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Kentucky Volleyball falls to Texas A&M in National Championship
It was a big day for the Big Blue Nation as the Kentucky Volleyball team played Texas A&M for a National Championship in Kansas City. In the first-ever all-SEC championship match, the Cats got swept as they fell 3-0 to the Aggies. The Cats came out hot, leading the majority of the first set by […]
Playing through pain: Brooklyn DeLeye’s toughness defines Kentucky Volleyball’s title run
Kentucky Volleyball junior outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye has been doing far more than filling the stat sheet during the Wildcats’ march to the national championship match; she has been doing it while playing through a torn meniscus. According to Andrew Lind of WBIW in Kansas, DeLeye has competed all season with a torn meniscus in […]
Sunday Headlines: Kentucky Volleyball National Championship Gameday
Good morning, BBN! It’s game day! The Kentucky Wildcats compete for a volleyball national championship this afternoon against Texas A&M. It’s Kentucky’s second appearance in the NCAA Volleyball National Championship and Texas A&M’s first appearance. It’s also the first time two SEC teams have competed for the national championship. It’s been a fantastic postseason run […]
4 risers from Kentucky’s comeback win over St. John’s in the CBS Sports Classic
After a slow start to the first half for the second straight week in a row, the Kentucky Wildcats once again went on a big second-half run that ended up propelling them to a comeback victory over Rick Pitino and No. 22 St. John’s 78-66. This also marked the debut of sophomore sensation Jayden Quaintance, […]
Kentucky Volleyball vs. Texas A&M preview, viewing info, and a prediction
Kentucky Volleyball already knows what it looks like to beat Texas A&M. Back in October, the Cats walked into Reed Arena and handed the Aggies a four-set loss when they were ranked No. 9 in the country. Now the stakes are just a little bit higher. Twenty-seven straight wins, one more banner on the line, […]
Jayden Quaintance dominates in Kentucky debut: “I felt like I’d make it my moment”
The Big Blue Nation has been waiting close to two years to see Jayden Quaintance take the court in the blue and white. Originally committed to John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats, Quaintance took his talents to Tempe last season for Arizona State after the coaching change, before transferring to UK this offseason. When the […]
Jaland Lowe saves the day vs. St. John’s after re-injuring shoulder (but reportedly did not dislocate it)
Saturday was filled with hype surrounding the debut of Jayden Quaintance for the Kentucky Wildcats, who appeared to finally have their entire roster available in Atlanta while taking on Rick Pitino and St. John’s. That didn’t last long, however, as Jaland Lowe left the game quickly after re-injuring his shoulder. Many thought that Lowe had […]
Highlights, MVP, and Twitter reactions to Kentucky Wildcats’ special win over Rick Pitino and St. John’s
That was pretty darn awesome. Kentucky Basketball turned up the intensity in the second half on both ends of the floor and completely flipped the momentum of the game against Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm, winning by a final score of 78-66. Led by Otega Oweh, Jaland Lowe, and Jayden Quaintance— who […]
Kentucky Basketball scores monster comeback win vs. St. John’s: 5 things to know and postgame cheers
It’s been an emotional season for the Kentucky Basketball program, considering the calendar has yet to strike 2026. The Cats’ matchup with St. John’s in Atlanta was always expected to produce an extra level of juice the moment the game was announced. The biggest question on the minds of Kentucky fans was wondering what version […]
CFP Recap: Takeaways from Alabama’s victory over Oklahoma
The 2025 College Football Playoff is underway, and Friday night knocked the number of national championship-contending teams down to 11 after the Alabama Crimson Tide upended the Oklahoma Sooners inside their own Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The Tide entered the game as 1.5-point road underdogs and fell behind quickly 17-0 early in the second quarter. It […]
Kentucky vs. St. John’s game thread and pregame reading
The Kentucky Wildcats will take on the St. John’s Red Storm on Saturday afternoon in the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta. Game time is set for 12:30 PM ET on CBS. The Cats are now 7-4 on the season following their first decent win of the season. Until last Saturday, Kentucky had dominated the weak […]
Saturday Headlines: St. Johns Gameday
Good morning, BBN! Big one today. The Kentucky Wildcats head to Atlanta (Catlanta) to take on the Rick Pitino-led St. John’s Red Storm. The game tips at 12:30 PM EST, and you can watch it on CBS. Before the season started, this was, personally, the matchup I looked forward to most. Yes, St. John’s is […]
College Football Playoff first-round preview and how to watch
