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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 club lacrosse earns 10-9 win over Temple Owls

Brooks Payne, Undergraduate Sports Reporter March 1, 2025

Kentucky men’s club lacrosse (2-6) pulls out an instant classic and emerged as victors over the Temple Owls on Friday night. From a slow start on both sides of the ball, dropped passes, turnovers...

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

NIL EFFECT: Kentucky club lacrosse players capitalizing on a growing market

Israel Schill, Senior Sports Reporter February 21, 2025

Name, image and likeness (NIL) have been the three words uttered most in the sports world over the last three years, and it’s taken college athletics by storm. What isn’t talked about as often is...

Kentucky men’s lacrosse splits two games during weekend set

Desirae Skrzypinski, Senior Sports Reporter February 21, 2025

Kentucky men's club lacrosse (4-0) fell to Miami (Ohio) 12-10 on Friday, Feb. 14.  Miami (Ohio) led the beginning of the game 2-1 until the final minute of the first quarter, where Kentucky attacker...

Kentucky men's lacrosse midfielder Wood Pierre (22) runs with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kennesaw State lacrosse match at Henry Clay High School on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 18-10. Photo by Kaleigh Sutton | Kentucky men's lacrosse

SNOW GAME: Kentucky men’s lacrosse gets first win of season over Kennesaw State 18-10

Ryan Tattersall, Undergraduate Sports Reporter February 20, 2025

Kentucky men’s lacrosse (1-4) picked up its first win of the season over Kennesaw State (0-2) by a score of 18-10 at Henry Clay High School on a snowy and slushy afternoon. “It’s good to get...

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 10, 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...

Zehua, a physics graduate student, hits a ball at a practice hosted by the Table Tennis Club on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at The University of Kentucky Seaton Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

SERVING OPPORTUNITY: Noah Shofner builds sporting community within UK club table tennis

Alexandra Gooch, Senior Sports Reporter February 7, 2025

At the University of Kentucky, sports are more than just a pastime — they’re a way of life. With 25 ranked sports teams, including a powerhouse basketball program currently ranked within the top...

The Kentucky hockey team poses for a photo with the trophy at the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky hockey sweeps Louisville in weekend series to clinch third straight Bourbon Barrel

Cat Beck, Senior Sports Reporter January 29, 2025

In the Battle of the Bourbon Barrel, the Kentucky Wildcats beat their biggest rival the Louisville Cardinals in back-to-back games, claiming their third straight series win over the Cardinals. On night...

Attendees of the University of Kentucky Esports Mario Kart qualifying event pose for a picture at The Cornerstone. Photo provided by UK Esports

UK Esports hosts Mario Kart qualifier tournament

Collin Lewis, Senior Sports Reporter January 23, 2025

A dozen computers pushed together on tables with wires strewn about stood on the humble stage at the University of Kentucky Esports Lounge. The race was about to begin. Right out of the gate there was...

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...

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