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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Junior JJ Williams on the ground in pain after being fouled. University of Kentucky mens soccer team lost to University of Maryland 1-0 in the Elite 8 of the NCAA tournament at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Physicality, missed opportunities reflect men’s soccer’s Elite Eight loss

Mohammad Ahmad December 1, 2018

Having 3,223 fans in attendance, being undefeated at home this season, boasting two of the C-USA’s top-ranked players with J.J Williams and Kalil Elmedkhar and more helped the No. 3 seed UK men’s soccer...

UK players celebrate with Kalil Elmedkhar after he scores a goal. University of Kentucky #3 ranked mens soccer defeated University of Portland 4-0 in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Men’s soccer set to face upset-minded Lipscomb in Sweet 16

Mohammad Ahmad November 23, 2018

The no. 3 ranked UK men’s soccer team (18-1-1, 7-1 C-USA) will face off against the University of Lipscomb Bisons (10-9-1, 5-1 ASUN) in a Sweet 16 matchup tomorrow at 7 p.m. at The Bell.Led by C-USA...

Junior JJ Williams celebrates with Sophomore Kalil Elmedkhar after Kalil scores a goal. University of Kentucky #3 ranked mens soccer defeated University of Portland 4-0 in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Men’s soccer hopes to move deep in NCAA tournament

Mohammad Ahmad November 19, 2018

Two Novembers ago, the UK men’s soccer team was awarded a first-round bye in the NCAA Tournament. The team had hopes of going deep in the tournament, but instead, they were upset by Creighton at The...

Senior Tanner Hummel (22) tries to keep possession of the ball. University of Kentucky mens soccer team defeated University of Evansville in Lexington, Kentucky on October 24, 2018. Photo by Sukruthi Yerramreddy | Staff

Hummel chasing the ultimate goal in his father’s footsteps

Mohammad Ahmad November 18, 2018

The desire of reaching the pinnacle of a national championship drives college athletes to work hard and play hard day in and day out. With more than 200 NCAA Division I programs vying for that dream, the...

The Kentucky mens soccer team poses for a group photo after a victory after the senior night game against Old Dominion at the Bell Soccer Complex on Friday November 2, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Old Dominion 3-0. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

One and not done: UK’s offense keeps scoring to set up big postseason

November 2, 2018

It was just under eight minutes into Kentucky men’s soccer’s regular season finale against Old Dominion, but they knew the game was already won.“As soon as you score those two goals, I was like we...

Jason Reyes (9) celebrates with teammates J.J. Williams (7) and Bailey Rouse (18) after scoring his seventh goal of the season to give Kentucky a 2-0 lead early in the first half of Kentuckys game against Old Dominion at The Bell in Lexington, Ky. on Nov. 2, 2018. Photo by Olivia Beach

Cats claim C-USA men’s soccer regular season title at home

Mohammad Ahmad November 2, 2018

Fireworks and endless joy flooded The Bell Friday night.That was the scene as Kentucky fans and players celebrated the No. 3 ranked Kentucky Wildcats' claiming the C-USA men’s soccer regular season championship...

Sophomore Enrique Facusse (24) watches his opponents and tries to signal to them. University of Kentucky mens soccer team defeated University of Evansville in Lexington, Kentucky on October 24, 2018. Photo by Sukruthi Yerramreddy | Staff

C-USA regular season title hangs in balance of UK soccer match

Mohammad Ahmad November 1, 2018

After a season of trials and tribulations, the No. 3 ranked UK men’s soccer team will be tested one last time in the regular season this Friday, Nov. 2.  UK will take on the Old Dominion University...

Senior Tanner Hummel (22) gets ready to kick his penalty kick. University of Kentucky mens soccer team defeated University of Evansville in Lexington, Kentucky on October 24, 2018. Photo by Sukruthi Yerramreddy | Staff

No. 3 Kentucky men’s soccer continues historic season with shutout of Evansville

Mohammad Ahmad October 24, 2018

The No. 3 ranked UK men’s soccer team is now on a four-game win streak following a win on Wednesday night. UK defeated the University of Evansville Purple Aces, 4-0, at The Bell to remain undefeated...

Sophomore J.J. Williams sprints after the ball during the game against Xavier on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky tied Xavier 1-1. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Cats looking to win first conference championship

Mohammad Ahmad November 7, 2017

Now that the men’s soccer regular season is over, Conference-USA teams are focusing their sights on the conference tournament, set to take place this week. Kentucky has their eyes on claiming the conference...

Senior Noah Hutchins dribbles the ball during the game against UAB on Friday, September 8, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the match 1-0. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

UK men’s soccer loses third straight game

Mohammed Ahmad October 22, 2017

Looking to move on from their last two losses on the road, the UK men’s soccer team returned to the The Bell under the Saturday night lights. The Wildcats lost to the Lipscomb University Bisons 3-2.This...

Sophomore J.J. Williams scores a penalty kick during the game against Xavier on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky tied Xavier 1-1. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

UK men’s soccer dominates conference opponent FAU at home

Mohammad Ahmad September 24, 2017

Two overtimes were not enough for Kentucky to break a 1-1 tie with Xavier last week. Sunday afternoon presented the Cats with a chance for redemption. The No. 15 Cats beat the Florida Atlantic University...

Soccer’s Bluegrass Battle ends in draw

Mohammad Ahmad September 5, 2017

In a matchup that featured two zealous, enterprising and driven soccer teams, the Battle of the Bluegrass between the Louisville Cardinals and the Kentucky Wildcats ended in a tie.As both teams came into...

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