Hilltoppers forward Khristian Lander (4) plays defense against Middle Tennessee State University guard Camyrn Weston (24) in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. WKU lost 87-77. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)
The Hilltoppers fell to the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders 87-77 on Saturday. Despite the sting of defeat, a new Coming Home King was crowned to carry on a beloved WKU tradition. Talisman photographers Lindsey McIntosh and Preston Jenkins were on the court to bring you a closer look at the action.
Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry gets announced during the starting lineup against Middle Tennessee State University in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)WKU Hilltoppers head coach Hank Plona speaks to the Hilltoppers as they prepare for their game against Middle Tennessee State University in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)Hilltoppers forward Khristian Lander (4) plays defense against Middle Tennessee State University guard Camyrn Weston (24) in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. WKU lost 87-77. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)WKU fans cheer on the Hilltoppers towards the end of the game against Middle Tennessee State University at E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. WKU lost 87-77. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)Hilltoppers guard Don McHenry (2) drives the ball during a game against Middle Tennessee State in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. (Photo by Preston Jenkins)Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1) grabs the ball after Middle Tennessee State University forward Essam Mostafa (44) misses the basket in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)Brynn Pitchford reads ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar in the stands during the Hilltoppers game against Middle Tennessee State at E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Photo by Preston Jenkins)The 2025 WKU Coming Home King candidates line up with their escorts during the half-time of the men’s basketball game against Middle Tennessee State University in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)Ryan Dilts and his escort Genevieve Robinett cheer as Dilts’ is announced as the 2025 Coming Home King. Both serve as presidents of their Greek chapters. Dilts is the president of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and Robinett is the president the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. (Photo by Preston Jenkins)2024 Coming Home King winner Grant Oller crowns 2025 Coming Home King winner Ryan Dilts in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. (Photo by Preston Jenkins)Hilltoppers guard Enoch Kalambay (23) grabs the ball after Middle Tennessee State University shoots a free throw in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)Hilltoppers forward Blaise Keita (1) attempts a field goal during the Hilltoppers game against Middle Tennessee State University in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. WKU lost 87-77. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)WKU Hilltoppers guard Khristian Lander (4) fist bumps fan after being defeated by Middle Tennessee State University in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Hilltoppers lost 87-77. (Photo by Lindsey McIntosh)
