Led by Daniel Batcho's 18 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 77-67 on Thursday night.

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A 9-year-old girl took charge after her mother suffered a medical emergency while driving along Interstate 10 in southern Louisiana, investigators say. It happened around 10:45 a.

Five rescues were made in the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area at the mouth of the Mississippi River, and two were 55 miles northwest at Henderson Lake, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said. Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area is described as a “ 140,000-acre maze. ”

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Louisiana Tech (14-6, 3-4) bounced back from a couple of tough road losses with a 77-67 win over Western Kentucky (11-8, 2-4) Thursday at Thomas Assembly Center. Daniel Batcho, who continues to be one of the top players in Conference USA,

WKU women’s basketball added another tally in the win column on Thursday afternoon with a 69-61 win against Louisiana Tech in E.A. Diddle Arena.

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) Jestin Porter's 28 points helped Middle Tennessee defeat Sam Houston 77-75 on Thursday night. Camryn Weston made two free throws with 2:04 remaining to give Middle Tennessee a 77-70 lead.

WKU Football announced the signings of offensive lineman Devon Smith, offensive lineman Elijah Williams and defensive lineman Sharlandiin “Zaqq” Strange on Thursday, bringing WKU’s 2025 signing class to 46 members.

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