Akhator, Epps make UK Hoops history; both are selections in early rounds of WNBA Draft
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern With the conclusion of their basketball careers at the University of Kentucky, Evelyn Akhator and…
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Jamie Vaught: UK Hoops season comes to a sudden, emotional end for seniors Epps, Akhator
After Kentucky women lost to Ohio State in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Lexington, finishing its remarkable…
UK Hoops hold off resilient Belmont in opening game of NCAA Tournament, face OSU Sunday
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune Intern UK Hoops began the NCAA Tournament in front of a home crowd with a 73-70…
Akhator, Epps combine for 55 points but UK falls in SEC semifinals, await NCAA postseason fate
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune Intern Greenville, S.C. – The third time was not the charm for the UK women’s basketball…
Jamie Vaught: Keyed by talented seniors Epps, Akhator, UK women enjoying a season to remember
When you reflect about the current version of UK women’s basketball team, you’d think about its two senior stars –…
Senior Day Surprise: Epps, Akhator key No. 22 UK Hoops to upset of No. 3 Mississippi State
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern UK Hoops honored seniors Makayla Epps and Evelyn Akhator in the best way possible in…
UK Hoops gets much needed win after two straight losses, defeats Vanderbilt; Epps moves up list
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern After losing back-to-back games on the road at Missouri and at home against South Carolina…
UK Hoops: Epps’ effort not enough in Cats’ overtime loss to No. 7 in-state rival Louisville
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern Makayla Epps said she didn’t care if her team won another game all season as…
UK Hoops: Undersized Wildcats hand No. 12 Oklahoma first loss of season
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune Intern A height disadvantage did not stop 17th-ranked UK Hoops from handing No. 12 Oklahoma its…
UK Women: Fourth quarter surge keys Cats to opening game upset over Miami, 82-66
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern A 13-0 run in the final minutes of the fourth quarter propelled the 19-ranked Kentucky…
Now a senior, Kentucky point guard Makayla Epps relishes veteran role
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern Of the six returning players on the University of Kentucky women’s basketball team this season,…
Epps, Akhator combine for 48 points to lead UK women to exhibition win over Union
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern Kentucky senior Makayla Epps scored 31 points and classmate Evelyn Akhator had a double-double to…
Ulis one of five finalists for prestigious Wooden Award; Epps honorable mention All-American
Kentucky sophomore point guard Tyler Ulis added to his growing list of accolades on Monday night with his selection to…
Jamie Vaught: With UK dancing at Rupp, NCAA Women’s tournament has definite SEC look
Kentucky women’s 79-58 NCAA Tournament victory over a very respectable Oklahoma squad earlier this week was really awesome. So sweet…
Keith Taylor: Epps fights through pain to help UK beat Sooners, secure spot in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
It takes a lot for Makayla Epps to cry even when they’re tears of joy. It was hard for Epps…
UK’s Epps adds to honors with selection to WBCA Wade Trophy Outstanding Player Watch List
After being named a first-team All-American honoree Thursday, University of Kentucky junior guard Makayla Epps has been selected to the…
SEC Women’s Tournament: Kentucky overcomes slow start, wins over Florida in quarterfinals
Kentucky outscored Florida by 20 points in the second quarter and went on to beat the Gators 92-69 in Friday’s…
Ulis finalist on Wooden Award Top 20 list; Epps makes midseason watch for Naismith Trophy
Kentucky men’s basketball sophomore point guard Tyler Ulis is one of 20 players on the John R. Wooden Award Late…
UK gives No. 2 South Carolina a scare before Gamecocks pull away late to remain perfect
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky gave South Carolina a scare before the Gamecocks used a big second half…
Sports Notes: Calipari says freshman Labissiere may be showing signs of breaking out of funk
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune It didn’t take Skal Labissiere long to remind Kentucky Wildcat fans what all the…
Epps tosses in 20 to fuel late rally, but No. 7 Wildcats upset by Auburn in Southeastern Conference opener
Makayla Epps scored 20 points, but a late Kentucky rally came up short as the No. 7 Wildcats were upset…
At home in Rupp: Akhator’s 18 points lead No. 8 UK women’s basketball team past Duke in front of 17,150
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The Kentucky women are at home in Rupp Arena, too. Evelyn Akhator scored 18…
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