It’s that time of year again, when the NFL, college football, and college basketball all converge to create a sports fan’s dream. The College Football Playoff officially kicks off with the first round, and we have everything you need to know on how to watch it from beginning to end, including odds from our friends […]
Jayden Quaintance set to make Kentucky Basketball debut vs. St. John’s, per report
The debut of Jayden Quaintance is finally here. According to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim, Quaintance will make his Kentucky Basketball in Atlanta on Saturday for their CBS Sports Classic matchup vs. Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm. This makes the long-awaited return of one of the best defensive big men in college basketball after […]
Kentucky Football hires Josh Christian-Young
Josh Christian-Young has been named Kentucky Football’s new safeties coach, head coach Will Stein announced Friday. “We are thrilled to welcome Josh Christian-Young to Lexington as our new safeties coach,” Stein said. “Houston’s secondary has played physical, disciplined football, and they have been productive. That’s exactly the standard we want at Kentucky.” Christian-Young, known for […]
4 risers from Kentucky’s exhilarating win over Indiana
In a game where a successful season was very much in doubt for the Kentucky Wildcats heading into Saturday night, they answered the bell and then some as they cruised past the Indiana Hoosiers 72-60 after outscoring them 40-21 in the second half. Despite being down by seven at halftime, the Wildcats went on a […]
Friday Headlines: Wildcats Complete Comeback to Reach NCAA Championship
Kentucky Volleyball came out victorious in an absolute thriller against Wisconsin, defeating the Badgers in five sets last night to reach the championship. The Wildcats were completely rolled in the first set (25-12) but climbed back in the second set (25-22) to even things up. Kentucky dropped the third set (25-21) but won the fourth […]
Kentucky Basketball’s nastiest lineup might also be its worst offensively
Mark Pope did not come to Kentucky Basketball to win 63–58 rock fights. He talked about threes, tempo, analytics, and an offense that would feel like a track meet. Eleven games in, though, the version of Kentucky that actually looks the most dangerous is something else entirely: a group that turns games into a fistfight […]
Kentucky Volleyball beats Wisconsin in thriller, will face Texas A&M in National Championship
Kentucky Volleyball is headed to the national championship after a hard-fought five-set win over Wisconsin on Thursday night, as the Wildcats defeated the Badgers 3-2 in a match that tested every ounce of their resilience. The opening set belonged to Wisconsin as the Badgers took control early and forced Kentucky to play from behind. The […]
Joe Price III named Kentucky Football wide receivers coach
Joe Price III has been named the University of Kentucky football wide receivers coach, head coach Will Stein announced Thursday. “Joe and I go back to our coaching days at UTSA, and I’m thrilled to add him to our staff at Kentucky,” Stein said. “He is energetic, detailed, and connects extremely well with players. He’s […]
Mark Pope discusses Jayden Quaintance possibly playing vs. St. John’s
Are we finally about to see the Kentucky Basketball debut of Jayden Quaintance? On Wednesday, The Field of 68 reported that there was a chance Quaintance would play Saturday when Kentucky faces Rick Pitino and St. John’s in the CBS Sports Classic. Now, head coach Mark Pope is leaving the door open for Quaintance to […]
Cutter Leftwich named Kentucky Football offensive line coach
Cutter Leftwich has been hired as Kentucky’s new offensive line coach, head coach Will Stein announced Thursday. He is currently Oregon’s assistant offensive line coach and run game coordinator. “Cutter is a great addition to our staff,” Stein said. “He knows what it takes to build a tough, disciplined offensive line, and players have thrived […]
Thursday Headlines: Kentucky Volleyball Final Four GameDay
The Kentucky Wildcat Volleyball team is back in action tonight, taking on Wisconsin in the Final Four. The winner of tonight’s matchup advances to the national championship on Sunday to take on either Pittsburgh or Texas A&M. This Wisconsin team will be a tough matchup as the Badgers defeated Stanford and Texas to advance to […]
Previewing Kentucky Volleyball vs. Wisconsin Badgers in the Final Four
Kentucky’s reward for torching its side of the bracket? A date with the program it’s never beaten. Wisconsin comes into the Final Four at 28–4, fresh off a brutal run through Eastern Illinois, North Carolina, No. 2 Stanford, and No. 1 Texas. Meanwhile, Kentucky sits at 29–2 after sweeping Wofford, Cal Poly, and No. 3 […]
Mitch Barnhart addresses JMI and retirement talks in latest interview
This is a poignant time for UK Athletics. Men’s basketball finally got a win against a Power Four team Saturday night against Indiana, the football program just introduced Will Stein as its new head coach, and the volleyball team is playing in the Final Four Thursday night against Wisconsin. Overshadowing it all, though, is the […]
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