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May 21, 2013
Wildcats Suffer SEC Tournament Opening Loss to Rebels
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/21/13) – No. 21 Ole Miss jumped out to an early lead and held on to post a 4-1 win over Kentucky in the opener of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, eliminating the Wildcats, on Tuesday morning at the Hoover Met. Kentucky (30-25) fell behind after the Rebels plated a single run in the first and third innings. The Wildcats manufactured a run with a delayed-steal play with two outs in the fourth inning, with Ole Miss plating a pair of runs in the sixth for a 4-1 lead. The Wildcats loaded the bases with one out in the seventh inning but couldn’t get anything across to narrow the Ole Miss lead. UK senior starter Jerad Grundy (6-6) worked 5.2 innings, allowing nine hits and four runs, striking out one. Sophomore Chandler Shepherd came on in relief in the sixth and… Read More...
May 20, 2013
Harper Selected to USA Basketball U19 Team
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/20/13) – Kentucky women’s basketball signee Linnae (La-NAY) Harper was one of 12 players selected to the 2013 USA Basketball Women’s U19 World Championship Team, announced USA Basketball on Sunday. Harper was one of 33… Read More...
May 20, 2013
Wildcats Making First Back-to-Back SEC Tournaments Since 1998-99
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/20/13) – For the first time in 14 years, Kentucky will be making back-to-back Southeastern Conference Tournament berths, drawing six-seed Ole Miss in the opener of the tournament on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. ET at the Hoover… Read More...
May 20, 2013
Former UK Infielder, 14-year MLB Infielder to Honored as SEC Baseball Legend
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/20/13) – Former Kentucky All-America infielder Terry Shumpert will serve as one of four members of the Southeastern Conference Baseball Legends, Presented by AT&T, to be honored at the SEC Tournament, May 21-26 at the… Read More...
May 20, 2013
Nunley, Cumbess Propel No. 12 Softball to Super Regionals
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/20/13) – After dropping game one of the day that forced a winner-take-all regional final, the University of Kentucky softball team got three-plus strong innings of work from junior pitcher/infielder Lauren Cumbess in the… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Fish of the Week - 50 LB Flathead Catfish
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KENTUCKY (5/17/13) - This week, SurfKY News is featuring Jody Morris with an amazing catch to kick off the 2013 fishing season. Mr. Morris caught this 50 pound Flathead Catfish out of Pond River in the Muhlenberg/Hopkins County region. A… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Men’s Golf in 12th after Round One of NCAA Regional
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/17/13) – The University of Kentucky men’s golf team wrapped up round one of the 2013 NCAA Fayetteville Regional on Thursday, firing at 16-over-par, 304. The Wildcats are in 12th place in the 54-hole stroke play event held… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Eastern Kentucky 3, Murray State 1
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MURRAY, Ky. (5/17/13) – Murray State sophomore left hander Brock Downey tossed his first career complete game, but it was not enough as Eastern Kentucky handed the Breds a 3-1 defeat in the first game of a three-game series Thursday… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Fifth Wildcat from 2012 Senior Class to Join National Football League
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/17/13) – The New York Giants announced Thursday that former Kentucky quarterback Morgan Newton has signed a free-agent contract as a tight end. Newton becomes the fifth player from the 2012 UK senior class to sign with an… Read More...
May 17, 2013
Outdoors with Big Country – Introduce a Kid to Fishing
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KENTUCKY (5/17/13) – Each week, as I write my columns on subjects of the great Kentucky outdoors, several things run through my head, such as highlights and experiences I’ve had afield, that I know I could develop a good story about. But… Read More...
May 15, 2013
No. 8 Kentucky Takes on No. 9 Duke in Sweet 16
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/15/13) – For the fourth-consecutive season, the University of Kentucky men’s tennis team has advanced to the Sweet 16 on the NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship, as the Wildcats will take on No. 9 Duke for a spot in the Elite… Read More...
May 15, 2013
God’s Great Outdoor Adventures - May Offers Excellent Fishing
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KENTUCKY (5/15/13) – Hello again folks! I hope you are having a blessed day. Turkey season has come and gone, and it is time to get serious about fishing. Some of you have already been fishing quite a bit. I normally go a few times before… Read More...
May 15, 2013
Wildcats Get Three-Hit Game from Matt Reida, Homers from Micheal Thomas, A.J. Reed
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/15/13) – Micheal Thomas led off the seventh inning with a game-tying home run and A.J. Reed singled with two outs to driving in the go-ahead run and lift Kentucky to a 5-3 comeback win over No. 15 Indiana, on Tuesday… Read More...
May 15, 2013
Lady Trojan Coach Parker McCalister Resigns Position
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WEBSTER COUNTY, Ky. (4/15/13) - Webster County High School is in search of new girls’ basketball coach after head coach Parker McCalister resigned the position Monday morning. The Madisonville native stated that the time spent away from… Read More...
