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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) walks off the court after the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Vanderbilt mens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt won 80-73. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Poor shooting from Kentucky led to Cats’ exit in SEC Tournament against Vanderbilt

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2023

After arguably its most impactful win of the year in Fayetteville against Arkansas, Kentucky was unable to carry the momentum against hometown hero Vanderbilt on Friday night, losing 80-73 and exiting...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) drives the ball during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Vanderbilt mens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

At the buzzer: Vanderbilt defeats Kentucky mens basketball 80-73 in quarterfinals of SEC Tournament

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

Nashville, Tn. - Kentucky mens basketball was defeated 80-73 by the Vanderbilt Commodores in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Friday. The Wildcats entered the game after defeating the Arkansas...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) dribbles the ball up the court 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

Kentucky womens basketball seeks third SEC win as postseason draws near

Ayden Parece, Reporter February 19, 2023

Kentucky women’s basketball will look to earn its third SEC win of the season when it travels to face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Sunday, Feb. 19. The game will be Kentucky’s second...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) drives towards the basket during 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 basketball defeats Vanderbilt 69-53 in Nashville

Cole Parke, Sports Editor January 24, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated Vanderbilt 69-53 inside Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday. The Wildcats entered the game on the back of a three-game conference winning streak,...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) drives the ball during the UK vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament quarterfinals mens basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. UK won 77-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Across the (By)Line: Vanderbilt Commodores basketball

Cole Parke, Sports Editor January 24, 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 Vanderbilt...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) throws a pass during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. UK won 21-17. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Across the (By)Line: Vanderbilt Commodores

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 11, 2022

The “Across the (By)Line” series gives Kentucky football fans an in-depth look at their opponent for this week — from the mind of the opposing school’s sports desk. This week: The Vanderbilt...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) and running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) celebrate during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. UK won 21-17. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Wildcats hope to sink Commodores to start home stretch

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 11, 2022

Kentucky football (6-3) looks to defeat Vanderbilt as it begins the final home stretch of the season. The season thus far has not quite lived up to the expectations placed upon the program leading into...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops stares down a referee after receiving an unsportsmanlike conduct call during the UK vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 45-42. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Mark Stoops previews Saturday’s match up against Vanderbilt

Barkley Truax November 8, 2021

“We just need to have a great week of preparation—it’s how we respond,” Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops said. “Nobody likes being in this situation. How much does it bother you to make a difference,...

Kentucky Wildcat T.J. Collett (5) catches the ball at first base 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

Commodores topple Wildcats 8-2 in game two in Nashville

Eric Decker May 21, 2021

With so little time left in the season and the stakes so high, Kentucky just couldn’t afford to succumb to a late inning loss against Vanderbilt. That’s exactly what happened.The Wildcats fell to the...

Akvile Parazinskaite prepares to retuen a serve during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State womens tennis meet on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-3. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis drops tough 4-3 match to No. 11 Vanderbilt

Hunter Shelton March 14, 2021

After dominating the first two legs of their three-match stint away from Lexington, the No. 31 UK women’s tennis team looked to remain perfect on the road as their toughest task of the season, the...

Millen Hurrion hypes up the Wildcats before 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

Cats defeat Vanderbilt behind Hurrion, Draxl and Diallo

Hunter Shelton March 12, 2021

After an excellent performance versus Arkansas a week ago, the No. 22 UK men’s tennis team returned to action on Friday afternoon, hosting the struggling Vanderbilt Commodores at the Hilary J. Boone...

Kentuckys Chasity Patterson dribbles the ball up the court during the University of Kentucky vs. Wofford womens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 98-37 Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

No Rhyne or Reason: Cats defeat ‘Dores in Howard’s absence

Braden Ramsey January 18, 2021

Kentucky was significantly hindered, trailing by four points with the clock ticking down. After going a week without stepping on the hardwood, they were missing five players – including their best, Rhyne...

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