Big Blue Brew 6/20: Baseball Season Finale

The baseball team ends its season at the College World Series.

🔵 The Official Daily Newsletter For Kentucky Athletics

Good Morning. We’ve got the inside scoop from women’s basketball head coach Kenny Brooks on his staff for the 2024-25 season. Watch BBN Tonight’s interview with him here.

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⚾️ Season Finale
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📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Season Finale. Kentucky baseball had a long run this season and made it all the way to the College World Series for the first time in program history. The men started off with winning Regionals and Super Regionals right here in Lexington. They journeyed to Omaha and N.C. State 5-4 in 10 innings. They got their first loss against Texas A&M and lost in the double elimination game against Florida 15-4.

🤔 BIG BLUE TRIVIA

He’s Back! Freshman track and field start Alexander Chukwukelu just did something pretty cool in Nigeria that you will have to read about below!

How long has it been since Chukwukelu was last in Nigeria?

Got a guess? Check below for the answer!

🔵 ONE BIG THING

Making Champions. Freshman Alexander Chukwukelu secured his first national title! Chukwukelu won the 110m hurdles at the Nigerian Outdoor Championships on Monday. He will continue competition in Africa with the African Athletics Championships in Cameroon on June 21-26.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD 

Friday, June 21- Sunday, June 30

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: He was last there in 2010!

🔵 Have a great Thursday!