With the weight of the world on Kentucky's shoulders to finish the job, the Wildcats came, saw and conquered in the BBN United Tipoff Classic

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KSR's top takeaways from Kentucky's overwhelming win over Eastern Illinois

Kentucky moved past the Louisville loss tonight on the court, but the emotions from Tuesday night's letdown still seem to linger. After the Cats'

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Mark Pope wishes Kentucky were further along: 'We're learning some painful lessons'

Mark Pope made headlines with his comments on Thursday about an "out of character" moment from his team before the Kentucky vs. Louisville game on

Nov 14, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope gives his players a thumbs up during the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope Downplays 'Out of Character Moment' But Declines to Tell the Story: 'It Really is Nothing'

It’s not often you can say the word “perfect” in football, but on Friday night, Scott County’s wing-T offense was exactly that, scoring a touchdown

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The Wildcats had just gotten Jaland Lowe back for two games after sitting on the sidelines for the entirety of the exhibition schedule and the season

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Jaland Lowe's teammates were 'emotional' when he went down again -- but 'he'll be back sooner than later'

Kentucky volleyball sure didn't make it easy on themselves Friday night.   The No. 2-ranked Wildcats went down early against the Oklahoma Sooners

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No. 2 Kentucky VB reverse sweeps Oklahoma to secure share of ninth straight SEC title

Collin Chandler might have been named the MVP of the BBN United Tipoff Classic Presented by Kentucky Tourism, but Mo Dioubate was the single-game MVP

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Mo Dioubate posted a double-double vs. EIU, but Mark Pope wants more from him defensively

Trent Noah cracked the starting lineup for the first game of his second season, but rolled his ankle in the first half of that win over Nicholls. He

Nov 14, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) returns to the bench during a timeout in the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Welcome back, Trent Noah. Keep shooting.

Kentucky Basketball beat Eastern Illinois 99-53 on Friday night, and afterward, Mark Pope met with the media to break down the win, the growth he

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Watch Mark Pope's press conference after Kentucky's win over Eastern Illinois

Kentucky got the job done against Eastern Illinois to claim its first-ever BBN United Tipoff Classic presented by Kentucky Tourism championship. Mark

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KSR's Rapid Reaction after Kentucky beat Eastern Illinois

The jury is still out on what Jaland Lowe's status is moving forward. After Kentucky's 99-53 win over Eastern Illinois, Pope was asked about Lowe,

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Mark Pope says Jaland Lowe's status remains uncertain after reinjury

Moments after Kentucky Basketball completed a sweep of the field in the inaugural BBN United Tipoff Classic presented by Kentucky Tourism, the event

Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) gestures after he scores three points in the second half at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Nov. 4, 2025. (© Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

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Collin Chandler is your MVP of the BBN United Tipoff Classic presented by Kentucky Tourism

Kentucky Basketball bounced back from its loss to Louisville with nearly 100 points in a 99-53 win over Eastern Illinois. The Wildcats shot 60

Nov 14, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) dunks the ball during the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Enjoy these highlights from a 99-point night in Rupp Arena

Kentucky needed a get-right win after Tuesday's loss to Louisville, and that's exactly what happened.  The No. 9 Wildcats (3-1) steamrolled Eastern

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FINAL: No. 9 Kentucky steamrolls Eastern Illinois 99-53 in bounce back win

There isn't much to hate about Kentucky's first-half performance, and there really isn't much to love about Eastern Illinois' first-half performance.

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HALFTIME: Kentucky leads Eastern Illinois by... a lot

It's finally here: the finale of the BBN United Tipoff Classic, presented by Kentucky Tourism. KSR's LIVE BLOG will bring you the sights and sounds

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LIVE BLOG: Kentucky vs. Eastern Illinois

After Disney networks went dark late Oct. 30, they are now coming back to YouTube TV. Following a two-week blackout, the sides have reached an

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Finding Kentucky's games on the SEC Network+ is hard enough. If you're a YouTube TV subscriber, you're going to have to go the extra mile to watch

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How to watch Kentucky's games on SEC Network+ amid YouTube TV vs. ESPN dispute

Let's all be honest with one another, you probably don't want to relive Kentucky's loss to Louisville. It's time to move on from the misery. However,

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NSFW: Louisville Chants "F*** UK!" Because the Cards Lack Creativity and Intelligence

Kentucky Basketball returns home to Rupp Arena tonight for the final game of the BBN United Tipoff Classic presented by Kentucky Tourism. Eastern

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The KSR Pregame Show is live before Kentucky hosts Eastern Illinois

Maximo Adams has opted for a different Blue Blood program.  On Friday afternoon, small forward Adams announced his commitment to North Carolina,

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Kentucky recruiting target Maximo Adams commits to another Blue Blood

Kentucky Football has one more game in Lexington in the 2025 season. Saturday marks Senior Day and the home finale at Kroger Field, with Tennessee

Aug 30, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end Josh Kattus (84) reacts after dropping a pass during the third quarter against the Toledo Rockets at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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The Final Prep: Previewing Kentucky vs. Tennessee Tech and Senior Day

Of all of the home schedules we've seen over the years watching Kentucky football, this was certainly one of them. There were a couple of highs --

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KSR Staff Predictions: Kentucky vs. Tennessee Tech

Games against FCS foes late in the season present unique challenges. It can be hard to get up for a no-name opponent in November. It can lead to a

The Kentucky offensive line leads the way for Seth McGowan against Florida, via Dr. Michael Huang, KSR

Kentucky Preparing for Tennessee Tech like it's an SEC Foe

After two heavyweight clashes to open the BBN United Tipoff Classic Presented by Kentucky Tourism, it all ends with a third tonight at Rupp Arena --

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