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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Austin Strickland (16) 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 improves to 11-2, defeats Ohio University 9-2

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

Kentucky baseball defeated Ohio University 9-2 at Kentucky Proud Park on Wednesday, earning its 11th season win in the process. The Wildcats utilized eight different pitchers in the winning effort,...

Kentucky players celebrate during the Kentucky vs. Marquette volleyball match on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Marquette won 3-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky volleyball bounces back with 3-0 victory over Ohio

Ian Alvano, Staff Writer August 28, 2022

The second game of the season for No. 11 Kentucky was successful as it cruised to a 3-0 victory over Ohio. The win was the first of the season for UK after the Cats lost their season opener on Friday...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Luke Fortner (79) comforts wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) after Bowden throws an interception during the game against Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Louisville 56-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Luke Fortner selected 65th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars

Hunter Shelton April 29, 2022

After 55 career games and 36 consecutive starts for Kentucky, offensive lineman Luke Fortner is headed to the NFL. The Sylvania, Ohio native has been selected 65th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in...

Kentucky infielder Alexia Lacatena (35) makes a throw to first base during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Are alarm bells beginning to sound for UK softball?

Cole Parke March 31, 2022

Kentucky softball currently checks in at No. 8 in the USA Today softball top 25, but looking at its recent stretch, is it time to start sounding the alarm?The team made headlines over the weekend for its...

Kentucky infielder Alexia Lacatena (35) makes a throw to first base during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 8 Kentucky blanked 3-0 at home by Ohio State

Ian Alvano March 30, 2022

Lexie Handley was the star of the show for Ohio State after her strong performance led the Buckeyes to a 3-0 victory over Kentucky on Tuesday night in Lexington.  The Wildcats were unable to get a run...

Kentucky sophomore Parker Herren competes in the womens 100 yard backstroke during the meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK Women’s Swimming and Diving reveal championship banner in home win vs Ohio

Brandon Patrick October 15, 2021

The UK Women’s Swimming and Diving team defeated Ohio 190-102 in a night where the Cats’ 2021 SEC Championship Banner was revealed and the 2020 NCAA Women of the Year Asia Seidt was recognized.The Cats are...

Kentucky Assistant Head Coach Vince Marrow watches the game from the sidelines during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 29-7. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Four-star cornerback Alex Afari chooses Kentucky

Barkley Truax May 7, 2021

The Kentucky football team added another 2022 four-star athlete to their program this morning, as Alex Afari committed to the Wildcats live on Kentucky Sports Radio.Afari, a 6-foot-2 195 pound cornerback...

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans brings the ball up the court after a steal during the game against Lamar on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 81-56. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Wildcats look to bounce back against Ohio State

Eric Decker December 20, 2019

Just as Tyrese Maxey got out of a shooting slump, the team ran right into one. The freshman guard wanted to go into Vegas with confidence in his ability to shoot.“I think I’m like 1-for-17, coach...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shakes hands with fans at Cat Walk before the Governors Cup game against Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 45-13. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Stoops, Marrow headline Top-25 recruiting class on Signing Day

Braden Ramsey December 18, 2019

The steady improvements that the Kentucky football program has made on the field the past few seasons were backed up in their recruiting efforts on WednesdayHead coach Mark Stoops and his team brought...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) screams after scoring a touchdown during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Louisville Governor’s Cup football game on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 45-13. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Lynn Bowden to enter 2020 NFL Draft, will play in Belk Bowl

Erika Bonner December 9, 2019

Kentucky junior Lynn Bowden has announced via Twitter that he will enter the 2020 NFL Draft after he plays one last game with the Kentucky Wildcats at the Belk Bowl. In a video posted to his Twitter,...

Mareike Aden is currently in the United States researching President Donald Trumps electoral victory.

German fellow researches Trump presidency

Kat Manouchehri April 13, 2017

Hamburg-based television, radio and online reporter for German Public Broadcasting (NDR/ARD) Mareike Aden spoke to UK journalism classes earlier in the week about her journey from Germany to Russia and...

‘Good Kids’ to tell the story of Ohio rape case

Rebecca Watters February 14, 2017

This weekend, students will use art to tell a story and begin a conversation. For UK’s Department of Theatre and Dance, Good Kids is a chance to perform a modern piece while also raising awareness about...

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