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Kentucky fan Gavin Marshall, 16, shouts during the Kentucky vs. Boston University hockey game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-4. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky club hockey moving up to ACHA men’s Division-I, highest level of non NCAA hockey

Collin Lewis, Sports Reporter November 11, 2024

With the season still underway, the Kentucky hockey club has announced that next season the team will become a member of the ACHA Division-I. The move will take the team into the highest level of...

A Kentucky player scores a try during the Kentucky vs Tennessee Men's Rugby Club game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the William H. Pieratt Fields in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Won 42-25. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Dissecting the expectations for Kentucky club rugby

Zach Bishop, Sports Reporter November 9, 2024

**EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is being published late after it was submitted due to a backup within the sports desk. This story was submitted before the club rugby's contest against South Carolina.** The...

A fan celebrates after Kentucky scores a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky hockey earns statement sweep over Liberty Flames in Lynchburg

Alexandra Gooch, Sports Reporter November 6, 2024

**Editor's Note: This story is being published long after it was submitted for review due to a backup in the sports section. This article is in reference to a series of games that took place from Oct....

Kentucky Men's Rugby Club meets before the game during the Kentucky vs Tennessee Men's Rugby Club game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the William H. Pieratt Fields in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Won 42-25. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Kentucky rugby ‘B’ team conquers Drury premier team 57-22 ahead of SCRC Tournament

Zach Bishop, Reporter October 22, 2024

Kentucky rugby’s developmental team took down Drury premier 57-22 Saturday afternoon. The first half started slow, with Kentucky and Drury being knotted up at halftime 17-17 with each team scoring...

A fan celebrates after Kentucky scores a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky hockey prepares for pivotal road series at Liberty in control of own destiny

Collin Lewis, Club Sports Beat Reporter October 17, 2024

** Editor's Note: Since the writing of this story, Cincinnati has played two more games than Kentucky and thus has more penalty minutes. Due to UC having more games played and the information being correct...

The Akron esports club team participates in the 2024 Bluegrass Boost Battle Rocket League tournament at The Cornerstone.

Akron wins Bluegrass Boost Battle as Kentucky esports looks to future

Collin Lewis, Club Sports Beat Reporter October 16, 2024

Kentucky esports hosted 20 teams for its seventh Bluegrass Boost Battle, an intercollegiate Rocket League tournament from Oct. 12-13, at The Cornerstone. Akron took home the title for the second...

Kentucky scores during the Kentucky vs Tennessee Men's Rugby Club game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the William H. Pieratt Fields in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Won 42-25. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

No. 1 Kentucky rugby conquers No. 5 Tennessee to remain perfect on season

Lance Roth, Sports Reporter October 5, 2024

No. 1 Kentucky rugby took down No. 5 Tennessee 37-23 in a hard-fought game on Friday, staying undefeated in the 2024 season. The first half started slow with both teams exchanging goals but, after...

Members of the Kentucky rugby team pose for a team photo. Photo by Cassie Redden Photography, provided by Kentucky rugby.

Kentucky rugby hosts Tennessee in pivotal matchup for back-to-back national championship ambitions

Cole Parke, Sports Editor October 4, 2024

No. 1 Kentucky rugby is set to host No. 5 Tennessee at the UK intramural fields in what is perhaps the largest regular season hurdle in the Wildcats’ campaign for back-to-back national championships. The...

Kentucky forward Alex Clingerman (36) hits the puck during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky hockey looks to freshmen for key contributions early in 2024 campaign

Collin Lewis, Hockey Beat Reporter October 3, 2024

Kentucky hockey is off to a 4-1-1 start as it looks to replicate last season’s success and go even further beyond with eyes set on the national championship. To make it that far, however, the...

Two Kentucky men's club lacrosse players, including junior face-off specialist Clay Stambaugh (23), face off in a scrimmage. Photo provided by Kaleigh Sutton | Kentucky men's lacrosse

Kentucky men’s lacrosse club promoted to club Division-I, joins MCLA ahead of 2025 season

Israel Schill, Hockey Beat Reporter October 2, 2024

Kentucky men’s lacrosse club will be turning it up a notch this upcoming season with a move to Division-I play, it announced on Sept. 30 via Instagram. After over 30 years as a club and plenty...

Anton Ffiske lands a punch on Trent Breuer during the UK Boxing club exhibition match on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Thrive Tribe Boxing club in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: UK boxing exhibition match

Matthew Mueller, Photojournalist April 15, 2024

UK Boxing Club held its exhibition match on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Thrive Tribe Boxing Club in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky men’s club lacrosse struggles to get going in final home bout

Israel Schill, Club Sports Beat Reporter March 26, 2024

Kentucky men’s club lacrosse failed to crack double digits in a 15-9 loss against the Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday, March 25, at Henry Clay High School in Lexington. Despite the Cats' opening faceoff...

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