Western Kentucky University Athletics said WKU defeated Bowling Green, 65-62, in an exhibition Tuesday, Oct. 20, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The game tipped off at 6:30 p.m., according to the announcement.
WKU led 29-24 at halftime, then built a 13-point advantage early in the second half before Bowling Green rallied to make it a one-possession game in the closing minutes, the university said. The announcement said Sharron Young, Teagan Moore and LJ Hackman made key baskets or free throws late as WKU held on for the win.
Moore led WKU with 22 points, three rebounds and two blocks, while Young scored 11 points and Hackman added 10 points and eight rebounds, according to WKU Athletics. Armelo Boone also had eight rebounds and scored six points, the announcement said.
The university reported an announced attendance of 2,102. WKU improved to 1-0 in exhibition play, but the game does not count toward the Hilltoppers’ 2026-27 record, according to the announcement.