Lexington Brief

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Sports 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

UK and Louisville bring historic rivalry to the ice

Kentucky’s men’s hockey club beat Louisville 6-2 at Lexington Ice Center on Nov. 7, the night after losing 3-1 to the Cardinals in Louisville. The late-night rivalry game drew a large crowd, and UK winger Ronnie Turano was sent to the penalty box after an altercation in the opening 12 seconds. Freshmen Hank Davis and Finn Brennan each scored for the Wildcats. Kentucky players said they look forward to facing Louisville again in its rink.

Government 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky women’s soccer standouts shine in All-SEC selections

The SEC named four Kentucky women’s soccer players to its All-SEC and All-Freshman teams on Nov. 5, ahead of the conference tournament. Forward Kyla Dawn earned All-Freshman and second-team All-SEC honors, joining midfielder Juliette Rayo on the second team. Senior defender Katherine Truitt also earned All-SEC recognition, while defender Elise Ernest joined Dawn on the All-Freshman team. Dawn scored 11 regular-season goals, and Rayo had seven.

Sports 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

Kenny Brooks earns 50th win in victory over NKU

Kentucky women’s basketball beat Northern Kentucky 79-28, giving coach Kenny Brooks his 50th win with the Wildcats and the team its second victory of the season. Clara Strack had 11 points and 10 rebounds as Kentucky used the game to build toward a possible March run. The Wildcats next face No. 25 NC State at the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte on Nov. 8.

Sports 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky men's golf struggles to match last season's success as coach cites young rosterTransfer Gabriel Hull leads Kentucky men's golf in stats

Kentucky men’s golf has struggled to match last season’s success, when the Wildcats won multiple tournament titles and earned an NCAA Regional berth. The roster lost Jack Schoenberger to graduation and freshman Charles Cauthen to the transfer portal, while transfer Gabriel Hull has become the team’s statistical leader. Coach Gator Todd cited the roster’s youth as a factor, and Kentucky hopes to rebound in 2027.

Schools 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky men's golf places 12th among 13 schools at Williams Cup in Wilmington, N.C.Three Wildcats finish in top 50 at Williams Cup

Kentucky men’s golf finished 12th among 14 teams at the Williams Cup in Wilmington, North Carolina, held Oct. 18-20. No. 10 Florida won, followed by No. 2 Auburn; Gabriel Hull led the Wildcats, tying for 28th at 4-over par, while Jacob Lang tied for 34th and Gavin Clutts for 41st. The event was Kentucky’s final competition of 2026; the Wildcats return Feb. 15 at the Watersound Invitational.

General 1 outlet · LEX18

Cider Days wraps up sixth annual celebration at Wise Bird Cider in Lexington

Wise Bird Cider in Lexington wrapped up its sixth annual Cider Days on Sunday after a week of events that drew hundreds of cider lovers. The closing-day tasting offered 16 ciders, from dry to sweet, including a pawpaw collaboration with West Sixth Brewing. Wise Bird also debuted Forbidden Palme, a cider aged for two years in bourbon barrels in collaboration with Forbidden Distilling’s Marianne Eaves; it is expected to be available at the end of the month.

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