On Wednesday, Khristian Lander’s impressive performance, scoring 22 points, led the WKU Hilltoppers to a convincing 101-77 victory over the Tigers of Campbellsville University. Looking forward to this Sunday, WKU (5-3) is set to host the EKU Colonels (3-2) at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. In their previous encounter on November 10, 2022, the Hilltoppers emerged victorious with a 66-60 win in Richmond. Fans can catch the action live with coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. ET and the tipoff at 5 p.m. on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
In MLB news, the Cincinnati Reds bolstered their bullpen by adding Emilio Pagan. Pagan, who spent the previous season with the Minnesota Twins, showcased his skills with 69 1/3 innings pitched, 65 strikeouts, and an impressive 2.99 ERA.
As Friday approaches, the Kentucky State high school football championships at Kroger Field in Lexington will feature three exciting matchups. At noon, the Class 1A clash between Raceland Rams (11-3) and Pikeville Panthers (11-2) kicks off, followed by the Class 2A bout between Owensboro Catholic Aces (14-0) and Mayfield Cardinals (12-1) at 4 p.m. The evening concludes with the Class 4A showdown between Covington Catholic Colonels (14-0) and Boyle Co. Rebels (14-0) at 8 p.m.
Saturday brings more high school football championship action with the Class 3A battle between Christian Academy-Louisville Centurions (13-1) and Bell Co. Bobcats (13-1) at noon. The Class 6A face-off between Trinity Shamrocks (11-3) and Bryan Station Defenders (11-3) follows at 4 p.m. The day concludes with the Class 5A championship between Cooper Jaguars (12-2) and Bowling Green Purples (11-3) at 8 p.m.
Switching to college basketball on Saturday, the No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats (6-1) are set to host the UNC-Wilmington Seahawks (5-1) at Rupp Arena. The game tips off at 4 p.m. and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
Finally, Monday night NFL action features the Cincinnati Bengals (5-6) facing the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-3). Live coverage begins at 7 p.m., with the kickoff at 8:15 p.m. on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and nationally on ABC/ESPN.
