WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS NEWS

Evee scores 24 as Rice takes down Western Kentucky 81-78

Led by Travis Evee's 24 points, the Rice Owls defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 81-78 on Thursday night

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Western Kentucky takes on Rice following McKnight's 28-point game

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eastern Michigan visits South Carolina following Johnson's 25-point showing

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McKnight and Western Kentucky host Rice

Western Kentucky hosts the Rice Owls after Dayvion McKnight scored 28 points in Western Kentucky's 65-58 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Johnson's 6 3s, 25 points help South Carolina beat WKU 65-58

Meechie Johnson hit six 3-pointers and finished with 25 points — both career bests — and freshman Gregory Jackson II added 12 points and a season-high 16 rebounds to help South Car...

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Malachi Corley - Huge bowl game Corley caught 11 passes for 114 yards and two scores in Wednesday's New Orleans Bowl against South Alabama.

Impact Corley stepped up as WKU's top receiver this year, finishing with 101 catches for 1,293 yards and 11 touchdowns. Even better for the Hilltoppers? Both he and quarterback Austin Reed have said they are returning for 2023.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Hall - Finds end zone Hall caught nine passes for 138 yards and a touchdown Wednesday in the New Orleans Bowl against South Alabama.

Impact The Western Michigan transfer took a bit of time to work into the lineup, but over the final four games of the season he had 32 catches for 442 yards and four scores. If he returns for 2023, he could be in for a huge season with Austin Reed back under center.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dalvin Smith - Big game in bowl Smith caught six passes for 145 yards and a touchdown in the New Orleans Bowl against South Alabama on Wednesday.

Impact This was Smith's first 100-yard game of the season, so he got it in just under the wire. Smith's role increased considerably this season, but he was still at best the fourth option in this passing game. However, that could change next year, and this season was encouraging to be sure.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Reed - Hits 40-TD mark Reed went 36-for-55 for 497 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception Wednesday against South Alabama in the New Orleans Bowl.

Impact Reed had announced an intention to enter the transfer portal, but then decided to return to WKU for another season. That has to make the Hilltoppers coaching staff happy. With these four touchdown, Reed got to 40 passing scores on the season, plus eight rushing scores for good measure.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McKnight leads Western Kentucky against South Carolina after 25-point game

Western Kentucky plays the South Carolina Gamecocks after Dayvion McKnight scored 25 points in the Hilltoppers' 94-83 loss to the Louisville Cardinals

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WKU 44, South Alabama 23 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl What Happened, What It All Means WKU 44, South Alabama 23: R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl what happened, player of the game, and what it all means

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM

Record-setting Reed lifts Western Kentucky past S. Alabama

Austin Reed passed for four touchdowns and a New Orleans Bowl-record 497 yards, leading Western Kentucky to a 44-23 win over South Alabama

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What channel is the Western Kentucky football game on today vs. South Alabama? | FREE live stream, time, TV, channel for New Orleans Bowl Western Kentucky faces South Alabama in the New Orleans Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 (12/21/22) at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Lou...

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • NJ.COM

What channel is the South Alabama football game on today vs. Western Kentucky? | FREE live stream, time, TV, channel for New Orleans Bowl Western Kentucky faces South Alabama in the New Orleans Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 (12/21/22) at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Lou...

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • NJ.COM

Jaguar buzz: South Alabama faces WKU in New Orleans Bowl Jaguars are 0-2 all-time in postseason games

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • AL.COM

Western Kentucky takes on South Carolina after McKnight's 25-point outing

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kye Robichaux - Status unclear Wednesday Robichaux (undisclosed) missed Western Kentucky's last two games.

Impact Robichaux has an unclear status ahead of the Hilltoppers' bowl game against South Alabama after missing the last two games. He's second among the team's RBs in rushing yards this season with 496 yards over eight games. Davion Ervin-Poindexter and Markese Stepp would be in line for increased workloads if Robichaux doesn't play.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Bowl Game History (Wins, Appearances and All-Time Record) Western Kentucky Hilltoppers bowl game history, including wins, appearances and all-time record.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Louisville hosts Florida A&M following Ellis' 30-point game

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Western Kentucky vs. South Alabama best bet, odds and how to bet

Here's everything you need to know about Western Kentucky-South Alabama, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick...

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Florida A&M visits Louisville after Ellis' 30-point outing

Louisville takes on the Florida A&M Rattlers after El Ellis scored 30 points in Louisville's 94-83 win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Draft Profile: Kahlef Hailassie, Cornerback, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers NFL Draft profile scouting report for Western Kentucky CB Kahlef Hailassie

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

McKnight leads Western Kentucky against Louisville

Western Kentucky visits the Louisville Cardinals after Dayvion McKnight scored 32 points in the Hilltoppers' 64-60 win against the Wright State Raiders

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Louisville hosts Western Kentucky following McKnight's 32-point outing

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Western Kentucky transfer Gunner Britton recaps Bulldog official visit Western Kentucky offensive lineman Gunner Britton entered the transfer portal weeks ago, and he began the process of finding a new home for...

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM