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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) shoots the ball during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Kansas State mens basketball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kansas State won 75-69. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 6 Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament run ends with 75-69 loss to No. 3 Kansas State

Jack Weaver and Samuel Colmar March 19, 2023

No. 6 Kentucky was defeated 75-69 by the No. 3 Kansas State Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Postgame:

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) shoots the ball during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 Providence mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kentucky won 61-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 6 Kentucky defeats No. 11 Providence 61-53, advances to second round of NCAA Tournament

Jack Weaver and Samuel Colmar March 18, 2023

No. 6 Kentucky defeated the No. 11 Providence Friars in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Wildcats advance to...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) gestures at guard Kareem Watkins (25) during introductions before the Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-54. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘If you have faith, you have everything.’ Oscar Tshiebwe finds God on and off the basketball court

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2023

Going from growing up in a hometown over 7,000 miles away to finding a home in Kentucky basketball, Oscar Tshiebwe traveled to America with very little English but a lot of faith in God. Discovered...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-54. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball demolishes Auburn 86-54 at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver and Samuel Colmar February 26, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated the Auburn Tigers 86-54 on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Viola Davis’s EGOT status shows lack of representation in entertainment industry

Viola Davis’s EGOT status shows lack of representation in entertainment industry

Karrington Garland, Opinions Editor February 15, 2023

Viola Davis is a woman of many talents. Every performance I have seen her in has been a testament to the vast and different lives of Black women. She owns the roles she decided to play, even those that...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) dribbles the ball towards the basket 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

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball advances to 5-3 in SEC in 69-53 win over Vanderbilt

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 25, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 69-53 on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Lance Ware (55) blocks a shot during the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball overcomes halftime deficit, defeats Texas A&M 76-67 at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 21, 2023

After trailing by two points at halftime, Kentucky mens basketball made a comeback in the second half to defeat the Texas A&M Aggies 76-67 on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington,...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) dunks the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 5 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 63-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball bounces back with 63-56 upset win over No. 5 Tennessee

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 14, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated No. 5 Tennessee 63-56 on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. The win follows an embarrassing loss to South Carolina that busted...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 78-52. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball suffers 26-point loss at Alabama

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 7, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball was defeated 78-52 by No. 7 Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Kentucky players huddle up during the Kentucky vs. LSU mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 74-71. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball defeats LSU 74-71 at Rupp Arena

Isabel McSwain January 4, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball secured their first SEC win of the season with a 74-71 win over LSU on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) shoots the ball during the No. 19 Kentucky vs. Missouri mens basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Missouri won 89-75. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky basketball suffers 89-75 upset loss to Missouri on the road

Cole Parke December 29, 2022

No. 19 Kentucky mens basketball was defeated 89-75 at Missouri on Wednesday, falling to 8-4 on the season. The loss marked the second loss in three games for Kentucky and saw the Wildcats start SEC...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) fights for the ball during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Yale mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 69-59. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 16 Kentucky mens basketball defeats Yale 69-59 at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver December 10, 2022

No. 16 Kentucky mens basketball defeated Yale 69-59 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2o22, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

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