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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky players and head coach Nick Mingione gather at the mound during the No. 18 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-8. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 18 Kentucky baseball comes back to defeat Hilltoppers 10-8 in Bowling Green

Jack Weaver and Olivia Hall March 29, 2023

No. 18 Kentucky baseball made a comeback in the seventh inning to defeat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 10-8 on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) shoots the ball during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Kansas State mens basketball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kansas State won 75-69. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 6 Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament run ends with 75-69 loss to No. 3 Kansas State

Jack Weaver and Samuel Colmar March 19, 2023

No. 6 Kentucky was defeated 75-69 by the No. 3 Kansas State Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Postgame:

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) shoots the ball during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 Providence mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kentucky won 61-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 6 Kentucky defeats No. 11 Providence 61-53, advances to second round of NCAA Tournament

Jack Weaver and Samuel Colmar March 18, 2023

No. 6 Kentucky defeated the No. 11 Providence Friars in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Wildcats advance to...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Adebola Adeyeye (25) reaches for a rebound during the No. 14 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Alabama womens basketball game in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Kentucky won 71-58. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 14 Kentucky womens basketball upsets No. 6 Alabama 71-58, advances to SEC Tournament quarterfinals

Carter Skaggs, Staff Photojournalist March 3, 2023

No. 14 Kentucky womens basketball defeated the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide 71-58 in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) and forward Adebola Adeyeye (25) attempt to gain possession of the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida womens basketball game in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky womens basketball defeats Florida 72-57, advances in SEC Tournament

Carter Skaggs, Staff Photojournalist March 2, 2023

No. 14 Kentucky womens basketball advanced to the second round of the SEC Tournament with a 72-57 win over the No. 11 Florida Gators on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville,...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ajae Petty (13) drives to the basket during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee womens basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 83-63. Photo by Olivia Hall | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky womens basketball loses last regular season game 83-63 to Tennessee

Jack Weaver, Olivia Hall, and Isabel McSwain March 1, 2023

Kentucky womens basketball was defeated 83-63 by the Tennessee Volunteers in its final regular season game on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky.

Students watch as Donzella Lee gives a speech during the Kentucky Fairness Rally on Feb. 15, 2023, at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Demonstrators gather for Kentucky Fairness Rally to lobby against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

Samuel Colmar, Staff Photojournalist February 28, 2023

Demonstrators gathered at the Kentucky State Capitol for the Kentucky Fairness Rally on Feb. 15 to lobby against recently proposed legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community. The legislation includes...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) brings the ball up court 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

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball takes down No. 10 Tennessee 66-54 at Rupp Arena

Brady Saylor and Travis Fannon February 18, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated No. 10 Tennessee 66-54 on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) shoots the ball during the No. 19 Kentucky vs. Louisville mens basketball game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 86-63. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Toppin shines for Cats in bounce-back victory over Louisville

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor December 31, 2022

After an upset loss to Missouri last Wednesday, No. 19 Kentucky defeated Louisville 86-63 on Saturday to move to 9-4 on the season, while the Cardinals stumble to a 2-12 record. After struggling in...

Fans pour into Amalie Arena before the UK vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament quarterfinals mens basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Florida. UK won 77-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Traveling Kentucky fans provide home court advantage in Tampa

Cole Parke March 12, 2022

TAMPA, Fla.—Despite the SEC Tournament being held in Tampa instead of its usual home in Nashville, Big Blue Nation showed up for its team, providing a home atmosphere for Kentucky, over 800 miles away...

Kentucky will play Vanderbilt in the mens SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Live Updates: Kentucky takes on Vanderbilt in SEC Tournament Quarterfinals

Jack Weaver March 11, 2022

No. 3 seed Kentucky will take on the Commodores Friday evening at Amalie Arena in Kentucky's first game of the tournament.No. 11 seed Vanderbilt defeated No. 6 seed Alabama 82-76 on Thursday to advance...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Rhyne Howard (10) celebrate a three pointer during the UK vs. Missouri womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 61-55. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Athletics Events Update: Who’s Playing, and When?

Braden Ramsey February 18, 2021

You don’t need me to tell you this week has been chaotic. While all the winter weather we’ve witnessed has made for some spectacular spontaneous snow showcases, it has decimated a large portion of...

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