In Monday’s college basketball action, the No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats started their regular season with an impressive 86-46 victory over the New Mexico State Aggies at Rupp Arena. Rob Dillingham led the Wildcats with 17 points, while DJ Wagner contributed 13, Reed Shepherd scored 12 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, Justin Edwards added 12 points, and Antonio Reeves chipped in with 11. Their next game is scheduled for this Friday, where they will take on Texas A&M-Commerce at Rupp Arena with a tipoff at 7 p.m. You can catch the action on SEC Network Plus.
The WKU Hilltoppers also kicked off their regular season with a resounding 90-64 victory over Kentucky Wesleyan at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. Logan McIntyre led the Hilltoppers with 15 points. They are set to face Wichita State this Thursday, with the game starting at 7:30 p.m., and you can listen to the broadcast on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
In Monday Night NFL action, the Los Angeles Chargers secured a 27-6 victory over the New York Jets.
Looking ahead to Friday in high school football, the second round of the Class 2A playoffs features an exciting matchup with Leslie Co. Eagles (7-4) taking on the Somerset Briar Jumpers (8-3). Somerset previously defeated the Eagles 36-13 in Hyden on October 20th. Live broadcast coverage will begin at 6:45 p.m., and the kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Somerset 106.1 FM & Somerset106.com.
In Class 5A, the Pulaski Co. Maroons (4-7) will face the Southwestern Warriors (8-3) in another thrilling game. The Warriors have a five-game winning streak against the Maroons, including a 28-16 victory on October 20th, and this game kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
In college football, this Saturday features a high-profile clash as the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-1/6-0 SEC) goes head-to-head with the Kentucky Wildcats (6-3/3-3 SEC) at noon. Live coverage of the game will be provided by ESPN.
Also on Saturday, the WKU Hilltoppers (5-4/3-2 CUSA) are set to take on the New Mexico State Aggies (7-3/5-1 CUSA) in Bowling Green, with the game starting at 3:30 p.m. ET. You can tune in for live coverage starting at 2:30 p.m. on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
In Sunday NFL action, the Houston Texans (4-4) will face the Cincinnati Bengals (5-3) at 1 p.m. Live coverage of the game will be available on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and nationally on CBS.
