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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky sophomore guard Rhyne Howard gets ready to play defense during the game against Georgia on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 88-77. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Howard named AP First-Team All American

Kernel Sports Staff March 19, 2020

After the NCAA basketball season came to a screeching halt, one UK women's hoops player received a big award.Kentucky sophomore guard Rhyne Howard was named a First-Team All American by the Associated...

Kentucky redshirt senior guard Amanda Paschal and redshirt senior guard Sabrina Haines celebrate during the game against Georgia on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 88-77. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK women’s basketball breezes past Tennessee, advances to SEC Tournament semifinals

Kernel Sports Staff March 6, 2020

As a No. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament, the Kentucky women's basketball team defeated Tennessee 86-65 in the quarterfinals in Greenville, South Carolina Friday night. The Cats led the Volunteers for the...

Kentucky sophomore guard Rhyne Howard drives the ball into the lane during the Kentucky vs University of Louisville women’s basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 67-66. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Howard, Patterson receive major honors from SEC

Kernel Sports Staff March 3, 2020

Two Kentucky women's basketball players have been recognized for end-of-season awards by the SEC league office. Sophomore guard Rhyne Howard was named SEC Player of the Year, All-SEC First Team and SEC...

Kentucky redshirt senior guard Sabrina Haines celebrates a three pointer made by junior forward Tatyana Wyatt during the game against Auburn on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 68-61. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky defeats Auburn in ‘We Back Pat’ game

Eric Decker January 28, 2020

It's often said how sports can transcend past a game and into society, working as a coping mechanism. Monday was a prime example of that.The game was already set to be a commemorative night. No. 13 Kentucky...

Kentucky sophomore guard Rhyne Howard shoots a free throw during the game against Texas A&M on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-54. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Late comeback effort falls short in Kentucky’s loss to LSU

Eric Decker January 19, 2020

Kentucky’s last-ditch attempt for a comeback came up unfruitful in an overall struggling performance in Baton Rouge.The No. 11 Wildcats fell to LSU 65-59 as the two tipped off the 9th annual SEC “We...

Kentucky sophomore guard Rhyne Howard goes up for a shot during the game against Texas A&M on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-54. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Quick takeaways from Kentucky’s win over the Aggies

January 16, 2020

No. 11 ranked UK women's basketball team notched it's fourth-straight win after a 76-54 victory over the No. 12 Texas A&M Aggies in Memorial Coliseum Thursday night. The win improves Kentucky's record...

Kentucky sophomore guard Rhyne Howard loks for an opening to the basket 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 drops career-high 37 points against Tennessee

January 5, 2020

The last time the Kentucky Wildcats matched up against Tennessee, the Vols held then-Kentucky freshman Rhyne Howard to six points and five rebounds. This time around, the sophomore flipped the script. In...

Kentucky sophomore guard Rhyne Howard looks for an open teammate during the Kentucky vs University of Louisville women’s basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 67-66. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Third quarter, rebounding were UK’s woes in loss to Louisville

December 15, 2019

The in-state rival matchup between No. 7 Louisville and No. 14 Kentucky in Rupp Arena Saturday certainly lived up to its standard—the Cards outlasted the Cats 67-66 in a game that went right down to...

UK sophomore Rhyne Howard lays the ball up during UK’s Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

No. 13 Cats roll past Stetson 67-48

Eric Decker November 13, 2019

After a pedestrian, at least by her standards, nine-point performance in the 67-52 win over Middle Tennessee, Rhyne Howard broke out to the tune of a season-high 24 points in the 67-48 drubbing of Stetson...

Senior guard Maci Morris runs down the court during the exhibition game against Lincoln Memorial University on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Morris, Taylor play last game as Cats fall to NC State

Jake Maynard March 25, 2019

The Kentucky Wildcats have reached an end to their season after losing to the No. 3-seeded NC State, 72-57.“I am really sad tonight for this season to end,” said head coach Matthew Mitchell. “Our...

Senior guard Maci Morris dribbles the ball down the court. No. 11 UK womens basketball team lost to No. 19 Texas A&M 62-55 at Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Lady Cats move on in NCAA Tournament after win against Princeton

Jake Maynard March 23, 2019

The sixth-seeded Kentucky women’s basketball team survived a challenge from the 11th-seeded Princeton Tigers to advance to the round of 32. Kentucky beat the Tigers 82-77.The Wildcats won with a team...

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