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Kentucky Kernel

A Kentucky track and field athlete leads the pack in the 60 meter hurdles event during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky track and field set new records at Tom Jones Memorial

Ian Alvano, Reporter April 16, 2023

After a couple weeks off, Kentucky track and field was back in action and competing in the Tom Jones Memorial. The action began on Friday, with a group of Wildcats taking charge of their respective competitions.  In...

A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Masai Russell breaks 100-meter hurdles record at Texas Relays.

Noah Wehby, Reporter April 3, 2023

Austin, Texas played host to a new collegiate record, as Masai Russell broke the 100-meter hurdles record at the Texas Relays with an impressive time of 12.36 (2.0) seconds, marking the second time she...

Dhaivat Pandya competes during the Bearcat Invitational. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky mens golf records top-five finish in Schenkel Invitational

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter March 21, 2023

Kentucky mens golf finished the Schenkel Invitational in fifth place this past weekend, finishing one over par on Sunday. Fourteen teams competed in the event that was held at the Forest Heights Country...

Kentucky Wildcats freshman Jaden Weekes waits to return a serve during the Kentucky vs. Liberty mens tennis match on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at the Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Cats stay perfect on the season, shutout VT 7-0.

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter February 5, 2023

No. 5 UK men’s tennis took home the win against Virginia Tech on Sunday afternoon. The Wildcats won the match 7-0 in Blacksburg, Virginia at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center. The match started with...

Makenzie Wilson launches over the vault 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

No. 10 Kentucky takes down No. 14 Missouri on the road

Colton Johnson, Reports February 4, 2023

No. 10 Kentucky (5-2) earned its second conference win in a row on Friday as they took down No. 14 Missouri (4-2) at the Tiger Performance Complex in Columbia, Missouri.  Kentucky kicked off the night...

Hailey Davis performs her floor 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

No. 10 Kentucky outlasts No. 13 Alabama, sets new program record

Colton Johnson, Reporter January 28, 2023

No.10 Kentucky (4-2) set a new program record when it defeated No.13 Alabama (2-2) 197.825-197.375 in its first home meet inside Memorial Coliseum, scoring season highs on all four events. Kentucky...

Alexandre LeBlanc, left, and Liam Draxl, right, celebrate winning their doubles match during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky mens tennis defeats Liberty 4-0 to start ITA Kickoff Weekend

Sara Gibson, Reporter January 27, 2023

No. 5 Kentucky mens tennis swept Liberty 4-0 in the first round of ITA 2023 Kickoff Weekend, improving to 5-0 on the season. Kentucky was chosen as one of 15 host sites for the tournament where the...

Kentucky freshman Caitlin Brooks swims in the womens 200 yard butterfly during the meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive splits home meet against Louisville

Parker Scott, Reporter January 22, 2023

The No. 14 Kentucky womens swim and dive team triumphed over No. 6 Louisville while the mens team failed to overcome the No. 17 mens Cardinals at Saturday’s meet inside the Lancaster Aquatic Center for...

Danielle Galyer during the CATSPYs on Monday, April 24, 2017 in Lexington, Ky.

CATSPY Awards honor athletes

Bailey Vandiver April 24, 2017

UK recognized its athletes in style at the 2017 CATSPY Awards.Memorial Coliseum usually houses athletes covered in blood, sweat and tears, but on Monday night, these same athletes walked across the court...

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