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Making their debuts at the Toyota U.S. Open, Max Berg, Carson Hick, Libby Grether, and Olivia Mendenhall competed in a challenging field that included 68 current U.S. National Team members, 34 U.S. Olympians, and 29 American record holders. The Wildcats were up against some of the best swimmers in the country, demonstrating their talent and determination.

Coach Mark Stoops expressed his enthusiasm for the invitation, stating, “On behalf of our team and all of us at the University of Kentucky, we are excited to accept the invitation to the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. The Big Blue Nation always represents at our bowl destination, and we are excited to spend time in Jacksonville. We look forward to a great week, and our team can’t wait to play one more time this season.”

Leading the way for Kentucky was Ajae Petty, who showcased her dominance in the post throughout the game. The 6-3 center had a career-high 33 points and grabbed a career-best 15 rebounds, leaving fans and head coach Kyra Elzy impressed with her performance. Elzy praised Petty’s selflessness and ability to find a way to score even when faced with double-teams.

Fans can catch all the action on ESPNU and the ESPN app, with the talented trio of Courtney Lyle, Holly McPeak, and Katie George providing the commentary from Lincoln. The match is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET, or 30 minutes after the conclusion of the (1) Nebraska vs. Georgia Tech match, which kicks off at 2 p.m. ET and will be televised on ESPN2.

While Sheppard’s performance was commendable, it wasn’t enough to secure a victory for Kentucky. Antonio Reeves added 14 points before fouling out, while Justin Edwards and Tre Mitchell each contributed 11 points and six rebounds. Unfortunately, the Wildcats struggled from behind the arc, only making five of 17 attempts, resulting in a disappointing 29.4 percent shooting percentage.

Kentucky’s last game was a thrilling victory over Boston College, with a final score of 83-81. This win ended a five-game losing streak and contributed to the SEC’s success in the ACC / SEC Women’s Basketball Challenge. The game saw 11 ties and 12 lead changes, including a crucial layup by senior guard Eniya Russell in the final seconds to secure the win for the Wildcats.

Kentucky’s impressive performance earned them a spot in the regional next week, with the location yet to be determined.

One of the standout performances from the Miami game came from Reed Sheppard, a Kentucky native. Coming off the bench, Sheppard put up an impressive 21 points and also made his presence felt with five rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a blocked shot. His performance on Tuesday undoubtedly boosted the team’s morale.

Excitement is building around the upcoming Kentucky men’s basketball team, as they gradually come together game by game. Head coach John Calipari’s Wildcats have yet to taste defeat at home in Rupp Arena this season, including a stellar top-10 home win against Miami (Fla.) on Tuesday night.

The Wildcats will kick off their eighth season under Coach Mingione with two away weekends before their home opener at Kentucky Proud Park on February 20 against Morehead State. One interesting addition to their schedule is a home-and-home series with Eastern Kentucky, where they will play back-to-back games in early March.