In securing the top spot on the podium, Herkle posted times of 1:00.52, 2:09.82, and 4:12.72 in the 100 breast, 200 breast, and 400 IM, respectively. These times currently rank in the top 50, top 30, and top 35 in the nation.

Lapadat has proven himself to be a consistent winner during his time at Kentucky. He boasts an impressive 64-12 singles record in dual matches, as well as a 36-23 doubles record. The London, Ontario native was even named the 2023 SEC Tournament MVP after helping Kentucky secure their second conference tournament title in program history last year. In addition to this accolade, Lapadat was also honored as a First-Team All-SEC selection, building on his Second Team recognition from the 2022 season.

Both teams are coming off tough losses in their previous games. The Cardinals have dropped three consecutive games, with their latest defeat being a 83-70 home loss to Pitt. On the other hand, Miami had their four-game winning streak snapped with an 86-82 overtime road loss to Wake Forest. Despite the recent setbacks, the Hurricanes boast an impressive 9-0 home record this season.

DeBeer, who was already named a Second Team All-American, had an outstanding season on the court as well. She was named the East Region Player of the Year, and was honored with a spot on the first team All-East Region and the NCAA All-Regional team. DeBeer was an instrumental part of the Louisville team, leading in various statistical categories including kills (392), points (438.5), and double doubles (12). Her performances did not go unnoticed, as she was twice named the ACC Offensive Player of the Week.

Once the game concludes, make sure to stick around for the Ruoff Mortgage Wildcat Wrap up, where Tom and Jack will have exclusive interviews with players and coaches. This post-game segment promises to provide valuable insights and analysis.

Couch, who played for the University of Kentucky from 1996 to 1998, had an illustrious career that left a lasting impact on the college football scene. From leading the Wildcats to two bowl appearances to earning numerous individual accolades, Couch’s contributions to the sport are undeniable.

Impressively, this marks the 26th consecutive semester in which UofL’s student-athletes have maintained a department-wide GPA of 3.0 or higher. The collective GPA for the fall 2023 semester was an impressive 3.364.

Upon receiving the news of his induction, Couch expressed his gratitude and excitement saying, “I’m honored and humbled. This is an unbelievable honor, I’m blown away by it. I’m really excited for the celebration this year, representing Kentucky and doing my best to do that.”

Following the win, Kentucky has climbed up the rankings to become the XXth team in the Associated Press College Basketball Poll. They will return to Rupp Arena on Tuesday night to face the Missouri Tigers. Welch expects the Tigers to present a challenge due to their style of play.

During his time as an assistant, Jones played an instrumental role in the Cardinals’ success, helping lead the team to five Final Four appearances and two national championships in 1980 and 1986. His exceptional contributions to the program did not go unnoticed, as he was inducted into the UofL Athletics Hall of Fame in 1998, solidifying his legacy as one of the greats.