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Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) drives to the basket during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79—67. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball rises one spot to No. 14 in Week 4 AP Top 25

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head November 25, 2024

Kentucky women’s basketball earned the No. 14 slot in the Week 4 AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll on Monday after a double-digit win against Purdue Fort Wayne.  The Wildcats, who defeated...

Kentucky Wildcats mascot Wildcat cheers as he watches the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79—67. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball programs usher in new era with combined 10-0 start

Jenna Lifshen and Tyler Russell November 25, 2024

The new era of Kentucky basketball is in full swing and has Big Blue Nation feeling alive again. The men's and women's programs have jumped out to a combined 10-0 start for the first time since...

Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive comes up short in Tennessee Invitational

Sydney Cox, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter November 25, 2024

Kentucky swim and dive traveled to the Allan Jones Aquatic Center for competition in the three-day Tennessee Invitational, where the men’s team fell to No. 11 Tennessee 274-114 and No. 8 Virginia 226-159,...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) takes a three-point attempt during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb on  Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 97-68. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball sharpshooter Koby Brea leads NCAA Division-I in 3-point percentage

Isaiah Pinto, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 25, 2024

Currently, Kentucky guard Koby Brea leads the NCAA in 3-point percentage. First year Head Coach Mark Pope handpicked Brea in the transfer portal, which played perfectly into Pope’s 3-point tailored...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope high-fives fans after the basketball game vs. Lipscomb on  Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 97-68. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky climbs one spot in Week 4 AP Top 25 Poll after 2-0 week

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 25, 2024

Kentucky men’s basketball rose to the No. 8 slot in the Week 4 AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll on Monday after convincing wins over Lipscomb and Jackson State. The Wildcats, who jumped into...

Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) jumps into the air for a rebound during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb on  Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 97-68. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball defense shines in Lipscomb vicory

Isaiah Pinto, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 25, 2024

This season, the No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats have garnered a lot of glory for their offensive prowess but their defense must not be overlooked.  Prior to Kentucky’s matchup with Lipscomb, the Cats averaged...

Kentucky Volleyball poses for a photo after becoming eight-time SEC champions during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

SEC CHAMPIONS: No. 12 Kentucky volleyball secures eighth straight regular season SEC title

Sydney Cox, Reporter November 25, 2024

No.12 Kentucky volleyball (19-7, 13-2 SEC) swept Arkansas (16-11, 6-9 SEC) 3-0 to secure its eighth consecutive regular season SEC Championship on senior day. The last home match of the regular...

Kentucky Wildcats Rifle head coach Harry Mullins gives a speech after the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

No. 1 Kentucky rifle closes out 2024 with highest aggregate score of the season

Anthony Napolitano, Rifle Beat Reporter November 25, 2024

No. 1 Kentucky rifle (7-0, 4-0) delivered an outstanding performance against No. 8 Air Force (6-2) and No. 12 Akron (7-5), defeating both schools with their highest aggregate score of the season with a...

Kentucky fifth year Emmie Sellers and junior Allison Buesseler prepare shots during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 1 Kentucky rife remains undefeated after defeating No. 8 Air Force and No. 12 Akron in tri-meet

Anthony Napolitano, Rifle Beat Reporter November 24, 2024

No. 1 Kentucky rifle (6-0, 4-0) continued its impressive run to start the 2024-25 season, clinching victory in a tri-match against No. 8 Air Force and No. 12 Akron with a 4,728-team aggregate score, outscoring...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Troy Fabiano smiles as he celebrates with his team after the win in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer season ends after 3-1 NCAA Tournament loss to Notre Dame

Landon Smith, Women's Soccer Beat Reporter November 24, 2024

No. 5 seeded Kentucky women’s soccer (11-5-5) lost to No. 4 seeded Notre Dame (14-3-4) by a score of 3-1 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Notre Dame’s offense had an explosive start,...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops shrugs during the Kentucky vs. Texas football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Kentucky lost 31-14. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky football loses to No. 3 Texas 31-14

Sydney Yonnker, staff November 24, 2024

  Kentucky is back in the losing column after dropping its first match-up with new SEC member Texas, losing 31-14 on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin,...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (0) fights through the Texas defense during the Kentucky vs. Texas football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football falls short 31-14 to No. 3 Texas

Colton Johnson, Football Beat Reporter November 23, 2024

Kentucky football (4-7, 1-7) fell 31-14 to No. 3 Texas (10-1, 6-1) on the road on Saturday, officially ending its hopes of reaching six wins to maintain bowl eligibility. The game served as the farthest...

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