In Tuesday’s college basketball action, the WKU Hilltoppers secured a hard-fought victory over California Baptist with a final score of 73-70. Dontaie Allen emerged as a standout performer, leading WKU with 17 points off the bench, while Don McHenry contributed 14 points. The Hilltoppers, boasting a 10-3 record, will enjoy a break until Saturday, December 30th, when they face the Abilene Christian Wildcats (5-6) at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
On the Kentucky Wildcats football front, head coach Mark Stoops announced the hiring of Daikiel Shorts, Jr. as the team’s wide receiver coach. Shorts, with previous experience at the University of Houston, brings a wealth of knowledge, having played collegiately at West Virginia.
The Kentucky Wildcats (7-5/3-5 SEC) are gearing up for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl showdown against the Clemson Tigers (8-4/4-4 ACC) on Friday, December 29th, in Jacksonville, Fla. UK leads the overall series 8-4, with Clemson securing the last meeting in a 21-13 victory during the 2009 Music City Bowl. Kickoff is set for noon, with live coverage on ESPN.
In Wednesday’s developments, Morehead State University appointed Jason Woodman as the new head football coach. Woodman, with a successful stint at Fairmont State in West Virginia, is expected to bring his expertise to lead the Eagles.
MLB.com’s Mark Shelton joined hosts Tommy Thrall on the Cincinnati Reds Hot Stove League Show, offering insights into the latest developments in Major League Baseball.
Shifting focus to Kentucky Wildcats Basketball, DJ Wagner earned his second Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week award. Wagner’s standout performance included 14 points, six rebounds, and five assists in UK’s upset win over then No. 9 North Carolina. For the season, Wagner maintains impressive averages of 12.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
Looking ahead to Thursday, the No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats (8-2) are set to face the Louisville Cardinals (5-6) at the Yum! Center in Louisville. With UK leading the overall series, the Wildcats aim to build on their recent successes. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. with live coverage on ESPN.
As for Saturday’s NFL matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) are gearing up for a crucial clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7). Pittsburgh leads the overall series, and the Bengals seek redemption after the Steelers won the earlier season matchup. The kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m., with live coverage beginning at 3 p.m. on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and nationally on NBC-TV.
