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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky freshman guard Ashton Hagans bring the ball to half-court during the game against Auburn in the NCAA tournament Elite Eight on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Kentucky was defeated by Auburn 77-71 in overtime. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

NCAA Tournament dates set: everything you need to know

Braden Ramsey January 20, 2021

Coach Cal's Cats have a lot of work to do before they can even think about securing a spot in this year's NCAA Tournament, but if they manage to snag a berth, we now know exactly when each round will occur.Tuesday...

Junior JJ Williams on the ground in pain after being fouled. University of Kentucky mens soccer team lost to University of Maryland 1-0 in the Elite 8 of the NCAA tournament at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Physicality, missed opportunities reflect men’s soccer’s Elite Eight loss

Mohammad Ahmad December 1, 2018

Having 3,223 fans in attendance, being undefeated at home this season, boasting two of the C-USA’s top-ranked players with J.J Williams and Kalil Elmedkhar and more helped the No. 3 seed UK men’s soccer...

Junior forward JJ Williams gets ready to fight for possession of the ball during the game against Lipscomb University at the Bell Soccer Complex on Saturday November 24, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeater Lipscomb University 2-1. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

No. 3 Cats set to host no. 11 Terrapins in Elite Eight

Mohammad Ahmad November 30, 2018

A single win separates the UK men’s soccer team from a trip to college soccer’s biggest stage.The no. 3 seed Cats (19-1-1, 7-1 C-USA) will face off against the no. 11 seed University of Maryland Terrapins...

Senior defender Tanner Hummel gets ready to defend the ball during the game against Lipscomb University at the Bell Soccer Complex on Saturday November 24, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeater Lipscomb University 2-1. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

UK men’s soccer beats Lipscomb, advances to first-ever Elite 8

Mohammad Ahmad November 25, 2018

Nothing came easy for the UK men’s soccer team on Saturday night, but they did what they needed to do to get one win closer to the College Cup. The No. 3 Cats (19-1-1, 7-1 C-USA) got one step closer...

Between the Blue and White Lines: How Hamidou Learned Basketball

Kernel Sports Staff March 21, 2018

Team AC struggles with the fact that UK will likely make an Elite Eight, and possibly a Final Four. But, is the path as cut and dry as it seems? The guys weigh in.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Isaac Humphries celebrates a basket against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament South Regional Elite 8 at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on Friday March 24, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Isaac Humphries decides to turn professional

Kernel Sports Staff April 12, 2017

Two and a half weeks after Isaac Humphries had a career game against North Carolina in the Elite Eight, the sophomore from Australia has decided to go to the next level and turn professional.Humphries...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Isaac Humphries celebrates after hitting a jump shot during the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament South Regional Elite 8 at FedExForum on Sunday, March 26, 2017 in Memphis, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

Humphries’ surprise big game not enough to lift the Cats over UNC

Chris Leach March 26, 2017

Isaac Humphries had been struggling to find his rhythm all season, but he found it when the UK men’s basketball team needed it most, in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament against the North Carolina...

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Once teammates, De’Aaron Fox and Justin Jackson ready to face each other again

Chris Leach March 25, 2017

The scouting reports will help the UK men’s basketball team,and the North Carolina Tar Heels become familiar with their opponents strengths and weaknesses. But for De’Aaron Fox, and Justin Jackson,...

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NCAA Tournament Sweet 16: No. 2 UK vs. No. 3 UCLA game breakdown

Chris Leach March 24, 2017

The anticipated rematch between the UK men’s basketball team and the UCLA Bruins lived up to its hype. After a first half that featured 13 lead changes, the Cats were able to pull away late to take down...

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