Monday, December 22, 2025
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Hilltoppers prepare to face Southern Miss in New Orleans Bowl
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. (16) fights off the Aggies defense during WKU’s game against NMSU on Nov. 1, 2025 in Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.(Jacob Sebastian)
WKU Football travels to New Orleans to take on Southern Miss in the 2025 New Orleans Bowl at the Caesars Superdome on Dec. 23. The Hilltoppers return to action after a narrow 37-34 loss to Jacksonville State in their final regular-season game. Graduate running back La’vell Wright rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns, becoming only the second Hilltopper to rush for 100 yards this season. Freshman quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. will start for the Hilltoppers in his first career bowl game following a challenging outing against the Gamecocks, throwing for 180 yards and an interception. Read more by Austin Rice
Late three-pointer sinks Hilltoppers against Golden Hurricane
The Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers wait to be announced onto the court before their game against Campbellsville on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.(Adin Parks)
A 3-pointer from Tulsa guard Myles Barnstable with one second left sunk WKU Men’s Basketball, falling 82-81 to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.