Jamie Vaught: South Carolina’s Staley, UK’s Mitchell close to joining ranks of nation’s elite coaches
When I think about women’s college basketball, Geno Auriemma, Pat Summitt and Andy Landers are some of the names that…
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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…
UK Hoops matches best start in school history with 81-39 rout of Tennessee State
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune A seven-day layoff didn’t bother No. 7 Kentucky. Evelyn Akhator recorded her fourth double-double…
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…
Eighth-ranked Wildcats hoping to pack Rupp Arena when cross-state rival Louisville pays a visit
The No. 8 University of Kentucky women’s basketball team continues its tough December stretch on Thursday as it welcomes in-state…
Kentucky senior guard Janee Thompson is making big strides in her return from a major leg injury
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Although it’s a moment she will never forget, Janee Thompson has gotten over the…
Suspension of budding UK star Epps shows importance Mitchell places on accountability
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Discipline versus on-court success: With Matthew Mitchell suspending star guard (and first-team All-Southeastern Conference…
UK Hoops earns No. 2 seed in NCAA Tourney, will serve as the host site for first two rounds
The 11th-ranked University of Kentucky women’s basketball team earned its school-record sixth straight bid to the NCAA Tournament, and 12th…
Gruesome injury to Thompson overshadows UK Hoop’s loss at the hands of No. 1 South Carolina
Kentucky women’s basketball starting point guard Janee Thompson suffered a dislocated left ankle which resulted in a broken fibular against…