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Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) and forward Adebola Adeyeye (25) attempt to gain possession of 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

PHOTOS: Kentucky womens basketball defeats Florida 72-57, advances in SEC Tournament

Carter Skaggs, Staff Photojournalist March 2, 2023

No. 14 Kentucky womens basketball advanced to the second round of the SEC Tournament with a 72-57 win over the No. 11 Florida Gators on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville,...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates a play during the Kentucky vs. LSU mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 74-71. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky mens basketball defeats Florida 82-74

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 22, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated Florida 82-74 in Gainesville on Wednesday. The Wildcats entered the matchup on the back of an undefeated weekend that saw them pick up two quadrant-1 victories, first...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) guards Florida Gators forward Colin Castleton (12) during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 72-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball in search of season sweep over Gators in Gainesville

Ayden Parece, Reporter February 22, 2023

After completing an undefeated week against Mississippi State and No. 10 Tennessee, Kentucky mens basketball is set to travel to Gainesville to challenge the Gators on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The Wildcats...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari argues a call during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 72-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball defeats Florida 72-67 at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver and Carter Skaggs February 5, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated the Florida Gators 72-67 on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12)

during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky mens basketball defeats Florida 72-67

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 4, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated Florida 72-67 to improve to 6-1 in its last seven games. The Wildcats entered the matchup on the back of a five-game conference winning streak, suffering a loss to...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. Iowa Music City Bowl football game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK lost 21-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky transfer Kiyaunta Goodwin commits to SEC East rival Florida

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter January 25, 2023

Former Kentucky offensive lineman Kiyaunta Goodwin announced his transfer destination on Wednesday, choosing to join UK’s divisional rival Florida. Goodwin is headed to Gainesville after only a season...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) looks to pass the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 LSU womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 67-48. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky seeks to snap losing streak in Gainesville

Dotun Sola-Adeyemi, Reporter January 15, 2023

Kentucky womens basketball looks to snap its five-game losing streak in Gainesville on Sunday. The matchup pits Kentucky against a Florida team that is in a similar position, having lost four of its...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Treasure Hunt (12) shoots a three pointer during the UK vs. Florida women’s SEC Tournament basketball game on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. UK won 73-63. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

From (Hunt)ed to (Hunt)er: Cats hold off Gators to advance to SEC Quarters

Braden Ramsey March 4, 2021

It proved to be anything but easy, but No. 17 Kentucky managed to beat Florida courtesy of an 18-6 run in the final 4:14 of game time to advance beyond the SEC Tournament's second round. The 5-12 matchup...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Devin Askew (2) walks off of the court after the University of Kentucky vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 71-67. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky drops Florida rematch on Senior Day

Braden Ramsey February 27, 2021

Looking to go against the grain of its season by claiming a fourth straight victory, the Cats reverted back to old habits and crushed any restored hope of an unfathomable at-large bid in their 71-67 loss...

Kentucky sophomore Raena Worley performs on the beam during UK’s meet against Alabama on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 196.775-196.350. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 15 Kentucky unable to upset No. 1 Florida

Braden Ramsey February 20, 2021

Kentucky’s gymnastics team has been on the rise over its past three meets. After cracking the 197-point plateau in its victory versus then-No. 5 Arkansas two Fridays ago, they tangled with the nation’s...

Kentucky tight end Keaton Upshaw catches a touchdown during the game against Florida on Saturday, September 14, 2019 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost 29-21. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Keaton Upshaw earning an expanded role for 2021

Eric Decker November 28, 2020

It was another difficult afternoon at the office for the Kentucky offense today in the Cats’ 34-10 loss to Florida. But for the second straight week, the team had a decent first half showing. And tight...

Kentucky running back Kavosiey Smoke nearly scores during the game against Florida on Saturday, September 14, 2019 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost 29-21. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Cats head to Gainesville looking to play spoiler

Barkley Truax November 26, 2020

This season hasn't gone how the Wildcats imagined back in August.Now sitting at 3-5, Kentucky is coming off a 63-3 loss - the fifth worst defeat in program history - at No. 1 Alabama last week. It isn't...

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