Kentucky Women

Kentucky Women

Leagues Played
WNCAAB 287
Links
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Related Teams
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Fixtures

WNCAAB 11/03 18:00 - Kentucky Women vs Morehead State Women - View
WNCAAB 11/06 18:00 - Kentucky Women vs Monmouth Women - View
WNCAAB 11/12 18:00 - Kentucky Women vs Badurova/Kleisnerova - View
WNCAAB 11/18 18:00 - Kentucky Women vs Purdue Women - View
WNCAAB 11/22 18:00 - Louisville Women vs Kentucky Women - View
WNCAAB 12/03 18:00 - Miami Florida Women vs Kentucky Women - View

Results

WNCAAB 03/23 18:00 124 Kansas State Women v Kentucky Women L 80-79
WNCAAB 03/21 16:00 122 Liberty Women v Kentucky Women W 78-79
WNCAAB 03/07 19:30 3 [38] BK Nitra v Kentucky Women [42] L 69-65
WNCAAB 03/02 19:00 - [37] Kentucky Women v South Carolina Women [9] L 66-78
WNCAAB 02/28 00:00 - [46] Tennessee Women v Kentucky Women [37] W 58-82
WNCAAB 02/23 21:00 - [2] LSU Women v Kentucky Women [28] L 65-58
WNCAAB 02/21 00:30 - [28] Kentucky Women v Missouri Women [189] W 73-65
WNCAAB 02/16 19:00 - [229] Georgia Women v Kentucky Women [29] W 55-84
WNCAAB 02/14 00:00 - Texas Women v Kentucky Women L 67-49
WNCAAB 02/11 00:00 - [9] Kentucky Women v Mississippi Women [79] L 57-66
WNCAAB 02/02 21:00 - [12] Kentucky Women v Oklahoma Women [52] W 95-86
WNCAAB 01/31 00:00 - [32] Alabama Women v Kentucky Women [12] W 56-65

The Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team represents the University of Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference. The Wildcats have four Elite Eight appearances and seventeen appearances in the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament. They have won the SEC tournament twice and SEC regular season championship once.

The first University of Kentucky women's basketball team was organized in 1902, and competed for the first time on Feb. 21, 1903. However, in 1924, despite a perfect 10-0 season, the University Senate passed a bill to abolish women's basketball in part because, according to state politicians, "basketball had proven to be a strenuous sport for boys and therefore was too strenuous for girls."

After 50 years, women's basketball was granted varsity status in 1974, and most of the official records maintained by the university only reflect games since that time. The team, coached by Sue Feamster, was given the nickname "Lady Kats", which continued to be used until May 1995.

The team's current head coach is Kenny Brooks, who was hired from Virginia Tech after Kyra Elzy was fired in March 2024.

History

Led by UK all-time leading scorer Valerie Still, Patty Jo Hedges, and Lea Wise, the Lady Kats won the SEC Tournament in 1982. The following year, the same trio led the team to a #4 ranking in the country, the highest in the team's history.

The Kentucky Women’s Basketball Team, representing the University of Kentucky, is a prominent and highly competitive program within NCAA Division I athletics. Known for their strong tradition of excellence, the Wildcats have established themselves as a powerhouse in women's college basketball, consistently competing at the highest levels and earning numerous conference titles and NCAA tournament appearances. The team boasts a talented roster of student-athletes, skilled coaching staff, and a passionate fan base that supports their pursuit of national championships. With a rich history of success and a commitment to developing top-tier players, the Kentucky Women’s Basketball Team continues to be a formidable force on the court, embodying the spirit of determination, teamwork, and excellence.