Monday, February 24, 2025
Good morning, Hilltoppers.
Please read today's newsletter with caution The first story contains information about a student death Please note that we are here for you always. Our newsletter also contains stories on sports wins across the board, as well as a photo story and a photo gallery Have a wonderful day, and as always, go tops
Ali Costellow | Content Editor
Covington Oaks apartment complex. The resident reported someone, later identified as 23-year-old Matthew Maggart, was kicking their apartment door.
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Braxton Bayless (0) drives the ball to the basket against opposition from Louisiana Tech Bulldogs guard Al Green (5) during WKU’s game against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. Bayless had 9 points at the half to contribute to WKU’s scoring lead against Louisiana Tech 24-19. Photo by Von Smith.
Nathan Mueller| Sports Reporter
Diddle Arena roared as graduate guard Braxton Bayless ran down the court with just seconds on the clock.
Bayless, who had the Hilltoppers on his back Saturday with a career-high 27 points, had the ball in his hands as WKU trailed Louisiana Tech 63-62 After he completed his trek from coast to coast, Bayless sunk the game-winning layup with 0.4 seconds left, securing a 64-63 WKU victory.
“Coach (Hank Plona) said ‘We get it, just go. Don’t pass it just look to score, ’” Bayless said “I was going all game ”
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Kentucky Lady
Led by 19 points from junior guard Josie Gilvin, WKU Women’s Basketball overcame an eightpoint deficit Saturday to take down Louisiana Tech 78-73
Feb. 8,
The Lady Toppers trailed for most of the game, only taking their first lead with just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Lady Toppers scored 31 points in the fourth quarter, the most in a quarter in conference play Junior guard Acacia Hayes led the way with eight
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points, and senior forward Mariama Sow scored three straight shots to keep the Lady Toppers in the game.
Along with Gilvin’s 19 points, the guard grabbed 10 rebounds, with seven being offensive Hayes dominated, scoring 18 points, and eight in the fourth quarter. Senior guard Alexis Mead continued her consistency, scoring 18 as well.
Western outfielder Ryan Wideman (33) makes contact with the ball at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 14, 2025 in a game against the Illinois State Redbirds. The Toppers won 43 Photo by Jacob
Sebastian
WKU Baseball continued their undefeated season after sweeping the Lafayette College Leopards in a three-game series Feb 22-23
Senior outfielder Ethan Lizama had a great series, going 6-12 in the series, with two home runs and six RBIs
The Hilltoppers pitching had another good series, allowing the Leopards five runs and striking out 29.
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Braxton Bayless (0) drives the ball into Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defense during the game in E.A Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky , on Saturday, Feb 22, 2025
Guest artist Dr. Sarah Herbert performs a solo during a piece titled “Concerto for Trumpet” during the WKU Wind Ensemble’s concert titled “California” on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. “This is a really exciting moment to put years of work into doing this” Dr. Herbert states. Photo by Wyatt Reading.
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