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Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell (4) blocks the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina Wilmington mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-73. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball suffers 80-73 loss against UNC Wilmington

Samuel Colmar, Photojournalist December 3, 2023

No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball suffered a shocking 80-73 defeat at the hands of UNC Wilmington inside Rupp Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) drives the ball into the paint during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 8 Miami mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-73. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball records statement win over Miami 95-73

Travis Fannon, Asst. Photo Editor November 29, 2023

No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball recorded a statement victory over No. 8 Miami FL inside Rupp Arena winning 95-73 on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) looks to pass the ball during the Kentucky vs. Saint Josephs mens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-88. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball defeats St. Joseph’s 96-88 in overtime

Samuel Colmar, Photojournalist November 22, 2023

No. 16 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated St. Joseph’s 96-88 in overtime inside Rupp Arena on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) rebounds the ball after missing a shot during the Kentucky vs. Stonehill mens basketball game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 101-67. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball defeats Stonehill 101-67

Travis Fannon, Asst. Photo Editor November 18, 2023

No. 17 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated Stonehill 101-67 at home on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, earning the first win over the Skyhawks in program history.

Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell (4) goes for a rebound during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. New Mexico State mens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-46. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 16 Kentucky defeats New Mexico State mens basketball 86-46

Samuel Colmar, Photojournalist November 7, 2023

No. 16 Kentucky defeats New Mexico State men's basketball on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-46.

Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kentucky State mens basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 99-53. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball defeats Kentucky State in exhibition game 99-53

Travis Fannon, Asst. Photo Editor November 4, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated Kentucky State in an exhibition game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 99-53.

Kentucky libero Molly Tuozzo hits the ball during the Kentucky vs. LSU volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

No. 22 Kentucky volleyball falls 3-0 to Tennessee Volunteers at home

Kyle Smith, Reporter September 25, 2023

No. 22 Kentucky volleyball fell to the No. 14 Tennessee Lady Volunteers 3-0 in a dominant showing that left the Cats unable to win a set in the absence of leading scorer Reagan Rutherford. It was the...

Kentucky defenders block the ball during the Kentucky vs. LSU volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky volleyball defeats LSU 3-1 at Rupp Arena

Samuel Colmar, Photojournalist September 23, 2023

Kentucky volleyball defeated LSU on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1.

Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Erin Lamb (13) spikes the ball during the Kentucky vs. Pitt volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-0. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky volleyball swept by Pitt 3-0

Samuel Colmar and Travis Fannon September 2, 2023

Kentucky volleyball falls to Pitt on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-0.

Hundreds of comics sit on shelves at a selling booth at the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Nate Lucas | Staff

Spider-Men and Buc-ce’s beavers: Lexington Comic and Toy Convention comes to Rupp Arena

Nate Lucas, Reporter March 31, 2023

The city of Lexington held its annual comic and toy convention at Rupp Arena from Thursday, March 23, to Sunday, March 26.  Attendees could meet up and take pictures with multiple pop culture figures,...

Morgan Wallen performs during The Dangerous Tour on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Concerts at Rupp: Morgan Wallen edition

Olivia Tader, Reporter March 27, 2023

Most people who go to UK think of Rupp Arena only as where Kentucky mens basketball games are played. But it is also a great space to hold events, considering its ability to hold roughly 23,500 people.  Since...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari walks across the court after the Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-54. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Rupp Arena’s downtown location makes getting to games hard for residents on south campus, some students say

Ayden Parece, Reporter March 4, 2023

Kentucky basketball, despite being one of the largest brands in college athletics, has long been criticized for its lack of a true student environment. While there are a variety of factors that could...

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