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Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) tries to backdown a defender during the basketball game vs. Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 4 Kentucky men’s basketball falls to Ohio State in New York City

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 21, 2024

NEW YORK CITY - No. 4 Kentucky men's basketball was defeated 85-65 by Ohio State inside Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of the 2024 CBS Sports Classic. The loss marked the second of...

Physics sophomore Nate Bussard (front) and mechanical engineering freshman Eddie Alvarez fight for a loose ball during the lacrosse practice at Goodbarn field on Wednesday. Photo by Zach Brake

JOINING THE MOVEMENT: Kentucky becomes the 27th state to sanction high school lacrosse championships

Israel Schill, Club Sports Beat Reporter December 17, 2024

In the spring of 2023, the Kentucky High School Athletics Association (KHSAA) voted to sponsor both boys’ and girls’ lacrosse championships for the 2024-25 season. The decision made Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (0) dunks the ball during the basketball game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 93-85. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

CATS OVER CARDS: No. 5 Kentucky men down Louisville 93-85 inside Rupp Arena

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter December 17, 2024

No. 5 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated the Louisville Cardinals 93-85 on Saturday evening inside of Rupp Arena. Kentucky point guard Lamont Butler, who missed two games after suffering an ankle...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) calls a defensive play during the Kentucky vs Purdue women’s basketball on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Kentucky won 82-52. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 16 Kentucky downs Purdue 82-52, marking first program win against Big Ten opponent since the 2022-23 season

Jenna Lifshen, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter December 17, 2024

No. 16 Kentucky women's basketball took its first road win against Purdue 82-52 in the first time the Boilermakers hosted the Wildcats in a very rowdy and full Mackey Arena.  “Tonight, I thought...

Kentucky player gets tackled during the Kentucky vs Tennessee Men's Rugby Club game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the William H. Pieratt Fields in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Won 42-25. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Kentucky rugby defeats UMass to earn spot in NCR D1-AA Championship

Zach Bishop, Sports Reporter December 15, 2024

Kentucky rugby defeated the UMass Minutemen 39-22 to head to Houston for a chance at back-to-back national championships. Making their second straight national title matchup, the Wildcats are scheduled...

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 Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) pokes the ball free from Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4)during the basketball game vs. Gonzaga on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.  Kentucky won 90-89. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball star Jaxson Robinson proves vital for Cats’ championship aspirations in Seattle

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter December 15, 2024

No. 5 Kentucky men’s basketball battled back from an 18-point deficit on Saturday, Dec. 7, and defeated No. 7 Gonzaga 90-89 in overtime at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. UK entered...

Kentukcy Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks yells during the Kentucky vs. Louisville women’s basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 71—61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball slides to No. 16 in Week 6 AP Top 25

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head December 15, 2024

Kentucky women's basketball dropped to the No. 16 slot in the Week 6 AP Top 25 women's basketball poll on Monday after a double-digit loss to the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels. The Wildcats entered...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Gabby Brooks (11) high fives fans after the Kentucky vs. Queens women’s basketball on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-45. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball decimates Queens Royals inside Historic Memorial Coliseum

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head December 15, 2024

No. 16 Kentucky women's basketball (8-1) defeated the Queens Royals (5-4) 87-45 in its return to Historic Memorial Coliseum for the first time since Nov. 18.  The Wildcats took advantage of the...

Kentucky outside hitter Megan Wilson (1) celebrates after scoring a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky volleyball punches ticket to Elite Eight with 3-1 win over Missouri

Kyle Smith, Volleyball Beat Reporter December 12, 2024

No. 3 seed Kentucky volleyball (23-7, 14-2 SEC) defeated No. 7 seed Missouri (22-9, 11-5 SEC) 3-1 to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. Brooklyn DeLeye led the Cats with 22 kills...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (0) gets Colgate Raiders guard Chandler Baker (10) to jump after a pump fake during the basketball game vs. Colgate on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

At the buzzer: No. 5 Kentucky men’s basketball survives scare, downs Colgate 78-67

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

No. 5 Kentucky men's basketball survived a surge on Wednesday to defeat the Colgate Raiders 78-67 inside Rupp Arena. The victory kept the Wildcats undefeated at home with an in-state rivalry game...

Kentucky Forward Logan Dorsey celebrates after making a goal on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor.  Kentucky defeated Oral Roberts 3-2.

Kentucky men’s soccer’s Logan Dorsey excels with lifelong soccer dream

Cat Beck, Men's Soccer Beat Reporter December 10, 2024

Logan Dorsey, senior forward at Kentucky from Evergreen, Colorado, ended his season with 14 goals and six assists while being named Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week twice. Dorsey was...

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