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Hayes earns C-USA weekly honors for second time

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Will Whaley
WKU is currently in second place in the C-USA standings and have won seven of their last eight games.

Sports

WKU loses its fifth straight after falling to FAU 70-63

Hilltoppers lose fifth straight after falling to FAU 70-63

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 8:02 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
The WKU Men’s Basketball team lost its fifth straight after falling to FAU. An uneven 3-point shooting night caused the Hilltoppers to fall 70-63 to the No. 21 Owls. They extended their winning streak to 20 games, the longest active streak in the nation.

Sports

WKU beat FAU 66-65 in Diddle Arena

Lady Toppers win a thriller against FAU 66-65

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 7:53 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU women’s basketball (11-9, 8-3 C-USA) held on to win another close game, this time against Florida Atlantic (11-9, 4-7 C-USA). The Lady Toppers were down six early in the fourth quarter, but closed out the game outscoring the Owls 16-9 to claim the 66-65 win.

Sports

Courtside 2022-2023

Courtside 1-27-23: District Rematches

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd and Kaden Gaylord-Day
We wrap up our final episode for the month of January with 13th and 14th district rematches in high school basketball.

Sports

Warren East Football Head Coach resigns after six years

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:19 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
After six seasons at the helm of Warren East Football, Head Coach Jeff Griffith will be resigning from the head coaching position.

Sports

Lady Toppers start Spring at Lady Bulldog Invitational

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:51 AM CST
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By Will Whaley
The event features golfers from Charlotte, Chattanooga, Georgia State, Louisville, Vanderbilt and host Georgia.

Sports

Lady Toppers rally to beat FIU

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:52 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU women’s basketball (10-9, 7-3 C-USA) rallied back to defeat FIU (10-9, 5-5 C-USA) on Thursday night in Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers were down seven with 4:22 left in the game, but ended on a 7-0 run to earn a 67-63 win.

Sports

Turnovers and cold-shooting second half leads to 78-69 WKU defeat at FIU

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:55 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
A 22-4 FIU run midway through the second half troubled the Hilltoppers, leading to a 78-69 loss in the Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Thursday night.

Sports

‘Concentration, preparation, and luck’: Sports Illustrated photographer Simon Bruty talks success in the industry

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:57 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
As a member of Canon’s prestigious Explorers of Light program, Sports Illustrated photographer Simon Bruty visited photojournalism classes and conducted workshops for Western Kentucky University students; giving his two pence worth of how to do it.

Sports

Jamarion Sharp named to the Naismith Men’s Defensive Player of the Year Watch List

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:13 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU Men’s Basketball senior center Jamarion Sharp was named to the 2023 Naismith Men’s Defensive Player of the Year Watch List, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Thursday afternoon.
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Sports

Taylor Davis named to preseason All-Conference and the Tops are picked to finish second in C-USA

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:51 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
The Hilltoppers were predicted to finish second in the 10-team league while Taylor Davis was all named to the Preseason All-Conference team.

Sports

WKU Softball adds signee Annie White to Class of 2023

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:22 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
White is from Northwest Kentucky in Paducah, where she played prep ball for McCracken County High School and travel ball with the Louisville Sluggers 18U Hueckers.

Sports

Hermanova wins C-USA Athlete of the Week

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:49 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
Her 23 singles wins are good for No. 10 all-time in WKU program history.

Sports

WKU Tennis hosts Austin Peay for midweek matchup

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:27 AM CST
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By Will Whaley
WKU is 29-12 all-time against Austin Peay, playing for the first time in 1981.

Sports

Warren East goes head-to-head with South Warren for the first time since moving to the 15th District

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:37 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
Tuesday night consisted of a Spartan/Raider high school basketball doubleheader showdown as this was the first time these two teams have met since Warren East moved from the 14th District to the 15th District for the 2022-2023 season.

Sports

Valenzuela becomes eighth manager in Hot Rods history

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:50 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
The team will be led by Rafael Valenzuela Jr. in his first year with the club.

AM and Midday

VIDEO: 12th Annual Warren Central Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony taking place Jan 28

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:30 AM CST
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By Lauren McCally
On Jan 27, a recognition of the class of 2023 will start the events for the weekend.

Sports

Luke Frampton suffers torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:50 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU sixth year guard Luke Frampton suffered a torn ACL in the Hilltoppers loss against Charlotte this past Saturday.

Sports

Sports Connection 1-22-23: Eli Brooks and the Lady Purples seniors

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 8:15 AM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Kaden Gaylord-Day and Lauren Floyd are joined by Eli Brooks from Barren County and the senior squad of the Bowling Green Lady Purples.

Sports

Lady Toppers five game win streak snapped at Charlotte

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU women’s basketball (9-9, 6-3 C-USA) had its five-game win streak snapped at Charlotte (8-10, 4-5 C-USA) on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Toppers fell to the 49ers, 72-65, in a game that feature 15 lead changes and seven ties.

Sports

Injury riddled Hilltoppers fall to Charlotte

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 10:37 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
An injury riddled WKU Hilltopper team fell to Charlotte 75-71 in Diddle Arena on Saturday night.

Sports

Courtside 1-20-23: Deja Vu

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:05 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day and Lauren Floyd
It was the night of rematches in the Bowling Green area as teams who know each other very well squared off on the court tonight.

Sports

1978 UK Basketball legends releasing ‘78 Legends’ bourbon

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 8:03 PM CST
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By WKYT News Staff
Jack “Goose” Givens, Rick Robey and Kyle Macy are releasing a bourbon called 78 legends. It’s paying homage to their 1978 UK championship team.

Sports

WKU Track and Field has a great showing at Bellarmine

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:40 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
In just its second meet of the season, Western Kentucky Track and Field turned in several big performances to secure multiple victories Friday at the Bellarmine Open.

