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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Senior volleyball player Merideth Jewell bumps the ball to a setter during UK Volleyball Media Day on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK volleyball more edgy than in years past

August 15, 2018

Between a vicious attacking offense and a defense that came up with many blocks, last year’s UK volleyball team was one of the more fun teams to watch in the program’s history. While the Cats hope...

Madison Lilley waits for the match to begin against Texas A&M on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Cats set for top five showdown against Florida

Keyera Jackson November 1, 2017

On Wednesday evening, the No. 6 ranked Kentucky volleyball team will host a top-ranked rematch against No. 4 Florida inside Memorial Coliseum.This match is a highly anticipated game between these two teams,...

Avery Skinner spikes the ball during the match against Texas A&M on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Cats keep rolling as they sweep Texas A&M

Keyera Jackson October 29, 2017

Kentucky volleyball extended their winning streak to 14 matches on Sunday afternoon after UK swept the Aggies in 3-0 match series (25-19, 25-18, 25-17).The Aggies gained an early lead over the Cats but...

Emily Franklin & Darian Mack attempt to block a spike during the match against Texas A&M on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Cats overcome early deficit to defeat LSU

Keyera Jackson October 27, 2017

Kentucky volleyball rallied in a win over the LSU Tigers in a five-set match after the Tigers gained an early lead over the Cats and won the first two sets of the night.UK wound up winning the next three...

Madison Lilley celebrates a point.

UK volleyball sweeps conference opponent LSU at home

Keyera Jackson September 24, 2017

UK continued SEC conference play Sunday with a 3-0 sweep over the LSU Tigers (25-22, 25-16, 25-13).Today as a collective unit, this team was able to showcase their versatile options on their offense set.It...

Gabby Curry and Madison Lilley high five each other after scoring a point during the UK Womens Volleyball game against Arkansas State at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, KY on Friday, August 25, 2017. The Cats won 3 to 0. Adam Sherberg | Staff

UK sets records in pair of victories at the Bluejay Invitational

Keyera Jackson September 2, 2017

On Saturday evening, the UK volleyball team wrapped up the Bluejay Invitational with a pair of wins against Northern Iowa and No. 18 South Carolina.The day started on Saturday morning when UK faced Northern...

The UK Womens Volleyball team high fives one another after scoring a point during the UK Womens Volleyball game against Arkansas State at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, KY on Friday, August 25, 2017. The Cats won 3 to 0. Adam Sherberg | Staff

Cats earn a pair of victories at the Bluegrass Battle

Keyera Jackson August 26, 2017

On Friday, UK Volleyball opened their season with a pair of victories in the Bluegrass Battle, starting with a 3-0 sweep over Arkansas State.In the Friday morning match, freshman Madison Lilley posted...

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