1-3 in conference play. The Wildcats currently stand at 2-3 in conference play...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) fights for the ball during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Yale mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 69-59. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 16 Kentucky mens basketball defeats Yale 69-59 at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver December 10, 2022

No. 16 Kentucky mens basketball defeated Yale 69-59 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2o22, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

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