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Kentucky Wildcats infielder Erin Coffel (21) throws the ball to first base during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Louisville softball game on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-4. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 16 Kentucky softball comes up short against No. 10 Georgia 4-3, suffering series defeat

Parker Scott, Reporter April 5, 2023

No. 16 Kentucky softball (21-9-1) lost a close 4-3 game against No. 10 Georgia (29-6) at Jack Turner Softball Stadium on Sunday. The game clinched the series for the Bulldogs and marked the second straight...

Kentucky Wildcat freshman Stephanie Schoonover (23) pitches during the UK vs. Morehead State game on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Cropp Softball Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 13-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky softball splits doubleheader in Oklahoma Tournament

Parker Scott, Reporter March 8, 2023

No. 16 Kentucky softball split its doubleheader on Saturday at the Oklahoma Tournament in Norman, Oklahoma. Both games ended in a score of 7-1, with the first game against the University of Illinois...

Kentucky outfielder Vanessa Nesby (11) jumps on the outfield wall on a home run during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 18 Kentucky softball comes up short 6-3 against No. 1 UCLA

Jonathon Bruner, Reporter February 26, 2023

No.18 Kentucky softball (9-2-1) was defeated 6-3 by No. 1 UCLA (14-0) in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on Friday. The Wildcats starter, sophomore Izzy Harrison, was the losing pitcher in the game,...

Kentucky Wildcat junior Kayla Kowalik (99) celebrates a base hit during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Georgia softball game on Monday, April 12, 2021, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 5-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kayla Kowalik becomes Kentucky hit leader as Wildcats sweep doubleheader

Colton Johnson, Reporter February 24, 2023

No. 18 Kentucky (9-1-1) earned its seventh win in a row as it swept its first doubleheader of the 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on Thursday, defeating No. 10 Washington 11-3 and ending the day beating...

Kentucky freshman Rylea Smith hits the ball during the game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 16-15. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky softball outlasts Loyola Marymount to win defensive battle

Colton Johnson, Reporter February 21, 2023

Kentucky softball (7-1-1) fought to secure its fifth consecutive win as it defeated Loyola Marymount 1-0 at Smith Field in Los Angeles. Kentucky’s offense would start out slow, recording only one...

Kentucky Wildcat freshman Stephanie Schoonover (23) pitches during the UK vs. Morehead State game on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Cropp Softball Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 13-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 17 Kentucky rallies late to draw No. 9 Texas after controversial finish

Colton Johnson, Reporter February 13, 2023

No. 17 Kentucky softball fought from behind to secure a draw against No. 9 Texas during its final game of the 2023 NFCA Lead-Off Classic on Sunday.   The tie wrapped up the event that saw the Wildcats...

Kentucky Wildcat Erin Coffel (21) throws the ball towards home during the University of Kentucky vs. Alabama softball game on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 11-6. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

No. 17 Kentucky softball sweeps double header in NFCA Leadoff Classic, starts season 2-0 

Sara Gibson, Reporter February 12, 2023

Kentucky softball opened its season in dominant fashion, defeating both St. Johns and in-state rival Louisville with scores of 14-4 and 8-0 respectively. Kentucky's Erin Coffel, who was named to USA...

Kentucky Wildcat sophomore Rylea Smith (19) dives and misses a catch during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Georgia softball game on Monday, April 12, 2021, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 5-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK opens fall ball season defeating Louisville 5-4

Barkley Truax September 19, 2021

Who’s ready for some fall ball?Kentucky took the field against in-state rival Louisville, winning in comeback fashion 5-4 just 16 weeks after ending their season against Alabama in the 2021 NCAA Super...

Kentucky freshman Rylea Smith hits the ball during the game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 16-15. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

No, Rylea!! Smith ties it and walks it off; softball takes Alabama series

Braden Ramsey March 29, 2021

Heading into the bottom of the sixth, things felt dire for Kentucky. The Cats had hit the ball hard, but recorded only three singles through five innings, and only one since the first. They had just yielded...

Kentucky freshman Rylea Smith hits the ball during the game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 16-15. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Cats knock out Spartans 7-2, 14-4 in first of three doubleheader days

Eric Decker February 19, 2021

Rachel Lawson and her No. 12 ranked Wildcats took care of business to begin their weekend trip in North Carolina, snagging both ends of a doubleheader versus UNC Greensboro. Kentucky swiped game one 7-2,...

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