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Raena Worley celebrates after her bars routine during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky gymnastics opens the 2023 season with a second place finish in Columbus

Tyler Russell, Reporter January 8, 2023

No. 11 Kentucky gymnastics opened up its 2023 revenge tour in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, coming in second place with an overall score of 196.575. The score was high enough to beat out No. 25 Arizona's...

Kentucky celebrates after Raena Worleys floor routine during the University of Kentucky vs. Arkansas gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 197.000-196.675. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

No. 14 Kentucky picks up second straight top-five home win on Senior Night

Trinity Bratchett February 27, 2021

After falling to Florida on the road last week, UK gymnastics returned to Lexington and emerged victorious on Senior Night, defeating the No. 2 LSU Tigers 197.100-196.800.Kentucky started off hot with...

Kentucky sophomore Raena Worley performs on the beam during UK’s meet against Alabama on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 196.775-196.350. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 15 Kentucky unable to upset No. 1 Florida

Braden Ramsey February 20, 2021

Kentucky’s gymnastics team has been on the rise over its past three meets. After cracking the 197-point plateau in its victory versus then-No. 5 Arkansas two Fridays ago, they tangled with the nation’s...

Kentucky head coach Tim Garrison celebrates as Kentucky senior Mollie Korth competes on the floor during the Excite Night meet against Missouri on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 196.525-195.500. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK gymnastics starting off 2020 season strong

Erika Bonner January 22, 2020

After a record 2019 season with the best finish in program history, the No. 12 Kentucky gymnastics team’s 2020 campaign is in full swing, starting off the year with a 4-1 record with some impressive...

The team lineups are announced before the senior night meet against Central Michigan on Friday, March 8, 2019, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK gymnastics ends season with program-best performances

Madison Dennis April 7, 2019

The Kentucky Wildcats gymnastics team competed in the NCAA Regional Final in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday and earned the highest score in program history while they fell to No. 15 California, No. 8 Georgia,...

Kentucky senior Sidney Dukes performs on the bars during the meet against Alabama on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Alabama 197.200 to 196.800. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Gym Cats notch top 10 win against Alabama

Madison Dennis February 22, 2019

The Kentucky Wildcats and the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide gymnastics teams put on a show for the fans that filled Memorial Coliseum. The Wildcats were able to take victory with a score of 197.200, leading...

Kentucky sophomore Ella Warren flips through the air during her floor routine in the meet against LSU on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.150 to 196.025. Photo by Jordan Prather |Staff

UK gymnastics earns second-highest team score in program history

Madison Dennis February 9, 2019

A large crowd filled Memorial Coliseum to cheer on the no. 17 Kentucky Wildcats gymnastics team as they faced the no. 5 ranked LSU Tigers. The Wildcats upset the Tigers with a score of 197.150-196.025....

Kentucky gymnast Sidney Dukes performs her floor routine during the meet against Auburn on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 196.000 to 196.125. Photo by Jordan Prather |Staff

Gym Cats edged by Auburn in high-scoring affair

Madison Dennis February 2, 2019

Fans filled Memorial Coliseum Friday night as they watched the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats and the No. 11 Auburn Tigers face each other in a battle of SEC powers. Kentucky had a combined total score of 196,...

Kentucky gymnast Alex Hyland high-fives head coach Tim Garrison after competing on the vault during the Excite Night meet against Arkansas on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 195.275 to 193.875.

UK gymnastics defeats Arkansas in front of record crowd

Jake Maynard January 18, 2019

No. 16 ranked Kentucky gymnastics toppled the no. 14 ranked Arkansas Razorbacks with a final score of 195.275-193.875 in UK’s annual Excite Night. This year’s Excite Night lived up to its name-- the...

Kentucky competes during Excite Night, a competition against Southeast Missouri State, George Washington and Ball State on Friday, January 5, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won first place with a score of 196.075. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

Minor mistakes make the difference in gymnastics National Semifinals loss

Mohammad Ahmad April 21, 2018

In a game of numbers like gymnastics, sometimes one low score is enough to cost a team a win.  According to UK gymnastics head coach Tim Garrison, minor mistakes made a “huge difference” in his team’s...

Between the Blue and White Lines: Why the SEC is Awesome by Tim Garrison

Between the Blue and White Lines: Why the SEC is Awesome by Tim Garrison

Kernel Sports Staff April 19, 2018

Chris and Chase sit down with historic head gymnastics coach Tim Garrison as he describes the program's first-ever trip to the national semifinals. They definitely don't lose any audio that they took a...

The Kentucky Gymnastics team huddles up after winning the final home meet of the season against Ohio State on Friday, March 2, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK gymnastics ready for first national semifinal

Mohammad Ahmad April 19, 2018

Before the start of this season, the UK gymnastics team had never gone farther than the NCAA Regionals. Now, the team finds itself in its first-ever national championship appearance.After ranking 10th...

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