WKU senior forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) tries to grab the ball from UTEP senior forward Kevin Kalu (34) in Diddle on Thursday, Jan. 30. WKU won 78-74. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)

Gallery: Hilltoppers win in close race with UTEP Miners

After a tight game against the UTEP Miners, the Hilltoppers emerged victorious with a 78-74 win. Talisman photographers Lindsey McIntosh and Kayden Mulrooney were on the sidelines to bring you the most exciting moments from the game.

WKU guard Braxton Bayless (0) pushes his opponent toward the baseline while playing defense against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners in Diddle Arena on Thursday, Jan. 30. The Hilltoppers won 78-74 against the Miners. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
WKU senior guard Enoch Kalambay (23) chases the ball in Diddle Arena on Thursday, Jan. 30. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)
WKU senior forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) plays defense against UTEP senior forward Derick Hamilton (32), attempting a layup in Diddle Arena on Thursday, Jan. 30. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)
WKU forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) attempts a layup during a game against UTEP in Diddle on Thursday, Jan. 30. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) dribbles toward the basket during a game against UTEP in Diddle on Thursday, Jan. 30. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
WKU senior forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) tries to grab the ball from UTEP senior forward Kevin Kalu (34) in Diddle on Thursday, Jan. 30. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)
WKU guard Jalen Jackson (3) blocks a layup during a game against UTEP in Diddle on Thursday, Jan. 30. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
WKU senior forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) attempts to block a layup by UTEP senior forward Otis Frazier III (23) in Diddle on Thursday, Jan. 30. WKU won 78-74. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)