Herald Newsletter 10-21-2025

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

WKU Football prepares for road game against LA Tech

WKU Football will attempt to rebound following a 25-6 loss to the FIU Panthers as they head to Ruston to take on Louisiana Tech at Joe Aillet Stadium on Tuesday.

The Hilltoppers fell from first place to third place in the CUSA with the loss, and sit at 5-2 (3-1 CUSA) on the season.

Quarterback Maverick McIvor had his worst statistical game this season, throwing for 159 yards, two interceptions and, like every other Hilltopper, had no touchdowns.

welcomes guest pianist Jooyoung Kim

The WKU music department welcomed critically acclaimed pianist Jooyoung Kim to perform for students and faculty Monday.

Fanfare Magazine describes Kim as “richness of talent,” and music reviewing website Audiophile Audition said, “Kim shines with brilliance and impressive nuance.”

Kim has appeared as a soloist with the Korean Symphony Orchestra, Yonsei Sinfonietta, Yale University Symphony Orchestra and many others. She currently works as assistant professor of piano at Campbellsville University.

New Works exhibit on display until end of semester

A new exhibit, “Zys West: New Works,” is on display in the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Corridor Gallery.

The exhibit will be on display on the second floor of the FAC from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Dec. 5.

WKU Soccer beats New Mexico State in final regular season home game

Hilltopper defender Abby Wiedermann (8) moves the ball forward during WKU’s game against the Dayton Flyers on Aug 28, 2025 at the WKU Soccer Complex (Cayden Duncan)

A 2-0 victory over New Mexico State Sunday secured WKU Soccer a top-three seed in Conference USA in its final home regular season game.

The Hilltoppers capitalized on many opportunities in the first period, despite heavy winds and temperatures below 60, threatening to slow them down.

Junior midfielder Georgia Lipais opened the scoring for the Hilltoppers, converting on a clean touch pass from graduate forward Danielle Lewin. Moments later, freshman forward Makenna Egan delivered a quick strike that slipped behind the nets. Lipais has racked up a staggering eight goals this season, and rising freshman sensation Egan added five herself.

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