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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) holds the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 72-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball finishes regular season at No. 23 in AP Poll, third highest in SEC 

Ayden Parece, Reporter March 8, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball remained at the No. 23 spot in the week 18 AP Top 25 Poll on Monday. After breaking into the Poll for the first time since Week 8 in the week 17 edition of the rankings, Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) passes the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 10 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 66-54. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky receives 12 votes in week 16 AP top 25 after undefeated week

Ayden Parece, Reporter February 20, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball received 12 votes in the week 16 AP Poll on Monday. The 12 votes were a step up from the week 15 poll, with Kentucky receiving no votes for the top 25 after back-to-back losses...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Rachel Lawson watches the University of Kentucky vs. Alabama softball game on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 11-6. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky softball faces challenging 2023 schedule in hopes of making a run to College World Series

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter February 12, 2023

Kentucky softball won't have an easy path to the college softball regionals in the 2023 campaign, and that's putting things lightly. The team is set to face a plethora of tough opponents meant to test...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) reacts to a play during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Poor shooting sees No. 13 Wildcats fall 63-53 against No. 16 UCLA

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 17, 2022

A poor night from the field saw No. 13 Kentucky (7-3) be defeated 63-53 against No. 16 UCLA inside Madison Square Garden for the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday. The Wildcats finished the game shooting...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) looks for an open teammate during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Duquesne mens basketball game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 77-52. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Cason Wallace’s mentality expected to provide major boost for Wildcats against UCLA

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 16, 2022

Whether it be last season with TyTy Washington Jr. or years past with the likes of Anthony Davis, Kentucky basketball has become synonymous with talented five-star freshmen. This season appeared to...

Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) celebrates a teammates 3-pointer 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

Kentucky’s path to the 2022 Final Four

Cole Parke March 13, 2022

With the field of 68 set in stone, Kentucky’s path to its ninth national championship, second under head coach John Calipari, has been laid out.Earning the No. 2 seed in the East Region, Kentucky first...

Kentucky freshman guard Johnny Juzang passes the ball during the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee mens basketball game on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 81-73. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Johnny Juzang transfers to UCLA; will apply for immediate eligibility

Braden Ramsey April 9, 2020

Former Kentucky guard Johnny Juzang has decided to return home. The freshman announced on Twitter that he would be continuing his college career as a Bruin at UCLA, just 15 minutes from where he grew...

Freshman guard Rhyne Howard puts up a midrange shot during the game against Virginia on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 63 to 51. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK women’s basketball notches sixth win of the season

Jake Maynard November 23, 2018

The Kentucky women’s basketball team defeated UCLA today in the Virgin Islands in an overtime thriller. The Wildcats won by one point to improve their record to 6-0.This game was the Wildcats’ second...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari expresses his frustration from the sidelines during the game against the Louisville Cardinals on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Louisville, Ky. Louisville won the game 73-70.

UK basketball will face grueling non-conference schedule

Roman West November 8, 2017

Kentucky has a loaded schedule yet again this year after having the 11th toughest non-conference strength of schedule last season. The Wildcats managed to escape the brutal non-conference schedule last...

Junior Evan White watches his ht during a game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

UK climbs atop SEC standings with series victory over Ole Miss

By Chris Angolia March 25, 2017

If anyone thought that No. 19 UK baseball was going to be slowed down when it hosted No. 14 Ole Miss this weekend, they were mistaken. The Cats took the final two games of the series this weekend after...

During a celebration of the Kentucky Wildcats 86-75 Sweet Sixteen victory over UCLA, police move in to distinguish a fire on State Street in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Kentucky will play the University of North Carolina in the Elite Eight on Sunday.

Final Four hopes dashed on State Street

Matthew Wickstrom March 25, 2017

Moments after UK men’s basketball’s 86-75 win over UCLA in the Sweet 16 on Friday night, fans overcome with March Madness fever stormed State Street in celebration near campus.Two days later, elation...

Head softball coach Rachel Lawson meets with the media at Media Day on Monday February 6. Photo by Chris Angolia || Staff.

UK softball taking new look into 2017

Chase Campbell February 8, 2017

UK softball fans should be ready to watch a lot of running when it comes to this year’s team. The Cats have been very clear about their identity heading into the 2017 season: be faster and more aggressive...

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