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Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) hands the ball off to Kentucky Wildcats running back Jamarion Wilcox (10) during the football game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

RAPID-FIRE RECAP: Four takeaways from Kentucky football’s Governor’s Cup embarrassment

Sara Gibson, Football Beat Reporter November 30, 2024

Kentucky football fell to Louisville 41-14 to finish the 2024 campaign 4-8 for the first time since 2003.  Kentucky's bowl streak was not the only streak that came to end with the loss as the Wildcats...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Jamarion Wilcox (10) runs the ball down the field during the football game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

At the Whistle: Kentucky football falls 41-14 to Louisville in 2024 Governor’s Cup

Colton Johnson, Football Beat Writer November 30, 2024

Kentucky football (4-8, 1-7) ended its season on Saturday with a 41-14 loss to the Louisville Cardinals (8-5, 5-3) in the 2024 Governor's Cup. Apart from it being senior day for a plethora of Wildcats...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back JQ Hardaway (6) claps 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

PREVIEW: Kentucky football seeks sixth consecutive Governor’s Cup victory

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor November 30, 2024

Kentucky football (4-7) is set to close out its 2024 campaign with a Governor’s Cup clash against the Louisville Cardinals (7-4).  The Wildcats enter the matchup following a 31-14 road loss to No....

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) celebrates a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Georgia State on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats Georgia State 105-76

Matthew Mueller, photo editor November 30, 2024

Kentucky continues its win streak, defeating Georgia State 105-76 and improving its record to 6-0 on the season.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops holds up the trophy after the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Looking back on Kentucky football’s eight-game bowl streak

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor November 29, 2024

When the clock ran out in Austin, Texas, the score read 31-14 Texas, which meant Kentucky football’s bowl streak had come to an end. The eight consecutive bowl appearances was the longest in school...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) celebrates a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Georgia State on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 8 Kentucky men’s basketball bests Georgia State 105-76

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 29, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- No. 8 Kentucky men's basketball defeated Georgia State 105-76 inside Rupp Arena Friday night. With the win, Kentucky ended the month of November still undefeated with a 7-0 record. Kentucky...

Kentucky fans cheer during a timeout 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

Kentucky volleyball earns outright SEC championship with road win over Mizzou

Rylee Spence, Sports Reporter November 29, 2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 27th, No. 12 Kentucky volleyball (20-7, 14-2 SEC) defeated No. 25 Missouri (19-8, 10-5 SEC) in Columbia. With the win, Kentucky claimed the 2024 SEC Championship outright. The...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) brings the ball up the court 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 Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 14 Kentucky women’s basketball earns statement 76-53 win over No. 19 Illinois

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head November 29, 2024

No. 14 Kentucky women’s basketball (7-0) defeated the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini (6-1) 76-53 on Wednesday night as part of the Music City Classic. The win served as the Wildcats’ second...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) celebrates after scoring during the basketball game vs. WKU on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-68. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball’s Andrew Carr once again leads Cats in NCAA Tournament style matchup

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 27, 2024

Kentucky men’s basketball put together a scrappy 87-68 win over Western Kentucky to round out the BBN Invitational on Tuesday. The win was by far the closest of the invitational and the second...

Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) gets hit while trying to rebound the ball during the basketball game vs. WKU on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-68 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball defeats WKU in spite of offensive woes

Isaiah Pinto, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 27, 2024

Midway through the first half on Tuesday night, No. 8 Kentucky men’s basketball held a mere 19-16 lead over Western Kentucky. The Wildcats were struggling to separate themselves from the Hilltoppers...

Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) gets hit while trying to rebound the ball during the basketball game vs. WKU on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-68 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats Western Kentucky 87-68

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky November 26, 2024

Kentucky defeated Western Kentucky in a hard-fought game winning 87-68, improving its record to 6-0 on the season, it looks to face Georgia State on Friday, where it will end its homestand before heading...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) jumps to grab a rebound during the basketball game vs. WKU on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 8 Kentucky men’s basketball wins slugfest versus Western Kentucky

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 26, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. --  No. 8 Kentucky men's basketball earned an ugly victory over Western Kentucky inside Rupp Arena to round out the BBN Invitational on Tuesday. The contest ended 87-68. The win marked...

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