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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky sophomore Gabby Curry dives for the ball during the match against Murray State in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray State three sets to zero. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK fall sports’ success has made history

December 6, 2018

While basketball success is a staple at UK, the fall sports at the school took the nation by storm as several experienced extremely successful seasons.VolleyballUK’s volleyball team, led by Lexington...

Senior volleyball player Merideth Jewell bumps the ball to a setter during UK Volleyball Media Day on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK volleyball more edgy than in years past

August 15, 2018

Between a vicious attacking offense and a defense that came up with many blocks, last year’s UK volleyball team was one of the more fun teams to watch in the program’s history. While the Cats hope...

Kentucky senior middle blocker Kaz Brown smiles walking off the court after the Catts victory against WKU during the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, December 2, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-2. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Kaz Brown: The volleyball player who helped fill the seats at Memorial Coliseum

April 19, 2018

Kaz Brown wanted to accomplish many things when she came to UK to play volleyball, but one was about what happened around the court, not on it.She wanted to chase championships and be the best player she...

Kentucky celebrates the game winning point during the match against BYU on Friday, December 8, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

UK advances to Elite 8 after completing another comeback

Keyera Jackson December 8, 2017

After being down 2-1 to BYU, Kentucky volleyball forced a fourth set, then rallied in a fifth set win that advanced the team to the Elite 8.The match started with a serve by BYU, and it was a battle for...

Senior Kaz Brown and Sophomore Leah Edmond practice their moves on Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky in preparation for for Kentuckys match against Brigham Young University. Photo By Genna Melendez | Staff

Newly crowned All-Southeast Regional winners set for Sweet 16

Keyera Jackson December 7, 2017

On Dec. 8, No. 4 seeded UK volleyball will face No. 13 seeded BYU for a trip to the Elite Eight.When the Cats take the court, they’ll have five players who earned All-Southeast Region honors on their...

Sophomore outside hitter Leah Edmond digs a ball during the First Round match in the NCAA Tournament Friday, December 1, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

UK volleyball takes on in-state opponent in NCAA Tournament

Erika Bonner December 2, 2017

After sweeping Eastern Tennessee State University 3-0 in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the UK volleyball team will take on WKU Saturday to compete for a spot in the NCAA Sweet 16.The Hilltoppers...

Freshman outside hitter Avery Skinner attacks a ball during the First Round match in the NCAA Tournament Friday, December 1, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

UK advances to the next round after sweeping ETSU

Keyera Jackson December 1, 2017

On Friday night, UK volleyball head coach Craig Skinner won his 300th career game and UK advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after defeating Eastern Tennessee State University in a 3-0...

Gabby Curry, Ashley Dusek and Madison Lilley celebrate a point during the match against Florida on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost 3-0. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

UK volleyball selected as No. 4 seed in NCAA Tournament

Aniya Hill November 26, 2017

The wait is finally over for the UK women’s volleyball team. It was announced Sunday during the Bracket Selection Event that the team entered as the No. 4 seed in the 2017 NCAA volleyball tournament.While...

Leah Edmond spikes the ball during the match against Florida on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost 3-0. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

UK sweeps Arkansas despite challenging third set

Keyera Jackson November 22, 2017

Pass, set and kill. That was the method used by UK volleyball on Wednesday night, and it led to a victory over Arkansas in a 3-0 sweep (25-16, 25-17, 25-23.)It all started with a run by the Cats in the...

Katz Brown and Leah Edmond block a spike during the match against Florida on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost 3-0. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

UK volleyball sweeps Ole Miss on Senior Day

Keyera Jackson November 19, 2017

UK volleyball closed its regular season home schedule with a sweep over Ole Miss (25-16, 25-10, 26-24), led largely by the seniors.The seniors came out and set the tone for the Cats with a combination...

Ashley Dusek makes a diving save during the match against Florida on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost 3-0. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

UK volleyball hosts Ole Miss on Senior Day

Keyera Jackson November 19, 2017

No. 6 Kentucky will take on Ole Miss on Sunday in Memorial Coliseum and this match will close home regular season play for the Cats, and it will also be senior day for UK’s five seniors. UK has five...

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