Defensive player Kent Robinson (11) tackles his opponent during WKU’s first home game of the season against Eastern Kentucky University on Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Brett Phelps)
Gallery: WKU Football beats EKU in the first home game of the season
The Hilltoppers defended their home turf against the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels, 31-0 on Saturday. From the tailgate to the stands and on the field, Talisman photographers were there to capture the spirit of the day!
Byron Lee, Marvin Beresford, and Jeremy Dant (left to right) prepare for a meal at the WKU vs. Eastern Kentucky University tailgate on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Kaitlyn Webb)A young fan takes off his sunglasses at the tailgate before WKU’s first home game against Eastern Kentucky University on Saturday. (Photo by Kaitlyn Webb)Luke Tarter, 11, hits a sledgehammer onto a demolition car at the WKU vs. Eastern Kentucky University tailgate on Saturday. “Tailgating is my brother and I’s favorite part about football games,” Tarter said. (Photo by Lauren Howe) The aftermath of a demolition car at the WKU vs. Eastern Kentucky University tailgate on Saturday. SA Recycling in Bowling Green decorates the cars during home games with WKU’s opponent of the week. (Photo by Lauren Howe)Freshman Mundur Duke (left) gets pied in the face by freshmen Jonnaleigh Piper (middle) and Betsabe Resenuiz (right) on South Lawn on Saturday. The activity was a fundraiser put on by the WKU men’s club soccer team during the WKU vs. Eastern Kentucky University football tailgate. (Photo by Lauren Howe)The Big Red Marching Band walks onto the field to perform before the kickoff of WKU’s first home game of the season against Eastern Kentucky University on Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Brett Phelps)A fan holds a sign during WKU’s first home game of the season against Eastern Kentucky University on Sept. 7, 2024. EKU wore white jerseys as the visiting team despite the WKU tradition of the first home game being a white out. (Photo by Brett Phelps)Big Red walks across the field during a timeout at WKU’s first home game of the season against Eastern Kentucky University on Sept. 7, 2024. The Hilltoppers defeated the Colonels 31-0. (Photo by Brett Phelps)Running back L.T. Sanders (7) narrowly scores a touchdown during WKU’s first home game of the season against Eastern Kentucky University on Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)Wide receiver Kisean Johnson (0) runs the ball up the field during WKU’s first home game of the season against Eastern Kentucky University on Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)Rowen Maurer, 2, high fives Big Red on the sideline of WKU’s first home game of the season against Eastern Kentucky University on Sept. 7, 2024. “She’s obsessed with Big Red,” says her mom Lindsey. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)Linebacker Keondre Williams (18) scrambles for the ball against his opponent during WKU’s first home game of the season against Eastern Kentucky University on Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Brett Phelps)WKU kicks an extra point after scoring a touchdown during their first home game of the season against Eastern Kentucky University on Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Brett Phelps)Running back Elijah Young (3) celebrates his touchdown during WKU’s first home game of the season against Eastern Kentucky University on Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
