North Alabama Lions 6, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 55: final score and stats
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat North Alabama Lions, North Alabama Lions 6 to Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 55, on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, KY. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs North Alabama Lions.
College FootballSaturday, August 30, 2025
DateAug 30, 2025
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueHouchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, KY
TVESPN+
Attendance12,226
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|
| North Alabama Lions | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 14 | 28 | 3 | 10 | 55 |
Team comparison
North Alabama LionsWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers
0-1Record2-0
4th in UACStanding4th in CUSA
2-2Road record / home record2-1
WWLLWLast 5LLWWL
W2StreakL2
Team stats
North Alabama LionsWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers
5-173rd down efficiency5-12
0-34th down efficiency1-2
16/35Comp/Att30/39
7-80Penalties12-130
29:49Possession30:11
Box score
North Alabama Lions Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|
| Ari Patu | 11/20 | 86 | 4.3 | 0 | 0 | -- |
| Destin Wade | 5/13 | 19 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | -- |
| DC Tabscott | 0/1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | -- |
| John Austin Wood | 0/1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | -- |
| Team | 16/35 | 105 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | -- |
North Alabama Lions Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|
| Destin Wade | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 0 | 22 |
| Ari Patu | 10 | 32 | 3.2 | 0 | 25 |
| Jalyn Daniels | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 10 |
| Jayvian Allen | 10 | 29 | 2.9 | 0 | 24 |
| KJ Fields | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 |
| LT Sanders | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kingston Lowe | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Roderick Taylor Jr. | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 37 | 153 | 4.1 | 0 | 25 |
North Alabama Lions Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|
| Justin Pegues | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 24 |
| Kaleb Heatherly | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 7 |
| Jayvian Allen | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 |
| KJ Fields | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Christian Burkhalter | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Tanaka Scott | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
| LT Sanders | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 |
| Team | 16 | 105 | 6.6 | 0 | 24 |
North Alabama Lions Fumbles
| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|
| Justin Pegues | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jayvian Allen | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 1 | 0 |
North Alabama Lions Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|
| Demarcious Robinson | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Dilworth | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seth Hampton | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahbari Hill | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Jordan Jr. | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Ray Jr. | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Martin | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tango McCauley Jr. | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 66 | 40 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
North Alabama Lions KickReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|
| Justin Pegues | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 17 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 17 | 0 |
North Alabama Lions PuntReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|
| Justin Pegues | 2 | -6 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | -6 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 |
North Alabama Lions Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|
| Ian Vachon | 2/2 | 100.0 | 47 | 0/0 | 6 |
| Team | 2/2 | 100.0 | 47 | 0/0 | 6 |
North Alabama Lions Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|
| Adam Watford | 6 | 275 | 45.8 | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| Ari Patu | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 0 | 1 | 35 |
| Team | 7 | 310 | 44.3 | 1 | 1 | 66 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|
| Maverick McIvor | 24/31 | 305 | 9.8 | 5 | 0 | 88.9 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | 6/8 | 94 | 11.8 | 1 | 0 | 54.5 |
| Team | 30/39 | 399 | 10.2 | 6 | 0 | -- |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|
| Jaden McGill | 9 | 46 | 5.1 | 0 | 15 |
| Jairus Mack | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 |
| George Hart III | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 1 | 11 |
| Marvis Parrish | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 22 |
| Jalen Hampton | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Marvin Sims | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 |
| La'Vell Wright | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 9 |
| Maverick McIvor | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Team | 33 | 164 | 5.0 | 1 | 25 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|
| K.D. Hutchinson | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 2 | 78 |
| Kelby Williams | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 25 |
| Isaiah Myers | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 22 |
| Matthew Henry | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 1 | 27 |
| Jairus Mack | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 20 |
| Noah Meyers | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 12 |
| Cameron Flowers | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 20 |
| Jaleel Walker | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 |
| Team | 30 | 399 | 13.3 | 6 | 78 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Fumbles
| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|
| Dave Herard | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|
| Dylan Flowers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Lewis | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Oliver | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robby Harrison | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaavan Mack | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dave Herard | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demarko Williams | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harper Holloman | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 64 | 42 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers PuntReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|
| Jairus Mack | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|
| John Cannon | 2/2 | 100.0 | 46 | 7/7 | 13 |
| Team | 2/2 | 100.0 | 46 | 7/7 | 13 |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|
| Cole Maynard | 3 | 161 | 53.7 | 0 | 1 | 55 |
| Team | 3 | 161 | 53.7 | 0 | 1 | 55 |
Recent form
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Frequently asked questions
Who won North Alabama Lions vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won, 55-6, on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
What was the final score of North Alabama Lions vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?
North Alabama Lions 6, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 55.
Where is North Alabama Lions vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers played?
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, KY.
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