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A graphic created to welcome Ben Josephson to Kentucky. Graphic provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky volleyball adds Ben Josephson to coaching staff

Parker Scott, Reporter February 17, 2023

Kentucky volleyball announced the addition of Ben Josephson to its coaching staff on Friday. Josephson comes to Lexington from his alma mater: Trinity Western University near Vancouver, Canada, where...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Craig Skinner answers questions from reporters during a post game press conference after the Kentucky vs. Marquette volleyball match on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Marquette won 3-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky volleyball announces five signees for 2023 class

Ali Cetinok, Asstistant Sports Editor November 11, 2022

Kentucky volleyball and head coach Craig Skinner announced Wednesday that five players have signed a National Letter of Intent to play inside Memorial Coliseum for the fall 2023 season.   Brooke...

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. 20 Kentucky sweeps Auburn 3-0 in back-to-back matches

Grace Kennedy, Reporter November 4, 2022

No. 20 Kentucky (14-6) defeated Auburn (18-5) in three sets inside Memorial Coliseum in Lexington on Sunday afternoon.  Adanna Rollins led the Wildcats with 12 kills while three of her teammates followed...

Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Adanna Rollins (8) celebrates after a play during the Kentucky vs. Marquette volleyball match on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Marquette won 3-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Rollins, Rutherford shine as Kentucky sweeps Auburn 3-0

Drew Johnson, Reporter November 3, 2022

Kentucky continued its dominant SEC stretch with a sweeping 3-0 win over the Auburn Tigers on Saturday. The win brings the Cats to 8-2 in conference play this season, matching Florida for the best record...

Kentucky Wildcats setter Emma Grome (4) answers questions during a post game press conference after the Kentucky vs. Marquette volleyball match on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Marquette won 3-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Column: Kentucky volleyball still a top tier program despite slow start

Drew Johnson, Staff Writer September 24, 2022

Kentucky Volleyball finished out its non-conference schedule with a three-set loss to Nebraska on Sunday, finishing with a 5-4 record going into SEC play. The start to the season is the worst the program...

Kentucky Wildcats middle blocker Elise Goetzinger (11) and Kentucky Wildcats opposite Reagan Rutherford (10) block a ball during the Kentucky vs. Wisconsin volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Wisconsin won 3-0. Photo by Abby Szydlik | Kentucky Kernel

No. 13 Kentucky swept by No. 2 Nebraska

Samantha Money, Staff Writer September 18, 2022

No. 13 Kentucky was swept by No. 2 Nebraska 3-0 on Sunday, bringing its record to 5-4 on the season with all four losses coming from ranked opponents.  The loss followed an up-and-down weekend that...

Kentucky Wildcats middle blocker Elise Goetzinger (11) and Kentucky Wildcats opposite Reagan Rutherford (10) block a ball during the Kentucky vs. Wisconsin volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Wisconsin won 3-0. Photo by Abby Szydlik | Kentucky Kernel

No. 14 Kentucky swept by reigning national champions No. 6 Wisconsin

Katelyn Perkins, Staff Writer September 10, 2022

Kentucky volleyball was defeated 3-0 by Wisconsin on Friday, suffering its second match loss of the season. The match was much anticipated by the Wildcats with the badgers being the reigning NCAA Tournament...

Kentucky Wildcats opposite Reagan Rutherford (10) and middle blocker Elise Goetzinger (11) attempt to block a hit during the Kentucky vs. Marquette volleyball match on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Marquette won 3-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 11 Kentucky’s comeback falls short in five-set season opener

Ian Alvano, Reporter August 27, 2022

Kentucky volleyball’s season opener ended in a loss for the No. 11 Wildcats in five sets against Marquette on Friday. The Golden Eagles’ 3-2 victory tied the all-time overall series at 3-3.  Kentucky...

The sidelines aren’t just for benchwarmers: The pep behind UK athletics

Kendall Staton April 21, 2022

Responsible for keeping crowds engaged through close calls and all-around blowouts, the UK pep band has seen its fair share of UK sports history. While it may not always be the main attraction, the band...

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...

The wildcats celebrate after 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

UK sweeps Southeast Missouri State 3-0 to advance to round two of NCAA Tournament

Jaron Centers December 4, 2021

The UK volleyball team dominated their way into the second round of the NCAA tournament on Friday following a 3-0 sweep (25-15, 25-14, 25-19) over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.Madi Skinner and...

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