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Photos: Hilltoppers lose to Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Eli Randolph, Photo Editor
January 9, 2025
WKU gurad Don McHenry (2) makes a basket during the Hilltopper’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Eli Randolph)
WKU head coach Hank Plona gestures to his players during the Hilltopper’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Eli Randolph)
Jacksonville State forward Michael Hogue (6) and WKU guard Enoch Kalambay (23) battle for a loose ball during the Hilltopper’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Eli Randolph)
WKU guard Braxton Bayless (0) attempts a basket during the Hilltopper’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Eli Randolph)
WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) drives the ball in the paint during the Hilltopper’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Eli Randolph)
WKU guard Enoch Kalambay (23) drives the ball during the Hilltopper’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Eli Randolph)
WKU coach Hank Plona speaks with his team before the Hilltopper’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Eli Randolph)
Jacksonville State guard Mason Nicholson (50) blocks a shot by WKU forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) during the Hilltopper’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Eli Randolph)
WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) fights off defenders during the Hilltopper’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Eli Randolph)
WKU guard Jalen Jackson (3) attempts a layup during the Hilltopper’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Eli Randolph)
WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) makes a basket during the Hilltopper’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Eli Randolph)
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