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Kentucky Wildcats infielder Hunter Gilliam (14) reacts to winning during the No. 18 Kentucky vs. No. 25 Missouri baseball game on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

No. 12 Kentucky baseball shuts out Ball State 4-0 in NCAA Tournament regional

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 2, 2023

No. 12 Kentucky baseball shutout Ball State 4-0 in the first game of the NCAA Tournament Lexington Regional on Friday. The game marked several firsts for the “Bat Cats” including the first NCAA...

The Kentucky hockey team poses for a photo with the trophy at the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky hockey defeats Louisville 7-2 in Lexington

Travis Fannon, Staff Photojournalist January 23, 2023

Kentucky hockey defeated Louisville 7-2 on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) attempts to block a shot during the No. 19 Kentucky vs. Louisville mens basketball game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 86-63. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 19 Kentucky mens basketball defeats Louisville 86-63 at Rupp Arena

Jackson Dunavant December 31, 2022

No. 19 Kentucky mens basketball bounced back after a loss to Missouri with an 86-63 win over in-state rival Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) dribbles up the court during the Kentucky vs. Louisville womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Louisville won 86-72. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Stars struggle as Cats lose to Louisville for sixth year straight

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2022

2,558 Days. That’s how long it has been since Kentucky womens basketball has won a game against Louisville. Since Dec. 10, 2015, the Wildcats have lost six times in a row against their rivals.  Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) dribbles towards the basket during the Kentucky vs. Louisville womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Louisville won 86-72. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky womens basketball loses 86-72 to Louisville at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver and Travis Fannon December 11, 2022

Kentucky womens basketball lost 86-72 to Louisville on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kyra Elzy coaches her team from the sideline during the Kentucky vs. UNC Greensboro womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Womens basketball squares off against Cardinals inside Rupp Arena

Ali Cetinok, Asst. Sports Editor December 8, 2022

Wildcats square off against Cardinals inside Rupp Arena Ali Cetinok, Kentucky Kernel After a convincing 82-56 win over UNC Greensboro on Sunday, which saw a great defensive game from the Cats, and...

Kenny Payne talks to guard Charles Matthews on the sidelines during the UK vs. Mississippi State mens basketball game on Jan. 20, 2015, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Taylor Pence | Staff

Column: The state of college hoops in Kentucky is shifting, and it’s not in favor of UK

Hunter Shelton March 18, 2022

The state of mens college basketball in Kentucky is subject to undergo a dramatic shift in the lead up to next season. Yes, the season isn't entirely over for the Bluegrass. Murray State will attempt...

Kentucky sophomore guard Rhyne Howard drives into the lane during the Kentucky vs University of Louisville women’s basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 67-66. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kyra Elzy talks Louisville women’s basketball heading into Jimmy V Classic

Cole Parke December 10, 2021

Kyra Elzy and company have a quick turnaround after the DePaul loss Thursday night to focus on their rivalry matchup with Louisville in the ESPN Jimmy V Classic.Kentucky struggled without their two leading...

Malik Cunningham runs to the end zone during the game against Clemson at Cardinal Stadium on November 4.

Scouting report: Malik Cunningham

Barkley Truax November 23, 2021

“He's a special talent,” UK defensive coordinator Brad White said about the Louisville quarterback prior to Kentucky’s game against the Cardinals this Saturday.Cunningham has been one of the most...

The starters for UK are introduced before the University of Kentucky vs. University of Georgia softball game on Monday, April 12, 2021, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 5-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky escapes upset against Louisville in extra innings

Barkley Truax April 21, 2021

No. 14 Kentucky (31-10) came back to defeat Louisville (16-21) 6-5 in extra innings Wednesday night behind Lauren Johnson’s walk-off RBI shot to center field.“To be able to stay and grind . . . and...

Kentucky Wildcat Drew Grace (7) attempts to tag a runner during the UK vs. Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 12-5. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Eleven-run hole dooms Kentucky in rematch with No. 3 Louisville

Eric Decker April 20, 2021

For the second time this season against rival Louisville, UK head coach Nick Mingione opted for a bullpen day as opposed to wasting one of his weekend starters for a non-conference matchup. But it didn’t...

Kentucky Wildcat Ryan Ritter (47) runs to first base during the University of Kentucky vs. Murray State University baseball game on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 13-8. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Ritter’s six RBI spark Cats to win at No. 5 Louisville

Eric Decker April 6, 2021

One of Kentucky’s newest Cats decided to make a grand entrance to the Battle of the Bluegrass.Ryan Ritter has been everything and more that head coach Nick Mingione had asked for defensively since coming...

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