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Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) runs down the court with the ball during the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 109-77. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky earns statement bounce-back win at Vanderbilt

Samuel Colmar, Asst. Photo Editor February 8, 2024

  No. 17 Kentucky men’s basketball earned a statement bounce-back win over Vanderbilt inside Memorial Gymnasium on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Vanderbilt Commodores Martel Hight (25) wraps Kentucky Wildcats wideout Barion Brown (7) during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK won 45-28. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky football defeats Vanderbilt 45-28 in first road game of the year

Isaiah Pinto, Photojournalist September 23, 2023

Kentucky football defeats Vanderbilt 45-28 in first road game of the year on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK won 45-28.

Vanderbilt Commodores guard Jordan Wright (4) guards Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Vanderbilt mens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt won 80-73. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 3 Kentucky loses 80-73 to No. 6 Vanderbilt in SEC Tournament quarterfinals

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor March 14, 2023

No. 3 Kentucky lost their first game of the SEC Tournament to No. 6 Vanderbilt 80-73 in the quarterfinals on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) drives the ball during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Vanderbilt mens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

At the buzzer: Vanderbilt defeats Kentucky mens basketball 80-73 in quarterfinals of SEC Tournament

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 10, 2023

Nashville, Tn. - Kentucky mens basketball was defeated 80-73 by the Vanderbilt Commodores in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Friday. The Wildcats entered the game after defeating the Arkansas...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) dribbles the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. UNC Greensboro womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball seeks third SEC win as postseason draws near

Ayden Parece, Reporter February 19, 2023

Kentucky women’s basketball will look to earn its third SEC win of the season when it travels to face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Sunday, Feb. 19. The game will be Kentucky’s second...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) dribbles the ball towards the basket during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 69-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball advances to 5-3 in SEC in 69-53 win over Vanderbilt

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 25, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 69-53 on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) drives towards the basket during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 69-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky basketball defeats Vanderbilt 69-53 in Nashville

Cole Parke, Sports Editor January 24, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated Vanderbilt 69-53 inside Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday. The Wildcats entered the game on the back of a three-game conference winning streak,...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) drives the ball during the UK vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament quarterfinals mens basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. UK won 77-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Across the (By)Line: Vanderbilt Commodores basketball

Cole Parke, Sports Editor January 24, 2023

The “Across the (By)Line” series will give Kentucky basketball fans an in-depth look at their opponent for this week — from the mind of the opposing school’s sports editor. This week: The Vanderbilt...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) throws a pass during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. UK won 21-17. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Across the (By)Line: Vanderbilt Commodores

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 11, 2022

The “Across the (By)Line” series gives Kentucky football fans an in-depth look at their opponent for this week — from the mind of the opposing school’s sports desk. This week: The Vanderbilt...

Fans pour into Amalie Arena before the UK vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament quarterfinals mens basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Florida. UK won 77-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Traveling Kentucky fans provide home court advantage in Tampa

Cole Parke March 12, 2022

TAMPA, Fla.—Despite the SEC Tournament being held in Tampa instead of its usual home in Nashville, Big Blue Nation showed up for its team, providing a home atmosphere for Kentucky, over 800 miles away...

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. runs in a touchdown during the game against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 38-14. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Bowden puts on a show in win over the Commodores

November 16, 2019

Kentucky football (5-5, 3-5 SEC) became one step closer to receiving bowl game eligibility Saturday in Nashville, in what was Lynn Bowden’s best passing performance of the season. The Cats lit up the...

Immanuel Quickley calling a play during University of Kentucky men's basketball game against Vanderbilt University at Rupp Arena on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff 

Kentucky basketball defeats Vanderbilt 56-47

January 12, 2019

Kentucky’s second home SEC test wasn’t easy for the Cats, but they pulled away for the 56-47 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores, improving their record to 12-3.Not uncommon to Rupp Arena and the Wildcats...

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