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Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) holds up L’s downs after the basketball game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 93-85. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

No. 5 Kentucky defeats Louisville 93-85

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky December 14, 2024

No. 5 Kentucky defeated Louisville in its instate rivalry game of the year, defeating them 93- 85 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) smiles after making a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Colgate on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 78-67. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

No. 5 Kentucky defeats Colgate 78-67

Matthew Mueller, Photo Editor December 11, 2024

No. 5 Kentucky defeated Colgate 78-67, with a home record of 7-0, it hosts in-state rival Louisville this Saturday in its next match-up.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) screams at Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Michael Ajayi (1) after making a shot over him during the basketball game vs. Gonzaga on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.  Kentucky won 90-89. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: No. 4 Kentucky defeats No. 7 Gonzaga 90-89.

Matthew Mueller, Photo Editor December 8, 2024

No. 4 Kentucky defeated No. 7 Gonzaga 90-89 in overtime, improving its record to 8-1 on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Kentucky won 90-89.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) takes a three-point shot attempt during the basketball game vs. Clemson on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson , South Carolina . Kentucky lost 70-66. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky loses to Clemson 70-66

Matthew Mueller, Photo Editor December 4, 2024

    No. 4 Kentucky was stunned by Clemson in its first loss of the season, losing 70-66 on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina. Kentucky looks to...

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 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...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A New Era

Colton Johnson, Sports Podcast Host November 22, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Sports Editor Cole Parke and reporter Kai McClelland as they break down Kentucky men's basketball's win over Lipscomb....

Lipscomb Bisons forward Dylan Faulkner (15) blocks Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 97-68. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky Men’s basketball defeats Lipscomb 97 – 68

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky November 19, 2024

No. 9 Kentucky Men's basketball cruised to a 97-68 victory over Lipscomb, outscoring them in both halves and improving their record to 4-0, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) celebrates after a good quarter for the Wildcats 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

PHOTOS: No. 15 Kentucky Women’s basketball defeats Purdue Fort Wayne 79-67

Sydney Novack, Sydney Yonker, and Will Luckett November 19, 2024

Kentucky Women's basketball defeated Purdue Fort Wayne 79-67 on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Amelia Hassett (34) rebounds the ball during the Kentucky vs. Louisville women’s basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 71—61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s basketball defeats No. 18 Louisville in OT 71-61

Sydney Yonker, Nathan Jones, and Brayden Finn November 17, 2024

Kentucky Women's basketball defeated in state rival Louisville defeating them in overtime 71-61 and is now 4-0 on the season.

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Popes and Devils

Colton Johnson, Sports Podcast Host November 15, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week host Colton Johnson is joined by reporter Kai McClelland as they break down No. 19 Kentucky men's basketball's 77-72 upset over No. 6 Duke. With basketball...

Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Silva (17) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. Wofford women’s basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-42. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s basketball defeats Wofford 76-42

Sydney Yonker, Robert Robinson, and Greysun Niehaus November 13, 2024

Kentucky Women's basketball defeated Wofford 76-42, Kentucky is now 2-0 on the season, facing in-state rival No. 18 Louisville as its next match up.

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