BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - WKU hosted the press conference for its fifth annual Spread the Red Education Day game set for Jan. 21 at 11:00 a.m. (CT) against Old Dominion inside E.A. Diddle Arena on Monday morning.
Students from Warren County and Bowling Green schools were in attendance for the event, which featured statements from Athletic Director Todd Stewart, superintendents Gary Fields and Rob Clayton and Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard.
Over the last four years, WKU has averaged 4,483 in attendance for its Spread the Red Education Day games, including 4,733 for last year's 80-43 victory over Florida Atlantic. The Lady Toppers are a perfect 4-0 in Education Day games since the tradition began with wins over South Alabama, Louisiana-Lafayette, Georgia State and Florida Atlantic.
All students in attendance will receive a drawstring backpack courtesy of Russell Athletic and one lucky student with perfect attendance during the fall semester will win a prize pack at halftime courtesy of ProRehab of Bowling Green.
More than 3,000 students are expected to attend the game sponsored by ProRehab of Bowling Green and Southland Dairy Farmers. Leading up to the game, students will learn reading, math and geography revolving around Lady Topper Basketball in the classroom.
WKU holds a 12-2 record with a 3-0 mark in C-USA play this season and has won nine straight games, while Old Dominion is 6-9 overall and 2-1 in C-USA matchups. The Lady Toppers lead the all-time series against the Monarchs by a slim 10-8 margin and have won each of the last four meetings.
Fans can purchase tickets for next Thursday's game for just $1 through the WKU Ticket Office, which can be reached online at WKUSports.com, in person at E.A. Diddle Arena, and via phone at 1-800-5-BIGRED or 745-5222 locally.
