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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 Wildcats outfielder Jenna Blanton (10) runs to second base during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Dayton softball home opener game on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky softball rises to No. 11 in week six of USA Softball Top 25

Colton Johnson, Reporter March 24, 2023

Kentucky softball (19-5-1) maintained its top 15 status as it rose to No. 11 in week six of the USA Softball Top 25.  The rise in ranking comes as the Wildcats added three more wins to an ongoing eight-game...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) dunks the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Florida mens basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-56. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

COLUMN: Three takeaways from Cats’ London victory

Ali Cetinok, Asst. Sports Editor December 8, 2022

Kentucky head coach John Calipari and the Cats earned their first win over a major conference opponent this season on Sunday, defeating Michigan 73-69 in London. With any result this early in the season,...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) reacts to a fall called against him during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Wildcats hope to sink the competition across the pond

Ali Cetinok, Asst. Sports Editor December 1, 2022

After a shaky game against Bellarmine on Wednesday that didn’t see John Calipari’s squad pull away until deep into the second half, Kentucky now looks ahead to London where it is set to take on Michigan. The...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari runs off the court after the UK vs. Kansas basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. UK won 80-62. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Basketball Hall of Fame London Showcase rescheduled, Cats set to play Michigan in December 2022

Hunter Shelton February 28, 2022

After originally being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky basketball versus Michigan has a new date, with the same location across the pond.  The Wildcats will take on the Wolverines inside...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari yells at a referee during the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee mens basketball game on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 81-73. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky-Michigan London matchup moved to 2022

Eric Decker May 22, 2020

Big Blue Nation will have to wait a couple more years before seeing its Cats across the pond.Kentucky confirmed earlier reports that its game versus Michigan, scheduled for The O2 Arena in London, had...

Kentucky junior Madison Lilley celebrates a point with her teammates in the first round game of the DI NCAA Volleyball Tournament against Southeast Missouri State on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3 sets to 0. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky volleyball sweeps Michigan, advances in NCAA Tournament

Braden Ramsey December 7, 2019

Kentucky volleyball continued its dominance of the past month, flexing their muscles in a straight sets win over Michigan in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Championships. There were less than 40 fans...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari screams to his players during the game against Mount St. Marys on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 82-62. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Report: Men’s basketball to play Michigan in London in 2020

Mohammad Ahmad December 5, 2019

The New York Times has just reported that the Kentucky men's basketball team will play the Michigan Wolverines in a game in London, England next year as part of a new three-year deal between both respective...

Kentucky players pose for a photo during mens basketball photo day on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at the Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK men’s basketball ranked No. 1 in AP Poll

November 11, 2019

For the first time since 2016, the UK men's basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press Poll. The Cats rank ahead of Duke, Michigan State, Louisville and Kansas in the top-5. Kentucky (2-0)...

Kahlil Whitney scores a jump shot during the exhibition game against Kentucky State University on Friday, Nov. 1st, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 83-51. Photo by Breven Walker | Staff

Cats, Spartans tip-off regular season in Champions Classic tonight

Kameron Roach November 5, 2019

College basketball is finally back. The top-ranked Michigan State Spartans will face off against the No. 2 ranked Kentucky Wildcats face off in the annual State Farm Champions Classic at Madison Square...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari coaches from the sidelines while Sophomore forward Nick Richards waits to be checked into the game. UK mens basketball team defeated Florida 66-57 on senior night at Rupp Arena on Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Can the Cats keep their cool playing game one against No. 1 at Madison Square Garden?

October 10, 2019

It’s the Mecca of sports.It’s the place every little kid dreams of playing one day, it’s where Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought in one of the most historic and famous boxing matches of all time,...

Senior forward Patrick Patterson shoots a free throw in the second half of UKs 64-61 win over UCONN at Madison Square Gardens in New York, NY. Photo by Britney McIntosh | Kernel File

Can the Cats keep their cool playing game one in Madison Square Garden?

Erika Bonner October 8, 2019

It’s the Mecca of sports.It’s the place every little kid dreams of playing one day, it’s where Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought in one of the most historic and famous boxing matches of all time,...

The Kentucky womens soccer team huddles up before the game against Georgia on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Georgia 2 to 1. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK women’s soccer falls to Central Michigan in overtime

Michael Wellnitz September 22, 2019

The University of Kentucky women’s soccer team hosted Central Michigan Sunday afternoon in its final non-conference matchup. The Wildcats, who stayed home for their third straight game, sought to snap...

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