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Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) dunks the ball on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Kentucky lost 85-65. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: No. 4 Kentucky loses to Ohio State 85-65

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky December 22, 2024

Kentucky dropped its second loss of the season to the unranked Ohio State Buckeyes losing 85-65. Kentucky’s record is now 10-2 on the season.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) tries to backdown a defender during the basketball game vs. Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 4 Kentucky men’s basketball falls to Ohio State in New York City

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 21, 2024

NEW YORK CITY - No. 4 Kentucky men's basketball was defeated 85-65 by Ohio State inside Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of the 2024 CBS Sports Classic. The loss marked the second of...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (0) dunks the ball during the basketball game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 93-85. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

CATS OVER CARDS: No. 5 Kentucky men down Louisville 93-85 inside Rupp Arena

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter December 17, 2024

No. 5 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated the Louisville Cardinals 93-85 on Saturday evening inside of Rupp Arena. Kentucky point guard Lamont Butler, who missed two games after suffering an ankle...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) pokes the ball free from Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4)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

Kentucky men’s basketball star Jaxson Robinson proves vital for Cats’ championship aspirations in Seattle

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter December 15, 2024

No. 5 Kentucky men’s basketball battled back from an 18-point deficit on Saturday, Dec. 7, and defeated No. 7 Gonzaga 90-89 in overtime at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. UK entered...

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 (0) gets Colgate Raiders guard Chandler Baker (10) to jump after a pump fake during the basketball game vs. Colgate on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 5 Kentucky men’s basketball survives scare, downs Colgate 78-67

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

No. 5 Kentucky men's basketball survived a surge on Wednesday to defeat the Colgate Raiders 78-67 inside Rupp Arena. The victory kept the Wildcats undefeated at home with an in-state rivalry game...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Travis Perry (11) has the ball stolen by Jackson State Tigers guard Marcus Watson Jr. (21) during the basketball game against Jackson State on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 108-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Travis Perry: A lifelong dream in the making with Kentucky men’s basketball

Isaiah Pinto, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter December 10, 2024

Hailing from Eddyville, Kentucky, Travis Perry, the 2024 Kentucky Mr. Basketball, stayed home to play for the Wildcats. In March, Perry led Lyon County to its first ever KHSAA Championship thanks to...

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 Kerr Kriisa (77) tries to disrupt Clemson Tigers guard Dillon Hunter (2) pass 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

Kentucky men’s basketball guard Kerr Kriisa out ‘indefinitely’ with foot injury

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 8, 2024

Kentucky men’s basketball guard Kerr Kriisa was declared out for an indefinite amount of time on Sunday evening after sustaining a foot injury. Kriisa sustained the injury midway through the second...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) passes the ball out to the three-point line during the basketball game vs. Gonzaga on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 4 Kentucky men’s basketball rallies, earns miraculous overtime comeback win over No. 7 Gonzaga

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 7, 2024

SEATTLE -- No. 4 Kentucky men's basketball did the impossible on Saturday night, overcoming a 16-point halftime deficit to beat No. 7 Gonzaga 90-89 in overtime inside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The...

Clemson Tigers forward Chauncey Wiggins (7) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer 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

Poor three-point shooting sinks Kentucky men’s basketball against Clemson

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter December 7, 2024

CLEMSON, S.C. - No. 4 Kentucky men’s basketball (7-1) suffered its first loss of the Mark Pope era on Tuesday night, falling to the Clemson Tigers (8-1) 70-66 inside of Littlejohn Arena in Clemson, South...

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