The in-state rival had all the answers. UK (17-9) took multiple leads against 19th-ranked Western Kentucky (21-5) but couldn’t stave off the Hilltoppers from leaving Lexington with a 6-3 win. WKU scored early, plating at least a run against each of UK’s first four pitchers on the mound. UK twice took the lead early in [...]
Several media outlets reported from the McDonald’s All-American game in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday that a mass exodous could be occuring from the UK basketball program. According to reports, UK head coach John Calipari told freshman center DeMarcus Cousins that only four players from this year’s team will be returning next year. Cousins is expected [...]
It’s a new season, a new head coach and a new pace on the field for the UK football team. With the head coaching reins now in the hands of Joker Phillips, the Cats took the field Wednesday morning for their first spring practice of the year. “It’s a lot more intense,” said junior-to-be wide [...]
The Southeastern Conference is primarily known for its brutal football schedule, but softball programs across the region would argue it brings challenging competition to their sport, as well. Recent years have seen the SEC evolve into one of the most dominant conferences in collegiate softball. It currently boasts five teams in the top 25 of [...]
Hoops vs. Oklahoma – Images by Kentucky Kernel KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The most successful season in UK women’s basketball history is over. The Cats (28-8) were denied their first trip to the Final Four in their second Elite Eight appearance after falling to the Oklahoma Sooners (27-10) 88-68 on Tuesday night at the Sprint Center. In [...]
On the eve of his first official practice as head coach, Joker Phillips sounded more than ready to be back on the field rather than back on the road. “The third phase (of Operation Win) is spring football, which excites me more than anybody because everything comes to a screeching halt as far as touring [...]
For the last few days, things have been rough. People are walking around campus in dark clothes, hoods up and eyes down. The only thing cutting through the solemnnity is the wind whipping around Patterson Office Tower. There’s no joy or celebration, even though spring is here and Keeneland opens on Friday. It’s like a [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—I’ve noticed a few things about the UK women’s basketball team (28-7) while I’ve been in Kansas City covering the women’s NCAA Tournament. Actually, I’ve noticed a few things about the perception of the UK hoops team, too. Despite the magical ride UK hoops has taken in the most successful season in program history, [...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— On Tuesday, UK junior forward Victoria Dunlap was one of five players named to the All-America Third Team by the AP. Dunlap has piled up accolades since the end of the regular season following a season in which she was the only player in the Southeastern Conference to rank in the top [...]
Joker Phillips was introduced as UK’s head football coach on Jan. 6 after spending two years as head-coach-in-waiting. Now, as the Cats prepare to open spring practice on Wednesday, Phillips sat down with the Kernel to talk about his expectations for the team and his time as head coach to this point. Q. Now that [...]
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