Author: WNKY Staff

Deadline for FEMA assistance

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The deadline to register for FEMA assistance is just two short weeks away – Feb. 11. Even if you believe you have what you need to rebuild, it’s vital to register for assistance in the event of an unforeseen need later. Only those registered for assistance will be able to receive FEMA help. You can do…

Hilltoppers Drop 68-65 Home Thriller to UAB

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball went toe-to-toe with the top team in the league Thursday and took the lead in the final minute, but two clutch 3s by UAB proved to be the difference in a 68-65 loss at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers (10-10, 2-5) took their first lead of the game at 63-62 with three free throws…

Lady Toppers Fall on the Road

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — WKU women’s basketball’s nine-game winning streak was snapped on Thursday night in Birmingham with an 86-70 loss to UAB. The Lady Toppers move to 14-5 on the season and 7-1 in Conference USA play. WKU had four in double digit points. Meral Abdelgawad led all scorers with 28 points for her 10th 20-point game of the season to…

Sharp Named to Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List

ATLANTA – WKU Hilltopper Basketball center Jamarion Sharp was named to the 2022 Naismith Men’s Defensive Player of the Year Watch List, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Thursday. Sharp is one of just five players from outside the Power Five on the watch list for the award, given annually to the nation’s top defensive men’s player. As of Wednesday, the 7-5…