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A swimmer competes during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive men defeat Tennessee for the first time in 71 years 173-127

Sydney Cox, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter December 15, 2024

Kentucky swim and dive men’s team defeated Tennessee 173-127, marking its first win against the Vols in a dual meet in 71 years. However, the women’s team fell 200-99. The meet started at noon...

Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive comes up short in Tennessee Invitational

Sydney Cox, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter November 25, 2024

Kentucky swim and dive traveled to the Allan Jones Aquatic Center for competition in the three-day Tennessee Invitational, where the men’s team fell to No. 11 Tennessee 274-114 and No. 8 Virginia 226-159,...

Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive gears up for bounce back season after tumultuous 2023-24 calendar

Sydney Cox, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter November 7, 2024

**EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is being published retroactively after it was submitted due to a backup within the sports desk. This story was submitted ahead of the season-opening meet on Oct. 19.** Kentucky...

A Kentucky swimmer competes during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

Kentucky swim and dives dominates West Virginia in an early season clash

Sydney Cox, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter October 28, 2024

Kentucky swim and dive made a statement against West Virginia as both the men’s and women's teams swept the Mountaineers 168-132 and 222-77 respectively.  An interesting dynamic seems to be revealing...

Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive kicks off 2024 season in Columbus

Sydney Cox, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter October 25, 2024

Although the statistics from Kentucky swim and dive's trip to McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion in Columbus fell in favor of Ohio State, many Wildcats stood out and had a promising start to the season. During...

Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart speaks to members of the press at Mark Pope’s introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

NCAA rules Kentucky swim and dive committed practice violations, sexual misconduct case remains open

Cole Parke, Sports Editor August 2, 2024

The NCAA ruled Friday that Kentucky swim and dive committed practice violations and the athletic department is responsible for “failure to monitor” the program. The ruling, which did not address...

A Kentucky women's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Cameron Guagenti

Long-distance specialist Carson Hick highlights 2024 U.S. Olympic Trial run for Kentucky swim and dive

Jenna Lifshen, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter June 25, 2024

Whether it was the nearly 20-second time drop from his entry time or the fact that second place touched the wall over 18 seconds after Carson Hick secured first during his preliminary heat, the freshman...

Head coach Lars Jorgensen talks to assistant coaches during the UK Swimming and Diving meet against The Ohio State University on Friday, October 11, 2013, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jonathan Krueger | Staff

Briggs Alexander and lawyers host press conference to discuss lawsuit against Kentucky and former head coach Lars Jorgensen

Sara Gibson, Tennis Beat Leader April 20, 2024

Plaintiff Briggs Alexander, advocate Rachel Denhollander and his lawyers held a press conference on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, to discuss the lawsuit brought against former University of Kentucky swim...

UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

UK says it will cooperate with police after lawsuit alleges former coach sexually assaulted swimmers

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor April 17, 2024

The University of Kentucky responded to a sexual assault lawsuit filed by two former swimmers, saying the they will cooperate fully with law enforcement who they have contacted.  “No one should be...

UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

BREAKING: Kentucky swim and dive accused of complicity in sexual violence against student athletes

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 12, 2024

Kentucky swim and dive’s former head coach Lars Jorgensen was accused of sexual violence and harassment by former members of the University of Kentucky team, per a report from The Athletic. Jorgensen,...

A Kentucky men's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Column: Kentucky swim and dive’s future is bright despite what the numbers indicate

Jenna Lifshen, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter March 28, 2024

Optimism, humility and grit are three things one can find among any of the Kentucky swim and dive members. These are three things that, without a doubt, can lead a program to success.  The greatest...

Kentucky swimmers hug after competing during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive’s performance during the SEC Championships establishes 16 new top-ten program times

Jenna Lifshen, Swim and Dive Beat Reporter February 29, 2024

There was no empty seat in the James E. Martin Aquatic Center as over 1,800 fans from teams all across the conference filled the stands with passion, energy and a lot of noise. The six-day SEC Championships...

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