A spectacular game-winning two-point conversion pass from redshirt freshman quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr., who was making his first career start, to redshirt junior Moussa Barry ended an overtime battle in Ruston to take down Louisiana Tech 28-27.
Tisdale Jr. got the start for the injured Maverick McIvor, throwing for 227 yards and a touchdown, along with the gamewinning two-point conversion.
“He did exactly what I thought he would do,” Head Coach Tyson Helton said on the CBS broadcast. “I just felt that we could go out there with Rodney and get it done.”
(FILE PHOTO)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers defensive back Dave Heard (17) takes down Nevada’s quarterback AJ Bianco (10) during WKU’s game against the Nevada Wolf Pack in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept 20, 2025 WKU was down 3-10 at the half (Hallie Stafford)
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Tea and traditional clothes helped tell Myanmar’s history and political instability through a Chai Chat on Tuesday in the Honors College and International Center.
The second Chai Chat of the semester brought Myanmar to WKU, shedding light on the country’s traditions and current struggles. Attendants were presented information about the diversity within Myanmar while enjoying tea, snacks and trying on Myanmar’s traditional clothing.
Niang Zo, a senior majoring in finance and international student from Myanmar, organized the Chai Chat. Zo, former Global Learning Ambassador for WKU Global, participated in previous Chats and wanted to participate in one before she graduated.
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WKU Men’s Basketball prepares for first exhibition game against Kentucky Wesleyan
WKU Men’s Basketball takes on Kentucky Wesleyan at Diddle Arena Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the first of their two exhibition games.
Niang Zo, a senior finance major and international student from Myanmar, talks about the difference between two ethnic groups in Myanmar at the Chai Chat, Oct. 21, 2025 (Diego Alcaraz-Monje)
(FILE PHOTO) Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) and guard Jack Edelen (15) swipe at the ball during the Hilltopper’s game against the FIU Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky on Thursday, March 6, 2025
The Hilltoppers return to action following a 2024-25 season hampered by midseason injuries to forward Babacar Faye and guard Julius Thedford that culminated in a first-round exit in the CUSA tournament.
With the top eight scorers and 92% of the scoring production of last year’s Hilltopper team leaving over the offseason, second-year Head Coach Hank Plona said of the roster, “we’re starting from scratch.”
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El Museo de Kentucky presentará la ofrenda del Día de los Muertos
(FOTO DE ARCHIVO) 2024 ofrenda de Día de los Muertos comunidad hecho por la Kentucky Folklife Program con ayuda por The Kentucky Museum y El WKU Department of Society, Culture, Crime and Justice Studies esta abierto el miercoles al sabado de 9 a m al 4 p m en el mueso de Kentucky hasta sabado el segundo de novimebre.(Gabriel Milby)
El Museo de Kentucky celebra el Día de los Muertos con una ofrenda comunitaria abierta del miércoles 22 de octubre al sábado primero de noviembre de 2025.
El programa folclórico de Kentucky organizó la ofrenda comunitaria para el Día de los Muertos.
“El Día de los Muertos es una tradición mexicana celebrada del 31 de octubre al segundo de noviembre para honrar a los seres queridos fallecidos con alteres, comida y música,” afirma el programa.
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This week, Volleyball beat reporters Morgan Larkins and Peyton Reid talk about the Lady Toppers streak of 100 conference wins. Then, Football reporter Austin Rice and Sports Editor Nathan Mueller talk about the season ahead for Hilltopper Football. In the third segment, Assistant Sports Editor Michael Givner Jr. and Soccer reporter Jamie Jamison talk about WKU Soccer’s victory over New Mexico State. For the final segment, Rice returns to talk NBA preseason with News reporter Brendan Culler.
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