Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Elijah Young (3)gets goes ariel during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

WKU guard 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.

A jockey celebrates with his horse, Impel, after winning the 9th race of the day on Oaks day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, May 3, 2024. The purse for the race was $600,000.

Riders from all over Kentucky and Tennessee start their first heat race in the Moto-Cross tournament at the Daviess County Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The racers competed in multiple heats throughout the night to determine the winner.

Running back Davion Ervin-Poindexter (2) and wide receiver Javy Bunton (19) celebrate after a play during WKU's game against New Mexico State University on Saturday Nov. 11. WKU lost 38-29.

Guard Don McHenry (2) during the first half of WKU's game against Sam Houston on Thursday, Feb. 1.

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2)celebrates his touchdown during WKU's game against the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Wide receiver Moussa Barry (18) makes it to the 1 yard line during WKU's game against South Florida University on Saturday, Sept, 2.

The WKU volleyball team celebrates after a point against the University of Arkansas during their set on Friday, Sept. 8. WKU lost the game by two points.

Forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (10) throws up a 3 celebrating his teammate's 3-point field goal during WKU's game against NM State on Saturday Feb. 17.

Drum major Emily Boyle during a pregame performance ahead of WKU's game against Houston Christian University on Saturday, Sept. 9. WKU won 52-22.

Belmont Bruins baserunner, Jeff Clarke, collides with Western Kentucky University third baseman, Aiden Gilroy, during WKU’s 11-1 win over Belmont. Clarke was tagged out on the play.