SLIDE SHOW: Hilltoppers hang on to beat the Bisons
Published 1:31 am Monday, November 18, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Hank Plona knuckle-bumps fans at the end of the game. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Babacar Faye (5) drives to the basket with Lipscomb Bisons forward Dylan Faulkner (15) defending. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Julius Thedford (13) hugs a fan at the end of the game. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) knuckle-bumps a young fan at the end of the game. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) drives to the basket with Lipscomb Bisons forward Jacob Ognacevic (41) defending. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
The Hilltopper bench reacts to a score. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Babacar Faye (5) drives to the basket with Lipscomb Bisons forward Dylan Faulkner (15) defending. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) drives to the basket with Lipscomb Bisons forward Dylan Faulkner (15) defending. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
A young WKU fan dances in the stands. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) celebrates a WKU score. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Hank Plona talks to Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Julius Thedford (13) on the sidelines. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Hank Plona talks to his team during a timeout. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Hank Plona talked to Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Julius Thedford (13) at the half. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Babacar Faye (5) drives to the basket with Lipscomb Bisons center Charlie Williams (6) defending. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) drives to the basket with Lipscomb Bisons guard Gyasi Powell (10) defending. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) shoots the ball with Lipscomb Bisons forward Jacob Ognacevic (41) defending. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Khristian Lander (4) passes the ball under the basket. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Babacar Faye (5) drinks the ball with Lipscomb Bisons guard Miles White (5) defending. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Khristian Lander (4) drives to the basket with Lipscomb Bisons center Grant Asman (35) defending. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) drives to the basket. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Braxton Bayless (0) and Lipscomb Bisons guard Will Pruitt (2) battle for a loose ball. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1) and Lipscomb Bisons forward Jacob Ognacevic (41) battle for a rebound. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Khristian Lander (4) and Lipscomb Bisons forward Jacob Ognacevic (41) dives for a loose ball. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Khristian Lander (4) drives to the basket with Lipscomb Bisons guard Joe Anderson (22) defending. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) drives to the basket with Lipscomb Bisons forward Dylan Faulkner (15) defending. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) drives to the basket. WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season. (Daily News photo by Joe Imel)
WKU hung on to defeat Lipscomb 66-61 Sunday afternoon at Diddle Arena. In a back-and-forth defensive affair that saw ten lead changes, the Hilltopper defense held the Bison to 30 second half points, earning their second win of the season.
About Joe Imel
Joe Imel is the Regional Publisher of the Bowling Green Daily News, as well as seven other CMG newspapers in Kentucky and Tn. The Daily News has been publishing for more than 169 years in Southcentral Kentucky. Imel began his journalism career 37 years ago as a reporter for the McLean County News, later the Hardin County Independent and finally arrived at the Daily News as a photojournalist in 1991. He rose through the newsroom ranks as chief photographer, photo editor, assistant managing editor, director of digital operations, general manager of WDNZ-TV, a low-power TV station owned by the paper, and later promoted to general manager for the Gaines family. He continues in that role with CMG. Imel studied photojournalism at Western Kentucky University. He is an award-winning photographer that continues to pick up his cameras when he is not listening to the police scanner and tweeting to more than 80,000 followers. He and his wife, Tracy, reside in Bowling Green. They have a son that works in politics in Washington, D.C.
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