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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari argues a call during the UK vs. Duke men’s basketball game as part of the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Duke won 79-71. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘I loved our fight.’ Calipari positive following opening night defeat to Duke

Hunter Shelton November 10, 2021

“We got a lot of work to do.” Kentucky head coach John Calipari did not mince his words following No. 10 Kentucky’s 79-71 loss to No. 9 Duke in the State Farm Champions Classic in Madison Square...

Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) shoots a free throw during the UK vs. Duke men’s basketball game as part of the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Duke won 79-71. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Freshman focus not there yet for young Wildcats

Barkley Truax November 10, 2021

Freshman guard and former five-star recruit TyTy Washington finished his collegiate debut with nine points on 3-14 in a 79-71 losing effort against the Duke Blue Devils.“That's not him,” Kentucky head...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Keion Brooks Jr. (12) drives for a layup during the UK vs. Duke men’s basketball game as part of the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Duke won 79-71. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky comeback falls short, Cats fall to Duke 79-71

Barkley Truax November 10, 2021

Kentucky opened their season against the Duke Blue Devils inside Madison Square Garden, but came up short 79-71 despite a late rally.“You have to give credit to Kentucky. They really played good defense...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Kellan Grady (31) dribbles past a defender during the UK vs. Duke men’s basketball game as part of the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Duke won 79-71. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Quick takeaways from Kentucky’s loss to Duke

Barkley Truax November 10, 2021

No. 10 Kentucky (0-1) fell to No. 10 Duke (1-0) 79-71 in the State Farm Champions Classic Tuesday night in front of a packed crowd inside Madison Square Garden.Here are some the biggest takeaways from...

LaPhonso Ellis (left) and Seth Greenberg speak to reporters before the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Seth Greenberg and LaPhonso Ellis preview Champions Classic

Barkley Truax November 9, 2021

Ahead of the State Farm Champions Classic between No. 3 Kansas vs. Michigan State and No. 10 Kentucky vs. No. 9 Duke, ESPN’s Seth Greenberg and LaPhonso Ellis previewed the match up between the Blue...

Kentucky freshman guard Ashton Hagans reaches for a loose ball during the game against Duke in the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Editors’ preview: Kentucky vs. Duke

Hunter Shelton and Barkley Truax November 4, 2021

As Kentucky basketball gears up to face off against Duke on Nov. 9 at Madison Square Garden, the Kernel’s sports editors, Hunter Shelton and Barkley Truax, offer their game predictions.What matchup are...

Kentucky junior forward Daniel Evans runs to the corner after scoring UK’s third goal during UK’s game against Mercer on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at The Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky defeats Duke in overtime behind Evans’ game winner

Barkley Truax February 19, 2021

Kentucky improved to 7-1 on the season after defeating Duke 1-0 in overtime Friday night. This was Kentucky’s second meeting with the Blue Devils all-time; the first coming last September during the...

Kentucky mens tennis assistant coach Matthew Gordon knuckle bumps Wildcat Joshua Lapadat in the match vs. Duke.IMAGE OBTAINED FROM UK ATHLETICS. PHOTO BY GRANT LEE, UK ATHLETICS. CREDIT: GRACE BRADLEY, UK ATHLETICS

No. 19 Cats hang on for 4-3 victory against Duke; undefeated matchup set vs. USC

Hunter Shelton February 7, 2021

The No. 19 UK men’s tennis team claimed its third Power Five victory of the season on Sunday, outlasting the Duke Blue Devils inside the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex.  The Cats came into the...

UK redshirt senior defender Aimé Mabika hugs his teammates during a senior night ceremony before the University of Kentucky vs. University of Alabama at Birmingham mens soccer game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 2-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Kentucky men’s soccer fall season finale postponed due to COVID-19

Braden Ramsey October 28, 2020

Numerous universities across the country have seen sporting events postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests throughout the fall season. While Kentucky has witnessed this harsh reality over the last two...

Kentucky junior midfielder Kalil ElMedkhar pushes the ball up field past a defender during the University of Kentucky vs. Loyola-Chicago NCAA Tournament soccer game on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at The Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 2-1 in the second overtime period. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky Men’s Soccer defeats Duke in home opener

Barkley Truax September 22, 2020

After a tough loss at Notre Dame to open its season on Thursday, Kentucky men’s soccer was able to bounce back last night by defeating the Blue Devils 4-2.Four different Wildcats – Aimé Mabika, Kalil...

Kentucky junior forward Nick Richards and freshman guard Tyrese Maxey chest bump during the game against Mississippi State on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 80-72. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

What could have been

Braden Ramsey April 29, 2020

Matchups come from ESPN’s Joe Lunardi’s final 2020 NCAA Tournament field projection.Folks across BBN and America were devastated when the NCAA Tournament was canceled. Not only would the nation’s...

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