Thursday, February 5, 2026
Student organizations collaborate for Cultural Night
Three student organizations collaborated for Cultural Night in Downing Student Union’s Nite Class space Wednesday, complete with food, games and music.
WKU’sAsianAmericanAssociation,African Student Union and Elevated Faith Ministry came together to host “a night to celebrate culture, community, and unity,” according to an Instagram post from the Elevated Faith Ministry,African Student Union andAsianAmerican Association accounts.
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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers Guard LJ Hackman (2) pushes past Liberty University Flames Forward Zach Cleveland (25) during a play on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 during WKU’s game against the Liberty Flames.(Sam Huffman)
WKU Men’s Basketball returns to DiddleArena Thursday night to take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
The Hilltoppers come off a three game road trip, snapping their four game losing streak against rival Middle Tennessee State.
Redshirt sophomore guard Teagan Moore has missed three straight games, with concussion symptoms. Moore’s presence continues to be missed on the offensive end, as the Hilltoppers are averaging just 64 points per game in his absence and 79.8 points per game when healthy.
Lady Toppers take five-game losing streak to FIU
WKU Women’s Basketball looks to snap a five-game losing streak as it faces Florida International on the road Thursday night.
The Lady Toppers are last in Conference USA, sitting at 5-15 (1-8 CUSA) following an 81-58 road loss at Middle Tennessee State last Saturday The Lady Raiders simply outplayed the Lady Toppers, taking a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never letting up.
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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers forward Torri James (2) eyes the basket during WKU’s game against the New Mexico StateAggies on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in E.A. DiddleArena in Bowling Green, Ky.(Adin Parks)
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