Big Blue Brew 3/29: 181 Strong

Stephanie Schoonover pitched 181 pitches in softball's win over Alabama.

🔵 The Official Daily Newsletter For Kentucky Athletics

Good Morning. Did someone just say, “Cat Daddy?” See which football player’s nickname is Cat Daddy below.

What else are we mixing into today’s Brew?

🥎 Hero status
🏀 Exclusive news
🔵 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Strong Arm. Softball won its game against No. 13/14 Alabama, and Stephanie Schoonover ruled the diamond. Schoonover threw 181 pitches to hold the Tide to only three runs and three hits. She threw nine strikeouts, and the Cats won 6-3. Offensively, the team scored twice off of bases-loaded walks.

🔼 Get the Details. BBN Tonight did an exclusive interview with Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart and men’s basketball coach John Calipari. The two discuss the relationship they’ve built over the years and plans for the future of the men’s basketball program.

Let’s Hear It. Women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks had his introductory press conference yesterday. In case you missed it, you can listen to it here.

🤔 BIG BLUE TRIVIA

Awards! One of our Kentucky gymnasts has been selected as a recipient of the inaugural 2024 Sarah Bennett Holmes 30 Under 30 award.

Who was selected?

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🔵 ONE BIG THING

Doing the Most. It’s always a great time going to Kentucky games and watching our favorite players perform. However, they wouldn’t be able to do so without our amazing athletic trainers. This month, we celebrate National Athletic Training Month. Thank you for all of your behind-the-scenes work and keeping our favorite players healthy.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD 

Friday, March 29

🏊 Men’s Swim and Dive NCAA Championships
👟 Men’s Track and Field Battle on the Bayou vs. LSU | Meet Info | Meet Schedule
👟 Men’s Track and Field Stanford Invitational | Meet Info | Meet Schedule
🥎 Softball vs. Alabama @ 6:30pm ET | Designated Players Club | Tickets
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Arkansas @ 6:30pm ET
⚾️ Baseball at Ole Miss @ 7:30pm ET
🏐 Volleyball vs. Lipscomb @ 7pm ET (in Elizabethtown)

Saturday, March 30

🏊 Men’s Swim and Dive NCAA Championships
👟 Men’s Track and Field Battle on the Bayou vs. LSU | Meet Info | Meet Schedule
👟 Men’s Track and Field Stanford Invitational | Meet Info | Meet Schedule
🥎 Softball vs. Alabama @ 2pm ET | Designated Players Club | Tickets
⚾️ Baseball at Ole Miss @ 2:30pm ET

Sunday, March 31

🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Arkansas @ 1pm ET
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Ole Miss @ 2pm ET
⚾️ Baseball at Ole Miss @ 2pm ET

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Raena Worley!

🔵 Have a great Friday!