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Photos: Hilltoppers beat Louisiana Tech at the buzzer 64-63

Von Smith and Adin Parks
February 23, 2025
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Adin Parks
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Braxton Bayless (0) drives the ball into Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defense during the game in E.A Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
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