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Kentucky Kernel

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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 Zennia Thomas (24), head coach Kyra Elzy and guard Robyn Benton (1) walk off the court after the No. 14 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Tennessee womens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Tennessee won 80-71. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 14 Kentucky womens basketball eliminated from SEC Tournament in 80-71 quarterfinals loss to No. 3 Tennessee

Carter Skaggs, Staff Photojournalist March 4, 2023

No. 14 Kentucky womens basketball was eliminated from the SEC Tournament after a 80-71 loss to No. 3 Tennessee in the quarterfinals on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville,...

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 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

Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament outlook post Tennessee win

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2023

With its future in the NCAA Tournament looking uncertain just one week ago, Kentucky mens basketball did itself a huge favor in beating No. 10 Tennessee inside Rupp Arena on Saturday.  Questions about...

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 swimming and diving topped by Tennessee in dual meet

Brandon Patrick November 6, 2021

RV/No. 12 Kentucky came up short against No.17/7 Tennessee Friday afternoon. The women lost 138.5-161.5, while the men lost 108-192. The men and women are both coming off loses to Auburn and North Carolina...

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans, sophomore forward EJ Montgomery and sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley rush over to help junior forward Nick Richards to his feet during the game against Tennessee on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 81-73. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky second-half breakdown results in loss to the Volunteers

March 4, 2020

A 17-point lead just wasn’t enough for a Cats win. After a second half in which Kentucky (24-6, 14-3 SEC) looked like deer in headlights, the Tennessee Volunteers walked out of Rupp Arena with an 81-73...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) walks off of the field after the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 17-13. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK’s 300-plus rushing yards weren’t enough in loss to Vols

November 10, 2019

Despite 302 rushing yards out of the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday night, it wasn’t enough to pull out a win against border rival Tennessee. In UK’s 17-13 loss to the Volunteers at Kroger Field, Lynn...

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