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Kentucky Wildcats head coach Troy Fabiano smiles as he celebrates with his team after the win in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer season ends after 3-1 NCAA Tournament loss to Notre Dame

Landon Smith, Women's Soccer Beat Reporter November 24, 2024

No. 5 seeded Kentucky women’s soccer (11-5-5) lost to No. 4 seeded Notre Dame (14-3-4) by a score of 3-1 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Notre Dame’s offense had an explosive start,...

Kentucky Wildcat Forward Maddie
Kemp (2) celebrates with her team after her equalizing goal in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer advances in NCAA Tournament with 4-2 penalty kick win over West Virginia

Grace Brydges, Women's Soccer Beat Reporter November 17, 2024

No. 5 seeded Kentucky women's soccer (11-4-5, 3-3-4) defeated West Virginia (12-5-3, 8-2-1) 4-2 in penalty kicks to advance in the NCAA tournament for the first time in ten years.  The match was...

Kentucky forward Mia Bookhard kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kent State women’s soccer game on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer hosts first NCAA Tournament game in decade

Landon Smith, Women's Soccer Beat Reporter November 15, 2024

Kentucky women’s soccer received a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament on Monday after missing the tournament entirely last season. The Cats were dominant in non-conference play, as they had their...

Kentucky defender chases for the ball against Florida player in Kentucky Women’s Soccer Game vs Florida, on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams drew 0-0. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer gears up for NCAA Tournament after crushing loss in conference tournament

Grace Brydges, Women's Soccer Beat Reporter November 14, 2024

In the opening round of the 2024 SEC Tournament, Kentucky women's soccer suffered a crushing defeat against Tennessee, losing 1-0. The Wildcats had a strong game, outscoring the Volunteers 15–5,...

Forward Makala Woods watches the goalie at the Kentucky vs. Kent State women's soccer game on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

HAT TRICK: Makala Woods hat trick propels Kentucky women’s soccer past Tennessee 4-0

Landon Smith, Women's Soccer Beat Reporter October 28, 2024

Makala Woods' hat trick fuels No. 21 Kentucky women’s soccer (11-3-4, 3-3-4 SEC) in 4-1 victory over Tennessee (7-5-4, 2-4-2 SEC). The Cats’ offense started out hot with a goal in the fifth minute...

Kentucky huddles up ahead of their match vs Florida on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams drew 0-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

No. 22 Kentucky women’s soccer falls to No. 6 Mississippi State 1-0 in SEC matchup

Landon Smith, Women's Soccer Beat Reporter October 25, 2024

No. 22 Kentucky women’s soccer (10-3-4, 2-3-4 SEC) fell to No. 6 Mississippi State (14-1, 8-0 SEC) by a score of 1-0. The Cats’ offense started cold as they failed to register a single shot...

Kentucky forward Maddie Kemp attempts penalty during the Kentucky vs. LSU women’s soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-1. Photo by Greyson Niehaus | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer draws No. 15 Auburn 0-0

Sunni Ann Partin, Reporter October 21, 2024

Kentucky women’s soccer (10-2-4, 2-2-4 SEC) tied 0-0 against No. 11 Auburn (12-1-3, 4-1-3 SEC) at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Friday evening.  The first half of the match...

Kentucky forward Makala Woods goes for the ball against a defender in the Kentucky Women’s Soccer Game vs. Florida on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams tied 0-0. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff

MID-SEASON MVPS: Makala Woods and Alexis Tylenda shine for Kentucky women’s soccer

Grace Brydges, Women's Soccer Beat Reporter October 17, 2024

For Kentucky women's soccer, Makala Woods and Alexis Tylenda have been essential in recent games against LSU and Vanderbilt. Woods, in particular, has been playing brilliantly lately, opening...

Kentucky forward Maddie Kemp kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs Georgia Women’s Soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky tied 1-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer snaps win streak, loses 3-1 at Vanderbilt

Daniel Quartapella, Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

Kentucky women’s soccer (10-1-3) suffered a 3-1 loss versus Vanderbilt Sunday night on the road at the Vanderbilt Sports Complex. Coming off a win against LSU this previous Thursday, the Cats...

Kentucky forward Maddie Kemp attempts penalty during the Kentucky vs. LSU women’s soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-1. Photo by Greyson Niehaus | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer outlasts LSU 2-1 in SEC affair

Landon Smith, Women's Soccer Beat Reporter October 14, 2024

Kentucky women’s soccer (10-1-3) defeated LSU (7-6-1) by a score of 2-1 on Thursday night.  The Cats’ offense started out hot as Makala Woods scored in the third minute to give the Cats a 1-0...

Kentucky forward Maddie Kemp follows the ball during the Kentucky vs Georgia Women’s Soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky tied 1-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky women’s soccer prepares for pivotal match against LSU

Landon Smith, Women's Soccer Beat Reporter October 12, 2024

Kentucky women’s soccer (9-1-3, 1-1-3 SEC) prepared to face LSU (7-5-1, 2-3-1 SEC) after getting its first SEC win of the season on the road against Alabama over the weekend. The Tigers are led by...

Kentucky defender Grace Phillpotts tries to save the ball during the Kentucky vs Georgia Women’s Soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky tied 1-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer prepares for pivotal SEC matchup after tough conference start

Grace Brydges, Women's Soccer Beat Reporter October 2, 2024

Kentucky women's soccer recently played Oklahoma in a difficult game that ended in a 2-2 draw. In this debut encounter between the two teams, the Wildcats overcame a late deficit twice to earn a...

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