Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

People, surrounded by homes which were destroyed, talk with each other on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after an EF4 tornado hit London, Ky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff

‘It looked like a war zone.’ Laurel County rebuilds after deadly tornado

Sammy Wynn, Assistant News Editor May 21, 2025

LONDON, Kentucky — Following the EF4 tornado that struck Laurel County in Kentucky, the city and neighboring counties united to restore and rebuild the community. The tornado hit Laurel County around...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats looks up as he dribbles during the game against Vanderbilt Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won in overtime 83-81. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball is represented by every team left in the NBA Playoffs as the Conference Finals begin

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter May 20, 2025

The NBA Conference Finals have made its way back around and six former Kentucky players will be participating, all looking to win their first NBA Championship.  Each of the four qualified teams including...

Kentucky pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) hugs a Kentucky coach before the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky baseball falls short 5-3 to No. 9 Vanderbilt in 2025 regular season finale

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 17, 2025

Kentucky baseball (29-23, 13-17 SEC) fell short after No. 9 Vanderbilt (39-16, 19-11 SEC) took a late 5-3 lead and held on to secure the sweep. The Wildcats came into game three after back-to-back...

Kentucky infielder James McCoy (13) highfives Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) after an inning ended during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

No. 9 Vanderbilt walks off Kentucky baseball 9-8 for the second straight game

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 16, 2025

Jonathan Vastine launched a two-run walk off home run as Kentucky baseball (29-22, 13-16 SEC) fell 9-8 to No. 9 Vanderbilt (38-16, 18-11 SEC). The Wildcats came into game two looking to respond...

Kentucky Wildcats meet for a timeout during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Braden Holcomb hits a three-run walk off home run as No. 9 Vanderbilt beats Kentucky baseball 8-7

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 15, 2025

Kentucky baseball (29-21, 13-15 SEC) fell in heartbreaking fashion 8-7 to No. 9 Vanderbilt (37-16, 17-11 SEC) in game one of a three-game series. The Wildcats led for 8 2/3 innings until the final...

Kentucky outfielder Carson Hansen (34), Dylan Koontz (25) and Patrick Herrera (1) celebrate a home run during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball to close out 2025 regular season against No. 9 Vanderbilt

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 15, 2025

Kentucky baseball (29-20, 13-14 SEC) will close out the 2025 regular season on the road against No. 9 Vanderbilt (36-16, 16-11 SEC). What to Watch The stakes for this series were huge just one week...

Kentucky pitcher Scott Rouse (3) picthes the ball to the batter 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

Kentucky baseball takes care of Northern Kentucky 6-1 in final home game of the season

Brett Ramsey, Women’s Basketball Beat Head May 15, 2025

Kentucky baseball (29-20, 13-14 SEC) won its final home game of the regular season against Northern Kentucky (27-23, 15-12 HL) by a score of 6-1. The Wildcats used eight arms to get through the...

Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond celebrates after winning a point during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis season comes to an end in the SEC Tournament

Sydney Byrd, Reporter May 13, 2025

Kentucky women’s tennis (14-13, 5-11 SEC) started off the SEC Tennis Championship strong with a 4-1 win over Arkansas and ended its season with a 4-0 loss to LSU. The Wildcats got off to a strong...

Kentucky Wildcat infielder Tyler Bell (6) swings and hits an single 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

Kentucky baseball completes series sweep over No. 17 Oklahoma in 7-2 game three win

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 11, 2025

Kentucky baseball (28-20, 13-14 SEC) completed a series sweep over No. 17 Oklahoma (32-17, 13-14 SEC) with a 7-2 game three win. The sweep was massive for Kentucky as it continues to try and earn...

Kentucky utility Ryan Schwartz (25) throws in the ball during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Ryan Schwartz delivers career day in 8-5 win over No. 17 Oklahoma on senior day

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 10, 2025

Ryan Schwartz delivered a career day as Kentucky baseball (27-20, 12-14 SEC) defeated No. 17 Oklahoma (32-16, 13-13 SEC) 8-5 in a celebratory day at Kentucky Proud Park. Before play began, the Bat...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Jackson Nove (43) pitches the ball during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 15-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky baseball snaps losing streak with 4-3 win over No. 17 Oklahoma

Brett Ramsey, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter May 10, 2025

Kentucky baseball (26-20, 11-14 SEC) snapped a four-game skid with a 4-3 victory in the first game of its final home series of the season against No. 17 Oklahoma (32-15, 13-12 SEC). Kentucky relied...

Kentucky infielder Tyler Bell (6) drinks water from a bat after scoring a run 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 for final home series of 2025 against No. 17 Oklahoma

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 8, 2025

Kentucky baseball (25-20, 10-14 SEC) will welcome No. 17 Oklahoma (32-14, 13-11 SEC) into Lexington for the first time as SEC opponents for final home SEC series of 2025. What to Watch Kentucky entered...

Load More Stories