UK Hoops lose early 20-point cushion, but rally to hold off Washington State Cougars 69-67
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern UK Hoops defeated Washington State University 69-67 on Wednesday afternoon despite taking a 20-point lead…
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Pair of freshmen fill the void for Mitchell’s Wildcats in win over Radford
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern Matthew Mitchell was without one of his starters when Kentucky defeated Radford University 59-36 Sunday…
Big games from Murray, Akhator fuel UK Hoops to easy victory over Middle Tennessee
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern Sophomore point guard Taylor Murray started this season averaging 6.0 points per game and has…
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: Akhator’s career high 28 points again Albany gives Cats second straight Classic win
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern The Wildcats did not miss a beat in their second game in 24 hours with…
Mitchell, Wildcats moving on from off-season turmoil, set to open new campaign
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern The women’s basketball season kicks off Friday for Kentucky coach Matthew Mitchell, his coaches and…
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…
Former Kentucky assistant Whitaker takes over as head coach at Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky University Director of Athletics Ken Bothof announced the hiring of Camryn Whitaker as head coach of the women’s…
Keith Taylor: Mitchell takes full responsibility for ‘upheaval’ but deserves chance to end disruption
Building a program came easy for Matthew Mitchell. Staying there has been harder than he imagined. It took just three…
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…
Kentucky women face No. 24 Oklahoma in NCAA tourney second round Monday in Memorial
After one of the best defensive performances in a NCAA Tournament game in program history, the No. 12 University of…
UK women selected as No. 3 seed in Lexington Regional, hosts UNC Ashville in NCAA opener
The No. 12 University of Kentucky women’s basketball team has been selected as an at-large team in the NCAA Women’s…
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…
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…
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…