McKnight's 33 lead WKU over Middle Tennessee 93-89
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 93-89 on Thursday night led by Dayvion McKnight's 33 pointsFEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allen scores 25 as Western Kentucky takes down UTEP 74-69
Led by Dontaie Allen's 25 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the UTEP Miners 74-69 on Saturday nightFEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allen scores 22 in Western Kentucky's victory against UTSA
Led by Dontaie Allen's 22 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 81-74 on Thursday nightFEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Weatherspoon leads No. 21 FAU over Western Kentucky 70-63
Brandon Weatherspoon scored 14 points and No. 21 Florida Atlantic defeated Western Kentucky 70-63 to remain undefeated at homeJANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited impact in return Akot recorded two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Thursday's 85-74 OT loss to Louisiana Tech.
Impact Akot missed the last two games due to a head injury and didn't appear to have a minutes restriction during Thursday's overtime loss, but he matched his lowest scoring total of the season. He's averaging 10.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 27.9 minutes per game over his first 17 appearances with the Hilltoppers, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him bounce back in future matchups.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go against LA Tech Akot (head) will start Thursday's game against Louisiana Tech.
Impact Akot missed the Hilltoppers' previous two games due to a head injury sustained Jan. 11 versus UAB. Over 16 starts this season, the 6-foot-8 senior has averaged a career-high 11.3 points to go along with 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, and he's also shooting a career-best 43.3 percent from the floor. With Akot back, Khristian Lander will return to his role off the bench Thursday.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to available Thursday Akot (head) is expected to be available during Western Kentucky's game Thursday at Louisiana Tech.
Impact Western Kentucky's interim head coach Phil Cunningham said he believes Akot will return against Louisiana Tech. If so, the senior forward will try to get back on track after logging two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and only one rebound during his previous game started Jan. 11 at UAB.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Monday night Akot (head) won't play Monday night against Florida Atlantic, Jeff Nations of Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Impact Akot will miss his second straight game Monday night. The senior forward had started every game prior to missing his first game against Florida International. Akot is the Hilltoppers' second leading scorer with 11.3 points-per-game this season. In his stead, Luke Frampton is in line to get the starting nod once again.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Saturday Akot is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Florida International.
Impact Akot's availability was up in the air after he sustained a head injury during Wednesday's win over UAB. It appears the 6-foot-8 will now miss at least one contest due to this issue, and his next chance to play will come versus Florida Atlantic on Monday. In Akot's absence, 6-foot-3 junior Khristian Lander will step up into a starting role Saturday.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves game early Akot left Wednesday's game versus UAB with a head injury.
Impact Akot tallied two points and one rebound in six minutes before exiting Wednesday's contest. His status for Saturday's game versus Florida International is uncertain.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Middle Tennessee earns 65-60 win against Western Kentucky
Led by Teafale Lenard's 19 points, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 65-60DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McKnight scores 32, Western Kentucky tops Wright State 64-60
Dayvion McKnight scored 32 points and Western Kentucky turned back Wright State 64-60DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wright State visits Western Kentucky after Akot's 20-point game
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Western Kentucky hosts Wright State following Akot's 20-point game
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akot nets 20, Western Kentucky takes down Austin Peay 75-74
Led by Emmanuel Akot's 20 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Austin Peay Governors 75-74 on Wednesday nightDECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akot's 14 help Western Kentucky down Illinois State 78-66
Led by Emmanuel Akot's 14 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 78-66 on TuesdayNOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In starting five on Thursday Akot (illness) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Eastern Kentucky.
Impact Akot missed the team's exhibition game with an illness that was going around the locker room. He is back to 100 percent for the team's season-opener, however. Akot is expected to be a big piece of the attack this season after a solid year a Boise State last season that saw him average 10.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per contest.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Misses exhibition with illness Akot didn't play in Saturday's exhibition game against Georgetown College due to an illness, Micheal Compton of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Impact Akot missed Saturday's contest along with Jaylen Dorsey, who was also dealing with an illness. Western Kentucky's season tips off Thursday against Eastern Kentucky, so as long as the illness doesn't linger, Akot should be available for the Hilltoppers' regular-season opener.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis basketball adds Emmanuel Akot, versatile Boise State transfer Emmanuel Akot is the newest transfer to join Penny Hardaway's Memphis basketball team.
JUNE 19, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Commits to Memphis Akot announced his decision to transfer to Boise State, B.J. Rains of BroncoNationNews.com reports.
Impact After initially entering his name into the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, Akot is Memphis bound. Akot will join the third team of his collegiate career, having played 55 games over two seasons with Boise State. The 6-foot-8 forward joins the Tigers in hopes of increasing his 2023 NBA Draft stock.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hardaway brings Memphis back to NCAAs after long absence
Memphis is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boise State Broncos and Memphis Tigers square off in the opening round of NCAA Tournament
MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boise State tops San Diego State, 53-52 in MWC title game
Tyson Degenhart scored 13 points and Boise State defeated San Diego State 53-52 to win the Mountain West Tournament and earn the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA TournamentMARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racks up six dimes in win Akot supplied 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 38 minutes during Friday's 68-61 win over Wyoming.
Impact Although he didn't replicate his 22-point outburst that carried Boise State over Nevada on Thursday, Akot chipped in more through the facilitator role Friday. Logging a team-high 38 minutes, the 6'8 senior guard is a key piece for the tournament-bound Broncos.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wyoming hosts Akot and Boise State
Boise State faces the Wyoming Cowboys after Emmanuel Akot scored 22 points in Boise State's 71-69 win over the Nevada Wolf PackMARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
