WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS NEWS

Jaylen Butz - Out again Wednesday Butz (COVID-19 protocols) remains out for Wednesday's game versus Kentucky, Jared MacDonald of Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Butz is set for his second consecutive absence because of COVID-19 protocols and will now focus on getting back in time for the Dec. 20 calash versus Southern Miss. The senior should resume his role as a double-digit minutes bench contributor once he's back in the fold.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Peay faces WKU

Austin Peay hosts Western Kentucky in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Western Kentucky is excited to pick up this win over Louisville It's been a tough week for people in the Western Kentucky area but the basketball hopes the win adds some excitement.\nCoach Rick Stansbury,...

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Louisville basketball frustrated after loss to Western Kentucky Louisville men's basketball coach Chris Mack and senior guard Noah Locke talk after falling on the road to in-state foe Western Kentucky.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

SEE IT: Western Kentucky beats Louisville basketball The Cardinals sputtered down the stretch giving the Hilltoppers the victory.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

WKU snaps drought against Louisville with 82-72 win

Camron Justice scored a career-high 25 points with five 3-pointers and Western Kentucky beat Louisville for the first time in their last 10 meetings, 82-72

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Louisville basketball goes cold at critical time, falls to Western Kentucky Western Kentucky shot-blocker Jamarion Sharp impacted the Cardinals' offense as WKU stunned Louisville in Bowling Green.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Louisville vs. Western Kentucky: Live basketball updates, highlights and scores Louisville heads to Bowling Green a week after a devastating tornado hit the western Kentucky area. Keep up with the events surrounding the...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

How to watch Louisville basketball vs. Western Kentucky: Tip-off time and broadcast info Here’s what\u00a0you need to know to watch, listen and follow along as Louisville basketball takes on Western Kentucky.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Louisville pays visit to WKU

Louisville and Western Kentucky both look to put winning streaks together

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Centre College vs Western Kentucky Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Dec. 14) Centre College vs Western Kentucky prediction and college basketball pick straight up and ATS for Tuesday's game between CCX vs WKU.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Louisville basketball hosts Southeastern Louisiana with an eye on Western Kentucky tragedy The Cardinals play at WKU on Saturday, but they're already thinking of Western Kentucky and those affected by last weekend's tornadoes.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

WKU squares off against Centre

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will be taking on the Colonels of Division III Centre

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Anderson - Back from COVID protocol Anderson provided 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block over 19 minutes during Saturday's 71-48 win over Ole Miss.

Impact Anderson began the season as a starter but is coming off a three-game stretch of missed games due to COVID-19 protocol. The fifth-year guard showed there wasn't any rust to shake off by going perfect from the field, while the Hilltoppers pulled off a decisive win against a SEC opponent. He'll need to stay sharp Saturday if Western Kentucky hopes to pull another upset when it welcomes Louisville to town.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp, Hamilton help Western Kentucky beat Ole Miss 71-48

Jamarion Sharp had 16 points, nine rebounds and six blocks, Jairus Hamilton had 13 points and 12 boards and Western Kentucky never trailed as the Hilltoppers beat Mississippi 71-48...

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ole Miss basketball's win streak snapped in ugly 71-48 loss vs. Western Kentucky Ole Miss basketball struggled offensively and were out-manned inside the paint in a tough loss against Western Kentucky Saturday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Josh Anderson - Will be available Saturday Anderson will play Saturday against Mississippi, according to Jared MacDonald of Bowling Green Daily News.

Impact Anderson missed the last three games due to COVID-19 protocols, and he is now available and ready to return to action. His return should provide a boost on the offensive end of the floor for Western Kentucky, as he's averaging 9.2 points per game this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McKnight, WKU visit Ole Miss

Two guards will be on display as Dayvion McKnight and Western Kentucky will go up against Jarkel Joiner and Mississippi

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jairus Hamilton - Sizaeable showing in return Hamilton (back) tallied 15 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3PT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes in his return from a one-game absence Wednesday versus Buffalo.

Impact Hamilton has finished with double digits in every game so far this season and is one of the two main cogs on offense along with Dayvion McKnight. Given that he was able to log a full workload in his return, the senior figures to be among the starting five again in short order.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mballa leads Buffalo over Western Kentucky 77-67

Josh Mballa had 19 points as Buffalo topped Western Kentucky 77-67

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buffalo vs Western Kentucky Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel Sportsbook (Dec. 8) Buffalo vs Western Kentucky prediction and college basketball pick straight up and ATS for Wednesday's game between BUF vs WKU.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Jairus Hamilton - Available, but coming off bench Hamilton (back) will be available off the bench Tuesday against Buffalo.

Impact Hamilton had been the leading scorer for the Hilltoppers at 17.6 ppg through seven contests, recording back-to-back 24-point games prior to sitting out Dec. 4 against Eastern Kentucky with a back injury. While he's reported to be available, it will be in a reserve capacity, thus making it difficult to predict his minutes total.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McKnight lifts Western Kentucky over E. Kentucky 85-80

Dayvion McKnight had 22 points as Western Kentucky edged past Eastern Kentucky 85-80

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jairus Hamilton - Out with back injury Hamilton will miss Saturday's game against Eastern Kentucky with a back injury, Jared MacDonald of Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact The loss will be a big one for Western Kentucky, as Hamilton leads the team with 17.6 points per game. His 30.4 minutes per game will have to be covered by other members of the frontcourt, with Jaylen Butz and Isaiah Cozart among those who could spend more time on the floor.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky, Louisville, Western Kentucky all advance in NCAA volleyball tournament The commonwealth boats the No. 1 team in the country, as well as the defending national champions.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM