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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats guard Amiya Jenkins (20) dribbles the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. UNC Greensboro womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Wildcats secure first power-five victory, defeat Gophers 80-74 in Minnesota

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor December 8, 2022

After a solid showing Sunday, Kentucky womens basketball (7-1) was able to maintain its momentum and defeat Minnesota (5-4) for a third consecutive victory. The win marked the first true road game win...

Kentucky junior Grace Baalman pitches during the game against Virginia Tech in the NCAA tournament Regionals on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK softball begins season with a major win against a top-10 team, an undefeated weekend

Rick Childress February 9, 2020

The No. 15 ranked UK softball team began their season this weekend with some statement wins.The Wildcats were undefeated against college competition during the season-opening NFCA Lead-Off Classic in Clearwater,...

Kentucky freshman Alli Stumler saves a ball from hitting the ground 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 volleyball falls to Nebraska in Sweet 16 sweep

Hailey Peters December 7, 2018

A rematch from the Elite 8 in the 2017 tournament, the Kentucky Wildcats faced the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament of Friday, Dec. 7 in the Minnesota regional finals. The match...

Kentucky freshman Alli Stumler spikes the ball over the net 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

No. 10 Kentucky volleyball to face no. 6 Nebraska in tournament rematch

Hailey Peters December 6, 2018

After being defeated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Elite 8 match of last year’s NCAA tournament, Kentucky volleyball aims to change the outcome in Minnesota on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. EST.“We’re...

Dueling columns

Dueling Column: Why you should build your NBA team around Karl Anthony-Towns

Hayden Hooper March 14, 2018

In the Calipari era, there have been two outliner teams that dominated the NCAA spectrum, 2012 and 2015. Those years were magical for the Cats, as they both set the record for most wins in a season in...

Center Karl-Anthony Towns of the Kentucky Wildcats roars after a and-one play during the first half of the game against the Hampton Pirates at KFC Yum! Center on Thursday, March 19, 2015 in Louisville , Ky. Kentucky leads Hampton 41-22 at halftime. Photo by Michael Reaves

Towns hoping to end Minnesota playoff drought

Kevin Erpenbeck August 3, 2016

The last time the Minnesota Timberwolves made the playoffs, Kevin Garnett was a 28-year old NBA MVP, and Fred Hoiberg was still a player.How the times have changed. Garnett is now 40 years old and entering...

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