May 15, 2013
Tom Welshans Resigns as Trojan Baseball Coach
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WEBSTER COUNTY, Ky. (4/15/13) - For the final two weeks of the season, the WCHS baseball team will have a new head coach. Tom Welshans, who has guided the Trojans the past three years, resigned the position last Tuesday. Current freshman… Read More...
May 15, 2013
WCHS Track Teams Run 4th at Regional Meet
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WEBSTER COUNTY, Ky. (4/15/13) - Webster County track teams both finished in fourth place Saturday at the annual Region 1, Class AA Track and Field Championships at Paducah Tilghman High School. Iszack Whitsell and Raven Baxter captured… Read More...
May 14, 2013
Kentucky-Baylor Game Part of Big 12/SEC Challenge
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/14/13) – The Kentucky-Baylor men’s basketball game on Dec. 6 will be a part of the 2013 Big 12/SEC Challenge as announced by both conferences and ESPN on Tuesday. All 10 of the Big 12’s teams and 10 of the SEC’s 14 member… Read More...
May 14, 2013
UK Athletics Posts Record 3.14 GPA in Spring Semester
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/14/13) – With competition in NCAA-sanctioned winter sports in the books, UK Athletics is on pace for the best Directors' Cup finish in school history. UK ranks 20th in the latest standings, one of the key metrics used by… Read More...
May 13, 2013
Wildcats Conclude 2013 Home Schedule with Tuesday Tilt vs. No. 14 Hoosiers
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/13/13) – The Kentucky baseball team will conclude its 2013 home schedule with a midweek matchup against No. 14 Indiana, with first pitch on Tuesday slated for 6:30 p.m. ET at Cliff Hagan Stadium. The game will be… Read More...
May 13, 2013
Belmont Takes Murray State, 12-1
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MURRAY, Ky. (5/13/13) – Murray State closed out the 2013 road schedule Sunday afternoon as they fell 12-1 to Belmont in the final game of a three-game series at Rose Park. The Breds (20-31, 8-19 OVC) got on the board in the first inning as… Read More...
May 13, 2013
Softball to Host NCAA Regional for First Time in School History
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/13/13) – For the fifth consecutive season the University of Kentucky softball team has received an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament with the selection committee naming Kentucky as the No. 12 national seed and one of… Read More...
May 13, 2013
Number 1 Vanderbilt Seeps Wildcats in Sec Home Finale
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/13/13) – Top-ranked Vanderbilt posted a 10-5 win over Kentucky to secure a series sweep, on Sunday afternoon at Cliff Hagan Stadium. Kentucky (28-22, 10-17 Southeastern Conference) fell behind in the first inning and… Read More...
May 13, 2013
Beede Pitches N. 1 Vandy to Series-Clinching Win
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/13/13) – Top-ranked Vanderbilt rallied to take a lead with two runs in the third inning and got the 13th win in 13 starts in 2013 from sophomore star Tyler Beede to post a 5-3 series-clinching win over Kentucky, on… Read More...
May 13, 2013
Ray Dykstra’s All-Conference Javelin Throw Highlights SEC Championship Saturday
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/13/13) – Raymond Dykstra Improved on each of his six javelin throws finishing up with a top toss of 71.65 meters / 235 feet 1 inch that was good for a runner up finish at the Southeastern Conference Track and Field… Read More...
May 10, 2013
UK’s McIntosh, Newton, Smith Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/10/13) – The National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame announced that University of Kentucky football seniors Craig McIntosh, Morgan Newton and Matt Smith have been named to the 2013 NFF Hampshire Honor… Read More...
May 09, 2013
Outdoors with Big Country – May is Outdoor Time
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KENTUCKY (5/9/13) – The month of May is a great time to be in the outdoors. Fish are spawning, or in pre-spawn, depending upon species. Read More...
May 09, 2013
Wildcats Baseball Hosts Top-Ranked Vanderbilt
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/9/13) – Winners of two consecutive games, Kentucky returns to its grueling slate against ranked foes, hosting No. 1 Vanderbilt for a three-game series, with first pitch on Friday slated for 6:30 p.m. ET at Cliff Hagan… Read More...
May 09, 2013
Four-Run Third Inning Propels South Carolina to Upset of Kentucky
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/9/13) – Behind a complete game pitching performance from Julie Sarratt and a four-run third inning, the No. 10 seed South Carolina Gamecocks claimed a 6-3 upset victory of No. 7 seed Kentucky in the second game of the… Read More...
May 08, 2013
Trojans Top Union County for First Time in Seven Years
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WEBSTER COUNTY, Ky (5/8/13) - The WCHS baseball team split a pair of district games and now stand 1-2 in the district standings. The Trojans (12-15) topped Union County for the first time in eight years on Tuesday but then were plummeted… Read More...
