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Inside Memorial Coliseum while renovations are being done Friday, July 12, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Construction at Memorial Coliseum continues as fall rapidly approaches

Cole Parke, Sports Editor July 13, 2024

Construction at Memorial Coliseum has continued as the fall rapidly approaches on the campus of the University of Kentucky. The coliseum, the former home of the Kentucky men’s basketball team,...

DanceBlue chairs reveal that DanceBlue raised $1,650,857.26 during the 2023 DanceBlue Marathon on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: DanceBlue 2023

Abbey Cutrer, Travis Fannon, and Sam Colmar March 29, 2023

UK DanceBlue raised $1,650,857.26 at its annual 24-hour, no sleeping or sitting dance marathon.

DanceBlue chairs reveal that DanceBlue raised $1,650,857.26 during the 2023 DanceBlue Marathon on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

UK DanceBlue raises over $1.6 million at annual dance marathon

Alexis Baker, Staff Reporter March 27, 2023

UK DanceBlue hosted its annual 24-hour, no sleeping or sitting dance marathon this weekend, which raised $1,650,857.26 for the DanceBlue Hematology & Oncology Clinic at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital.  Dancers...

Kentucky Kernel reporters speak to chief procurement officer Barry Swanson and assistant director Jeff Carmickle on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Surplus property in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Adventures in UK Surplus: A warehouse of surprises

Natalia Garcia and Courtney Suber March 23, 2023

From horse-drawn carriages to every size and shape of filing cabinet and sound boards used for announcing legendary games in the University of Kentucky’s own Memorial Coliseum, UK Surplus is home to...

Kentucky players cheer on their teammates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan State STUNT game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Michigan State won 15-14. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky STUNT loses 15-14 to Michigan State

Samuel Colmar, Staff Photojournalist March 7, 2023

Kentucky STUNT lost 15-14 to Michigan State on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. The team went on to defeat Ashland University 21-7 later Saturday night.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Adebola Adeyeye (25) is introduced on Senior Day before the Kentucky vs. Tennessee womens basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 83-63. Photo by Olivia Hall | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky womens basketball honors seniors before Tennessee game

Jack Weaver, Olivia Hall, and Isabel McSwain March 1, 2023

Kentucky womens basketball honored Adebola Adeyeye, Robyn Benton and Blair Green, in addition to three team managers, on Senior Day before its game against Tennessee on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Memorial...

Kentucky Wildcats sophomore Makenzie Wilson practices her floor routine during the Kentucky vs. Arkansas gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.875-195.400. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 11 Kentucky gymnastics defeats No. 14 Arkansas at Memorial Coliseum

Samuel Colmar, Staff Photojournalist February 18, 2023

No. 11 Kentucky gymnastics set an all-time program score record in a 197.875-195.400 win over No. 14 Arkansas on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky.

A graphic created to welcome Ben Josephson to Kentucky. Graphic provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky volleyball adds Ben Josephson to coaching staff

Parker Scott, Reporter February 17, 2023

Kentucky volleyball announced the addition of Ben Josephson to its coaching staff on Friday. Josephson comes to Lexington from his alma mater: Trinity Western University near Vancouver, Canada, where...

Renderings show the future plans for Memorial Coliseum, which are expected to be completed by fall 2024. Provided by UK Athletics.

UK Athletics to modernize Memorial Coliseum, home of four varsity athletic teams

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 16, 2023

The University of Kentucky Athletics Committee officially endorsed renovation plans to Memorial Coliseum on Thursday. The arena, completed in 1950 as the second home for the Kentucky mens basketball...

Kentucky Wildcats fifth year Arianna Patterson performs her floor routine during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Michigan gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.125 to 193.575. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 10 Kentucky gymnastics defeats Eastern Michigan 197.125-193.575

Samuel Colmar, Staff Photojournalist February 12, 2023

Kentucky gymnastics earned their third home win of the season in a 197.125 -193.575 victory over Eastern Michigan on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) attempts to block an Alabama player during the Kentucky vs. Alabama womens basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 72-65. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky womens basketball loses 72-65 to Crimson Tide

Carter Skaggs and Samuel Colmar February 10, 2023

Kentucky womens basketball lost 72-65 to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. Missouri womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 77-54 Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky womens basketball defeated Missouri 77-54.

Travis Fannon January 29, 2023

Kentucky womens basketball took down the Missouri Tigers for its second conference win on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, inside Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. The Wildcats won 77-54.

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