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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Travis Smith (33) pitches the ball during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 15-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky baseball continues winning streak, defeats Murray State 6-2

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

Kentucky baseball continued its winning ways on Tuesday, defeating Murray State 6-2 at Kentucky Proud Park. Redshirt freshman Travis Smith got the start for Kentucky on the mound while the Racers opted...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) looks up the court during the Kentucky vs. UNC Greensboro womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky offense struggles as Cats suffer second straight loss

Dotun Sola-Adeyemi, Reporter December 17, 2022

Coming off a disheartening loss at the hands of in-state rival Louisville, Kentucky’s (7-3) attempt to get back on the right track against Murray State failed as the Cats lost 51-44 on Friday. The...

Kenny Payne talks to guard Charles Matthews on the sidelines during the UK vs. Mississippi State mens basketball game on Jan. 20, 2015, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Taylor Pence | Staff

Column: The state of college hoops in Kentucky is shifting, and it’s not in favor of UK

Hunter Shelton March 18, 2022

The state of mens college basketball in Kentucky is subject to undergo a dramatic shift in the lead up to next season. Yes, the season isn't entirely over for the Bluegrass. Murray State will attempt...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Seth Logue (25) throws the ball during the UK vs. Bellarmine baseball game on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky conquers Murray State 9-1 behind strong starting pitching

Cole Parke March 8, 2022

Kentucky (11-2) defeated Murray State (8-4) 9-1 on Monday, with the path to victory being paved by its starting pitching.The Wildcats started sophomore Seth Logue, who entered the game 1-1 after having...

Kentucky Rifle

Shaner, Tucker lead Kentucky to weekend rifle wins

Barkley Truax November 14, 2021

What a weekend it was for Kentucky Rifle.Kentucky won their Long Rifle Event over Morehead and Murray State with a score of 7059 on Saturday. Murray State would nab a 7022 while Morehead State finished...

Kentuckys Hannah Richardson (8) races for the ball during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Dayton womens soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK tied with Dayton 0-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky outshoots Murray State, steals overtime victory

Barkley Truax September 12, 2021

Kentucky (5-1-2) couldn’t finish the Racers off in regulation — but stole the win at home 37 seconds into overtime off the leg of Hannah Richardson for the 3-2 victory.It took 20 shots (eight on goal)...

Murray State celebrates after the University of Kentucky vs. Murray State University baseball game on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 13-8. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Mental errors and bullpen woes cost Kentucky in 13-8 defeat to Murray State

Eric Decker March 16, 2021

An unusually sloppy Kentucky team suffered only its third loss of the season on Tuesday, dropping a matchup with instate foe Murray State 13-8. A number of atypical slip-ups, including mental errors and...

Kentucky junior guard Chasity Patterson holds her finish on a three pointer during the game against Texas A&M on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-54. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky handily defeats Murray State without Howard, Wyatt

Braden Ramsey November 25, 2020

Despite the absences of Rhyne Howard and Tatyana Wyatt, the No. 11 Cats handled business just as anticipated, beating fellow Commonwealth school Murray State 86-60.Chasity Patterson shined, scoring 29...

Kentucky sophomore guard Rhyne Howard gets ready to play defense during the game against Georgia on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 88-77. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Rhyne Howard, Tatyana Wyatt suspended for season’s opening games

Braden Ramsey November 25, 2020

Kentucky basketball fans know a key to unparalleled program success this season is how the team functions when national player of the year candidate Rhyne Howard is not on the floor. On Wednesday, they're...

Junior guard Jaida Roper runs onto the court during the game against Virginia on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 63 to 51. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky offense continues to shine early

Mohammad Ahmad December 21, 2018

The Kentucky women’s basketball team has several factors going for them that makes the Wildcats the number 18 team in the country, but one of those standout factors is offense. UK’s scoring offense,...

Freshman guard Blair Green high-fives senior guard Maci Morris after a play during the game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated the Blue Raiders 72-55. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK grabs third consecutive win with victory over Murray State

Mohammad Ahmad December 21, 2018

The UK women’s basketball team has now won three games in a row after taking down in-state rival Murray State Racers 88-49 Friday afternoon at Memorial Coliseum to remain undefeated at home.Just three...

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