
WKU basketball gets $200,000 matching gift commitment
Western Kentucky University Athletics said coach Hank Plona and Jim and Eva Martens pledged up to $200,000 in matching gifts for Hilltopper basketball through Feb. 28, 2027.
Oct 30
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Western Kentucky University Athletics said coach Hank Plona and Jim and Eva Martens pledged up to $200,000 in matching gifts for Hilltopper basketball through Feb. 28, 2027.
Oct 30



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WKU Athletics announced that two volleyball players have signed to join the Hilltoppers for the class of 2027.

Western Kentucky University Athletics says WKU will visit No. 8/9 Vanderbilt at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Nashville.

Western Kentucky University Athletics announced that WKU will host Campbellsville at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at E.A. Diddle Arena.