On Sunday, Nov. 8, No. 6 Kentucky Volleyball (18-5, 10-3 SEC) hosted the Mississippi State Bulldogs (17-7, 7-6 SEC) at Historic Memorial Coliseum for Senior Day, where the Wildcats handled business in an impressive three sets.

The afternoon began by honoring senior managers Danielle Dow, Lillian Samford and PJ Marshall. Seniors Molly Berezowitz and Lizzie Carr were then celebrated alongside their families, with both players greeted by videos from family members that recapped their careers.

Carr’s video was narrated by her older brother and former Kentucky basketball player Andrew Carr, who now plays basketball in Australia’s National Basketball League.

Uniquely, both Berezowitz and Carr have older siblings that were athletes at Kentucky. Berezowitz’s sister, Maddie Berezowitz, played volleyball from 2019-2022. Carr, the older brother, played basketball in 2024-2025 during Mark Pope’s first year.

In the postgame press conference, both players were asked if there was pressure to perform at a high level like their siblings, but in a lighthearted moment, Berezowitz was quick to say “No, Maddie knows I’m better than her at volleyball.”

Brooklyn DeLeye and Molly Tuozzo are also seniors this year, but announced last week that they will be returning for a fifth year, so no goodbyes were said just yet.

Let’s talk ball. Kentucky trailed at the beginning of the first two sets, but turned the game around quickly for scores of 25-17, 25-14, and 25-21. DeLeye lead the team with 15 kills while Morgan Gaerte was right behind her with 14 kills.

The Wildcats were quite efficient in this kill-dominated game with a hit percentage of .369 – Craig Skinner’s team is currently ranked fourth in the SEC for hit percentage, with an average of .284 per match.

Kentucky’s players led in nearly every statistic excluding hit percentage and digs. Bulldog Mary Neal had a perfect 1.000 hit percentage and Mckenna Yates led the match with 14 digs. Tuozzo was right behind her at 12 digs. FULL STATS

Playing in the final home game of the regular season, the Wildcats will return to the court on Friday, Nov. 13 at South Carolina (9-14, 2-11 SEC) for the start of a two-game road trip. The first set will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET and the game will be streamed live on SEC Network+.

It’s rivalry weekend for Kentucky Club Hockey as the Wildcats prepare to take on the Louisville Cardinals in a highly anticipated matchup. UK will look to bring its best performance to the ice against its in-state rival.

As the club prepares for the weekend, here are five things members of the Big Blue Nation should know before the puck drops.

1. The Battle for Kentucky Bragging Rights

Whenever Kentucky and Louisville face off, there is more at stake than just another win.

The rivalry between the Wildcats and Cardinals extends across multiple sports, and hockey is no exception. Both teams will be looking to make a statement and claim bragging rights over their in-state opponent.

As of Nov. 4, Kentucky sits at no. 11 in the ACHA Men’s Division-I rankings, while Louisville remains outside the top 25. This weekend presents another opportunity for the blue and white to prove themselves against a familiar rival and give BBN something to celebrate.

2. Jake Laube Looks to Keep His Momentum Going

One player fans should keep an eye on this weekend is Jake Laube.

Laube leads Kentucky with 60 points this season in 27 games played, with an average of 2.22 points per game. The senior winger has established himself as one of the Wildcats’ biggest offensive weapons, and his continued success could play an important role against Louisville.

With the intensity of a rivalry matchup, the Wildcats will need players like him to step up and create opportunities offensively.

3. Kentucky Will Need to Bring the Energy Early

Rivalry games often bring additional intensity, making it important for the Wildcats to establish their presence early rather than playing from behind.

Despite Kentucky’s impressive season, it cannot afford to underestimate Louisville. Establishing an aggressive offensive presence early could help take control of the game and set the tone for the rest of the matchup.

The Wildcats will need to capitalize on scoring opportunities, maintain possession of the puck and limit costly mistakes that could give the Cardinals an advantage.

4. Kentucky Has Only Two Losses This Season

Kentucky has put together an impressive season, suffering just two losses, both of them coming against Purdue.

The Wildcats have consistently found ways to come out on top, showing their ability to compete and build momentum throughout the year. They have also won every game by more than two goals, showcasing offensive strength and ability to control games against opponents.

One example of the offensive dominance came against Cincinnati, when they secured a commanding 10-4 victory.

UK’s offensive success extends beyond Laube, with Nick Delaney and Preston Hazelton also making significant contributions. Delaney ranks second on the team with 41 points, while Hazelton has recorded 25.

These dominant performances throughout the season give Kentucky plenty of confidence heading into rivalry weekend, but will need to bring that same level of intensity against the Cardinals.

5. A Chance to Make a Statement

Beyond the rivalry, this weekend gives Kentucky an opportunity to build momentum as the season continues. A strong performance against Louisville could provide the Wildcats with additional confidence heading into their upcoming games.

During last season’s matchups, Kentucky and Louisville split the two-game series, with each team securing a victory. The Wildcats dominated the first game with an 8-2 win before falling to the Cardinals 5-3 in the second matchup.

With both teams earning a win last season, Kentucky will look to come out on top this weekend and prove its dominance over its in-state rival.

Game one will take place today, Nov. 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET in Louisville’s Iceland Sports Complex before the Wildcats return back to Lexington Ice Arena for game two on Saturday, Nov. 7 for some midnight fun on campus.

On Thursday, Nov. 5, the No. 14 Kentucky Wildcats (2-0) secured the team’s second win of the season, blowing out the Northern Kentucky Norse (1-1) by 51 points.

Starting strong, Kenny Brooks’ team only allowed one single field goal from the visitors, finishing the first quarter with a 25-3 lead. In the first 10 minutes alone, the Wildcats had 20 points in the paint while shooting 50% from the field.

In their last game against Morehead State, they scored 54 points in the paint, making it more than halfway to their original total to begin the game. Junior forward Me’Arah O’Neal had seven points from the field with two rebounds in this same time frame, earning her way to the foul line with ease.

She would be a major force all night, helping Kentucky force 28 total turnovers from Northern Kentucky throughout the game. Speaking of defensive pressure, center Clara Strack was the main issue, finishing with three steals, four blocks and utilizing her impressive footwork.

“That’s something I have worked on my whole life,” Strack said after being asked how she keeps such disciplined footwork in every game. “We do continue to work on that stuff every single day.”

At the half, Kentucky led 42-12, with some huge plays by gaurd Ajsa Sivka shocking the crowd as the time rolled down. Sivka finished the game with 13 points and seven rebounds, making a constant impact to help her team keep the lead. When NKU head coach Jeff Hans was asked how his team prepares to defend a player like her, he said that “we just pray that she misses.”

The second quarter wasn’t the prettiest showing from the field, going 4-17 as a team, but guard Asia Boone would shine from deep to jumpstart the second half, dropping in five total shots from deep on the night.

Lexington also got a closer look at this season’s powerhouse freshman, specifically the six-foot-two freshman forward Savvy Swords. She secured six points and nine rebounds, seven of them offensive. “Swords comes in quick… keeps going after offensive rebounds…” said Hans.

Dominantly, the lead would continue to soar after every single minute, and Brooks would watch on as his team continued to do whatever they wanted. Overall, the Wildcats had yet another successful home game, making them 2-0 on the year.

Will Kentucky keep its momentum heading into the Ally Tipoff against the Wolfpack? On Sunday, Nov. 8, the Wildcats will face their next opponent, NC State, traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina for the first road game of the season. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET and will air live on ESPN2.