Nov. 23, 2013
@LadyTopperHoops vs. Northern Kentucky Postgame Notes Nov. 23, 2013 Bank of Kentucky Center; Highland Heights, Ky.
FINAL SCORE: WKU 74, Northern Kentucky 64
Team Records, Game Notables and Series Information
- WKU improved to 4-1 to begin the year for the second consecutive season. NKU fell to 2-3 on the season but the Lady Toppers handed the Norse their first loss at the Bank of Kentucky Center this season.
- WKU leads the all-time series 11-8 and evened the all-time series amongst games played in Highland Heights, Ky. WKU has won eight straight games in the series.
- The Lady Toppers return home on Wednesday, Nov. 27 to face fourth-ranked Louisville in E.A. Diddle Arena at 7:00 p.m. CT. The game will be televised by ESPN3 and locally in Bowling Green on WKU PBS through the Hilltopper Sports Satellite Network.
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- The Cardinals are coached by former WKU assistant Jeff Walz.
- Complimentary tickets are available through select IGA locations with a purchase, while supplies last. Complete details of the offer are available at wkusports.com.
- The game has been labeled as a "White Out," with the first 1,000 fans receiving a free shirt commemorating the event.
- Centerplate will also offer a Hilltopper Express Deal at the game, allowing fans to purchase one hot dog, one bag of chips and one bottle of Coca-Cola for just $7.
- In addition, coats for area children will be collected at the game in conjunction with the Bowling Green Jr. Women's Club Coats for Kids Drive. Coats will be donated to children in Bowling Green as part of the WKU Hilltoppers With Heart program.
Team Notes
- WKU improved to 16-1 in the Michelle Clark-Heard era when holding an opponent under 40 percent shooting from the field.
- WKU improved to 17-4 in the Michelle Clark-Heard era when outrebounding their opponents, including a 3-0 mark this season.
- WKU improved to 17-1 when scoring at least 70 points during the Michelle Clark-Heard era.
- The game opened with 14 of the game's first 30 points coming from the free throw line as the teams opened the game with a 15-15 deadlock.
- WKU shot 57.7 percent in the opening half of play.
- WKU hit 10-of-12 shots to end the first half after starting the game just 5-of-14 from the field.
Individual Notes
- Junior Chastity Gooch had her 29th career double-double and third of the 2013-14 season. She finished with 20 points and 16 rebounds.
- Gooch tied her career high with 16 rebounds.
- Gooch had her 12th career 20 point performance.
- It was Gooch's 35th career game in double figures in rebounding.
- It was Gooch's 39th career game in double figures in scoring.
- Gooch tied her career high with four assists in the game.
- Junior Alexis Govan had 16 points and seven rebounds.
- Govan has scored in double figures in 41 consecutive games, the fourth longest WKU streak since the start of the 2000-01 season.
- It was the 44th career game scoring in double figures of Govan's career.
- Govan has started 46 consecutive games, the longest active streak on the team. She started the final nine games of the 2011-12 season and every game of the 2012-13 season. She has 55 career starts to her credit.
- Senior guard Bianca McGee reached double figures for the 18th time in her career. She had 10 points.
- Sophomore guard Micah Jones finished with 10 points, hitting 7-of-8 free throws in the game.