Sports

WKU Volleyball announces staff changes

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:57 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
Bere, who has been with the program since 2015, has coached a 225-30 record on The Hill that includes eight consecutive 20-plus win seasons.

Sports

Tops name L’Damian Washington Receivers Coach, Passing Game Coordinatior

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:18 AM CST
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By Will Whaley
Washington comes to The Hill by way of Oklahoma where he spent the 2022 season as the interim wide receivers coach for the Sooners.

Sports

WKU held scoreless in overtime as it falls to La Tech 85-74

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
The WKU Men’s Basketball team lost its fifth straight game against La Tech, as the Hilltoppers are held scoreless in overtime, leading to the Bulldogs winning 85-74.

Sports

Lady Tops continue winning streak with double-digit victory over La Tech

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:38 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
With the win, WKU is in sole possession of second place in the Conference USA standings. The Lady Toppers are two games back from first place Middle Tennessee (8-0).

Sports

KHSAA approves Class and District realignment for 2023 and 2024 football seasons

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:20 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
The KHSAA approved the final football alignment for the upcoming 2023 and 2024 football seasons and we have a few changes here in the Bowling Green area.

News

The importance of mental health for student-athletes

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:42 PM CST
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By Lee K. Howard
UK basketball player Jacob Toppin recently opened up about his struggles with mental health

Sports

Raiders’ Chase Carver signs letter of intent to play baseball at Bellarmine ahead of senior season

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:25 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
Carver was joined alongside family, friends, and members of the Warren East community on Wednesday to acknowledge his accomplishments throughout his academic and athletic career as a Raider, and celebrate the next step towards his future.

Sports

WKU announces Drew Hollingshead as Offensive Coordinator

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 1:49 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
WKU Head Football Coach Tyson Helton has announced the hiring of Drew Hollingshead as the team’s new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Sports

Lady Topper basketball continues win streak at FAU

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
WKU women’s basketball (8-8, 5-2 C-USA) defeated Florida Atlantic (10-6. 3-4 C-USA), 76-66, on Monday night in Boca Raton.

Sports

WKU falls to No. 24 FAU after Owls dominate the second half

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 11:21 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
The WKU Men’s basketball team had its three game win streak snapped by the 2th ranked FAU Owls in Diddle Arena after the Owls dominated the second half, outscoring the Hilltoppers 42-29 on Monday night.

Sports

Acacia Hayes earns C-USA Freshman of the Week

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 4:14 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU Women’s Basketball freshman guard Acacia Hayes has been named Conference USA Freshman of the Week. It is her first weekly award of her collegiate career.

Sports

Dayvion McKnight is named C-USA Player of the Week

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 4:11 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Dayvion McKnight earns Conference USA Player of the Week

Sports

WKU cheer team wins national title

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 12:53 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
This is the teams’ second national title in three years.

Sports Connection

Sports Connection: Ghee Brothers and Phil Burkeen

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 8:00 AM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Kaden Gaylord-Day and Brian Webb are joined by Scheduling Director for the South central Kentucky Baseball Association, Phil Burkeen, and EKU Commits Simon and Isaiah Ghee.

Sports

WKU Tennis completes comeback to win first match of 2023 season

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 9:17 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU Tennis began its 2023 campaign with a 4-3 comeback victory at Bellarmine on Saturday night.

Sports

Lady Toppers win third straight game, beating FIU 75-71

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 11:06 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
The Lady Toppers won its third straight game, beating FIU 75-71

Sports

WKU wins third straight game, beating FIU 70-59

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 10:57 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
The WKU Men’s Basketball returned home for the first time in nine days and picked up its first conference home win this year, beating FIU 70-59 on Saturday night.

Sports

Greenwood boys basketball hosts ‘Toyota of Bowling Green Classic’

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 10:50 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
Greenwood High School hosted a boys basketball tournament on Saturday, Jan. 14th showcasing three 4th Region teams and one 3rd Region team from Kentucky. Each Kentucky team took on an opponent from Tennessee.

Sports

Courtside 1-13-23: Rivalry Week One

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:14 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd and Kaden Gaylord-Day
What a night! Join the WBKO Sports crew for a breakdown of rivalry matchups here in Southcentral Kentucky.

Sports

Lady Toppers Tennis opens 2023 campaign at Bellarmine

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:15 AM CST
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By Will Whaley
Doubles play at the Eddie Weber Tennis Complex will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Sports

Matthews signs professional contract in Thailand

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 1:04 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
The Indianapolis native ended her career on The Hill as a four-time All-American, four-time All-Region nominee, and three-time AVCA South Region Player of the Year.

Sports

Hilltoppers come out victorious after hard-fought battle against UAB

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:18 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
Tops win battle in Birmingham over UAB.

Sports

Lady Topper basketball hosts largest crowd of the year with annual Education Game

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 5:50 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
Children from local Bowling Green schools were in attendance to take in all of the action from E.A. Diddle Arena.

Sports

Lady Toppers fight back from 15-point deficit to win 75-71 against UAB

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:22 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
WKU women’s basketball (6-8, 3-2 C-USA) once again rallied back to win after being down double digits in the first half, this time defeating UAB (9-6, 1-5 C-USA), 75-71, after falling behind by 15 after the first quarter.

News

Derby Museum honors Secretariat on 50th anniversary of Triple Crown win

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 3:03 PM CST
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By Dustin Vogt
A new permanent exhibit at the Kentucky Derby Museum is honoring one of the greatest racehorses of all time.

Sports

Hot Rods announce executive changes

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM CST
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By WBKO News Staff
Season tickets are on sale now and fans can secure their seats today by calling 270-901-2121, visiting the Bowling Green Ballpark box office during normal business hours, or going to www.bghotrods.com.
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