Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky Wildcats
University	University of Kentucky
Conference	SEC (primary)[a] 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[1]
Website	ukathletics.com

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.

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