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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Mason Moore (20) pitches the ball during the Kentucky vs. Evansville home opener baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-3. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky baseball defeats Evansville 6-3 in home opener at Kentucky Proud Park

Jack Weaver and Isabel McSwain February 22, 2023

Kentucky baseball claimed its third win of the season in a 6-3 home opener victory over the Evansville Purple Aces on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats sophomore Makenzie Wilson practices her floor routine during the Kentucky vs. Arkansas gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.875-195.400. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 11 Kentucky gymnastics defeats No. 14 Arkansas at Memorial Coliseum

Samuel Colmar, Staff Photojournalist February 18, 2023

No. 11 Kentucky gymnastics set an all-time program score record in a 197.875-195.400 win over No. 14 Arkansas on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) prepares to shoot a free throw 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

Oscar Tshiebwe shines in Kentucky’s win over Georgia

Luke Fetzer, Staff Writer January 18, 2023

If there was any question regarding the resolve and determination of Oscar Tshiebwe, Tuesday night’s performance showed why no one should write him off.  The winner of the 2021 Wooden Award, Tshiebwe...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops talks to his team on the field during the No. 20 Kentucky vs. No. 12 Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. UK won 26-16. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

Mark Stoops surpasses Bear Bryant to become winningest football coach in UK history

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 16, 2022

Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops earned his 61st head coaching win with UK over No. 12 Florida on Saturday, becoming the winningest head coach in program history. Having tied the record in week...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) hypes up the crowd during the UK vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament quarterfinals mens basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. UK won 77-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Oscar Tshiebwe named NABC National Player of the Year

Hunter Shelton March 29, 2022

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe has once again made history, becoming the first Wildcat and the first Southeastern conference player to be named the National Player of the Year by the National Association...

Kentucky Track & Field finishes the weekend with many high finishes and a new school record

Alec Anstine January 27, 2022

Saturday concluded the Vanderbilt Invitation and the Red Raider Open, with Kentucky Track & Field placing well in various events and setting a new school record.On day one of the Vanderbilt Invitational,...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver WanDale Robinson (1) receives his MVP award for the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wan’Dale Robinson breaks Kentucky single-season receiving record at Citrus Bowl

Barkley Truax January 1, 2022

When Kentucky singed Wan’Dale Robinson nearly one year ago, it was with a promise of change from the stagnant offense of old and a leap into the new era of Kentucky football under Mark Stoops and Liam...

Gold medalist and Olympic record holder William Shaner of the United States stands on the podium after winning the mens 10-meter air rifle on Sunday in Asaka, Japan.

Will Shaner takes gold in Tokyo

Barkley Truax July 25, 2021

Will Shaner is an Olympic gold medalist.The 20-year-old took gold with an Olympic-record setting performance of 251.6 over eventual silver medalist, China's Sheng Lihao, 16, who shot 250.9. China's Yang...

The starters for UK are introduced before the University of Kentucky vs. University of Georgia softball game on Monday, April 12, 2021, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 5-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky falls to No. 3 Alabama 5-1 in historic night for Crimson Tide

Barkley Truax May 13, 2021

Alabama (43-7) defeated Kentucky (39-12) 5-1 Thursday night, advancing to the SEC Tournament semifinals behind Montana Fouts’ record tying 15 strikeouts.Fouts tied a record dating back to 2017 set by...

Kentucky sophomore guard Rhyne Howard looks for an open teammate to pass to during the game against Tennessee on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 80-76. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Rhyne Howard ties program scoring record in win over Alabama

January 9, 2020

The No. 14 Kentucky women's basketball team not only recorded its first SEC road win of the season with its 81-71 victory over Alabama, but it also broke several records in the process. First, sophomore...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) and Kentucky Wildcats running back Christopher Rodriguez Jr. (24) celebrate after a UK 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

Bowden, running backs run over Cards in historic Governor’s Cup win

Mohammad Ahmad November 30, 2019

Kentucky’s rushing offense continues to run through the record books. After rushing for an in-game school record 462 rushing yards last weekend against UT-Martin, the Cats delivered quite an encore...

Kentucky sophomore Mallory Peyton hits the ball during the game against Miami University (OH) on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK softball set to take on LSU Tigers

Madison Dennis April 12, 2019

The Kentucky Wildcats softball team will face the LSU Tigers in a three game series this weekend on the road in Baton Rouge. Kentucky is coming off a 13-0 shutout win against Northern Kentucky is hoping...

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