Monday, January 5, 2025
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Hilltoppers hold off second-half surge to defeat Louisiana Tech
Western Kentucky guard LJ Hackman (2) goes for a layup during the basketball game against Tennessee State in E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. Ky, on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.(Summer Crawford)
WKU Men’s Basketball held off a second-half surge from the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs to win 66-61 Sunday afternoon, improving to 2-1 in conference play. Redshirt sophomore guard Teagan Moore continues to lead the Hilltoppers, totaling a team-high 19 points and nine rebounds. Senior guard Ryan Myers and senior forward Grant Newell contributed with 13 and 12, respectively. Louisiana Tech took a late 61-60 lead before costly fouls from the Bulldogs sent the Hilltoppers to the line. The Hilltoppers relied on their free-throw shooting late, scoring six straight from the line in the closing minute. Read more by Peyton Reid
Read about WKU's Jan. 2 win over Sam Houston here
Lady Toppers drop 3rd straight with loss at Kennesaw State
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Salma Khedr (34) dribbles the ball down the court while being guarded by Kentucky State Thorobreds Guard Morganne Postell (3) during a game against Kentucky State Thorobreds at Diddle Arena on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.(Gabriel Milby)
A 31-point third quarter from Kennesaw State was too much for WKU Women’s Basketball, falling 78-64 on the road. Senior forward Zsofia Telegdy scored a season-high 20 points, with six rebounds in the loss. Sophomore forward Torri James and junior forward Tatum Boettjer each scored 12 points. Despite the loss, the Lady Toppers found success offensively, shooting 45% from the field and a scorching 53% from three-point range. Read more by Austin Rice
Read about WKU's Jan. 2 loss to Jax State here
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