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Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison fouls Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Sweet Sixteen vs. the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday, March, 28, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tennessee won the game 78-65. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky falls to Tennesee 78-65 in Sweet Sixteen NCAA tournament

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky March 29, 2025

No. 3 Kentucky men's basketball was defeated handily by No. 2 Tennessee 78-65 inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The loss took place in the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen and saw the Cats...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence (10) looks to the bench during the Kentucky vs Kansas st. women’s basketball March Madness game on Friday, Mar. 23, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-79. Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: Kansas State defeats Kentucky 80-79

Sydney Yonker and Cara Raiford March 24, 2025

No. 4 Kentucky women's basketball lost 80-79 to No. 5 Kansas State in overtime of the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament. With the loss, the Wildcats' season comes to a close.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) and Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) look to the crowd after Kentucky wins the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 84-75. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: No. 3 Kentucky beats No. 6 Illinois 84-75 in NCAA Tournament second round

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky March 23, 2025

No. 3 Kentucky men's basketball defeated No. 6 Illinois 84-75 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in six seasons. Kentucky will advance to face Tennessee inside...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) holds three fingers out after he made a three-point shot during the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

No. 3 Kentucky defeats No. 14 Troy 76-57 in first round of NCAA Tournament

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky March 22, 2025

No.3 Kentucky won its first round NCAA Tournament game 76-57 against No. 14 Troy on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With the victory, Mark Pope secured his first...

Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Strack (13) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence (10) fight for a loose ball during the Kentucky vs Liberty women’s basketball March Madness game on Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-78. Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats Liberty 79-78 in women’s NCAA Tournament

Sydney Yonker and Cara Raiford March 21, 2025

No. 4 Kentucky women’s basketball narrowly defeated No. 13 Liberty in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Georgia Amoore’s 34-point performance kept Kentucky afloat as it will...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) flexes after he made a and-one basket during the second round of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday, March. 13, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won the game 85-84. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: No. 6 Kentucky defeats No. 14 Oklahoma 85-84 in the second round of the SEC tournament

Matthew Mueller, Photo Editor March 14, 2025

On Thursday night, the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats took down the No. 14 Oklahoma Sooners 85-84 in the second round of the 2025 SEC Tournament. The Wildcats now advance to face the No. 3 Alabama Crimson...

Eric Henrique Domingos struggles to stay on his bull during the Professional Bull Riders Event on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Professional Bull Riders compete at Rupp

Christian Kantosky, Assistant Photo Editor March 10, 2025

The Professional Bull Riders league hosted its latest event on the Velocity Tour at Rupp Arena on March 7 and 8. Fans from across Kentucky watched as bulls stomped around the arena and pushed riders...

Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Creslyn Brose, hugs her coach after her beam routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnastics defeats Arkansas 197.925 to 197.725

Jack Stamats, Staff March 10, 2025

No. 9 Kentucky gymnastics posts season high score to defeat No. 16 Arkansas 197.925 to 197.725 during senior night at Historic Memorial Coliseum. The win was highlighted by Creslyn Brose's floor routine...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Saniah Tyler (2) on the bench during the Kentucky vs Oklahoma SEC tournament women’s basketball game on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Kentucky lost 69-65. Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 12 Kentucky Women’s basketball falls to Oklahoma 69-65 in SEC tournament quarterfinals loss

Sydney Yonker March 9, 2025

No. 12 Kentucky women's basketball was defeated 69-65 by No. 10 Oklahoma in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Women's SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina. The loss ended Kenny Brooks' dreams...

Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) gets fouled while driving to the basket during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: No. 19 Kentucky defeats No. 14 Missouri 91-83

Matthew Mueller March 9, 2025

  No. 19 Kentucky men’s basketball conquers No. 15 Missouri 91-83 inside Mizzou Arena on Saturday afternoon, wrapping up the regular season with another top 25 victory. Kentucky now heads...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) celebrates a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats LSU 95-64 on senior night

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky March 5, 2025

No. 19 Kentucky men's basketball beat the LSU Tigers 95-64 in their final home game of the season at Rupp Arena. They travel to Columbia, Missouri next to face the No. 15 Missouri Tigers before...

Kentucky pitcher Ethan Walker (46) pitches the ball to the batter during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball sweeps Hofstra 3-0 in first home series

Kentucky baseball defeated Hofstra 7-5, 6-1 and 9-1 to sweep its first home series at Kentucky Proud Park. After a close first game, Kentucky's bats and pitchers were able to shut down the Pride en...

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