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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky pitcher Kennedy Sullivan (8) pitches 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

Bats wake up late as Kentucky rallies past EKU 10-7

Aaron Benjamin April 21, 2022

Kentucky won its matchup with Eastern Kentucky 10-7 on Wednesday night in comeback fashion, as the Wildcats claimed the in-state matchup. The game was held at Gertrude Hood Field in Richmond, Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats center Olivia Owens (00) boxes out during a free throw during the UK vs. Presbyterian College women’s basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 81-53. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

No. 20 Kentucky downs La Salle 74-52 in Lexington

Jaron Centers November 28, 2021

No. 20 Kentucky women’s basketball improved to 4-1 on the season following their 74-52 victory over La Salle on Saturday. UK’s Dre’una Edwards finished with a double-double, scoring 22 points and...

Kentucky mens basketball player Kellan Grady addresses the media at the Joe Craft Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 after a Kentucky basketball summer camp. 

Kellan Grady looks to embrace potential new roles at Kentucky

Barkley Truax June 15, 2021

Why stop at 2,000? Kentucky didn’t.“I’m a winner,” Kellan Grady said. “I care most about winning, but I’m a scorer; that’s my M.O.”Grady’s 2K (2,002 specifically) would etch his name...

Kentucky sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley celebrates after he makes the free throws that ended the game against Florida on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 65-59. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Immanuel Quickley declares for NBA Draft, signs with agent

Erika Bonner April 13, 2020

Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley has become the next domino to fall. The sophomore has officially declared for the NBA Draft and is signing with an agent, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.“It...

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans warms up before the game on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 89-79. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Scouting Report: Texas Tech

Eric Decker January 24, 2020

A mere nine months ago, the Texas Tech Red Raiders were seconds away from winning a national championship, trying to cap off an incredible tournament run that included victories over Michigan, Gonzaga...

Kentucky junior Grace Baalman pitches during the game against Virginia Tech in the NCAA tournament Regionals on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky softball shutout by Washington in Super Regional opener

Mohammad Ahmad May 25, 2019

Looking to inch closer to the elusive Women’s College World Series, the No. 14 seeded UK softball team (36-23) fell to the No. 3 seeded Washington Huskies (49-7) on Friday night 3-0 in the NCAA Seattle...

Kentucky senior Katie Reed hits the ball and makes it to first base during the game against Miami University (OH) on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK softball run-rules EKU in regular season home finale

Mohammad Ahmad April 24, 2019

The No. 22 UK softball team (30-18, 12-9 SEC) won its final regular season home game in statement fashion in a 10-2 run-rule victory over in-state rival Eastern Kentucky University Colonels (26-16, 12-4...

Kentucky freshman Justin Olson (26) greets junior Dalton Reed (10) as he enters the dugout during the game against SIUE on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Cats take series against No. 10 ranked Ole Miss

Hailey Peters April 14, 2019

Despite being the underdogs yet again against another conference rival, the Kentucky Wildcats claimed their first SEC series victory over the No. 10 Ole Miss Rebels on the road. Though they lost the first...

Kentucky sophomore forward PJ Washington celebrates during the game against Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

PJ Washington declares for NBA Draft, signs with agent

April 9, 2019

Kentucky sophomore forward PJ Washington has officially announced via Twitter that he is signing with an agent and declaring for the NBA Draft.The Dallas native will end his Kentucky basketball career...

Freshman guard Ashton Hagans and Sophomore forward PJ Washington celebrate after a and one play. UK mens basketball team defeated Florida 66-57 on senior night at Rupp Arena on Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Scouting the Abilene Christian Wildcats

Madison Dennis March 21, 2019

The No. 2 seeded Kentucky Wildcats are set take on No. 15 seeded Abilene Christian University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in the teams’ first ever meeting with each other. While UK has...

Kentucky head coach Nick Mingione talks with an umpire during the game against Canisius College on Friday, Mar. 1, 2019, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky baseball suffers first home loss against Boston College

Hailey Peters March 6, 2019

Fresh off a successful opening week at Kentucky Proud Park, the Kentucky baseball team dropped its home game against the Boston College Eagles on Wednesday. The game began as a low-scoring affair, with...

Freshman guard Ashton Hagans, Sophomore forward Nick Richards, Sophomore forward PJ Washington, Freshman guard Keldon Johnson, Freshman guard Tyler Herro (left to right) walk down the court together. No. 4 ranked UK mens basketball team defeated Arkansas 70-66 at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Cats look for 10th straight win in series with Ole Miss

Madison Dennis March 5, 2019

After the Kentucky Wildcats took a loss to the Tennessee Volunteers, the Wildcats are hoping to bounce back on Tuesday with a win against Ole Miss. Ole Miss currently stands with a record of 19-10, after...

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