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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky junior forward Nick Richards high fives fans as he heads to the locker room after the game against Mississippi State on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 80-72. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Nick Richards totals new career high in points against Mississippi State

February 5, 2020

If ‘Junior Year Nick Richards’ was to pick a game to score a career high in points, he’s probably glad he did it against Mississippi State. The 6-foot-11 big man helped the Kentucky Wildcats (17-5,...

Kentucky football open practice on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky football practice report: Sep. 18

Mohammad Ahmad September 18, 2019

With the UK football team’s first road test looming just days away, they’re looking to move on from their recent loss against the Florida Gators. The Cats will face the Mississippi State Bulldogs in...

Kentucky freshman forward PJ Washington drives towards the basket during the game against Mississippi State on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 78-65. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Scouting report: Kentucky basketball v. Mississippi State

Madison Dennis January 22, 2019

After the UK men’s basketball team defeated Auburn, the Cats' ranking shifted up by four to No. 8 in the AP poll. The Kentucky Wildcats hope to keep the trend by beating their newest opponent, the No....

The Kentucky volleyball team huddles up before the start of a set during the game against Arkansas on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky swept the first three sets to win the match. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky volleyball grabs seventh consecutive win

AJ Harris October 5, 2018

The UK Volleyball team won its seventh game in a row Friday night, defeating the Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-12, 1-3 conf.) in three sets 3-0 (25-11, 25-10, 25-13).Kentucky earned its highest hitting...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops talks on his headset during the game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Stoops thinks there’s room to improve for No. 17 Kentucky

September 25, 2018

A third of the college football regular season has passed, and Kentucky is off to one of its best starts in recent memory.The Wildcats are one of 21 college football teams nationally to still be undefeated....

Kentucky Wildcats fans take pictures on the field after the game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 28 to 7. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky fined for fans’ post game celebration

Kernel Sports Staff September 25, 2018

Kentucky fans had a good time storming the field after the Wildcats' victory over Mississippi State on Saturday, but it has cost the school more than it was probably worth.On Tuesday afternoon, the SEC...

Josh Allen makes a tackle during the game against Central Michigan on Saturday, September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Allen and Stallings receive SEC honors for second time

September 24, 2018

For the second time this season, UK football's Josh Allen and Jervontius "Bunchy" Stallings have garnered SEC recognition for their play in between the white lines.Allen earned his second SEC Defensive...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) yells at the crowd during the game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 28 to 7. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Snell, Kentucky ride motivation to big win over Miss St.

September 23, 2018

Motivation can be a big factor for a team when used properly, and in Kentucky’s 28-7 over Mississippi State, the Cats had plenty to be motivated for.First, there is Benny Snell, who once again was on...

Mississippi State drives the ball during the game against Mississippi State at Commonwealth on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Mississippi State 40-38. Photo by Lydia Emeric | Staff 

Stoops preparing for new and similar challenges in facing Mississippi State

September 17, 2018

In Kentucky’s five games against Mississippi State with Mark Stoops as the head coach, Kentucky has gone 1-4 in those games, mostly thanks to the Bulldogs’ dynamic offense and smothering defense. As...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) carries the ball during the game against Murray State on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray 48-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky football depth chart: Sept. 17

Kernel Sports Staff September 17, 2018

QB1  Terry Wilson (Soph., 6-3, 205)2  Gunnar Hoak (Soph., 6-4, 206) 3  Danny Clark (Fr.-RS, 6-2, 232)RB1  Benny Snell (Jr., 5-11, 223)2  A.J. Rose (Soph, 6-1, 208) 3  Sihiem King (Sr., 5-9, 172)WR...

University of Kentucky Baseball seniors are recognized prior to the game against Mississippi State on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. The seniors included Charlie Haunert, Luke Becker, Luke Heyer, Alec Maley, Brad Schaenzer, and Troy Squires. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Senior night success: Cats take game one of big weekend series

Charlee Schaefer May 12, 2018

A beautiful night in Lexington brought out a rowdy crowd for senior night at Cliff Hagan Stadium for the No. 21 UK baseball team. The fan support helped the Cats to a 9-6 win in the series opener against...

Junior guard Taylor Murray gets ready to pass the ball during the game against California on Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky was defeated 62-52. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

UK’s SEC Tournament run ends in the quarterfinals

Roman West March 2, 2018

On Friday afternoon, the Kentucky women’s basketball team fell to the No. 1 seed Mississippi State 81-58 in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.Kentucky’s best player was Taylor Murray, who led...

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