Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Athletics Announces Partnership With Red Towel Trust

February 20, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In conjunction with Hilltopper Sports Properties, WKU’s multimedia rights partner through LEARFIED, WKU Athletics announced an official partnership with Red Towel Trust today. “As the landscape of college athletics rapidly evolves, this official partnership with Red Towel Trust will be an impactful strategic imitative for WKU Athletics,” Athletic Director Todd Stewart said. “Red Towel Trust provides…

Raiders, Lady Raiders Defeat Green County

February 19, 2024

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SCORES Green County Lady Dragons 46 at Warren East Lady Raiders 54 Green County Dragons 75 at Warren East Raiders 78

Moore named CUSA Freshman of the Week

February 19, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU Sports) – Hilltopper Basketball freshman guard Teagan Moore has been named Conference USA Freshman of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday. Moore helped the Hilltoppers to an unbeaten 2-0 mark in conference play last week that included home wins over UTEP and New Mexico State. Moore posted a season-high 16 points off 5-for-7…

2 dead, 3 injured in Nashville Crash; Bowling Green Man Among Casualties

February 19, 2024

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NASHVILLE, Tn. – Two people were killed Saturday night in Nashville following a car crash, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. According to the police report, around 8:40 p.m. Saturday a two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Woodland and S. 1st Streets. Police say this was caused by a speeding BMW sedan that ran a red light and…

Tops sweep Sunday doubleheader for opening series win

February 19, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU Sports) – WKU Baseball swept today’s doubleheader against Bradley to win its opening series of 2024 after dropping the opening game of the series last Friday. After surrendering double-digit hits last Friday, WKU (2-1) combined to allow just eight through the final two games of the series to beat Bradley (1-2) with a 5-0 shutout in…

This Week In WKU Athletics: Feb. 19-25

February 19, 2024

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Monday, February 19 11 AM – Weekly Basketball Press Conference with Steve Lutz and Greg Collins (Paul Just Media Room – E.A. Diddle Arena) 7 PM – Tops Live at Colton’s Steakhouse (Glasgow) with Steve Lutz and Greg Collins Tuesday, February 20 6am – Topper Tuesday on WNKY News 40 Sunrise (CBS 40 and NBC 40) 3 PM – Baseball…

Hilltoppers hit two home runs in 6-4 victory over Ball State

February 18, 2024

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – WKU Softball program earned its third straight win with a 6-4 victory over Ball State in the final contest of the Chattanooga Challenge. Headlining the win was Morgan Sharpe, Taylor Sanders, and Sophie Weber, all of whom picked up RBIs and hit .750 at the plate or better. Displaying the power at the plate, Sanders picked up…

Police confirm shots fired report on Audley Avenue

February 17, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say officers responded to a report of shots fired off of Audley Avenue Saturday evening. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward confirmed there were shots fired and shell casings found at the scene. Police say no arrests have been made at this time. We will provide an update as further…

Lady Toppers’ rally comes up short at NM State

February 17, 2024

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (WKU SPORTS) — WKU women’s basketball (15-12, 6-6 CUSA) mounted a comeback late in the fourth quarter at New Mexico State (11-13, 5-6 CUSA), but the rally fell short with the Lady Toppers falling 64-61. Alexis Mead led WKU in scoring with 17 points, four assists, four rebounds and two steals. Mead surpassed 900 career points in the…

Tops take down North Alabama; Murray State

February 17, 2024

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WKU Sports) – WKU Softball goes 2-0 on Saturday in back-to-back games against North Alabama and Murray State in the second day of the Chattanooga Challenge. The Tops took care of the Lions, 7-3, as fifth-year Taylor Sanders hit the first Hilltopper home run of the season before a big seventh inning led WKU to a 3-2 victory over…