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Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) goes up with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Auburn women’s basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 80-61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 12 Kentucky women’s basketball’s early domination secures win against Georgia, undefeated record in SEC

Jenna Lifshen, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter January 20, 2025

No. 12 Kentucky women's basketball continued its impressive form in SEC play, moving to 5-0 in the conference after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 78-64. The matchup is the first of two times the teams...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope celebrates with the fans after the basketball game vs. Texas A&M on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 81-69. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball continues renaissance, clocks both teams in top 12 of AP Top 25

Tyler Russell and Kai McClelland January 18, 2025

The Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball programs are both nurturing prevalent starts to their 2024-25 campaigns.  First-year Head Coach Mark Pope and the men’s team have built a 14-3 overall...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Amelia Hassett shoots a three point shot during the Kentucky vs. Auburn women’s basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 80-61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 15 Kentucky women’s basketball continues strong conference start, bests Auburn 80-61

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head January 12, 2025

No. 15 Kentucky women’s basketball (15-1, 4-0 SEC) defeated the Auburn Tigers (9-8, 0-4 SEC) 80-61 in the team's return to Historic Memorial Coliseum.  With the win, the Wildcats moved to 4-0 in...

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

Kentucky women’s basketball star Georgia Amoore continues career-defining season leading Wildcats

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head January 11, 2025

Kentucky guard Georgia Amoore announced her commitment to the Wildcats on Thursday, April 4, three days after she entered the transfer portal and after it was reported that she requested for other programs...

Kentucky Women’s Basketball head coach Kenny Brooks waves to the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball surpasses 2023-24 win total early in conference play

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head January 11, 2025

No. 15 Kentucky women’s basketball officially surpassed its win total from the 2023-24 season, a season where the Wildcats only won 12 games.  On Sunday, Jan. 5, Kentucky traveled to Nashville, Tennessee,...

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

No. 15 Kentucky women’s basketball continues strong start to SEC play, decimates Florida 71-55 in Gainesville

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head January 10, 2025

No. 15 Kentucky women’s basketball (14-1, 3-0 SEC) defeated the Florida Gators (10-7, 1-2 SEC) 71-55 on Thursday, Jan. 9, in the Wildcats' second consecutive road matchup, tying the best 15-game start...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence (10) and Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Strack (13) jump for a rebound during the basketball game vs. WKU on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky won 88-70 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky women’s basketball enters SEC play at No. 16 in AP Poll

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter January 2, 2025

Kentucky women’s basketball remained in the No. 16 slot in the Week 9 AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll on Monday for the fourth consecutive week, entering conference play with its highest ranking...

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...

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