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VISUALS: Hilltoppers come up 6 points short against Gamecocks

Hallie Stafford, Staff Photographer
February 6, 2026
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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers Guard Armelo Boone (12) pushes against Jacksonville State’s Guard AC Bryant (0) during WKU’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday February 5, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Jacksonville State’s Guard Mostapha El Moutaouakkil (23) goes for a free throw during WKU’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday February 5, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
One of three referees holds the whistle in his mouth as he watches the play during WKU’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday February 5, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers Head Coach Hank Plona reacts to a call during WKU’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday February 5, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers and Jacksonville State Gamecocks warm up before the game in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday February 5, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers Forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) goes for a layup during WKU’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday February 5, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Jacksonville State’s Head Coach Ray Harper talks to his team at a timeout during WKU’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday February 5, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers basketball team watches the game from the bench and reacts to a failed play from their team during WKU’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday February 5, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers Guard LJ Hackman (2) looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during WKU’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday February 5, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
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About the Contributor
Hallie Stafford
Hallie Stafford, Staff Photographer
Hallie Stafford is Assistant Visuals Editor for the WKU Herald. Stafford is in her final year, majoring in film and photojournalism. Originally from Nicholasville, Kentucky, this is her third semester on the Herald staff.