Herald Newsletter 01-19-2026

Monday, January 19, 2026

Poor shooting dooms

Hilltoppers in home loss to Kennesaw State

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Guard Jack Edelen (5) attempts to guard Kennesaw State’s Guard RJ Johnson (11) as he strides down the court during WKU’s game against the Kennesaw State Owls in E.A. DiddleArena on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.(Hallie Stafford)

Adreadful 29% shooting performance from WKU Men’s Basketball set the stage for an 81-65 blowout loss to Kennesaw State at DiddleArena Saturday afternoon.

The Hilltoppers struggled from the floor throughout the game, shooting just 30% from three-point territory and 65% from the free-throw line.

Senior guard Ryan Myers was the leading scorer for the Hilltoppers with 16 points. Sophomore guard Teagan Moore struggled, scoring just nine points on 4-10 shooting. The performance marked just the third time Moore scored less than 10 points in a game this season.

Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers guard Salma Khedr (34) loses control of the ball while driving the lane during WKU’s game against the New Mexico StateAggies on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in E.A. DiddleArena in Bowling Green, Ky.(Adin Parks)

WKU Women’s Basketball had no answers for Louisiana Tech’s offense, falling 79-65 Saturday afternoon.

LATech outmatched WKU’s offense all of regulation, showcasing multiple scoring runs and effective shot production. LATech’s success stemmed from its pass-first approach as they concluded regulation with 26 assists.

Both squads flourished offensively, with the Lady Toppers shooting 45% from the field to LATech’s 51%, and 40% and 41% respectively from behind the arc.

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