May 08, 2013
WCHS track teams look strong in Henderson
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WEBSTER COUNTY, Ky. (5/8/13) - Webster County track teams picked up several first-place finishes and the Lady Trojans placed third overall in the annual Henderson County Invitational held between rain storms Friday night. WCHS senior Raven… Read More...
May 08, 2013
Lady Trojans Rally Past Caldwell County
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WEBSTER COUNTY, Ky. (5/8/13) - Webster County High School softball team split a pair of games last week before the rains came, topping Caldwell County but falling to a strong Owensboro squad. The Lady Trojans are back in action Thursday… Read More...
May 08, 2013
Bishop Wins Playoff to Advance through US Open Local Qualifying
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/8/13) – University of Kentucky sophomore men’s golfer Will Bishop advanced through the first stage of the 2013 United States Golf Association U.S. Open local qualifying on Monday, after posting a 2-under-par, 70 at the… Read More...
May 08, 2013
Orta & Oswald Named to SEC T&F Community Service Team
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/8/13) – The University of Kentucky track and field team’s Luis Orta and Chelsea Oswald have been named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team, the league office announced on Tuesday. Orta and Oswald were… Read More...
May 08, 2013
Gilliland Summoned Again to US U-23 National Team Camp
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/8/13) – After an extremely successful stint with the U-23 United States Women’s National Team in the April camp, University of Kentucky junior Arin Gilliland was extended an invitation to the next U-23 National Team camp,… Read More...
May 08, 2013
Billings Named to U.S. Volleyball A2 Program Roster
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/8/13) – All-America right side hitter Whitney Billings is one of 48 collegiate players nationally named to the U.S. Women’s National A2 Team Program it was announced. The A2 program will train in Dallas, Texas this… Read More...
May 08, 2013
Fish of the Week - Kevin Durbin and Jennifer Grisham
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WESTERN Ky. (5/8/13) - This week, two individuals are honored with the Fish of the Week title. Read More...
May 07, 2013
UK Hoops Signee Harper Invited to U19 World Championship Team Trials
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/7/13) – Kentucky women’s basketball signee Linnae (La-NAY) Harper is one of 34 top athletes in the country age 19-years-old or younger (born on or after Jan. 1, 1994), who have accepted invitations to participate in the… Read More...
May 07, 2013
Former Wildcat All-American Selected for the Sport’s Highest Honor
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/7/13) – Steve Meilinger, a two-year first-team All-American who excelled at several positions on offense and defense for the Kentucky Wildcats, has been named to the College Football Hall of Fame as announced Tuesday by… Read More...
May 07, 2013
No. 19 Softball Ready to Host SEC Tournament, Face South Carolina
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/7/13) – After its first-ever series win over the defending national champion No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide over the weekend, the No. 19 University of Kentucky softball team looks to keep its momentum alive when it plays host… Read More...
May 06, 2013
Baseball Steps Out of League Play to Host Wright State
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/6/13) – Fresh off a walk-off win over No. 14 Arkansas to conclude the weekend series, Kentucky will return to action in hosting Wright State in a Tuesday tilt, with first-pitch at Cliff Hagan Stadium slated for 6:30 p.m.… Read More...
May 06, 2013
Harris Named to SEC All-Freshman Team
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LEXINGTON, KY (5/6/13) – Sarah Harris became the first University of Kentucky women’s golfer to be selected to the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman Team when the league office announced its selections on Monday. Harris’ selection… Read More...
May 06, 2013
Southeast Missouri 7, Murray State 4
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MURRAY, Ky. (5/6/13) – Murray State tried for another ninth-inning comeback Sunday afternoon, but came up on the short end as Southeast Missouri took the series finale, 7-4, at Reagan Field. The Redhawks (22-27, 13-14 OVC) got the scoring… Read More...
May 06, 2013
Sagermann’s 6 RBI, Steed’s Catch Lead UK Past No. 7 Bama 9-5
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/6/13) – Freshman infielder Nikki Sagermann went 3-for-5 in the game, including a game-winning, three-run home run in the eighth inning – tying the school record with six RBI in the game – while sophomore catcher Griffin… Read More...
May 04, 2013
Ian Carry Named New Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/4/13) – With multiple years of coaching and playing experience at the highest level of world soccer, including two years in the NCAA ranks, Ian Carry has been named the newest addition to Jon Lipsitz’s staff, as he was… Read More...
May 03, 2013
Klefot Selected to Train with Team USA
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/3/13) – One of Kentucky’s all-time best will head out West to train with the nation’s top talent beginning this week. Former two-time All-America selection Stephanie Klefot has been selected to train with the United… Read More...
