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Jim Delany, Dave Gavitt and C.M. Newton to be presented Tom Jernstedt Lifetime Achievement Award

Jim Delany, Dave Gavitt and C.M. Newton to be presented Tom Jernstedt Lifetime Achievement Award

Alexis Baker, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

Jim Delany, Dave Gavitt and C.M. Newton will be presented with the inaugural Tom Jernstedt Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Men’s Final Four in Houston, Texas, on Monday, April 3, 2023. The...

Kentucky players celebrate during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. WKU volleyball match in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

UK volleyball fights for Final Four spot

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 8, 2022

Following its sweeping victory over No. 6 Western Kentucky on Dec. 2, Kentucky volleyball is set to travel to Palo Alto for the Regional Finals hosted by Stanford, with a trip to the Final Four on the...

Liam Draxl pumps his fist during 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

Draxl first Wildcat in nine years to qualify for NCAA semifinals

Hunter Shelton May 26, 2021

No. 1 Liam Draxl is headed to the NCAA Tennis Championships final four.After having to overcome three consecutive first-set losses, the sophomore out of Newmarket, Ontario would switch up his strategy...

UK celebrates a point during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Alabama volleyball game on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky sweeps Purdue to make first Final Four in program history

Braden Ramsey April 20, 2021

The No. 2 Wildcats, fresh off of a victory over in-state brethren Western Kentucky less than 24 hours ago, picked themselves up after a slow start to defeat No. 7 Purdue 3-0 and advance to their first-ever...

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...

Freshman guard Ashton Hagans sits in the locker room after the game. University of Kentucky mens basketball team lost to Auburn 77-71 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK guards get outplayed in Elite 8 matchup

March 31, 2019

Not only did the Auburn Tigers win the Midwest regional finals and advance to their first Final Four in program history, they also won the unofficial battle of the guards in Sunday’s Elite 8 matchup...

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...

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 freshman guard Quade Green celebrates after a basket during the game against Buffalo in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Kentucky defeated Buffalo 95-75. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Unexpected weekend makes UK a favorite to make Final Four

March 19, 2018

The NCAA Tournament is all about unexpected results happening, and a week after the field was 68 was announced, UK finds itself in an unexpected situation.After surviving the first weekend to make it to...

University of Kentucky freshman Larmont Stewart waves a burning T-shirt on State Street following the Kentucky men’s basketball team’s last-second game-winning shot over Wisconsin in the 2014 Final Four.

Police prepare for March Madness State Street celebrations

Kat Manouchehri March 20, 2017

The Lexington Police Department and UK Police Department are preparing for March Madness with patrols of up to 100 officers and more from State Street to South Limestone, including off-campus housing.Swarming...

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