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Kentucky wildcats celebrate a win after the Kentucky vs Texas baseball game on Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-4. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

WALK OFF: Ethan Hindle bunt propels Kentucky baseball to 4-3 win over Miami (OH)

Jack Tobin, Reporter April 16, 2025

Kentucky baseball (20-14, 6-9 SEC) walked off Miami (OH) (19-17) 4-3. “It was the coaches,” Ethan Hindle said. “They’re always putting pressure and firing bullets. They gave me that sign,...

Kentucky Wildcats shortstop Tyler Bell (6) lines the ball for a base hit during the Kentucky vs Texas baseball game on Sunday, Apr. 13, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 5-4. Photo by Greysun Niehaus | Staff

Kentucky baseball falls 5-4 to No. 2 Texas in series-deciding game three

Brett Ramsey, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter April 16, 2025

Kentucky baseball (19-14, 6-9 SEC) dropped the rubber match 5-4 in its three-game series against No. 2 Texas (29-5, 13-2 SEC).  The Wildcats suffered from poor situational hitting, UK was 1-8 (.125)...

Kentucky infielder/outfielder Peyton Plotts (37) prepares to bat during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match  on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Peyton Plotts shines in Kentucky softball’s doubleheader sweep of Boston

Landon Smith, Reporter April 14, 2025

Peyton Plotts’ dominant performance led Kentucky softball to a sweep over Boston in a doubleheader by scores of 4-3 and 13-4. Plotts started off the day with a two-run homer in the first inning to...

The Kentucky softball team cheers with the crowd after the game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 16-15. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky softball improves to 15-0 all-time against Marshall with 7-3 win

AJ Nava, Junior Sports Reporter April 14, 2025

Kentucky softball (24-17, 6-9 SEC) toppled Marshall by a score of 7-3 on a cold but celebratory night at John Cropp Stadium. The freshmen for Kentucky, Carson Fall and Julie Kelley stole the show...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks and guard Georgia Amoore (3) watch free throws during the Kentucky vs. Miss. St. women’s basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 91-69. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

BREAKING: Georgia Amoore drafted No. 6 in 2025 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics

Jenna Lifshen, Women’s Basketball Beat Head April 14, 2025

NEW YORK CITY - For the first time since 2022, Kentucky has a WNBA draftee, this time Georgia Amoore. The All-American point guard was selected by the Washington Mystics with the No. 6 overall pick in...

Kentucky pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) celebrates after striking out a batter for the third out during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Kentucky softball splits doubleheader with Auburn

Brett Ramsey, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter April 14, 2025

Kentucky Softball (23-16, 6-8 SEC) split its doubleheader against Auburn (23-15, 1-13 SEC). The Tigers took game one 2-1 with a seventh-inning go-ahead RBI, and Kentucky won game two 4-3 with a two-RBI...

Kentucky infielder Ethan Hindle (9) poses to his teammates after hitting a homerun during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

WALK OFF: Kentucky baseball outlasts No. 2 Texas 5-4 in 15 inning classic

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor April 12, 2025

Kentucky baseball (19-13, 6-8 SEC) walked off No. 2 Texas (28-5, 12-2 SEC) 5-4 in 15 innings. "It came down to who's more tough," Devin Burkes said. "Yeah, we got this one, so we edged them out, and...

Kentucky utility Nate Harris (36) delivers a pitch to the home plate during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 24-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball falls 6-3 to No. 2 Texas

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor April 12, 2025

A costly misplay ultimately resulted in Kentucky baseball (18-13, 5-8 SEC) falling 6-3 to No. 2 Texas (28-4, 12-1 SEC). The Bat Cats continue to be on the wrong side of the slim margin of victory...

Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks greats the studio as he walk on set on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky women’s basketball earns commitment of former Hilltopper Josie Gilvin

Brett Ramsey, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter April 11, 2025

Junior guard Josie Gilvin has announced her commitment to Kentucky, securing Kenny Brooks' first transfer of the 2025 cycle. “Always will be a Kentucky Girl,” Gilvin captioned her Instagram post...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with Andrew Carr (7) and Lamont Butler (1) during the basketball game vs. WKU on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-68. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky four-star Acaden Lewis decommits following transfer portal additions

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter April 11, 2025

Kentucky men’s basketball lost what was supposed to be a valuable addition to its 2025-26 roster on Thursday night as Jonathan Givony of ESPN reported that four-star commit Acaden Lewis has decommitted...

Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) points to the dugout after making to first base during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball set to host No. 2 Texas for the first time as SEC foes

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor April 11, 2025

Kentucky baseball (18-12, 5-7 SEC) is set to host No. 2 Texas (27-4, 11-1) for the first time ever as SEC opponents. What to Watch The Wildcats enter the series on a three-game losing streak as the Bat...

Kentucky Wildcat teammates cheer as the ump calls a strike during the Kentucky vs. Hofstra baseball game on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park. Kentucky won 6-1. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

Across the (By) Line: Texas baseball

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor April 11, 2025

The "Across the (By)line" series gives Kentucky baseball fans an inside look at its opponent for the upcoming series-from the mind the mind of the opposing team's baseball beat reporter. This week:...

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