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The Wildcats celebrate during the No. 10 Kentucky vs. Tennessee volleyball match on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky volleyball officially begins hunt for second national title

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 1, 2022

Kentucky volleyball earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament during Sunday’s NCAA Tournament Selection Show, officially kicking off the hunt for UK’s second national title. The Wildcats finished...

What Oscar Tshiebwe returning means for Kentucky

Hunter Shelton April 21, 2022

It's been a long 34 days since Kentucky's season was abruptly ended by Saint Peter's in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. After the initial shock of the loss wore off, Big Blue Nation immediately...

Kentucky players walk off of the court after the UK vs. Tennessee SEC Tournament semifinal mens basketball game on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. UK lost 69-62. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Poor shooting halts Kentucky; Cats fall 69-62 to Tennessee in SEC Tournament

Hunter Shelton March 12, 2022

TAMPA, Fla.—Kentucky (26-7) exits the SEC Tournament after a dull, uninspiring performance in the semifinals against Tennessee. After trailing 4-2, Tennessee (25-7) would grab ahold of the lead and...

William Bolden, more popularly known as Stone Cold Willow, celebrates on State Street in Lexington, Kentucky, after Kentucky mens basketball’s win over the University of Louisville to advance to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament on March 28, 2014. (David Stephenson/ZUMA Press)

Stone Cold State Street: Will Willow return?

Lindsey Davis March 10, 2022

William Bolden, more popularly known as Stone Cold Willow, is an icon in Lexington, specifically State Street. However, Willow is growing up and branching out.Willow was born in Cincinnati and lived in...

The Kentucky Wildcats mens basketball team holds up their trophy after the SEC Championship game against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Sunday, March 12, 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kentucky mens basketball’s history in the SEC Tournament

Cole Parke March 10, 2022

It’s officially March, and in the world of college basketball that means madness. Before getting to the big dance to end the month, we first have to thin the field in conference tournaments.Kentucky...

The Wildcats celebrate during UK volleyball’s game against Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky volleyball earns No. 7 seed in NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke December 2, 2021

Kentucky volleyball earned the No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament during Sunday’s bracket reveal. Only the top 16 teams in the country receive seeds, while the rest of the field earns at-large bids....

Kentucky celebrates forward Ben Damges (27) goal during the University of Kentucky vs. Duquesne mens soccer game on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wildcats win conference title; secure first round BYE in NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke November 18, 2021

Kentucky men’s soccer defeated Florida Atlantic 2-1 in overtime to win the team’s Conference USA championship on Sunday. The win earned the Wildcats an auto bid to the NCAA Tournament and contributed...

A group of UK students poses for a photo with a Lexington police officer during a student celebration after Kentucky football defeated No. 10 Florida on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, on Crescent Avenue in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

State Street: Should the tradition continue?

Audrey Fones October 13, 2021

University of Kentucky fans are notorious for burning couches on State Street. On Oct. 2, Kentucky football upset Florida in a 20-13 victory to remain undefeated. The destructive tradition of State Street...

Kentucky volleyball head coach Craig Skinner answers a reporters question during a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK volleyball set to unveil 2020 championship banner Friday night

BarkleyTruax September 2, 2021

“I still get goosebumps thinking about the accomplishments of our program on our team last year,” Kentucky head volleyball coach Craig Skinner said prior to Kentucky’s championship banner reveal.The...

UK poses for a photo after the University of Kentucky vs. Texas NCAA women’s volleyball championship game on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. UK won 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky celebrates national championship win at Memorial Coliseum

Barkley Truax April 25, 2021

14 hours after achieving the ultimate feat and capturing the 2020 - 2021 Volleyball National Championship, Kentucky volleyball was welcomed home with a celebration on their home court Sunday afternoon.The...

A couch is lit on fire on State Street on Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky as students celebrate Kentucky volleyball’s national championship win. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘One more couch.’ Students hold fiery State Street celebration after volleyball national championship

Sarah Michels April 25, 2021

No basketball national championship, no problem. UK students took full advantage of their opportunity to revive the couch-burning tradition Saturday night after the UK volleyball team clinched the NCAA...

Kentucky volleyball players celebrate after winning a point in the NCAA Championship game against no. 4 Texas on April 24, 2021 in CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky volleyball wins first national championship over Texas

Natalie Parks April 24, 2021

Swing high. Impose your will. Trust the team.These are some of the phrases head coach Craig Skinner told the Kentucky volleyball team throughout the NCAA Tournament, where UK was the no. 2 seed. Kentucky...

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