Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
FILE - Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey (23) shoots against Arkansas during an NCAA college basketball game in Bowling Green, Ky., in this Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, file photo. This 6-11 junior was the nation’s No. 6 overall prospect in his class according to composite rankings of recruiting sites compiled by 247Sports, but he signed with Western Kentucky instead of choosing a major-conference power.(Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP, File)
Arkansas Razorbacks at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 12/7/2019

Nov. 19, 2020 12:18 PM EST

FILE - Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) attempts a 3-point basket against IUPUI during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Detroit, in this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, file photo. Bassey was averaging 15.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks through 10 games last year before a fracture in his left leg ended his season after just 10 games. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Plenty of players worth watching from smaller conferences

By Steve Megargee Nov. 19, 2020 01:59 AM EST

Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland watches on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Mississippi won 83-58. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
New faces: Mississippi State leans on freshmen, transfers

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 11, 2020 01:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle George Fant (74) plays against Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. Fant, who is now with the New York Jets, spent most of his college days at Western Kentucky shooting basketballs and grabbing rebounds as a physical power forward with big-time hoop dreams. He had no idea then that football would ultimately be his path to stardom. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Basketball helped power Jets' Fant to football success

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 08, 2020 02:31 AM EDT

Former Western Kentucky star center Chris Marcus, 40, dies

Apr. 25, 2020 06:02 PM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Chris Marcus, a two-time Associated Press All-America honorable mention selection during a decorated career at center for Western...

Hollingsworth helps W. Kentucky fight past FIU 91-85

Mar. 07, 2020 09:28 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Taveion Hollingsworth scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half when Western Kentucky built a slim lead and held on, defeating Florida...

N. Texas solidifies C-USA lead with win over W. Kentucky

Mar. 01, 2020 06:45 PM EST
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Thomas Bell's dunk with 2:03 left in overtime propelled North Texas to a 78-72 win over Western Kentucky on Sunday. ...

Late basket leads W. Kentucky over Louisiana Tech in OT

Feb. 27, 2020 10:59 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Taveion Hollingsworth made a foul shot with 58 seconds left in overtime to give W. Kentucky the lead en route to a 95-91 win over...

Shepherd lifts Charlotte past W. Kentucky on late shot

Feb. 22, 2020 09:29 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Shepherd hit a jump shot with a second remaining to lift Charlotte to a 72-70 win over W. Kentucky on Saturday night. The...

Western Kentucky beats UTSA in OT 77-73, Jackson sets mark

Feb. 15, 2020 05:46 PM EST
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jared Savage scored 24 points and grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds as Western Kentucky beat UTSA 77-73 in overtime on Saturday. ...

Western Kentucky wins 3rd straight, edges UTEP 67-62

Feb. 13, 2020 11:36 PM EST
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Taveion Hollingsworth scored 18 points, Jared Savage added 14 plus nine rebounds and Western Kentucky defeated UTEP 67-62 on Thursday...

Williams scores 24, lifts Western Kentucky by Southern Miss

Feb. 08, 2020 10:48 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Carson Williams scored 24 points and his layup with 1:53 remaining gave Western Kentucky the lead en route to a 75-72 win over...

Rawls helps Western Kentucky defeat Louisiana Tech 65-54

Feb. 06, 2020 11:33 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Rawls scored 19 points. leading three into double-figure scoring and Western Kentucky defeated Louisiana Tech 65-54 on...

Taylor's late block helps preserve FAU win over W. Kentucky

Jan. 30, 2020 09:07 PM EST
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Jailyn Ingram scored 16 points and his layup with 21 seconds left served as the game winner and Florida Atlantic beat Western Kentucky...

Hollingsworth, Savage lead W. Kentucky over Marshall 91-84

Jan. 25, 2020 09:58 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Taveion Hollingsworth had 18 points as Western Kentucky defeated Marshall 91-84 on Saturday night. Jared Savage added 16 points for...

W. Kentucky uses a pair of runs to put down Charlotte

Jan. 18, 2020 07:59 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Taveion Hollingsworth tied his career high with a season-high 30 points and Western Kentucky defeated Charlotte 80-63 on Saturday. ...

Hollingworth rallies Western Kentucky past Old Dominion

Jan. 16, 2020 10:31 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Taveion Hollingsworth matched his season high with 23 points, making a basket and three free throws in the final 11 seconds, to rally...

Western Kentucky beats Middle Tennessee 69-53

Jan. 11, 2020 08:35 PM EST
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Taveion Hollingsworth had 18 points and six rebounds as Western Kentucky topped Middle Tennessee 69-53 on Saturday. ...

Lovan scores 16 to lead UAB past W. Kentucky 72-62

Jan. 09, 2020 10:15 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tavin Lovan scored 16 points as UAB defeated Western Kentucky 72-62 on Thursday night. Jalen Benjamin had 16 points...

Williams scores 22 to carry W. Kentucky past Rice 68-61

Jan. 04, 2020 09:27 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Carson Williams had 22 points and 13 rebounds as Western Kentucky topped Rice 68-61 on Saturday. Camron Justice...