Several sports for UK Athletics were in play on Saturday, and quite a few saw terrific results in their competition.
Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball edged out the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena, 93-85. Lamont Butler returned from a 2-game absence in stellar fashion, scoring a game-high 33 points without missing a field goal attempt.
The win was Mark Pope’s first over Louisville as head coach of the program and the team’s 10th victory of the season.
The women’s team went on the road to Purdue, where they ran their opposition out of their own gym, 82-52. Kenny Brooks and his team are also rolling through the early part of their season with a 9-1 start.
If that isn’t enough to celebrate, Kentucky’s rugby team captured a national championship on Saturday for their second-straight Division I-AA national title.
Although Kentucky volleyball was swept by No. 1 Pitt in the Elite Eight, they still managed to have another special season under head coach Craig Skinner, including an SEC Championship.
Kentucky men’s basketball has a week off as they travel to New York City for a matchup against Ohio State in Saturday’s CBS Sports Classic, while the women’s basketball team will face Belmont on Friday at Historic Memorial Coliseum.
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Loved the energy on Saturday night.
Headlines
No. 16 Kentucky Pounds Purdue on Saturday – UK Athletics
Five players scored in double figures as No. 16 Kentucky overcame a slow start to beat Purdue 82-52 on Saturday at Mackey Arena.
Butler Leads No. 5 Kentucky Past Louisville on Saturday – UK Athletics
Butler’s feat was among the most efficient performances in Kentucky history.
Otega Oweh is excelling at being present in the moment – KSR
On and off the court.
Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy – ESPN
Incredible football player.
Mark Pope wouldn’t go home until he signed every autograph – KSR
He gets it.
Tennessee Lady Vols set NCAA record for 3-pointers in win – ESPN
Shooting the lights out.
DeLeye’s 22 Kills Not Enough as Cats’ Season ends in Pittsburgh – KSR
She’s such a terrific player.
Jeanty finishes second to Hunter in closest race since 2009 – CBS Sports
He, too, is fantastic.
Marshall LB Landyn Watson will Transfer to Kentucky – KSR
Here we go.
76ers rookie McCain needs knee surgery, out indefinitely – USA Today
Tough break for Philly.
