Associated Press

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Justin Hill’s 31 points led Wichita State over Western Kentucky 91-84 on Monday night in a season opener.

Hill added eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals for the Shockers. Xavier Bell went 6 of 14 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to add 17 points. Quincy Ballard shot 4 of 4 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points.

The Hilltoppers were led by Babacar Faye, who posted 28 points and eight rebounds. Don McHenry added 21 points, four assists and two steals for Western Kentucky. Julius Thedford finished with 11 points and two blocks.

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Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel led off the Week 11 media slate on Monday afternoon in Knoxville with a 12-minute press conference.

The Vols will close out a four-game, five-week home stretch this Saturday night in a homecoming game against SEC foe Mississippi State. The Bulldogs are currently the SEC’s last-place team and are still searching for their first conference win of the season.

Tennessee is riding a three-game win streak heading into Saturday’s game after taking down Florida, Alabama, and Kentucky in the last four weeks. The Vols will look to continue that momentum and keep their playoff hopes alive with another SEC foe this weekend.

Tennessee also teased the return of the Summitt Blue accessories on Monday as November represents Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

In addition to Heupel, three Tennessee players also met with the media on Monday: tight end Holden Staes, safety Jakobe Thomas, and linebacker Jalen Smith.

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Tennessee HC Josh Heupel

Tennessee TE Holden Staes

Tennessee S Jakobe Thomas

Tennessee LB Jalen Smith

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It is finally time to tip off the regular college basketball season for the Kentucky Wildcats as they welcome the Wright State Raiders to Lexington.

The fanbase has been itching for the real basketball games to start after two impressive performances against Kentucky Wesleyan and Minnesota State in their exhibition games.

Now, the games will count towards their record and start the countdown to the big first matchup against Duke in the Champions Classic next Tuesday.

The Raiders head to Rupp Arena after posting an 18-14 record last season, which included a close loss to Indiana. Also arriving in Lexington is the Raiders, Brandon Noel, who was voted as the Horizon League Player of the Year. Can the Cats slow down the talented forward? That will likely be the difference between this game being close late.

For Kentucky, the fanbase will be watching to see how this team plays when the real horn sounds at the start of the season. Will they continue their offensive dominance? Can they continue to defend at a high level? We will find out tonight.

Go Cats!

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Kentucky left points on the field multiple times deep in Tennessee territory- KSR

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Will be fun to watch next season.

Cowboys lose Prescott to hamstring injury- ESPN

A tough blow to Dallas.

Oregon voted unanimous No. 1- ESPN

The Ducks are legit.

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Lamar and the Ravens are legit.

Steelers still in trade market for Wide receiver- CBS

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Oregon remains atop AP Top 25 ahead of first CFP rankings – ESPN

Oregon is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the third straight week, and unanimous for the first time, following its 21-point road win against Michigan.