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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.

Kentucky’s NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) for the freshman classes of 2012-13 through 2015-16 was an impressive 92 percent, matching the record set in each of the past three years. This continuous improvement showcases the dedication of the student-athletes and the unwavering support from the coaching staff and the CATS (Center for Academic and Tutorial Services).

In addition to his All-American selection, Brown also received a third-team All-America honor from College Football Network. He was further recognized as a second-team All-SEC choice by the league’s coaches and The Associated Press. These accolades speak to his impact both within the conference and nationally.

Petty’s standout performance came in a game against Tennessee Tech on Sunday, where she led her team to victory with a career-high 33 points and 15 rebounds. This remarkable feat places her in an elite group of Wildcats players, as only four individuals in the program’s history have achieved a 30-15 double-double. The last player to accomplish this feat was Valerie Still over a decade ago. Still, an all-time great for Kentucky, witnessed Petty’s success firsthand from the stands.

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.

This will be UK’s first nationally televised game of the season, and for those unable to watch, you can listen to the radio broadcast on UK Sports Network and 630 AM WLAP, with Darren Headrick on the call.

Stoops led Kentucky to a 38-31 win over the No. 9 Louisville Cardinals on the road last Saturday, which is the highest-ranked win in his tenure. This victory also extended Stoops’ school records for most wins (73) and most wins against ranked opponents (13). It marks the fourth consecutive season that Stoops’ squad has defeated two ranked opponents. The Wildcats also earned the title of Cheez-It National Team of the Week for their outstanding performance.

This game marked the 50th season for the University of Kentucky women’s basketball program. Kentucky currently holds a 896-593 all-time record, with just four wins standing between them and the prestigious 900-win milestone.

Kentucky struggled against top-ranked teams this season, as they now hold a 0-2 record against Associated Press Top 10 teams. The Wildcats, currently in their 50th season, have an all-time record of 896-592 (.602), putting them just four wins away from reaching the milestone of 900 victories.

To be eligible for the Academic All-District selections, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore academically and athletically. Undergraduate student-athletes must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50, while graduate student-athletes must have a 3.50 cumulative GPA as both an undergraduate and graduate student. Transfer student-athletes in their first semester at a new institution must have maintained a 3.50 GPA at their former school. Additionally, student-athletes must have competed in 90% of their institution’s games or started in at least 66% of games played. Each institution is limited to six award recipients.