WKU gave Bowling Green fans a winning start to the basketball season Monday night, beating Morehead State 83–58 at E.A. Diddle Arena.

The Hilltoppers took a 38–28 lead into halftime and pulled further away after the break.

Teagan Moore led the scoring with 17 points, while freshman Gabe Weis contributed 14 in his collegiate debut.

Sharron Young added 13 points and Armelo Boone finished with 10 points, nine rebounds, and four steals.

Four double-figure scorers gave WKU several ways to build its advantage.

The Hilltoppers’ bench supplied 42 points, and the team finished with 17 assists against six turnovers.

It was an encouraging opening night, with contributions spread across the roster.

WKU’s next home game is Thursday, November 5, against Kentucky Wesleyan.

Tipoff at E.A. Diddle Arena is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Central, with streaming on ESPN+.

The matchup brings a familiar Western Kentucky connection to the schedule as the Bowling Green program hosts its Owensboro opponent.