In Wednesday’s college basketball action, the WKU Hilltoppers suffered a 78-74 loss to Sam Houston State, with Don McHenry leading the Toppers with 15 points. Looking ahead, the Hilltoppers (12-4/1-1 CUSA) are set to face the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (10-2/2-0 CUSA) at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green this Saturday. The game, with tipoff at 5p ET, will be broadcast live on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and nationally on CBS Sports Network.
In college football news, legendary Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban, aged 72, has announced his retirement. Saban, a coaching icon, achieved seven National Championships and nine SEC championships during his illustrious career.
Moving to women’s college basketball on Thursday, the Kentucky Wildcats (8-8/1-1 SEC) host the Vanderbilt Lady Commodores (15-1/2-0 SEC) at Rupp Arena. Kentucky, coming off a loss to the Tennessee Volunteers, looks to rebound against Vanderbilt. The Commodores, having defeated Florida in their last outing, lead the overall series 32-27. Tipoff is set for 7p.
On Saturday in college basketball, the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats (12-2/2-0 SEC) will face the Texas A&M Aggies (9-6/0-2 SEC) in College Station, TX. Kentucky holds a 13-4 advantage in the overall series and looks to extend its winning streak, having won the last four meetings, including a victory at Rupp Arena last season. Tipoff is scheduled for 2p, with live coverage on ESPN.
In the NFL Wildcard Playoff schedule for Saturday, the Cleveland Browns will face the Houston Texans at 4:30p on NBC, and the Miami Dolphins will take on the Kansas City Chiefs at 8p on Peacock. Sunday’s matchups include the Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills at 1p on CBS, the Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys at 4:30p on FOX, and the Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions at 8p on NBC. Monday features the Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 8:15p on ABC/ESPN.
