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Kentucky forward Aaron Bradshaw yells in excitement during the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 85-81. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 15 Kentucky conquers Rocky Top 85-81

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2024

No. 15 Kentucky men’s basketball was victorious against the outright SEC champions No.4 Tennessee 85-81 inside a raucous Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday to earn a double-bye in the upcoming SEC...

Raena Worley winks after completing her bars routine during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.

No. 6 Kentucky gymnastics falls on senior night

Kolby Wohl, Gymnastics Beat Reporter March 5, 2024

No. 6 Kentucky Gymnastics (7-4, 4-3 SEC) suffered a close loss to No. 5 Florida (11-1, 6-1 SEC) 198.225-198.100. With seven seniors being honored for senior night, Teagan Garrison (team manager), Bailey...

Kentucky prepares to snap the ball during the Kentucky vs. Akron football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Final whistle: Kentucky football takes down Akron 35-3

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor September 16, 2023

Kentucky football defeated the Akron Zips 35-3 on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Lexington during the 50th anniversary of Kroger Field. The win marked the third consecutive week in which the Wildcats have played...

Fans cheer as three planes perform a flyover before the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

Kroger Field: Kentucky football celebrates 50 years at sporting cathedral

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 16, 2023

In the Southeastern Conference (SEC), college football is a religion. Followers gather at least once a week in attire that signifies their allegiances, children are raised and taught to love their team...

Ball State prepares to snap the ball during the Kentucky vs. Ball State football game on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 44-14. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Final whistle: Kentucky football defeats Ball State 44-14 in season opener

Colton Johnson, Reporter September 2, 2023

Kentucky football (1-0) defeated Ball State at Kroger Field on Saturday in the first game of its 2023-2024 campaign. The Wildcats would receive the opening kickoff, with a touchback being followed by...

Kentucky running back Ray Davis celebrates after a touchdown during the Kentucky vs. Ball State football game on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats Ball State 44-14 at first home game of the season

Abbey Cutrer and Travis Fannon September 2, 2023

Kentucky defeats Ball State 44-14 at first home game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Alfred Baafi (7) dribbles the ball up the pitch during the Kentucky vs. ETSU mens soccer match on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 1-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens soccer defeats ETSU 1-0

Travis Fannon, Asst. Photo Editor August 29, 2023

The University of Kentucky mens soccer team defeated East Tennessee State University 1-0 on August 28, 2023, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione talks to reporters after the No. 18 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-8. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky baseball to host third NCAA Tournament regional in school history

Parker Scott, Reporter May 28, 2023

No. 13 Kentucky baseball (36-18) was announced as one of sixteen hosts for the NCAA Tournament regionals on Sunday, marking just the third time in school history that UK will host. Although the Cats were...

Tyler McDaniel during the second round of the Southeastern Conference Championship at Sea Island Golf Clubs Seaside Course in St. Simons Island, Ga., on Saturday, April 16, 2016.

Kentucky mens golf finishes seventh at Lewis Chitengwa Memorial

Kelsey Carman, Reporter April 12, 2023

The Kentucky mens golf team concluded the regular season with a seventh-place finish at the Lewis Chitengwa Memorial on Tuesday.  The Wildcats got off to a hot start at the Birdwood Golf Course, moving...

A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Masai Russell breaks 100-meter hurdles record at Texas Relays.

Noah Wehby, Reporter April 3, 2023

Austin, Texas played host to a new collegiate record, as Masai Russell broke the 100-meter hurdles record at the Texas Relays with an impressive time of 12.36 (2.0) seconds, marking the second time she...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ajae Petty (13) holds the ball between plays during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 95-66. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball falls to Texas A&M 74-67 for sixth consecutive loss

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2023

Kentucky womens basketball lost to Texas A&M 74-67 inside Reed Arena in College Station, Texas, for the Cats’ last true road game of the season. The loss brings the Wildcats to 10-17 overall and...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) inbounds the ball during the Kentucky vs. Missouri womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 77-54 Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

COLUMN: Minor mistakes lead to major problems in Kentucky’s blowout loss to No. 1 South Carolina

Isaiah Pinto, Reporter February 3, 2023

Thursday night’s loss was one that seemed like it could have been a win or at least a much closer game in the early goings. Kentucky held a 16-15 lead over the No.1 South Carolina Gamecocks with under...

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