Friday, March 13, 2026
Huntsville Horror: WKU Men’s Basketball falls to Kennesaw State in CUSA tournament
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers take with win, 97-65, against University of Texas at El Paso during the WKU vs. UTEP basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 held in E.A Diddle Arena. This season the Hilltoppers have gone 18-11.(Kylee Holt)
WKU Men’s Basketball fell to Kennesaw State Thursday night 96-87, ending their season in the Conference USA quarterfinals. Despite WKU shooting well on the night at 43.6% from the floor and 45.8% from three, they could never overcome an early 11-point deficit in the first half. The Hilltoppers never led for the entirety of the game. Read more by Peyton Reid
WKU Softball looks to continue program-best start in trip to Jacksonville State
Western Kentucky University’s outfielder Kendle White (21) warms up to bat during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. White averaged .286 for the 2026 season. (Von Smith)
WKU Softball travels to take on Jacksonville State this weekend in a three-game series. The Hilltoppers come off an 8-0 run-rule win over Eastern Kentucky. The win marked WKU’s ninth run-rule win of the season.
With the win, the Hilltoppers improved to 19-3 and extended their 14game win streak. Read more by Peyton Reid
WKU Baseball opens conference play against FIU
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Right Hand Pitcher Gage Olsen (21) prepares to pitch the ball during WKU’s game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
WKU Baseball will open Conference USA play against Florida International University this weekend at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltoppers ended non-conference play with a 9-8 record after their game against Eastern Kentucky was postponed to May 6. Read more by David Quintanilla
New exhibit at Corvette Museum ignites passion for preservation
A cluster of Corvettes ride down College Street on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 during Bowling Green’s Veteran’s Day parade. (Sam Huffman)
The National Corvette Museum opened “Driven to Preserve” on Thursday, an exhibit meant to highlight the “behind the scenes work” of car preservation. The exhibit will be open through January 2027, said Ryan Eichler, director of marketing and communications at the museum. Read more by Isaiah Merricks
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