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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Brennan Creek (19) processes the loss after the No. 1 Kentucky vs. Pitt soccer match in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 2-1. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Late wonder goal stuns Cats, ends Kentucky’s undefeated season

Luke Fetzer, Reporter November 27, 2022

Kentucky mens soccer (15-1-5) was defeated by Pittsburgh (11-4-5) 2-1 on Sunday, ending the Cats’ unbeaten season and championship hopes in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.  The rain and the...

Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the No. 1 Kentucky vs. South Florida mens soccer match in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

No. 1 Kentucky’s second round win over USF validates title-contender status

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 21, 2022

No. 1 Kentucky mens soccer defeated South Florida 4-0 in Lexington in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The win further justified everything that earned the Wildcats their No. 1 seed...

Kentucky players celebrate with the championship trophy after after the No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 7 James Madison soccer match in the championship round of the Sun Belt Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 2-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

No. 1 Wildcats begin path to the College Cup against South Florida

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 19, 2022

No. 1 Kentucky mens soccer begins its path to the College Cup at home on Sunday, facing off against South Florida (USF) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats earned a first-round...

The Wildcats pose with their trophy after the No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 7 James Madison soccer match in the championship round of the Sun Belt Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 2-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky mens soccer claims Sun Belt Championship, earns No. 1 overall seed

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 14, 2022

No. 1 Kentucky mens soccer (14-0-5) defeated James Madison 2-0 on Sunday, claiming the Sun Belt Conference championship in its first season with the conference.  The win saw the Wildcats win their...

The Wildcats celebrate after a goal during the No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 8 South Carolina soccer match in the first round of the Sun Belt Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 2-1. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky mens soccer defeats South Carolina 2-1, remains undefeated

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 7, 2022

Kentucky mens soccer defeated South Carolina 2-1 at the Bell on Sunday, remaining undefeated in the 2022 season and advancing to the semi-finals of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The matchup was...

Mens Soccer vs Old Dominion on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Senior night sees UK defeat Old Dominion 2-0, finish regular season undefeated at home

Dotun Sola-Adeyemi, Reporter November 3, 2022

Kentucky mens soccer (10-0-5) won its final home game of the regular season 2-0 against Old Dominion after goals from Casper Grening and top goal scorer Eythor Bjorgolfsson. The Wildcats dominated both...

Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Ava Hellner (2) keeps the ball away from a defender during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Michigan women’s soccer match on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 5-1. Photo by Abby Szydlik | Staff

Wildcats get blanked in Fayetteville; end 2022 season with a loss

Tyler Russell, Reporter November 2, 2022

Kentucky womens soccer (7-9-2) made a trip down to Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Thursday to close out their season, ultimately losing 6-0 to the No. 9 Razorbacks. Coming into the match, Kentucky was winless...

Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Enzo Mauriz (8) celebrates after scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Georgia Southern mens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 6-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Kentucky secures first win in Bloomington since 1995; dominates Indiana 3-0

Drew Johnson, Reporter October 23, 2022

No. 2 Kentucky continued its dominant unbeaten season with a 3-0 victory against Indiana, with the win marking the first in Bloomington this century. Kentucky’s defense showed out in the win, pitching...

Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Úlfa Úlfarsdóttir (20) controls the ball during the Kentucky vs. EKU womens soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky draws Missouri 1-1; remains winless on the road in SEC since 2017

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2022

Kentucky womens soccer (7-7-2) fought to a 1-1 draw against Missouri (5-7-3) in Columbia on Thursday night, remaining winless in SEC play. With the match being a must-win for both – teams with Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Nick Gutmann (21) kicks the ball into the box during the University of Kentucky vs. Notre Dame mens soccer game on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 1-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky reaches 0-0 draw with Coastal Carolina; extends streak of draws

Luke Fetzer, Reporter October 19, 2022

Kentucky mens soccer (8-0-5) reached a 0-0 draw after a strong defensive display by Coastal Carolina on Wednesday, earning the Cats their third consecutive draw. From kick-off, the Cats took immediate...

Kentucky players celebrate after a goal during the Kentucky vs. EKU womens soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens soccer draws Florida 1-1; earns first result in SEC play under Troy Fabiano

Grace Kennedy, Reporter October 19, 2022

Kentucky womens soccer (7-7-1) reached a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon against Florida (2-11-1) at the Bell, marking the first point earned in conference play for first year head coach Troy Fabiano.  Despite...

Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Casper Grening (10) kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs. Seattle mens soccer match on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 1-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Cats come from behind to salvage a 3-3 draw against West Virginia

Luke Fetzer, Reporter October 19, 2022

Kentucky mens soccer (8-0-4) was able to overcome a three-goal second half by West Virginia (4-6-3) to force a draw in the dying moments of the match on Saturday.  The Cats came out of the gate firing...

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