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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Liam Draxl celebrates winning a set during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wildcats look to serve notice in the SEC with two top-10 foes headed to Lexington

Hunter Shelton April 7, 2022

After a five match winning streak propelled Kentucky to No. 12 in the nation, the Wildcats hit a snag in the road, falling in their last two matches to No. 8 Virginia and No. 10 South Carolina.Heading...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) complains about a call to forward Jacob Toppin (0) during the UK vs. Ole Miss mens basketball game on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 83-72. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Cats coast to 71-63 win over Florida to close out regular season

Hunter Shelton March 5, 2022

Kentucky will head into the SEC Tournament as the No. 3 seed following a 71-63 win over Florida in Gainesville. The dominance of Oscar Tshiebwe was once again the story, as the Wooden Award finalist tallied...

Sophomore pitcher Braxton Cottongame throws a pitch during the game against Southeastern Missouri State on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Kentucky’s winning streak ends in series opener versus UNC Wilmington

Eric Decker February 28, 2020

Kentucky’s weekend series got off to a cold start, UNC Wilmington came into Kentucky Proud Park and shutout the Cats 8-0.The shutout ended the team’s 127-game scoring streak, a school record that was...

Freshman guard Ashton Hagans celebrates after a making a three point shot. 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

No. 10 Kentucky set to take on Gators

Barkley Truax February 21, 2020

No. 10 Kentucky is home for the second straight Saturday, this week in a matchup with the Florida Gators inside Rupp Arena. Kentucky looks to extend its five-game win streak against one of Coach Calipari’s...

Kentucky senior Caitlyn Cooper spikes the ball during the game against Louisville on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK volleyball extends winning streak with 3-0 Missouri sweep

Chandler Wilcox November 20, 2019

The No. 14 ranked Kentucky volleyball team (21-6,14-2 SEC) notched another win to its record tonight against SEC foe Missouri, sweeping the Tigers 3-0 to stay atop the SEC standings. The Cats remained...

Kentucky sophomore Alli Stumler spikes the ball during the game against Florida Gulf Coast University in the Bluegrass Battle on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK volleyball defeats Florida Gators in five set showdown

Chandler Wilcox October 6, 2019

The No. 15 ranked Kentucky volleyball team (11-4, 4-0 SEC) got a five set victory Sunday afternoon at Memorial Coliseum in a top 15 matchup against their SEC rival No. 12 ranked Florida Gators (11-3, 2-1...

Kentucky senior Abbey Cheek looks up into the stands 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

Softball Cats fall to Cards on walk-off

Mohammad Ahmad April 17, 2019

In what was a back-and-forth fight the entire game, the No. 23 UK softball team (26-18, 9-9 SEC) lost to in-state rival Louisville (28-15, 8-7 ACC) in the annual “Battle of the Bluegrass” at Ulmer...

Kentucky junior T.J. Collett hits the ball during the season home opener against EKU on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated EKU 7-3. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Cats try to improve SEC record on road

Madison Dennis April 12, 2019

The Kentucky baseball team is set to face the Ole Miss Rebels in a three-game series, beginning Friday evening. This series will close out an eight-game road trip when the Wildcats will travel to Oxford,...

Kentucky senior Abbey Cheek hits a pitch 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 extends winning streak to 12 with record HR

Mohammad Ahmad March 20, 2019

Winning is becoming a habit for the UK softball team.The no. 13 Cats are now riding a 12-game winning streak following a 9-4 victory over the Marshall Thundering Herd in Huntington. They are one victory...

Kentucky senior Abbey Cheek hits a pitch 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

Kentucky softball continues winning streak with wins over Miss. St.

Mohammad Ahmad March 16, 2019

The Kentucky softball team increased its eight-game winning streak entering the weekend with an 8-0 run-rule victory at home against the Mississippi State Bulldogs Friday evening and a comeback 9-8 win...

the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team huddles up during the game against LSU on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK defeated last-second by LSU 73-71

February 12, 2019

Riding a ten-game winning streak, the no. 5 ranked Kentucky Wildcats faced the no. 19 ranked Louisiana State Tigers in Rupp Arena and ended their win streak after a last-second 73-71 loss. Kentucky’s...

Kentucky freshman guard Ashton Hagans drives to the basket during the game against Mississippi State on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-55. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball survives comeback to extend winning streak

February 9, 2019

After the UK men’s basketball team was revealed as a current No. 2 seed for March Madness by the NCAA Selection Committee, the Cats extended their winning streak and solidified their case as a top team....

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