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VIDEO: No. 2 Kentucky remains undefeated with a 3-1 victory over No. 19 Tennessee

Devan McClure, Videographer November 10, 2025

No. 2 Kentucky defeated No. 19 Tennessee to remain undefeated in SEC play. They look toward their last two games of the regular season against Oklahoma and Arkansas, before heading to the SEC Tournament.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) dribbles toward the basket during the men’s basketball game against Valparaiso on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 107-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

MADNESS BEFORE MARCH: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball embraces brutal slate before SEC play

Jenna Lifshen, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2025

No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball opened the season playing the hardest team you could ask for — preseason No. 1 Purdue. That opener was just the beginning of what’s shaping up to be one of...

A Kentucky men's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive sees breakout performances from freshmen Núñez del Prado and Tuufui against LSU

Sydney Cox, Sports Reporter November 10, 2025

Kentucky swim and dive freshmen Esteban Núñez del Prado and Falemana Tuufui stood out for the Wildcats during a road matchup against LSU, despite both the men’s and women’s teams falling short of...

VIDEO: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball defeats Valparaiso 107-59

Amari Lewis, Videographer November 9, 2025

No. 9 Kentucky continued its season with a 107–59 win over Valparaiso at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats offense came alive early, setting the tone for another strong performance.

Kentucky Wildcat’s look up at the replay board during the women’s basketball game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

At the Buzzer: No. 24 Kentucky women’s basketball defeats Buffalo 81-47 for its third straight win

Brett Ramsey, Women’s Basketball Beat Head November 9, 2025

No. 24 Kentucky women's basketball (3-0) benefitted from great frontcourt play to cruise to an 81-47 victory over Buffalo (0-2). The Wildcats offense has been streaky at times through three games,...

Kentucky Wildcats football players walk offf the field after the football game against University of Florida on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 38-7. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky football takes down Florida, boosts bowl game hopes

Sydney Novack and Will Luckett November 9, 2025

Kentucky beat Florida 38-7 on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. After winning their previous two games, the Wildcats are now in the mix for a bowl appearance. They...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Cam Dooley (18) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the football game against Florida on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football ends 770-day streak with 38-7 win over Florida

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor November 8, 2025

Kentucky football (4-5, 2-5 SEC) ended its 770-day SEC home winless streak with a 38-7 win over Florida (3-6, 2-4 SEC). The win over the Gators marks the first 30+ point SEC win for Kentucky since...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) celebrates after scoring a 3-point shot during the men’s basketball game against Valparaiso on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 107-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky wins over Valparaiso 107-59

Christian Kantosky, Photo Editor November 7, 2025

No. 9 Kentucky won its second home game of the season 107-59 against the Valparaiso Beacons on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. The Wildcats travel to face in-state rival, No....

Kentucky basketball guard Collin Chandler (5) celebrates a shot during the UK vs. Valparaiso basketball game on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, inside Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

At the Buzzer: Kentucky men’s basketball’s offense thrives, thrashes Valparaiso 107-59

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Head November 7, 2025

No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball (2-0) took down the Valparaiso Beacons (1-1) in dominating fashion on Friday night, securing a 107-59 victory inside of Rupp Arena. The Cats entered Rupp Arena on the...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops walks off the field after the football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Tennessee won 56-34. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky vs. Florida could have program-altering implications for Kentucky

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor November 7, 2025

For two teams well out of the playoff hunt, it's hard to believe that a game between them could have historical implications, but that is just the case between Kentucky and Florida. For the first...

Kentucky women's soccer celebrates after scoring during the soccer game against Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer falls in penalty kicks to No. 17 Georgia in SEC Tournament

Brooks Payne, Sports Reporter November 7, 2025

Kentucky women’s soccer (12-4-3, 5-4-3 SEC) suffered heartbreaking loss to No. 17 Georgia (11-3-5, 7-1-3 SEC) in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament. The Wildcats entered the matchup looking...

Kentucky Wildcat's Bains Smith celebrates after scoring the game winner during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men's soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at the Bell soccer complex in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-1. Photo by Robert Robinson | Staff

A great performance by Sebastian Conlon results in 1-1 tie with Old Dominion in regular season finale

Brooks Payne, Sports Reporter November 7, 2025

No. 18 Kentucky men’s soccer (10-2-4, 7-1-1 SBC) spoils Old Dominion’s (5-5-7, 1-3-5 SBC) senior night with a 1-1 draw. Kentucky claimed the No. 1 overall seed in the Sun Belt Conference tournament...

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