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Frederick Douglass Broncos Aveion Chenault (10) dunking the ball during the Scott County vs Fredrick Douglas basketball game on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at Scott County High School in Scott County, Kentucky. Frederick Douglass won 105-74. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Frederick Douglass hoops demolishes Scott County 105-74 in Georgetown

Sunni Ann Partin, Undergraduate Sports Reporter February 10, 2025

The Frederick Douglass Broncos defeated the Scott County Cardinals 105-74 on Friday evening in Georgetown. Frederick Douglass came into this game 18-2 with losses to Great Crossing and St. Xavier. Scott...

Fans packed into the WCHS Gym on the campus of Woodford County High School for the 2025 Court XIV Classic on Feb. 2, 2025, in Versailles, Kentucky. Photo by Sunni Ann Partin | Staff

Jasper Johnson, Rod Wave Elite shine at Court XIV Classic at Woodford County High School

Sunni Ann Partin, Undergraduate Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

Kentucky basketball commit Jasper Johnson and his AAU team, Rod Wave Elite (RWE), defeated Huntington Expressions Prep (W.V.) 71-70 in the Court XIV Classic at Woodford County High School on Sunday evening. Johnson...

Kentucky Wildcats long stick midfielder Lucas Offredo (44) plays defense against Indiana Hoosiers attacker Liam Danner (12) during the Kentucky vs. Indiana lacrosse match at Competitive Sports Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Photo provided by Kaleigh Sutton | Kentucky men’s lacrosse

Kentucky men’s lacrosse blown out by Indiana 15-6 in home opener

Ryan Tattersall, Undergraduate Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

Kentucky men's lacrosse was throttled in its 2025 home opener against Indiana by a score of 15-6. Indiana midfielder George Hahn wasted no time in scoring the first goal of the game. Kentucky midfielder...

Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond celebrates after winning a point during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis earns dominant victory at Kansas State

Lance Roth, Junior Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

Kentucky women's tennis had a dominant performance on the road at Kansas State, winning both the singles and doubles brackets for a 4-0 sweep. The Wildcats would take two out of three doubles wins, starting...

Kentucky freshman Julia Zhu hits the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis suffers close loss against the Shockers at Wichita State

Lance Roth, Junior Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

Kentucky women's tennis suffered a disappointing upset defeat on the road against the Wichita State Shockers, falling 4-2. Wichita State and Kentucky had a close matchup with Kentucky taking the win...

Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Isabella Magnelli performs her beam routine during the Kentucky vs Alabama gymnastics meet on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at Historical Memorial Coliseum  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

No. 8 Kentucky gymnastics puts on show on road, falls anyway at No. 1 Oklahoma

Ainsley Saurers, Junior Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

No. 8 Kentucky gymnastics traveled to compete against No. 1 Oklahoma and was defeated, 197.885-197.225. Despite the loss, it was Kentucky's best road score of its season and the third time scoring 197+. Isabella...

A Louisville swimmer celebrates after beating  the Kentucky swimmer in the 200 meter freestyle during the swim meet vs. Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky swimmers and divers participate in First Chance Meet in Louisville

Landon Smith, Junior Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

Kentucky swim and dive had a strong overall performance in the Louisville Invitational First Chance Meet on Thursday and Friday. Freshman Jack Haywood was the standout swimmer, winning the 200-meter...

Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics

Cathryn Brown and Karlie Campbell lead UK women’s golf to third place finish in Boca Raton

Sunni Ann Partin, Undergraduate Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

Kentucky women’s golf made a statement, finishing in third place behind Oklahoma and Oklahoma State and posting a two-day total of 852 (-12) in its spring debut at Osprey Point-Raven/Falcon Golf Course...

Kentucky pitcher Sydney Langdon pitches the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match  on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Kentucky softball run-rules Notre Dame 12-4 to wrap up season-opening day

Brett Ramsey, Senior Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

Kentucky softball (2-0) picked up its second win of the day with a dominant 12-4 victory over Notre Dame (0-2). The Wildcats held an eight-run lead in the bottom of the fifth to end the game after five...

Kentucky pitcher Sydney Langdon (33) pitches the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match  on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Kentucky softball kicks off 2025 season with 7-0 shutout of Pittsburgh

Brett Ramsey, Senior Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

Kentucky softball (1-0) began its season with a 7-0 victory against Pittsburgh (0-1) on Friday, Feb. 7. The Wildcats extended their streak of season opener victories to six seasons. This was the first...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) dribbles the ball while looking for an open teammate during the basketball game vs. South Carolina on Saturday, Feb 8, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 80-57 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky cruises past South Carolina 80-57

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky February 8, 2025

After losing four of its last five games, Kentucky men's basketball defeated South Carolina 80-57. Kentucky is back in action on Tuesday, where it hosts the Tennessee Volunteers in an effort to finish...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) brings up the ball during the Kentucky vs. Miss. St. women’s basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 91-69. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Georgia Amoore’s career-high 43 Points cements her place amongst Kentucky greats, ties single-game scoring record

Jenna Lifshen, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter February 8, 2025

When No. 12 Kentucky entered the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma, as five-and-a-half point underdogs against the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners, the Wildcats were expected to be battling the whole game,...

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