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WKU holds off Bowling Green State in exhibition opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 9:18 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

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Summary

Western Kentucky University defeated Bowling Green State University 65-62 on October 20 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers led by five at halftime and extended their advantage to 41-28 early in the second half. Bowling Green State made a strong push, closing the gap to 44-43, but WKU maintained the lead. KJ Torbert led BGSU with 10 second-half points, but his late three-pointer missed the mark, allowing WKU to secure the win. WKU will face Indiana next on October 23 before the regular season starts on November 2 against Morehead State.

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By the Numbers

•WKU survived a close 65-62 exhibition win over BGSU.
•Teagan Moore scored a game-high 22 points for WKU.
•WKU extends early lead in second half before holding on.
•KJ Torbert's last-second three-pointer for BGSU was unsuccessful.
•WKU's next matchup is against Indiana on October 23.

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9:18 AMYahoo Sports — WKU wins "Battle for Bowling Green"

What they're saying

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BOWLING GREEN — In what was billed as "The Battle For Bowling Green," the guys from Western Kentucky protected their home turf — barely. In a rugged, ragged exhibition game to open the 2026-27 men's basketball season, the Hilltoppers hung on down the stretch for 65-62 victory over Bowling Green (Ohio) State University on Tuesday night in E.A. Diddle Arena. "We executed well enough to get the win ...
— Yahoo Sports

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