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Kentucky Wildcats middle blocker Azhani Tealer (15) prepares for an incoming ball during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. WKU volleyball match in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Azhani Tealer paves Kentucky volleyball’s path to the Sweet 16

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 2, 2022

No. 3 Kentucky volleyball swept No. 6 Western Kentucky on Friday, earning a trip to the Sweet 16 for the first time since hoisting the National Championship in the 2020-2021 season. The win was thanks...

The Wildcats celebrate during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. Loyola Chicago volleyball match in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

No. 3 Kentucky volleyball sweeps Loyola Chicago to advance to second round of NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 1, 2022

No. 3 Kentucky volleyball swept Loyola Chicago in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, advancing to the Round of 32 for the sixth consecutive time. The Wildcats entered the tournament...

Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Alli Stumler (17) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats setter Emma Grome (4) during UK’s home opener against Northern Iowa on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky sweeps South Carolina, wins share of SEC Championship

Drew Johnson, Reporter November 27, 2022

Kentucky volleyball swept South Carolina on Saturday to secure a sixth consecutive SEC Championship, finishing the regular season with a 15-3 record in conference play. The Wildcats showed off their...

The Wildcats celebrate during the No. 10 Kentucky vs. Tennessee volleyball match on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky sweeps Florida 3-0 after key performances by Rollins and Tealer

Parker Scott, Reporter November 21, 2022

No. 18 Kentucky volleyball (18-7) defeated No. 10 Florida in Gainesville on Sunday after being swept in the first match of the series.  The win sees the Wildcats find themselves back toward the top...

Kentucky players celebrate during the Kentucky vs. Marquette volleyball match on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Marquette won 3-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky claims 3-1 victory over Tennessee in Lexington

Grace Kennedy, Reporter November 18, 2022

Kentucky volleyball defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 3-1 inside Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday night.  With the win, Kentucky remains near the top of the SEC standings, improving its conference record...

Women’s volleyball vs Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky rolls past Mississippi State 3-1 to maintain winning form

Grace Kennedy, Reporter November 12, 2022

Kentucky volleyball (16-6) notched a 3-1 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs to stretch its win streak to five matches inside Newell-Grissom Building in Starkville, Mississippi, on Friday.  Going...

Kentucky Wildcats opposite Reagan Rutherford (10) and middle blocker Azhani Tealer (15) block the ball during UK’s home opener against Northern Iowa on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 20 Kentucky sweeps Auburn 3-0 in back-to-back matches

Grace Kennedy, Reporter November 4, 2022

No. 20 Kentucky (14-6) defeated Auburn (18-5) in three sets inside Memorial Coliseum in Lexington on Sunday afternoon.  Adanna Rollins led the Wildcats with 12 kills while three of her teammates followed...

Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Adanna Rollins (8) celebrates after a play during the Kentucky vs. Marquette volleyball match on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Marquette won 3-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Rollins, Rutherford shine as Kentucky sweeps Auburn 3-0

Drew Johnson, Reporter November 3, 2022

Kentucky continued its dominant SEC stretch with a sweeping 3-0 win over the Auburn Tigers on Saturday. The win brings the Cats to 8-2 in conference play this season, matching Florida for the best record...

The Volleyball team celebrating after beating ole miss on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky volleyball claims victory over Ole Miss in four sets

Isaiah Pinto, Reporter October 16, 2022

No. 19 Kentucky stretched its win streak to six matches after toppling Ole Miss 3-1 inside Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday.    With the win, Kentucky remains near the top of the SEC standings, improving...

Kentucky Wildcats libero Eleanor Beavin (6) celebrates after a play during the Kentucky vs. Marquette volleyball match on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Marquette won 3-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky rolls past Arkansas 3-1 to maintain winning form

Drew Johnson, Reporter October 9, 2022

No. 19 Kentucky extended its SEC winning streak to four games with a 3-1 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Friday. The match was headlined by Reagan Rutherford, who recorded a career-high 26 kills...

Kentucky Wildcats opposite Reagan Rutherford (10) and setter Emma Grome (4) celebrate a point during the UK vs. Illinois women’s volleyball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky tops Missouri 3-1 to advance to 2-1 in the SEC

Drew Johnson, Reporter September 28, 2022

Kentucky volleyball notched a 3-1 victory over the Missouri Tigers to earn its second straight SEC win of the season on Wednesday. Missouri entered the match 0-1 in the SEC, though overlooking the Tigers...

Kentucky Wildcats middle blocker Elise Goetzinger (11) and Kentucky Wildcats opposite Reagan Rutherford (10) block a ball during the Kentucky vs. Wisconsin volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Wisconsin won 3-0. Photo by Abby Szydlik | Kentucky Kernel

No. 13 Kentucky swept by No. 2 Nebraska

Samantha Money, Staff Writer September 18, 2022

No. 13 Kentucky was swept by No. 2 Nebraska 3-0 on Sunday, bringing its record to 5-4 on the season with all four losses coming from ranked opponents.  The loss followed an up-and-down weekend that...

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