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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats libero Eleanor Beavin (6) returns a serve during the UK vs. Illinois women’s volleyball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

No. 7 Kentucky stunned 3-1 by Illinois in second round of NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke December 4, 2021

No. 7 Kentucky volleyball was stunned 3-1 by Illinois in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night in Lexington. The loss stifles Kentucky’s attempt to become back-to-back national champions.Alli...

Kentucky celebrates after scoring a point during the University of Kentucky vs. Missouri volleyball game on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky volleyball wins fifth straight SEC Championship; earns auto-bid to NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke November 26, 2021

Kentucky volleyball (23-4) defeated Florida (20-7) 3-0 at Memorial Coliseum on Friday to win their fifth straight SEC Championship. The win also earns UK an auto-bid into the NCAA Tournament.Though they...

Kentucky Wildcats setter Cameron Scheitzach (8) cheers after the wildcats get a point during the UK vs. Texas A&M volleyball game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Amanda Braman | Staff

No. 8 Kentucky sweeps Auburn

Alec Anstine November 21, 2021

No. 8 Kentucky (21-4) defeated Auburn (13-13) 3-0, sweeping the Tigers in Auburn on Sunday afternoon. Madi Skinner led the team with 17 kills, followed by Alli Stumler with eight. Azhani Tealer and Reagan...

Kentucky Wildcats middle blocker Elise Goetzinger (11) hits the ball over the net during the University of Kentucky vs. Missouri volleyball game on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 7 Kentucky sweeps Georgia 3-0 in Lexington

Alec Anstine November 11, 2021

No. 7 Kentucky (18-4) volleyball put on a strong showing, sweeping the Georgia Bulldogs (8-15) 3-0 in Lexington on Wednesday night.Alli Stumler led the team with 15 kills, with Madi Skinner following close...

Kentucky Wildcats opposite Reagan Rutherford (10) and middle blocker Azhani Tealer (15) block the ball during UK’s home opener against Northern Iowa on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 5 Kentucky fall in five sets to South Carolina for first SEC loss

Cole Parke November 4, 2021

No. 5 Kentucky (16-4) fell short on the road 3-2 against South Carolina (13-10) for their first conference loss of the season.Alli Stumler led the Wildcats with 21 kills while Madi Skinner followed close...

The Wildcats high five each other after being introduced before UK volleyball’s game against Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Freshman Erin Lamb shines, Cats sweep Vols in Knoxville

Trinity Bratchett October 27, 2021

After two hard fought victories at home, Kentucky kept their undefeated SEC streak alive after sweeping the Tennessee Lady Vols 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-19) Wednesday night.Despite outside hitter Madi Skinner...

Kentucky Wildcats setter Emma Grome (4) and middle blocker Azhani Tealer (15) block the ball during UK’s home opener against Northern Iowa on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 5 Kentucky remain undefeated in SEC play following sweep of Arkansas

Kennedy Whitby October 24, 2021

No. 5 Kentucky (15-3,) defeated Arkansas (14-6) in five sets on Saturday, finishing off their two game series, continuing UK’s eight match winning-streak in the Southeastern Conference. Kentucky hasn't...

Kentucky Wildcats libero Riah Walker (9) reaches to hit the ball during UK volleyball’s game against Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky powers past Arkansas in five sets

Cole Parke October 23, 2021

Kentucky (14-3) beat Arkansas (14-4) 3-2 after initially jumping ahead 2-0. The Razorbacks battled back in the third and fourth sets, but a final kill by Ahzani Tealer won it for the Cats in five. Madi...

Kentucky Wildcats middle blocker Azhani Tealer (15) hits the ball during UK’s home opener against Northern Iowa on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 5 Kentucky remain perfect in SEC play; defeat LSU 3-1

Cole Parke October 14, 2021

No. 5 Kentucky (12-3) defeated LSU (7-11)  3-1 on the road to remain undefeated in conference play.Despite the first three sets being close, an 8-0 run early in the fourth helped boost the ‘Cats to...

Kentucky Wildcats middle blocker Bella Bell (14) hits the ball during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Alabama volleyball game on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wildcats sweep Alabama on road, remain undefeated in SEC

Cole Parke October 9, 2021

Kentucky volleyball (11-3) swept Alabama (8-9) on the road to improve to 4-0 in the SEC. Ahzani Tealer and Alli Stumler co-led the ‘Cats in kills with 11 each while sophomore Reagan Rutherford followed...

Kentucky Wildcats setter Emma Grome (4) sets the ball during the University of Kentucky vs. Missouri volleyball game on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 5 Kentucky defeats Mississippi State 3-1 to remain undefeated in SEC play

Cole Parke October 7, 2021

No. 5 Kentucky (10-3) defeated Mississippi State (12-5) in four sets at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington on Wednesday night. The 3-1 victory moves the Wildcats up to 3-0 in the SEC.Madi Skinner led the Wildcats...

Kentucky Wildcats associate head coach Anders Nelson talks to the Wildcats during a timeout in the University of Kentucky vs. Missouri volleyball game on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 6 Kentucky hands Ole miss first loss of season in five sets

Hunter Shelton September 30, 2021

No. 6 Kentucky volleyball handed Ole Miss their first loss of the season on Wednesday night in Oxford, Mississippi, winning 3-2 (25-20, 25-23, 20-25, 16-25, 15-9) in five sets. Alli Stumler’s 22 kills...

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