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Kentucky pitcher Sydney Langdon pitches the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match  on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Kentucky softball run-rules Notre Dame 12-4 to wrap up season-opening day

Brett Ramsey, Senior Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

Kentucky softball (2-0) picked up its second win of the day with a dominant 12-4 victory over Notre Dame (0-2). The Wildcats held an eight-run lead in the bottom of the fifth to end the game after five...

Kentucky pitcher Sydney Langdon (33) pitches the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match  on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Kentucky softball kicks off 2025 season with 7-0 shutout of Pittsburgh

Brett Ramsey, Senior Sports Reporter February 9, 2025

Kentucky softball (1-0) began its season with a 7-0 victory against Pittsburgh (0-1) on Friday, Feb. 7. The Wildcats extended their streak of season opener victories to six seasons. This was the first...

A Kentucky player slides into home during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky softball falls short in Stillwater Regional, ends 2024 season

Alexandra Gooch, Softball Beat Reporter May 22, 2024

Kentucky softball suffered consecutive losses in the 2024 Stillwater Regional in the NCAA Tournament, ending its 2024 season. The Kentucky Wildcats softball team began their 2024 NCAA regional journey...

Kentucky pitcher Alexia Lacatena (35) prepares to pitch the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky softball selected for 15th straight NCAA Tournament, will play in Stillwater Regional

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader May 13, 2024

Kentucky softball (30-22, 8-16 SEC) was selected to play in the Stillwater Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament on Sunday night. The Wildcats will be making their 15th straight appearance in the tournament,...

Kentucky outfielder Vanessa Nesby prepares to throw the ball towards home during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

No. 25 Kentucky softball’s SEC Tournament run ends early after loss to Ole Miss

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader May 8, 2024

No. 25 Kentucky softball (30-22, 8-16 SEC) was defeated 7-2 by Ole Miss (31-24, 7-17 SEC) in the opening round of the SEC Softball Tournament at Jane B. Moore Field in Auburn, Alabama, on Tuesday evening. Ole...

Kentucky infielder/outfielder Peyton Plotts (37) prepares to bat during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match  on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

No. 24 Kentucky softball swept by No. 3 Tennessee in final weekend of regular season

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader May 7, 2024

No. 24 Kentucky softball (30-21, 8-16 SEC) was swept by No. 3 Tennessee (40-9, 19-5 SEC) over the weekend of May 2-4 in Knoxville, Tennessee, concluding the regular season. The first game started...

Kentucky infielder Grace Lorsung (33) prepares to throw the ball to first base during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PREVIEW: A glimpse into Kentucky softball’s remaining conference schedule

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader April 13, 2024

Kentucky softball’s (24-14, 3-9 SEC) 2024 regular season is beginning to wind down, as only four conference series remain. The Wildcats have had difficulties in conference play so far this season...

Kentucky pitcher Stephanie Schoonover (23) stands at home plate during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky softball loses to LSU 6-2

Samuel Colmar, Asst. Photo Editor March 10, 2024

No. 21 Kentucky softball loses 6-2 to No. 3 LSU on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky players gather at the pitching circle 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 Olivia Hall | Staff

Meet the team: A glimpse into the 2024 Kentucky softball roster

The Kentucky softball team is slated to begin its season on Friday, Feb. 9, playing five matches over three days in the San Diego Tournament.  Last year, the team finished with a winning record, but...

Kentucky outfielder Rylea Smith hits the ball during the Kentucky vs. Parkland softball game on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky Wildcats softball defeats Parkland 9-0

Travis Fannon and Sydney Yonker September 26, 2023

Kentucky softball defeats Parkland on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-0.

Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Jenna Blanton (10) bunts during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Tennessee softball game on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 15-1. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

No. 22 Kentucky softball suffers 6-2 loss against Mississippi State

Kalie Henderson, Contributor May 1, 2023

No. 22 Kentucky softball fell short while facing Mississippi State on Friday night at Nusz Park.  Driving in her third run in Kentucky’s last four games, Kennedy Sullivan topped off the start of...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Kennedy Sullivan (8) pitches the ball during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Tennessee softball game on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 15-1. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

No. 20 Kentucky softball shuts out Northern Kentucky, claims 9-0 win in five innings

Jonathon Bruner, Reporter April 28, 2023

No. 20 Kentucky Softball (26-13) used its bats to get past the Northern Kentucky Norse (14-27) by a score of 9-0 in five innings on Tuesday.  Sophomore Alexia Lacatena got the ball in the circle for...

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