C.J. Conrad looks forward to finally being able to play in a bowl
After sitting out last year's bowl game with an injury, UK's C.J. Conrad is looking forward to playing this year in his final game as a Wildcat.
Cats finding plenty of support from Solid Blue fans in Florida
A high school football coach in Florida checked out the Cats during practice Friday. He says he has players who committed to UK.
Kentucky takes down North Carolina, 80-72
CHICAGO (WTVQ)- The Kentucky Wildcats got their first win away from Rupp this season against the ninth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 80-72. Keldon Johnson and Reid Travis led the way, combining for 43 points. Meanwhile, Ashton Hagans was a menace…
Allen named Jack Lambert Award winner
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky senior linebacker Josh Allen has been named winner of the 2018 Jack Lambert Award, signifying the top linebacker in college football, by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Ohio. Allen is the first Wildcat to…
Keldon Johnson wins SEC Freshman of the Week for a second time
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (UK Athletics) – For the second time this season, Kentucky freshman guard Keldon Johnson was named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week. Johnson led the Wildcats with 24 points on 8-of-9 (.889) shooting and drained a career-high…
UK Hoops takes down Middle Tennessee St., 72-55
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Maci Morris scored 14 points, leading four players in double figures, as the 18th-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team topped Middle Tennessee 72-55 on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Coliseum. Morris hit four of her six shots…
Kentucky blows past Utah, 88-61
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics)- Freshman Keldon Johnson scored 24 points, including five 3-pointers in the first half, and No. 19 Kentucky beat Utah 88-61 on Saturday. Johnson made a career-high six shots from long range on seven attempts as Kentucky…
Is Stoops changing up bowl game prep?
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - For the third season in a row, Mark Stoops and his Cats will be in a bowl game. Unfortunately, the Cats lost those first two. The first against Georgia Tech in the Tax Slayer Bowl and…
Cats looking to balance fun and work in Orlando
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Kentucky Football team will be wheels up to Orlando after Christmas and then will take the field on New Year's Day to face Penn State in the VRBO Citrus Bowl. There will be time for…
"I have great respect for CJ."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - A season ago, Kentucky Tight End CJ Conrad suffered a season-ending injury. This would lead to Conrad opting to return for his senior season. This season Conrad has 29 receptions for 297 yards and 3 touchdowns.…
Quade Green to Transfer from Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky men’s basketball sophomore guard Quade Green has decided to transfer from the University of Kentucky. Green notified Kentucky of his decision on Wednesday and will have the ability to transfer to any school without…
Is Stoops using long layoff to savor the season?
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Between the Cats final regular season game against Louisville and their bowl game against Penn State, the Cats will have a 38-day layoff. They will obviously be practicing and will also be idle because of the…
Cats ready to add to trophy case
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - 2008...that was the last time the Kentucky Football team won a bowl game. That was a Rich Brooks-led squad who beat East Carolina in the Liberty Bowl. Ten years later, the Cats head to Orlando to…
"To win 10, it is significant."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats will be wheels up to Orlando later this December to take on Penn State in the VRBO Citrus Bowl. Coach Mark Stoops and his team will enter that game 9-3, which means if they…
Allen wins the Lott IMPACT Trophy for National Defensive Player of the Year
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics)– University of Kentucky senior Josh Allen has been named the winner of the Lott IMPACT Trophy which is presented to the college football defensive IMPACT player of the year. The trophy was presented Sunday at the…
Cats comeback falls just short against the Cards, 80-75
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Rhyne Howard scored 25 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out a career-high six assists, but the 19th-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team lost for the first time this season, falling to No. 5 Louisville 80-75…
Cats fall in overtime to Seton Hall, 84-83
NEW YORK (UK Athletics)– PJ Washington scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, but ninth-ranked Kentucky came up short, losing to Seton Hall 84-83 in overtime on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Kentucky (7-2) appeared to have lost…
Stoops picks up 4-star linebacker commit
LOUISVILLE, Ky- A day after losing the top recruit in their class, the Kentucky Football team added another. Four-star linebacker Jared Casey announcement via Twitter Thursday evening. Casey had originally committed to Oregon, but reopened his recruitment in November. The…
UK Hoops cruises against Rhode Island, 75-52
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics)- Maci Morris scored 29 points and Rhyne Howard added 19 as the 19th-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team defeated Rhode Island 75-52 on Thursday night at Memorial Coliseum. Taylor Murray added 11 points for the Wildcats, who…
Allen wins Chuck Bednarik Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky senior linebacker Josh Allen has been named the winner of the 24th Chuck Bednarik Award for the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year. Allen was announced the winner at the Home Depot…
#19 UK Women's Hoops eyes areas to improve
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The 19th-ranked UK Women's Basketball team will host Rhode Island on Thursday night. The Cats sit at 8-0 and have played very well offensively. For Matthew Mitchell, where can his team improve?
Terry Wilson says he envisioned UK Football's success
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - It was another big day for the Cats when it comes to awards. The SEC Coaches released their annual awards and two Cats were mentioned. Mark Stoops was named SEC Coach of the Year and Josh…
"Josh ties this team together."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - It was not the beginning of the season Josh Paschal had planned. Before the season even started, Paschal was sidelined after being diagnosed with malignant melanoma on the bottom of his foot. He'd be fighting cancer…
Josh Allen Wins Bronko Nagurski Trophy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky senior linebacker Josh Allen has been named the winner of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy awarded to the nation’s top defensive player, it was announced at tonight’s awards banquet in Charlotte by the…