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Fans who can’t make it to the arena can catch all the action on SEC Network+, with Jeff Piecoro and Christi Thomas providing the commentary. Alternatively, they can listen to the play-by-play on UK Sports Network and/or 630 AM WLAP, with Darren Headrick, the Voice of the Wildcats, on the mic.

“We are excited to bring Eric Wolford back to Kentucky,” Stoops said. “Eric had a big impact in the year he spent with us and has only gained more SEC experience after working with Coach Saban and Alabama the last two seasons. Eric and I go way back and I’m looking forward to having him return to our program.”

Another standout performance came from Marta López Echevarría, a junior hailing from Roquetas de Mar, Spain. She defeated Chloe Johnson with a score of 4 and 3, showcasing her talent and resilience on the course. Joining Castle and López Echevarría in the winners’ circle were María Villanueva Aperribay and Marissa Wenzler, who both had to battle in extra holes to secure their victories.

The Cardinals had an impressive showing in multiple events, sweeping their opponents in several disciplines. Ilia Sibirtsev led the way in the distance events, while Denis Petrashov dominated the breaststroke. Lindsay Gizzi excelled in diving, Gabi Albiero showcased her skills in the butterfly, and Christiana Regenauer sprinted her way to victory. The Cardinals also won all four relays, with impressive performances from Ella Welch, Gabi Albiero, Dalton Lowe, Denis Petrashov, and Matias Santiso.

The Wildcats had a successful day overall, with six top-five finishes and seven personal bests. In the distance medley relay event, the women’s A team consisting of Sydney Steely, Alysia Johnson, Jenna Schwinghamer, and Phoebe McCowan achieved a season-best time of 11:04.82, ranking them eighth on the UK all-time performers list.

The Cardinals are coming off a dominant performance in their last home meet on January 5, where they swept Missouri with the men winning 205-89 and the women winning 203-96. The team was led by multiple first-place finishes, with standout performances from Christiana Regenauer and Kim Herkle on the women’s side and Denis Petrashov and Guy Brooks on the men’s side.

The Wildcats will be facing tough competition, going up against schools such as Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU, and Texas A&M. The importance of this meet cannot be understated, as performances at this event could impact the athletes’ chances of qualifying for the 2024 NCAA Indoor Championships.

Frye, a senior hailing from Nicholasville, Kentucky, was bestowed with a sponsor exemption, making her the sole amateur in the field. However, she will be joined by 15 other rookies, including graduates from the 2023 Epson Tour and Q-School.

The field will consist of 72 women amateurs, including champions from various NCAA, amateur, and junior events, as well as the top-ranking players from the United States on the final 2023 Women’s World Amateur Golf Rankings. After 36 holes at Champions Retreat, the top 30 players and ties will advance to the final round at Augusta National.

Farrier, a junior transfer from UAB, played in 28 career games with the Blazers, recording 28 catches for 377 yards and two touchdowns. With two seasons of eligibility remaining, Farrier is expected to bring depth and experience to Kentucky’s receiving corps. Coming out of Franklin County High School in Frankfort, Kentucky, Farrier was considered a three-star prospect and played both receiver and defensive back in high school.