THE SWEET OF VICTORY

Athletics are an exciting aspect of college life, and as a member of Big Blue Nation, you’ll be part of a powerhouse program in one of the country’s top conferences – the Southeastern Conference. UK’s 23 varsity sports have become synonymous with championships.

Whether it’s the historic men’s basketball program or the 2021 national champion women’s volleyball team, back-to-back 2021, 2022 rifle national

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Honestly, a game day at UK gives me a rush like no other. It’s so crazy how students show up and show out for our sports here - football, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, baseball - we’re here to support all of our teams. It starts day one at UK at Big Blue U, a special event for new students during K Week. At Big Blue U, we learn game day chants, the fight song and meet most of the coaches and teams who wear Kentucky across their jerseys. We officially become part of Big Blue Nation, the most passionate fanbase in all of college athletics . ” championship team or 2022 SEC women’s basketball tournament champions, the goal every year is simple: compete for and win conference and national championships. And as a student you can take in all the action with tickets that range in price from free to $15. It’s always exciting cheering on the Wildcats – blue body paint is optional, but screaming and cheering are not.

WOMEN’S TRACK TEAM finished third in both the NCAA INDOOR AND OUTDOOR National Championships in 2022

UK MEN’S TENNIS

2022 NCAA RUNNERS-UP RUNNERS-UP were in the

Tennis Championship

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OFFERS MORE THAN A DOZEN INTRAMURAL SPORTS EACH SEMESTER AND IS HOME TO MORE THAN 40 CLUB SPORTS TEAMS