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Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell is introduced before the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State men’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 90-77. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball earns SEC win over Mississippi State

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor January 17, 2024

No. 8 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated Mississippi State 90-77 inside Rupp Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Jackson Gray (51) 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

COLUMN: Kentucky baseball is shattering expectations, but can it continue dominance through SEC play?

Drew Johnson, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

As winter slowly transitioned into spring, the college baseball season was quickly approaching, meaning it was the time of year for publications to release their preseason conference rankings. What...

Kentucky Wildcats outfielder/infielder Ryan Waldschmidt (21) readies to throw the ball back to the infield during the Kentucky vs. Indiana State baseball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-4. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky baseball’s “Bat Cats” boast nation’s longest win streak heading into key SEC series

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

Kentucky baseball, despite being in a bit of a slump in recent years, has found its comeback, with the “Bat Cats” surging to a 19-2 record on the season and a 15-game winning streak, the longest winning...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Tyler Bosma (35) pitches the ball during the Kentucky vs. Indiana State baseball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-4. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky baseball jumps into D1Baseball Top 25 at No. 23 in week five rankings

Parker Scott, Reporter March 24, 2023

Kentucky baseball (18-2) earned the No. 23 ranking in the week five D1 Baseball Top 25 rankings on Monday, marking its first ranking of the season. The ranking comes as a result of an impressive week...

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Hunter Gilliam (14) warms up before at-bat during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 15-1. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky baseball explodes against Mississippi State to complete series sweep with 17-3 win

Parker Scott, Reporter March 22, 2023

Kentucky baseball (18-2) earned its fourteenth straight victory on Sunday against Mississippi State (13-8), winning by a score of 17-3 in seven innings. The win cemented Kentucky’s first SEC series...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Darren Williams (5) pitches the ball during the Kentucky vs. Indiana State baseball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky baseball earns first SEC win of season at home against Mississippi State

Jonathon Bruner, Reporter March 21, 2023

Kentucky Baseball (16-2) extended its winning streak to 12 games as it won an extra-inning battle in walk-off fashion in its SEC opener against Mississippi State (13-6) by a score of 6-5. The Wildcat...

Kentucky Wildcats outfielder/infielder Ryan Waldschmidt (21) readies to throw the ball back to the infield during the Kentucky vs. Indiana State baseball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-4. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky baseball once again unranked in D1Baseball week four Top 25

Parker Scott, Reporter March 17, 2023

Kentucky baseball remained unranked in the week four D1Baseball Top 25 after sweeping the Southern Illinois Salukis over the weekend.  Kentucky is currently on a ten game win streak as it heads toward...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) passes the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 10 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 66-54. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky receives 12 votes in week 16 AP top 25 after undefeated week

Ayden Parece, Reporter February 20, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball received 12 votes in the week 16 AP Poll on Monday. The 12 votes were a step up from the week 15 poll, with Kentucky receiving no votes for the top 25 after back-to-back losses...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) passes the ball during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 69-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball fights its way to quadrant-1 win over Mississippi State

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 71-68 in Starkville, Mississippi, in what was a much-needed win for the Wildcats as they approach the home stretch of league play. The...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) high fives forward Jacob Toppin (0) after the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 69-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky mens basketball defeats Mississippi State 71-68

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 15, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated Mississippi State 71-68 in Starkville, snapping a recent losing streak that began with Arkansas on Feb. 7. The Wildcats entered the matchup after suffering a road loss...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) shoots a free throw during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 LSU womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 67-48. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Cats look to stack SEC wins for first time this season

Ali Cetinok, Asst. Sports Editor January 20, 2023

Kentucky womens basketball (9-9) won its first SEC game of the season this past Sunday, defeating Florida 81-75. With the win, the Cats now seek consecutive SEC victories as they travel to Starkville...

Tribute to Mike Leach. Graphic courtesy of Mississippi State Athletics

Former Kentucky offensive coordinator, Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach dies at 61

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 13, 2022

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach died late Monday night after complications related to a heart condition. Leach served as Kentucky football’s offensive coordinator and quarterback coach...

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