May 03, 2013
Murray State's Ritzheimer Named to Capitol One Academic All-District Baseball Team
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MURRAY, Ky. (5/3/13) – For the second-straight year, Murray State outfielder Paul Ritzheimer was selected to the Capitol One Academic All-District 2 Baseball team by CoSIDA. District 2 covers the states of Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, New… Read More...
May 03, 2013
Fish of the Week - Justin Mitchell
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HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (5/3/13) - Today's Fish of the Week angler is Justin Mitchell. Justin, a Hopkins County, KY resident, caught these big Crappie out of Pond River, despite the fact that water levels are super high at this time.… Read More...
May 03, 2013
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN Announce New TV Network and Digital Platform
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FRANKFORT, KY (5/2/13) – The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform network, which will launch in August 2014, it was announced today by SEC Commissioner Mike… Read More...
May 02, 2013
Wildcats to Face Preseason No. 1 Razorbacks in Series Opener on Friday
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/2/13) – Coming off just the third series win at Ole Miss in program history, No. 23 Kentucky will return home for an eight-game homestand, starting with preseason top-ranked Arkansas, with the series with the 14th-ranked… Read More...
May 02, 2013
Murray State 6, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 3
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MURRAY, Ky. (5/2/13) – The pitching duo of Alex Gordon and Sheldon Baxter limited Arkansas-Pine Bluff to just eight hits as Murray State defeated the Golden Lions 6-3 in the second game of a two-game series Wednesday afternoon at the Tori… Read More...
May 02, 2013
Wildcats to Face Five NCAA Tournament Teams, Host Nine Games in Rupp
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/2/13) – Kentucky has announced its 2013-14 men's basketball non-conference schedule. The schedule features a season-opening game in Rupp Arena against UNC-Asheville on Nov. 8 followed by a home date on Nov. 10 against… Read More...
May 02, 2013
Rossi, Jomby, Lai Earn Spots in NCAA Singles & Doubles Championship
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/2/13) – Senior Anthony Rossi, junior Tom Jomby and freshman Kevin Lai were all selected to compete in the 2013 NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships to be held in Champaign-Urbana, Ill., it was announced on Wednesday.… Read More...
May 01, 2013
House Named UK Hoops Assistant Coach
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (5/1/13) – Former Women’s National Basketball Association assistant coach Jeff House has been hired as an assistant coach for the University of Kentucky women’s basketball program, UK head coach Matthew Mitchell announced… Read More...
May 01, 2013
God’s Great Outdoor Adventures – Fast Action Bass Fishing
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KENTUCKY (1/2/13) – Hello again folks! I hope you are having a blessed week. Well folks, if the turkeys aren’t responding, and you are getting aggravated, just grab a fishing pole and your attitude will be changed. Read More...
May 01, 2013
Arkansas-Pine Bluff 8, Murray State 7
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MURRAY, Ky. (5/1/13) – The Murray State baseball team suffered yet another ninth-inning heartbreaker Tuesday afternoon as Arkansas-Pine Bluff scored three runs to walk off with an 8-7 victory in the first game of a two-game series at the… Read More...
April 30, 2013
UK Men’s Soccer Announces 2013 Schedule
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (4/30/13) – A year removed from a hosting berth in the NCAA Tournament, the Kentucky men’s soccer team will open a new stadium in 2013 with 11 home games, it was announced by head coach Johan Cedergren on Tuesday afternoon.… Read More...
April 30, 2013
Women’s Golf Selected to 2013 East Regional
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (4/30/13) – The University of Kentucky women’s golf team was selected to the 2013 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship for the 18th time in program history Monday night. The Wildcats made the field of 72 for the third… Read More...
April 29, 2013
Tennessee Tech 10, Murray State 6 (10)
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MURRAY, Ky. (4/29/13) – Tennessee Tech scored nine runs over the final three innings and got a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 10th inning to hand Murray State a 10-6 defeat in the series finale Sunday afternoon at Bush Stadium.… Read More...
April 27, 2013
Apply Now for your Best Chance at Kentucky Elk Hunts
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WESTERN Ky. (4/27/13) – You don't have to wait until midnight April 30 to apply for a Kentucky elk hunting permit. You can avoid an Internet traffic jam at the deadline by applying sooner than later at www.fw.ky.gov. This year, Kentucky… Read More...
April 26, 2013
Wildcats Score Two Runs in the Eighth to Post a 3-2 Win on Thursday Night
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (4/26/13) –– After allowing a pair of unearned runs to score in the seventh inning that erased a Kentucky lead, the 24th-ranked Wildcats rallied with two runs in the eighth and got a heroic relief outing from sophomore… Read More...
April 26, 2013
Calipari Announces Online Store for Coaching Drills
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (4/26/13) – Never one to hide what happens within his program, John Calipari has launched an online store for coaching drills on his website, CoachCal.com, that will allow coaches, players and fans across the world to watch… Read More...
