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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Freshman guard Keldon Johnson celebrates after making a three point shot. No. 8 University of Kentucky mens basketball defeated No. 9 Kansas at Rupp Arena on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball battles a 65-54 win over the Gators

February 2, 2019

The Kentucky Wildcats made a road trip to Gainesville, Florida to take on the Gators in the first of two times the teams will meet this season—the Wildcats coming out on top 65-54 in what was a back-and-forth...

Kentucky freshman guard Keldon Johnson celebrates after hitting a three-pointer during the game against Utah on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 88-61. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky routs Utah 88-61

December 15, 2018

The Kentucky Wildcats picked up where they left off after their loss to Seton Hall with Saturday’s 88-61 win over Utah.Wildcat freshman Tyler Herro started things off for the Wildcats with an Ashton...

Graduate student forward Reid Travis hangs on the rim following a dunk during the game against Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Cats pull off an 86-64 win over IUP

November 2, 2018

After a game in which Kentucky shot just 7.7 percent from the three, the Cats made a turnaround in their 86-64 win over Indiana University of Pennsylvania.PJ Washington won the tip for the Cats which enabled...

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Season 3, Episode 5: Dunk contests and pizza

October 16, 2018

Chris, Erika, Aaron and Chase all speak with Max Schneider, assistant sports editor for the Vanderbilt Hustle, about UK's upcoming game with Vanderbilt. They also go into the Big Blue Madness routines,...

Freshman Tyler Herro wears Rex Chapmans jersey while competing in the dunk contest during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Big Blue Madness brings fans excitement for UK basketball

October 12, 2018

Kentucky fans young and old gathered at Rupp Arena Friday evening to welcome the 2018-2019 men’s and women’s basketball teams in a little event fans like to call Big Blue Madness.It’s clear why fans...

Sophomore PJ Washington competes in the dunk contest during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Dunk and 3-point contest highlight Big Blue Madness festivities

October 12, 2018

The men's basketball scrimmage at Big Blue Madness features little defense and no competition, so to spice things up this year, the team hosted a three-point and dunk contest to feed their competitive...

Kentucky freshman forward Nick Richards listens to Kentuckys introductions prior to the game against Kansas State in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Friday, March 23, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky was defeated 61-58. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK wins first game in Bahamas

Roman West August 8, 2018

Kentucky took the floor – and won – for the first time this season after defeating the Bahamas National Team 85-61. Kentucky was led by Tyler Herro, who finished the game with an unofficial 16 points...

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