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Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) warms up before the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss won 22-19. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky football running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. drafted No. 193 overall by Washington Commanders

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor April 29, 2023

Kentucky football running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. was drafted No. 193 overall, No. 16 in round six, overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday. The senior from Georgia spent...

Kentucky Wildcat junior Kayla Kowalik (99) celebrates a base hit during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Georgia softball game on Monday, April 12, 2021, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 5-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kayla Kowalik becomes Kentucky hit leader as Wildcats sweep doubleheader

Colton Johnson, Reporter February 24, 2023

No. 18 Kentucky (9-1-1) earned its seventh win in a row as it swept its first doubleheader of the 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on Thursday, defeating No. 10 Washington 11-3 and ending the day beating...

Kentucky Wildcats thrower Josh Sobota participates in the 2022 Commonwealth College Opener on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at the Norton HealthCare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky Track and Field competed at Commonwealth Opener.

Photo by Ethan Rand | UK Athletics

Kentucky track and field finds success in both Seattle and Clemson

Ian Alvano, Reporter February 16, 2023

Competing in two events across the country, Kentucky track and field found different ways to win in both. The squad was spread out across two locations this past weekend, one group being at the Tiger...

Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) celebrates a basket during the Kentucky vs. Auburn men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Auburn Arena in Auburn, Alabama. UK lost 80-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

TyTy Washington Jr to enter NBA Draft

Hunter Shelton April 6, 2022

Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr has announced that he is entering the 2022 NBA Draft, forgoing his remaining eligibility, concluding his time at UK. “First and foremost, I’d like to thank God for...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Davion Mintz (10) loses control of the ball during the UK vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament quarterfinals mens basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. UK won 77-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Five pre-game notes for rubber match between Cats and Vols

Hunter Shelton March 12, 2022

TAMPA, Fla.—It's semifinal time at the 2022 SEC Tournament. What better way to punch your ticket to the championship game than a victory over a bitter rival? That's the task at hand for both Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) looks up at the scoreboard during the UK vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament quarterfinals mens basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. UK won 77-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Busted nose and all, Jacob Toppin gave UK energy in win over Vandy

Hunter Shelton March 12, 2022

TAMPA, Fla.—Masked Jacob Toppin just might be that final character that the Kentucky basketball cast needed to unlock to reach full potential. Yes, it was just 10 points, according to the box score....

Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) shoots the ball during the UK vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament quarterfinals mens basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. UK won 77-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Cats complete trifecta over Vandy in 77-71 win in SEC Tournament

Hunter Shelton March 12, 2022

TAMPA, Fla.— They say its hard to beat the same team three times in one season. They weren't lying. Kentucky's 77-71 victory over Vanderbilt in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament was anything...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) celebrates with guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) after drawing a foul during the UK vs. Miles College exhibition basketball game on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 80-71. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Washington and Wheeler: A look at basketball and Batman

Hunter Shelton March 10, 2022

Second Team All-SEC members, backcourt mates, friends, movie-goers, TyTy Washington and Sahvir Wheeler have developed a bond that comes with them on and off the basketball court.“On the court, we feel...

UK fully healthy once again in win over Ole Miss

Hunter Shelton March 3, 2022

No. 7 Kentucky (24-6, 13-4 Southeastern Conference) fought off a feisty Ole Miss team (13-17, 4-13 SEC) 83-72 on senior night inside Rupp Arena on Tuesday, March 1.The super-senior tandem of Kellan Grady...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) reacts after missing a dunk during the UK vs. Louisiana State University mens basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 71-66. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Tshiebwe’s 30 points not enough as No. 6 Kentucky loses 75-73 at No. 18 Arkansas

Hunter Shelton February 26, 2022

The Oscar Tshiebwe Express ran out of gas in Fayetteville, as No. 6 Kentucky (23-6, 12-4 Southeastern Conference) fell 75-73 to No. 18 Arkansas (23-6, 12-4 SEC) inside Bud Walton Arena.  Tshiebwe poured...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Daimion Collins (4) dunks the ball during the University of Kentucky vs. Robert Morris basketball game on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Calipari’s inclusion of Collins against Alabama pays dividends

Hunter Shelton February 6, 2022

Unsurprisingly, basketball is always on the mind of Kentucky head coach John Calipari. “What wakes me up is I'm thinking basketball, it’s going through my head,” he said.  Some of Calipari’s...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) dunks the ball during the UK vs. Mount St. Mary’s basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 80-55. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

No. 13 Kentucky improves to 2-1, defeats Mount St. Mary’s 80-55 behind Tshiebwe and Washington

Hunter Shelton November 16, 2021

No. 13 Kentucky improved to 2-1 on the season Tuesday night, fighting past the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers 80-55 in Rupp Arena. The Wildcats were once again paced by Oscar Tshiebwe. The West Virginia...

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