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Junior Logan Coles made history for UK by setting a new school record in the weight throw, with a distance of 68’04.50”/20.84 meters. Coles surpassed the previous record set in 2017 by David Cline.

Louisville enters this clash with momentum on their side, as they are currently riding a four-game winning streak. Their most recent victory was a dominant 80-40 performance against NC A&T on December 3 at home. The Cardinals’ defense once again proved to be formidable, as they secured their 38th consecutive win when holding their opponents to 59 points or less. In fact, Louisville has limited their opponents to 59 points or fewer in five of their nine games this season.

Under the leadership of head coach Tim Garrison, Team 49 made history by becoming the first Kentucky gymnastics team since 1984 to go undefeated in their homestand. The Wildcats also set a new overall meet score against Alabama and later topped that score against Arkansas with an impressive 197.875. Additionally, they secured a spot in the evening session at the SEC Championships for the first time since 2019 by achieving their highest overall road meet score at Illinois with a 197.800. Notably, the Wildcats were one of only three NCAA DI gymnastics programs to score 49.000+ in every meet, showcasing their consistency and determination.

Bradshaw emphasizes the importance of practice, stating, “If something doesn’t go right, we’ve got to go to practice and correct it. Search for a different outcome, a different way we could have been better.” He believes that it is crucial for the team to analyze their mistakes and find ways to improve.

The loss marked the end of Kentucky’s season, with the Wildcats finishing with a 21-8 overall record and an impressive 17-1 record in the Southeastern Conference. Head coach Craig Skinner led the team to their seventh consecutive SEC Championship, a remarkable feat. Despite the defeat, the team can be proud of their achievements this year.

If you’re looking for a larger package deal, there are still some options for the 2023-24 Kentucky men’s basketball season. Mini packs, which offer a five-game package, are still on sale with prices starting at $290. However, as expected, the inventory for these packages is also becoming increasingly limited. So if you want to secure your spot, it’s best to make your purchase sooner rather than later.

The meet will begin at noon ET with the women’s pentathlon 60-meter hurdles and will continue throughout the day with various track and field events. Notable athletes returning for the Wildcats include Keaton Daniel, the SEC Indoor and Outdoor Pole Vault champion, and All-Americans Luke Brown and Kennedy Lightner. The team has also added several transfers and freshmen to their roster.

Kentucky’s upcoming matchup against Minnesota is part of a series of challenging games against Power 5 opponents. This will be their fifth game against Power 5 teams in their last five outings, with six Power 5 opponents scheduled in a seven-game stretch. Before facing Minnesota, they will take on the ranked Louisville team at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville on December 10th.

The Cats got off to a promising start, with Russell scoring the first basket of the game, giving them a 4-3 lead. However, Minnesota quickly turned the tide, going on a seven-point run to take a 10-4 advantage. Kentucky fought back, scoring the next seven points and exchanging the lead four more times before ending the period with a slim 17-16 lead, thanks to a pair of free throws from Russell.

Brooklyn DeLeye, a freshman on the UK team, understands that Arkansas will be coming full force. She acknowledges that beating a team three times in a row is no easy feat, stating, “Obviously, they’re an amazing team. They’re going to be coming for us. It’s honestly hard to beat a team three times in a row.”