Winston-Salem, North Carolina – Trevor Martin whiffed a career-high 11 batters and Brock Jones launched his fifth long ball of the season, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (22-20) fell 3-2 in extra-innings to the Winston-Salem Dash (21-21) on Thursday at Truist Stadium. Bowling Green scored first in the top of the second off Dash starter Peyton Pallette. Jones lined a solo…
RUSTON, La. – WKU Baseball defeated New Mexico State to advance in the Conference USA Championships, 8-2, Thursday evening at Pat Patterson Park. The third-seeded Hilltoppers will face the loser of sixth-seeded FIU and two-seeded Dallas Baptist on Friday at 4 p.m. CT in another elimination game. It was a pitcher’s duel early as the game entered the sixth inning with…
LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A Grayson County sheriff’s deputy and citizen jumped in to save a man from a dangerous situation on Tuesday, authorities say. In a release by the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies say they responded shortly before midnight May 21 for a car on fire at the intersection of Shrewsbury Road (KY 187) and Schoolhouse Road just outside…
Source: The Louisville Zoo. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – On Thursday, the Louisville Zoo announced one of their most beloved animals, Sundara, the red panda, is back on exhibit in a new space in time for his May 23 birthday. The new location also provides more room for the 2-year-old panda to explore and relax, according to the Zoo, right next to…
EDMONTON, Ky. – Two Hornets sign on the line that is dotted. On Wednesday, Metcalfe County High School hosted a signing day event for two students. Colton Huffman will attend Brescia University for college and will play on the tennis team. Huffman has been named to the KHSAA All-Region Tennis Team for the 4th Region. Huffman will play in the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball has announced the signing of Old Dominion transfer Leeroy Odiahi. A native of Tralee, Ireland, Odiahi joins the Hilltopper Basketball roster for 2024-25 after spending one season at ODU and two seasons under head coach Hank Plona at Indian Hills CC in 2021-22 and 2022-23. “I am very happy that Leeroy decided to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The preseason is set! On Wednesday, the Tennessee Titans finalized the 2024 preseason schedule. In August, the Titans will play the defending NFC Champions San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints. Game dates and times are now set. All three Titans preseason games will be broadcast exclusively on WNKY MeTV 40 in the South Central…
BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Get ready to hear a variety of music in Butler County. The Butler County Arts Guild is hosting the grand debut of its Jamboree, a full show of special guests, as well as local artists. According to organizers, one performance will include a Hall of Fame New York bluesman. Additional shows will feature a world-class banjo…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green couple is being honored for its philanthropy. On Thursday, The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky named Jim and Eva Martens as the 2024 South Central Kentuckian of the Year. The Martens were honored at a ceremony at the National Corvette Museum. The award is presented annually to an individual or organization that…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU ATHLETICS) – WKU Football 2024 away game tickets are on sale. Fans interested in purchasing WKU Football away game tickets can do so online HERE or by calling the WKU Ticket Office at 1-800-5-BIGRED. Tickets will be issued at a later date by the WKU Ticket Office and will be allocated based on the Hilltopper Athletic…
