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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) looks back at a loose ball during the UK vs. Southern basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 76-64. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

John Calipari takes blame for Sahvir Wheeler’s turnover struggles against Texas A&M

Cole Parke January 20, 2022

Despite walking away with a 64-58 victory over Texas A&M on Wednesday, Kentucky tied its season high in turnovers record with 17.The 17 turnovers tied the previous record set against Albany in late...

Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen looks over to Kentucky assistant head coach Vince Marrow during an open practice in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Liam Coen wants to clean up UK’s turnovers

Barkley Truax September 15, 2021

Kentucky has 1,083 yards — and five turnovers under Liam Coen’s new offense heading into week three.Through the first two weeks of the season, Kentucky has been trying to figure out their offensive...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Chasity Patterson (15) warms up before the UK vs. Missouri womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 61-55. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Kentucky dominates rematch with Tennessee 71-56

Ryan Fetsch February 12, 2021

Last night, UK’s women’s basketball team faced off in a rematch against rival Tennessee. After a disappointing loss in Knoxville a few weeks ago, the Cats dominated the No. 17 Lady Vols 71-56. Kentucky’s...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Devin Askew (2) motions for a teammate during the University of Kentucky vs. Alabama mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 85-65. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wash, Rinse and Repeat: Offense stalls, Cats drop to 5-10 with loss to ‘Bama

Braden Ramsey January 26, 2021

Another game, another disheartening result. Kentucky fought valiantly down in Tuscaloosa, but scored only eight points in the final 7:24 of action, going ice cold at the absolute worst moment in its 70-59...

Kentucky junior forward Nick Richards dunks the ball during the game against Georgia on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 89-79. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Wildcats survive overtime road test in Lubbock

January 25, 2020

In a 76-74 overtime win that likely aged Kentucky fans 20 years, the No. 15 Wildcats escaped No. 18 Texas Tech, ending a Red Raiders 54-game non-conference winning streak at home. With the BIG 12/SEC Challenge...

Kentucky freshman guard Tyler Herro guards a North Dakota player as they bring the ball up the court during the game on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated North Dakota 96 to 58. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Difficult practices lead to efficient defensive performance for Kentucky

November 15, 2018

Kentucky’s defense was the thing that received the most critiques from the exhibition performances and the meltdown against Duke, but the Wildcats showed what they could do defensively against North...

Freshman guard Immanuel Quickley dribbles the ball down the court. University of Kentucky mens basketball team defeated Southern Illinois University 71-59 on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Second half energy burst gave the Cats what they needed in 71-59 win

November 10, 2018

A shaky first half from the Cats may have given Big Blue Nation some worries, but a burst of energy in the second half gave Kentucky the boost it needed to seal the 79-51 win over Southern Illinois University.The...

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