
Wildcats end Sweet 16 drought in win over Illinois
by JACOB CHANEY Kentucky fans across the nation felt a weight lifted off their shoulders when the final buzzer rang on Sunday in an 84-76 victory over sixth-seed Illinois. This ended a six-year Sweet 16 drought that had been hanging over Kentucky’s program and its fans. Normally Sweet 16s are not the standard for the […]

UK’s Brooks tapped for top national coaching honor
With a list of achievements nearly too long to mention, University of Kentucky’s Women’s Basketball Coach Kenny Brooks has been named Coach of the Year by The Sporting News. In less than a year, Brooks has racked up more than 20 wins, including 10 SEC victories, led the way in breaking nine school records, and […]

Oweh, Williams garner NABC All-District recognition
Oweh picked to first team, Williams second team in Central District LEXINGTON, Ky. – Junior forward Otega Oweh and graduate center Amari Williams represent the Kentucky men’s basketball team on the National Association of Basketball Coaches 2024-25 Division I All-District Teams, as announced on Tuesday. Oweh was chosen as a first team selection by NABC-member […]
Wildcats cruise past Colgate 78-67 after tight halftime
Kentucky improved to 9-1 with a win over the Colgate Raiders this past week 78-67 in a game where the final score looked much different than the score at halftime, when Colgate had held their own trailing only 38-36. Koby Brea, who shot 50 percent from the field overall, lead scoring for the Wildcats with […]

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Kentucky runs away from Illinois State
Kentucky took the lead away from Illinois State seven minutes into the game and rolled to a 96-70 non-conference win at Rupp Arena on Friday night. Antonio Reeves led four Wildcats on double-figure scoring with a game-high 27 points. Rob Dillingham followed with 16 points as the eighth-ranked Wildcats improved to 10-2. D.J. Wagner tallied […]

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Clemson scores late, stuns Kentucky
Kentucky’s defense needed one stop on third and long to secure a Gator Bowl win over Clemson. The Tigers faced third-and-18 from midfield in the closing minute and converted, eventually scoring the game-winning touchdown with 17 seconds left to beat the Wildcats, 38-35. The two teams combined for 42 points in the final quarter after […]

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Kentucky cruises past Louisville
No. 9 Kentucky went a 15-1 run midway through the opening half and the Wildcats went on to beat Louisville, 95-76, at the KFC Yum Center on Thursday night. The Wildcats, now 9-2, landed five players in double-figure scoring for the fifth time this season. Antonio Reeves poured in 30 points, the first UK player […]
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Kentucky upsets Louisville, retains Governor’s Cup
Five years and counting. Quarterback Devin Leary passed for three touchdowns and running back Ray Davis scored three touchdowns, including the game winner with just over one minute remaining, as Kentucky upset No. 910 Louisville 38-31 on Saturday at L&N Stadium in Louisville. it was the largest crowd in the history of the stadium to […]
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UK erupts for record shattering 118 points in win over Marshall
The University of Kentucky continued its dominance of Marshall as the Wildcats scorched the Thundering Herd, 118-82, in a game played at Rupp Arena on Friday night. UK is now a perfect 13-0 in the series and the 118 points is the most ever by a Coach John Calipari team. D.J Wagner had a season-high […]
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wildcats escape Hawks in overtime
Kentucky’s Tre Mitchell hit a pair of three-point goals early in overtime to push the Wildcats past Saint Joseph’s 96-88 at Rupp Arena on Monday night. Mitchell finished with 22 points, six rebounds and four blocks as UK moved to 4-1. D.J. Wagner added 22 points. It was a season high for both players. Antonio […]