Kentucky Wildcats
The Kentucky Wildcats are the men's and women's intercollegiate athletic squads of the University of Kentucky (UK), a founding member of the Southeastern Conference. The Kentucky Wildcats is the student body of the University of Kentucky. 30,473 students attend the university. Historically, the women's teams and athletes were referred to as the "Lady Kats", but all athletic squads adopted the "Wildcats" nickname in 1995. Collectively, the fans of the Kentucky Wildcats are often referred to as the Big Blue Nation. Their main and most intense rival is the University of Louisville. The Wildcats are composed of 25 varsity teams that compete nationally—23 in NCAA-recognized sports, plus the cheerleading squad and dance team.
| Kentucky Wildcats | |
|---|---|
| University | University of Kentucky |
| Conference | SEC (primary) Sun Belt (men's soccer) Great America Rifle Conference |
| NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
| Athletic director | Mitch Barnhart |
| Location | Lexington, Kentucky |
| Varsity teams | 25 |
| Football stadium | Kroger Field |
| Basketball arena | Rupp Arena (men) Memorial Coliseum (women) |
| Baseball stadium | Kentucky Proud Park |
| Mascot | Blue, Scratch, and The Wildcat |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
| Fight song | On, On, U of K, Kentucky Fight |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Website | ukathletics |
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