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Physics sophomore Nate Bussard (front) and mechanical engineering freshman Eddie Alvarez fight for a loose ball during the lacrosse practice at Goodbarn field on Wednesday. Photo by Zach Brake

JOINING THE MOVEMENT: Kentucky becomes the 27th state to sanction high school lacrosse championships

Israel Schill, Club Sports Beat Reporter December 17, 2024

In the spring of 2023, the Kentucky High School Athletics Association (KHSAA) voted to sponsor both boys’ and girls’ lacrosse championships for the 2024-25 season. The decision made Kentucky...

Kentucky player gets tackled 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 defeats UMass to earn spot in NCR D1-AA Championship

Zach Bishop, Sports Reporter December 15, 2024

Kentucky rugby defeated the UMass Minutemen 39-22 to head to Houston for a chance at back-to-back national championships. Making their second straight national title matchup, the Wildcats are scheduled...

Kentucky center Marc L'Heureux (37) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky hockey ends 2024 with sweep of Ohio State

Collin Lewis, Club Sports Beat Reporter December 10, 2024

After sliding slightly off course with a three-game losing streak, Kentucky hockey (12-6-2) ended 2024 on a good note with two resounding wins over Ohio State (2-6-0) by scores of 7-2 and 4-1. On the...

Kentucky players after catching the ball 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 prepares for national semifinal after blowing out Saint Joseph’s

Zach Bishop, Sports Reporter December 2, 2024

Kentucky rugby officially kicked off the National Collegiate Rugby playoffs as the Cats had a matchup against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks. Kentucky would ultimately win the quarterfinal matchup 63-17. With...

Declan Ochoa ducks to avoid Aidan Greenwell’s punch during the UK Boxing Club exhibition match on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Thrive Tribe Boxing and Fitness in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky boxing club hosts knockout success with unforgettable showdowns in fall fight night

Israel Schill, Club Sports Beat Reporter November 26, 2024

The Kentucky boxing club hosted a fight night for the ages on Nov. 23 where a house packed full of eager fans roared for knockdowns, knockouts and plenty of blood through 10 intense bouts at Thrive Tribe...

Fan watches intensely 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 clinches SCRC Championship with win over Clemson, keeps eyes on national trophy

Zach Bishop, Sports Reporter November 26, 2024

Kentucky rugby defeated the Clemson Tigers 8-7 to obtain the 2024 SCRC Championship, staying alive in the club’s quest for a second national championship.  The tournament started this year with...

bloody gloves lay on the floor 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

All you need to know as Kentucky boxing club prepares for exhibition fight night

Israel Schill, Club Sports Beat Reporter November 23, 2024

The Kentucky boxing club is hosting its second fight night of the calendar year on Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. ET, featuring 10 bouts at Thrive Tribe Boxing and Fitness in Lexington, Kentucky. One day prior,...

UK men's lacrosse coach Jacob Knight, right, goes over the remainder of the schedule with part of the team at practice on Nov. 13. Kristin Sherrard

Premier Lacrosse League announces addition of women’s professional league, continues growth of lacrosse in America

Israel Schill, Club Sports Beat Reporter November 21, 2024

The Premier Lacrosse League’s (PLL) commitment to professional lacrosse is extending beyond men’s lacrosse with the launch of the Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL), president of the PLL, Paul Rabil,...

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...

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