🔵 The Official Daily Newsletter For Kentucky Athletics

Good morning. Kentucky may only get 12 games on the gridiron this season, but the players get an unlimited number of opportunities to play Madden 24— and everyone thinks they’re the best at the newly released video game.

What else are we mixing into today’s Brew?

🏐 Volleyball is ranked and ready for some must-see TV
🏃 Cross-country tryouts coming soon
🔵 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Just One More. Kentucky women’s soccer started the season in the victory column, defeating Eastern Kentucky by a score of 1-0 last night at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex.

The Wildcats got their lone goal from graduate forward Jordyn Rhodes, who netted the 37th goal of her UK career to move into a tie with Annie Gage for the second-most goals in program history—Kim Labelle leads the all-time list at 44.

🎥 Watch Jordyn Rhodes score the season’s first goal in the 23rd minute, directing a header off a cross from Grace Phillpotts into the left side of the net.

🔼 The More The Merrier. Kentucky women’s volleyball got big news for the second time this week.

First, the Wildcats earned a top-10 ranking from the American Volleyball Coaches’ Association preseason poll. That’s the highest rank for any SEC squad and the fifth time they’ve ever been ranked inside the top-10.

Second, the SEC Network and the ESPN family of channels chose a grand total of 10 matches to air on national television. There’s a chance they can see one more appearance on the SEC Network on November 19 for the wild card selection games.

The dates as we have them right now ⤵️

Friday, Sept. 1 vs. Pitt @ 7:00pm ET (SEC Network)

Sunday, Sept. 3 at Pitt @ 12:00pm ET (ACC Network)

Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Louisville @ 8:00pm ET (ESPN)

Sunday, Sept. 24 vs. Tennessee @ 3:00pm ET (ESPN or ESPN2)

Friday, Sept. 29 at Georgia @ 7:00pm ET (SEC Network)

Sunday, Oct. 15 at Tennessee @ 5:00pm ET (SEC Network)

Sunday, Oct. 22 at Arkansas @ 1:00pm ET (SEC Network)

Friday, Oct. 27 at LSU @ 9:00pm ET (SEC Network)

Sunday, Nov. 5 at Florida @ 4:00pm ET (ESPN2)

Sunday, Nov. 12 vs. Georgia @ 1:00pm ET (SEC Network)

📈  Brush up on the entire top-25 preseason rankings.

🗓 Follow the Kentucky volleyball schedule to see where you can watch their other matches.

🔼 Speed Demon. If you live life in the fast lane and think you can be on the Kentucky cross country team, mark your calendar for walk-on tryouts on Monday, August 28 starting at 3:30pm ET. Any full-time academically eligible Kentucky students are welcome to come to the UK Outdoor Track and show off their skills.

🏃  Read about the requirements to try out here.

🤔 BIG BLUE TRIVIA

Never satisfied. Emma Grome had an outstanding sophomore season last year as the setter led the SEC in assists, led her team to an SEC-best .285 hitting percentage, and was named SEC Player of the Year.

However, she wasn’t satisfied with their NCAA Sweet 16 finish last season and hopes the team can stay focused on winning another SEC championship.

Today’s question—what is the current win streak for Kentucky volleyball’s current run of SEC championships? (We’re counting solo and co-championships here, y’all.)

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

🔵 ONE BIG THING

In the spotlight. Stars are put on television and that's why ESPN and SEC chose three women’s Kentucky soccer games to air on national television. Here is when the team will be in front of the cameras:

Sunday, Sept. 24 @ 2:00pm ET — Kentucky at Florida (ESPNU)

Sunday, Oct. 8 @ 3:00pm ET — Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt (SEC Network)

Sunday, Oct. 15 @ 3:00pm ET — Kentucky vs. Mississippi State (SEC Network)

📺 Look at the soccer schedule to see where you can watch other games.

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📅 COMING SOON

Thursday, August 24

⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Florida Gulf Coast @ 7:30pm ET (Home Opener) | Tickets

Friday, September 1

🏐 Volleyball vs. Pittsburgh @ 7:00pm ET (Home Opener) | Tickets

Saturday, September 2

🏈 Football vs. Ball State @ 12:00pm ET on SEC Network | Watch Live | Reserve Your Tailgate

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Six!

🔵 Have a great Friday!