| Game 8 vs. Eastern Kentucky Friday, Dec. 4 | 6 p.m. CT | E.A. Diddle Arena Presented by Anthem |
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| Records |  WKU (4-3) • Eastern Kentucky (5-3) | ||||
| Listen | Â Randy Lee (play-by-play) | Hal Schmitt (analysis) Â Hilltopper Sports Network (WKLX 100.7 FM flagship); C-USA.tv Audio; Varsity Network; The Hill at Home |
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| Watch |  Nate Gatter (play-by-play) | Jay Walton (analysis)  ESPN+; WKU PBS |
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| Live Stats | Â WKU Stats | ||||
| Tickets | Â Single-Game Tickets | Season Ticket Request Form | ||||
| Promotions | Teddy Bear Toss:Â Fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to the game and hold on to it until the halftime toss is announced. All bears and toys donated will go to the Toys for Tots program and distributed as gifts to less fortunate children in the community this holiday season. All fans that donate will receive a voucher for a discounted ticket for a future men's or women's basketball game at Diddle Arena this season (not including WKU vs. Louisville on Dec. 18). | ||||
| Game Notes | Â WKU Game Notes | Eastern Kentucky Game Notes | ||||
| Pregame Video | Â Coach Stansbury | Frampton/Brashear | ||||
| Social Media | Â @WKUBasketball  | @WKUBasketball  | Facebook  | YouTube  |
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball will vie for its fourth straight win when it plays in-state foe Eastern Kentucky at 6 p.m. CT Saturday at E.A. Diddle Arena. The game will stream on ESPN+ and air locally in Bowling Green on WKU PBS.
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WKU won its third in a row at home Tuesday with a 105-35 victory over Rhodes College. Eastern Kentucky most recently lost 88-75 at Radford on Sunday.
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This will be the 159th all-time meeting in the series that dates back to 1914-15. WKU has won two straight and 15 of the last 16 with a 114-44 overall record. Rick Stansbury is 4-1 in his career against the Colonels.
TOP STORYLINES
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• During WKU's three-game winning streak, the Hilltoppers have earned their three victories by an average of 37 points while shooting a combined 54.8% from the field and averaging 23 assists per win. It's the first time WKU has recorded three straight wins by at least 15 points since the 2017-18 season.
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• In WKU's 105-35 win over Rhodes College on Tuesday, the Tops recorded the largest margin of victory against a college team in the program's 103-year history, beating the previous high of 66 in the 1966-67 season. WKU also allowed its fewest points since holding Asbury to 29 on Jan. 3, 2001.
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• As of Thursday, WKU ranks seventh in the country in blocks per game (6.7) and steals per game (11.0), 10th in total blocks (47) and 18th in turnovers forced per game (18.7).
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• WKU junior center Jamarion Sharp is the tallest player in college basketball at 7 feet, 5 inches. He's also the tallest player in the history of the Hilltopper program. Sharp ranks first in the country in blocks percentage (20.7%), total blocks (33) and blocks per game (4.7).Â
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• After making 1 of 19 3-pointers (11%) in the first three games, redshirt senior guard Luke Frampton has made 14 of 28 3-pointers (50%) in the last four games. He's shooting 57% from 3 during the win streak.
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• Sophomore guard Dayvion McKnight is one of two players in the country averaging at least 13 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals per game, along with Santa Clara's Josip Vrankic.
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TEDDY BEAR TOSS
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Fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to the game and hold on to it until the halftime toss is announced. All bears and toys donated will go to the Toys for Tots program and distributed as gifts to less fortunate children in the community this holiday season. All fans that donate will receive a voucher for a discounted ticket for a future men's or women's basketball game at Diddle Arena this season (not including WKU vs. Louisville on Dec. 18).
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LAST GAME AGAINST EASTERN KENTUCKY: NOVEMBER 15, 2019
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Strong bench play and team-oriented offense helped WKU Hilltopper Basketball overcome Eastern Kentucky's persistent pressure Friday for a 79-71 road win.
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The Hilltoppers committed 23 turnovers, but they also handed out 19 assists and got 28 points off the bench. WKU also had to overcome 41 points from EKU guard Jomaru Brown.
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Sophomore center Charles Bassey led WKU with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while redshirt junior forward Carson Williams added 15 points and five assists.
MED CENTER HEALTH
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The 2021-22 WKU Basketball season is proudly presented by Med Center Health. Med Center Health has served Southcentral Kentucky for more than 90 years, and its system of care includes six acute care hospitals, a comprehensive network of physician practices and clinics, and hundreds of area physicians offering care in dozens of specialties. From emergency treatment to preventative care, Med Center Health is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities it serves. Learn more at medcenterhealth.org.
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