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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Erin Coffel (21) throws the ball during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Tennessee softball game on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 10-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky softball suffers series defeat against No. 6 Tennessee, loses 10-2 in six innings

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter April 28, 2023

Kentucky softball fell to the Tennessee Volunteers 10-2 in six innings on Saturday, suffering a series defeat after falling 2-1 the day prior. The Wildcats came into the matchup 25-11-1 with a 7-6 SEC...

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 Cason Wallace (22) 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

Kentucky basketball’s win over Tennessee marked first two-game sweep in over 10 years

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 20, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated No. 10 Tennessee 66-54 on Saturday, marking the first two-game regular season sweep since the 2011-12 season. The wins were pivotal to the 2022-23 Wildcats, who were...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Chris Livingston (24) signals for a timeout 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 Travis Fannon | Staff

Chris Livingston continues to prove his worth in victory over Tennessee

Luke Fetzer, Staff Writer February 18, 2023

The talent has always been there, but the true force and determination of this Wildcats basketball team seems to have finally emerged. Saturday’s home rematch against the No. 10 Tennessee Volunteers...

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 Oscar Tshiebwe (34) rebounds the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 10 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky mens basketball defeats Tennessee 66-54

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 18, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball earned its third quadrant-1 win of the season on Saturday, defeating No. 10 Tennessee 66-54. The Wildcats entered the game on the back of securing their second quadrant-1 win...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) dunks the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 5 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 63-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball bounces back with 63-56 upset win over No. 5 Tennessee

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 14, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated No. 5 Tennessee 63-56 on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. The win follows an embarrassing loss to South Carolina that busted...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) throws a pass for a touchdown during the UK vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 45-42. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 18 Kentucky loses 45-42 in shootout against Tennessee

Hunter Shelton November 7, 2021

No. 18 Kentucky lost their third straight game on Saturday, falling 45-42 to Tennessee in a rivalry turned shootout. “Extremely disappointed for our players and our fans. Very difficult loss,” head...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Matt Roark (3) is interviewed after the University of Kentucky football game against Tennessee on November 26, 2011. Uk won the game 10-7, snapping a 26-year losing streak.  STAFF FILE PHOTO

‘Meant to be’: Remembering the UK victory that snapped UT’s winning streak

Barklet Truax October 16, 2020

 The University of Kentucky football team will travel to Knoxville this weekend for another chance at taking down the University of Tennessee volunteers, a team UK has not beaten since 2017. But the...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver ZyAire Hughes (13) diving for a ball. University of Kentuckys football team lost to University of Tennessee, 24-7, at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky football to seek second season win against Tennessee

Barkley Truax October 13, 2020

 Kentucky will travel to Knoxville this Saturday for a date against the Tennessee Volunteers.The Wildcats picked up their first win of the season on Saturday against Mississippi State, 24-2, because of...

UTs Admiral Schofield makes a face after a dunk. UK mens basketball team lost to Tennessee 71-52 at Thompson Bowling Arena on Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Looking back at UK’s regular season SEC losses

Chase Campbell March 11, 2019

As the Cats wrap up another regular season in the upper echelon of the SEC, the Kernel staff breaks down the games that didn’t go UK’s way. Why did they happen? What do they mean for the upcoming tournament?Jan....

Kentucky quarterback Patrick Towles tries to avoid the Tennessee defense during a run during the first half of the University of Kentucky vs. University of Tennessee mens football game at Neyland Stadium in Lexington, Tn., on Friday, November 14, 2014 Photo by Jonathan Krueger

Scouting report: Tennessee football

October 26, 2017

UK football is headed into their fifth SEC matchup of the season, as they are set to play The University of Tennessee Volunteers Saturday at Kroger Field.The Volunteers are back in action in Lexington...

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