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Track. Wildcats Conclude Final Day of Competition at East Preliminaries

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:40:53 EDT

The University of Kentucky closed out the third and final day of the track and field NCAA East Preliminary round at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla., with the women's 4x100-meter relay. With the east preliminary now in the books, the Wildcats will turn their attention to the NCAA Outdoor National Championships.

M. Tennis. Aces Help Quigley Defeat No. 5 Cunha, Advance to Final Four

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:32:53 EDT

Behind dynamic serving, including back-to-back aces to clinch the match, University of Kentucky men's tennis senior Eric Quigley became the third player in school history to advance to the NCAA Singles Championship Final Four when he defeated No. 5 Henrique Cunha of Duke in the quarterfinals Saturday at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga.

Baseball. Early Innings Lift No. 21 MSU to 2-1 Win in SEC Tournament Semis

Sat, 26 May 2012 16:43:19 EDT

The 21st-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs plated a run in the second and third innings and used strong relief outings to post a 2-1 win over No. 11 Kentucky in an elimination game of the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals, on a hot Saturday afternoon at Regions Park.

W. Golf. Moir Selected to SEC Golf Community Service Team

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:55:56 EDT

Megan Moir, a junior on the University of Kentucky women's golf team, was named to the 2012 Southeastern Conference Golf Community Service team, announced Friday afternoon by the league office.

Track. Luis Orta Qualifies for National Championships in Steeplechase

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:09:06 EDT

University of Kentucky junior distance runner Luis Orta has had a fantastic 2011-12 campaign. After Friday evening's performance in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, that fantastic year will continue on to Des Moines, Iowa, home of the NCAA Outdoor National Track & Field Championships, from June 6-9.

Football. Cook Named Assistant Director of Football Operations

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:50:03 EDT

Former University of Kentucky wide receiver Tommy Cook, who has spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant for the Wildcats, has accepted the position of assistant director of football operations, UK head coach Joker Phillips announced Friday.

M. Tennis. Quigley Advances to Singles Quarterfinals with Thrilling Victory

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:46:15 EDT

University of Kentucky men's tennis senior Eric Quigley used a clutch performance Friday in the singles round of 16, winning two tiebreakers to defeat No. 13 Artem Ilyushin of Mississippi State and advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Singles Championship on Friday at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga.

Rifle. Underwood Named Nebraska Rifle Head Coach

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:55:21 EDT

Kentucky rifle assistant coach Stacy Underwood has been named the new head coach of the Nebraska rifle team, it was announced on Thursday.

M. Golf. Blann Named to Men's Golf SEC Community Service Team

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:45:09 EDT

University of Kentucky men's golf junior Seth Blann has been named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service team, the league office announced Friday.

W. Soccer. Keyes Unlocks Secrets to Life On and Off the Field

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:46:25 EDT

University of Kentucky women's soccer player Brooke Keyes is not known for scoring a goal every game, leading the team in points, or earning numerous postseason awards. Instead, she strives for a different type of postseason award.

Track. Dykstra, Evans Qualify for NCAA National Championships

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:26:38 EDT

University of Kentucky freshman Raymond Dykstra and sophomore Andrew Evans each punched their tickets Thursday to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships with their performances in the men's javelin and discus, respectively, on a hot and sunny day at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla., home of the NCAA East Preliminary round.

Baseball. Grundy, McCarthy Lead No. 11 UK Past No. 21 Mississippi State

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:04:40 EDT

Jerad Grundy worked six innings and allowed only one run while fanning a career-high nine and No. 11 Kentucky got four hits - including three doubles -from senior Thomas McCarthy to post a 5-1 win over No. 21 Mississippi State to clinch a berth in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Semifinals, in front of 6,798 on a steamy Thursday afternoon at Regions Park.

M. Tennis. Men's Tennis Stars Shine at Day Two of NCAA Championships

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:35:29 EDT

The University of Kentucky men's tennis team had another successful day at the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships on Thursday with seniors Eric Quigley and Alex Musialek earning wins in singles, while Quigley and sophomore Panav Jha earned a win in doubles. The tournament is being played at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga., and is hosted by the University of Georgia.

Baseball. Reed Named Finalist for Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award

Thu, 24 May 2012 02:08:56 EDT

Kentucky freshman A.J. Reed has been named one of the top-10 finalists for the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award, given annually to the top two-way player in the nation, it was announced by the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday night.

M. Tennis. Quigley, Musialek Earn First Round Wins at NCAAs

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:31:10 EDT

University of Kentucky men's tennis seniors Eric Quigley and Alex Musialek began their run in the 2012 NCAA Men's Tennis Singles Championship by each posting first round wins on Wednesday at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga. UK junior Anthony Rossi dropped his first round match to second-seeded Mitchell Frank of Virginia.