Updated WKU Hilltopper Basketball Conference USA Schedule (PDF)
DALLAS — The Conference USA Board of Directors approved an updated format for its men's and women's basketball scheduling that will move conference competition to Friday and Saturday, the league announced Thursday.
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As previously released, C-USA will transition to an 18-game regular season conference schedule for the 2020-21 season that keeps student-athlete health and safety at the forefront. Schools will play two games per visit at four select C-USA campuses, and will host four teams for a two-game series. Teams will also have a home-and-home opportunity with a designated rival opponent.
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The new model announced Thursday will have teams play back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday, instead of Thursday and Saturday as originally decided. C-USA also implemented a requirement of at least 21 hours in between tipoffs to provide appropriate rest periods.
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In addition to reducing the amount of travel, moving to this Friday-Saturday format will allow teams to play and efficiently complete their testing protocol each week.
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Regular season conference play for both men's and women's basketball will begin on January 1 and the final week of the regular season may be utilized to reschedule any postponed games.
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WKU also announced other date changes Thursday in league play related to TV selections to be announced at a later date.
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The Hilltoppers' home game against travel partner Marshall will be played on Thursday, Jan. 14, while the return game in Huntington will take place Sunday, Jan. 17.
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Additionally, WKU's road series at rival Middle Tennessee has been pushed back a day to Saturday, Jan. 23 and Sunday, Jan. 24.
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