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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida womens basketball game in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky womens basketball defeats Florida 72-57 in first round of SEC Tournament

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor March 1, 2023

No. 14 Kentucky womens basketball took down No. 11 Florida 72-57 in the first round of the SEC Tournament in Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. The Wildcats ended their regular...

Florida Gators safety Rashad Torrence II (22) tackles Utah Utes running back Tavion Thomas (9) during the Florida vs. Utah football game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Photo by Rae Riiska | The Independent Florida Alligator

Across the (By)Line: Florida Gators

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

The “Across the (By)Line” series will give Kentucky football fans an in-depth look at their opponent for this week — from the mind of the opposing school’s sports editor.  This week: The Alligator,...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) warms up on the sideline during the Kentucky vs. Miami Ohio football game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 37-13. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

Wildcats look to vanquish first SEC opponent of the season in Gainesville

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

Following a 37-13 victory in its season opener against Miami Ohio, Kentucky looks to compound the victory into a win streak heading into its first road game of the season. The Wildcats are slated to...

Kentucky footballs 2022 schedule is comprised of eight home games and four away games. The season begins on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Kroger Field as the Cats take on the Miami Ohio RedHawks.

A wild season for the Cats: Kentucky’s 2022 match-ups

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 1, 2022

Game 1: Miami Ohio RedHawks When: Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. Location: Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky Series Record: 8-1-4 (Miami last victory in 1979) Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 2013 (UK won 41-7) 2021...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) gestures to the crowd during the UK vs. Central Michigan men’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 85-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

No. 5 Kentucky looks to continue impressive win stretch against Florida

Cole Parke February 10, 2022

No. 5 Kentucky looks to continue to keep its impressive winning stretch alive against another potential NCAA Tournament team in the Florida Gators.Since losing to then No. 21 LSU 65-60 on Jan. 4, Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcat John Rhodes (1) rounds first base during the UK vs. Western Kentucky University baseball game on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 6-5. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Heartbreak in Hoover: Kentucky baseball season halted

Barkley Truax May 25, 2021

Kentucky baseball (29-23) ended their season Tuesday morning in game one of the SEC tournament in a losing effort to No. 9 Florida (36-19) 4-1.Despite the loss, Kentucky finished with 11 hits, scoring...

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans holds the ball during the game against Tennessee on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 81-73. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Ashton Hagans not playing in Saturday’s matchup versus Florida

Kernel Sports Staff March 7, 2020

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans did not make the trip to Gainesville for UK's final regular-season game, head coach John Calipari announced. Although Hagans isn't playing against the Gators, Calipari...

Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey takes the ball to the rim during the game against Florida on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 65-59. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky looks to bounce back in Gainesville

Barkley Truax March 6, 2020

No. 6 Kentucky (24-6, 14-3 SEC) was upset by the Tennessee Volunteers 81-73 on senior night in Rupp Arena this past Tuesday. The Wildcats were outscored by 19 points in the second half.Kentucky has to...

Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey flexes during the game against Florida on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 65-59. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Freshman Maxey nears triple-double against Florida

February 22, 2020

As soon as he sat down in the chair to meet with reporters post-game, freshman Tyrese Maxey had a big smile on his face and sarcastically asked everyone how much they love heart-attack-worthy game endings. For...

Kentucky senior guard Jaida Roper calls for her teammates during the game against Auburn on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 68-61. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

No. 13 Kentucky falls to conference foe Florida

Eric Decker February 2, 2020

Well, nobody ever said it was going to be easy.No. 13 Kentucky wasn’t able to get its Super Bowl Sunday, or as it was in Memorial, National Girls and Women in Sports Day victory as they fell 70-62 against...

Kentucky sophomore Alli Stumler spikes the ball during the game against Florida Gulf Coast University in the Bluegrass Battle on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK volleyball defeats Florida Gators in five set showdown

Chandler Wilcox October 6, 2019

The No. 15 ranked Kentucky volleyball team (11-4, 4-0 SEC) got a five set victory Sunday afternoon at Memorial Coliseum in a top 15 matchup against their SEC rival No. 12 ranked Florida Gators (11-3, 2-1...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Joshua Paschal (4) and offensive lineman coach John Schlarman walk off the field after the UK vs Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Florida won 29-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Column: Why Kentucky/Florida perfectly demonstrated the highs, lows of college football

September 15, 2019

It ain’t over until it’s over. That’s college football. It’s so beautiful, yet it can be so devastating. Then it’s beautiful again. ….And then comes more devastation. But isn’t that what...

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