Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) picks up Thomas Cooper Hendley, 5, to take a picture after a game against New Mexico State in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)

Gallery: Hilltoppers win big against NMSU

The WKU men’s basketball team won 101-69 against the New Mexico State University Aggies on Saturday. As the Hilltoppers fought hard on the court, Talisman photographer Dominic Di Palermo was on the sideline to bring you a front-row seat to all the action.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) gets announced as part of the starting lineup before a game against New Mexico State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) sits on the bench preparing for the starting lineup announcement before a game against New Mexico State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky University head men’s basketball coach Hank Plona gives his team a game plan before a game against New Mexico State at Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1) goes up for the jump ball during a game against New Mexico State in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1) grabs a rebound during a game against New Mexico State in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1) goes for a rebound contested by New Mexico State defenders during a game in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) looks to a ball headed out of bounds during a game against New Mexico State in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
New Mexico State University head coach Jason Hooten yells at a player during a game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Braxton Bayless (0) goes up for a layup during a game against New Mexico State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1) and New Mexico State University forward Emmanuel Tshimanga go up for a rebound during a game in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) shoots a three-point field goal during a game against New Mexico State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Fans celebrate a Western Kentucky University basket during a game against New Mexico State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) goes up for a layup during a game against New Mexico State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) drives the lane during a game against New Mexico State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jaylen Dorsey (22), left, fouls New Mexico State University guard Zawdie Jackson during a game against New Mexico State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jack Edelen (15) goes up for a layup during a game against New Mexico State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) picks up Thomas Cooper Hendley, 5, to take a picture after a game against New Mexico State in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) signs an autograph for a fan during a game against New Mexico State in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Tyler Olden (31) hugs fan Rachel Wilcutt after a game against New Mexico State in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1. WKU won 101-69. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)