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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...

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 Wildcats forward Teonni Key (7) fights for a rebound 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

Photos: No. 16 Kentucky women’s basketball wins 82-52 over Purdue

Sydney Yonker, Staff December 15, 2024

No. 16 Kentucky women's basketball wins their weekend road matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers 82-52, on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. They return home to...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Teonni Key (7) walks onto the court during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79—67. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball stars on pace for history during strong season start

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter December 10, 2024

**EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is outdated and being published after it was submitted for review. This story was written prior to Kentucky's loss to North Carolina.** The No. 14 Kentucky Wildcats have...

Kentucky Wildcats Gaurd Dazia Lawrence (10) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-67. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

No. 14 Kentucky women’s basketball suffers first loss away at No. 16 North Carolina

Jenna Lifshen, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter December 7, 2024

No. 14 Kentucky women's basketball (7-1) fell 72-53 on the road inside Carmichael Arena against the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels (8-1) in the second annual ACC/SEC Challenge Thursday night. This...

Kentucky Wildcats guard, Dazia Lawrence (10), high-fives the crowd while celebrating a win over Louisville after 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 Nathan Jones. | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball stays put at No. 14 in Week 5 AP Top 25

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head December 2, 2024

Kentucky women's basketball remained in the No. 14 slot in the Week 5 AP Top 25 women's basketball poll on Monday despite a 76-53 victory over No. 19 Illinois and an undefeated record. The Wildcats...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) brings the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79—67. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 14 Kentucky women’s basketball earns statement 76-53 win over No. 19 Illinois

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head November 29, 2024

No. 14 Kentucky women’s basketball (7-0) defeated the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini (6-1) 76-53 on Wednesday night as part of the Music City Classic. The win served as the Wildcats’ second...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-67. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

No. 14 Kentucky women’s basketball handles Arizona State 77-61 in Nashville

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head November 26, 2024

No. 14 Kentucky women’s basketball (6-0) defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils (3-3) 77-61 on Tuesday evening as part of the Music City Classic.  Kentucky brought out its usual starting lineup...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) drives to the basket during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79—67. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball rises one spot to No. 14 in Week 4 AP Top 25

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head November 25, 2024

Kentucky women’s basketball earned the No. 14 slot in the Week 4 AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll on Monday after a double-digit win against Purdue Fort Wayne.  The Wildcats, who defeated...

Kentucky Wildcats mascot Wildcat cheers as he watches the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79—67. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball programs usher in new era with combined 10-0 start

Jenna Lifshen and Tyler Russell November 25, 2024

The new era of Kentucky basketball is in full swing and has Big Blue Nation feeling alive again. The men's and women's programs have jumped out to a combined 10-0 start for the first time since...

Kentucky Wildcats Teonni Key (7) disagrees with a call during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-67. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

RESILIENCE: Kentucky women’s basketball’s Teonni Key overcomes injury to become star at UK

Grace O'Halloran, Sports Reporter November 20, 2024

In the summer of 2021, one of the North Carolina Tar Heels’ newest recruits, Teonni Key, tore her ACL, which sidelined her for the entire season. Key returned the following season and immediately...

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