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Kentucky Midfielder Thalia Morisi tries to keep possession of the ball on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor.  Kentucky Defeated Detroit Mercy 2-0.

Offensive spurts stunted by stellar defense results in 1-1 tie for Kentucky women’s soccer against Florida

Jack Ross, Sports Reporter October 6, 2025

Kentucky women’s soccer (9-3-1, 3-1-1 SEC) tied with Florida (4-5-3, 0-2-3 SEC) by a final score of 1-1. Within the first minute, the Cats' offense was off and running when Tanner Strickland fired...

VIDEO: Kentucky women’s soccer loses nail-biter to No. 24 Vanderbilt 2-1

Zach Poat, Videographer October 6, 2025

Kentucky women’s soccer falls to No. 24 Vanderbilt 2-1 in a close match. The Wildcats suffered their first SEC home loss, while the Commodores grabbed their first SEC road win.

Kentucky Wildcats tight end Josh Kattus (84) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of the football game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

PREVIEW: Kentucky football looks to bounce back on the road against No. 12 Georgia

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor October 3, 2025

Kentucky football (2-2, 0-2 SEC) is set to hit the road for a clash with No. 12 Georgia (3-1, 1-1 SEC).  What to Watch- Both teams come in looking to get back on track as Kentucky is winless through...

Kentucky Wildcats tight end Josh Kattus (84) yells after an incomplete play during the football game vs. Toledo on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 24-16. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor

COLUMN: Kentucky football’s offensive problems are going to persist regardless of quarterback

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor September 29, 2025

Kentucky football has been an offensive mess through four games of 2025, which could be attributed to quarterback play, but bigger issues persist that are beyond whoever is quarterback.  In his...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops walks off the field after the football game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 48-23. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

At the whistle: Kentucky football blown out by South Carolina 35-13

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor September 27, 2025

Kentucky football (2-2, 0-2 SEC) fell to South Carolina (3-2, 1-2 SEC) 35-13 in a lopsided first road game of 2025. The Wildcats have now dropped four-straight games to the Gamecocks with the loss. Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Seth McGowan (3) in the end zone after he scored during the football game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 48-23. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff

The good of Kentucky football through one quarter of the 2025 season

Jenna Lifshen, Assistant Sports Editor September 25, 2025

Kentucky football has had its fair share of concerns through three games in the 2025 season, but there have been bright spots that have given Big Blue Nation a reason to be optimistic this year. The...

Kentucky defender Gabi Poretto dribbles the ball during the soccer game against Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff

Gabi Poretto hits game-winner as Kentucky women’s soccer defeats Missouri 1-0

Cat Beck, Sports Reporter September 25, 2025

Kentucky women’s soccer (8-3-0, 2-1-0 SEC) defeated Missouri (4-5-1, 1-2-0 SEC) by a score of 1-0. Right off the start, Missouri started off very strong, pushing the offense up with a corner kick...

Kentucky women's soccer celebrates after scoring during the soccer game against Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer falls to No. 21 Georgia 1-0

Jack Ross, Sports Reporter September 25, 2025

Kentucky women’s soccer (7-3-0, 1-1-0 SEC) fell to No. 21 Georgia (6-2-2, 2-0-0 SEC) by a final score of 1-0.  The Bulldogs nearly jumped out in front early in the 14th minute when freshman Ava...

Kentucky celebrates a point during the volleyball game against Louisville Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor

PREVIEW: No. 3 Kentucky volleyball opens conference play against South Carolina

Peyton Pruitt, Sports Reporter September 24, 2025

No. 3 Kentucky volleyball (7-2) is set to open SEC play against South Carolina (6-4) as it seeks a ninth consecutive SEC championship. The Wildcats enter conference play after a stacked non-conference...

Kentucky outside hitter Eva Hudson (7) celebrates during the game against Washington on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff

Eva Hudson breaks Kentucky volleyball three-set kill record in sweep over Washington

Casey Sebastiano, Special Projects Editor September 24, 2025

On Washington’s serve, Eva Hudson waited on the outside, timing the set to spike the ball, breaking Kentucky’s record for the most kills in a three-set match. No. 6 Kentucky volleyball (8-2)...

Building H.E.R. hosts ‘The Big Picture Project’

Abby Sears, Reporter September 21, 2025

The Building H.E.R. (Honorable, Educated, Respectable) Young Women non-profit hosted its first event of the school year, where students worked together through a series of thematic, future-oriented activities.  “The...

VIDEO: Building H.E.R.: Community, mentorship and intentional planning at new UK student organization

Gracy Anne Frank, Videographer September 21, 2025

Building H.E.R. (Honorable, Educated, Respectable), a new organization at the University of Kentucky, held its first meeting where members shared their goals with mentors. Founder Myka Smith-Jackson offered...

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