Game Info
WKU (2-3) vs. Indiana State (1-2)
Wednesday, Nov. 24 | 12 p.m.
Bowling Green, Ky. | E.A. Diddle Arena
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Game Notes: WKU | Indiana State
About the Lady Toppers
- WKU bounced back with a 96-59 win against Kentucky State on Sunday after dropping its final two games of the Preseason WNIT. The WKU offense that struggled against defensive focused Kansas State and UT Martin came back to life against the Thorobreds. The Lady Toppers' 96 points were the most in regulation since scoring 101 against FIU on Jan. 11, 2017.
- The Lady Toppers tied a school record for the second time this season against Kentucky State with 26 steals. Previously, WKU tied the program's record for made 3-pointers in a game with 14.
- WKU's defensive pressure has shown up statistically. The Lady Toppers' 64 steals on the season is eighth most in the nation and their 24.40 turnovers forced per game is 21st nationally.
- On the offensive side, WKU has dished out 79 assists on the season which leads Conference USA and is 31st in the NCAA. The Lady Toppers' 41 made 3-pointers leads the league and is 19th in the country.
- Meral Abdelgawad is WKU's leading scorer, averaging 12.8 points per game, and has the ninth most steals in the country with 16 on the season. Abdelgawad is also leading the Lady Toppers on the glass, pulling down 9.2 boards per game.
- WKU has five true freshmen on the roster and the rookies have made an impact. The freshmen are scoring 57.0 percent of WKU's points through five games. Mya Meredith is leading the way, averaging 10.6 points per game and Macey Blevins is behind her with a 9.8 points per game average.
- Abdelgawad is the lone senior and upperclassman for WKU. The Lady Toppers are the only team in Conference USA with only one upperclassman. All other teams have at least four.
- Greg Collins enters his fourth season as head coach for WKU. In his four seasons on the sidelines, Collins has amassed 52 wins and his teams have posted a 70.7 winning percentage in Diddle Arena.
- The 2021-22 season is the 60th for WKU women's basketball.
Series History vs. Indiana State
- WKU and Indiana State have played four times in series history. The Lady Toppers are 3-1 all-time against the Sycamores.
- The series dates back to Jan. 8, 1977 and the most recent meeting was Dec. 4, 1990. WKU won that game, 86-71, behind 15 points from Kim Pehlke and 12 points and nine rebounds from Liesa Lang.
Indiana State Notes
- The Sycamores lone win of the season came against Stephens College in the season opener. Since then, Indiana State has lost to Saint Louis and Eastern Illinois.
- Indiana State is seventh overall nationally in forced turnovers (26.33) and 10th in steals (14.0). The Sycamores defense is holding opponents to just 54.0 points per game this season.
- Adrian Folks leads Indiana State in scoring, putting up 18.3 points per game. She also leads the team on the boards, notching 6.7 rebounds per game.
- Del'Janae Williams is the only other Indiana State player averaging double-digit points, scoring 10.3 points per game.
Up Next
- The Lady Toppers close out their homestand with a 2 p.m. game against Tennessee State on Sunday, Nov. 28.
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