Game Info
WKU (8-8, 5-2 C-USA) vs. Louisiana Tech (11-6, 4-3 C-USA)
Thursday, Jan. 19 | 6:30 p.m.
Bowling Green, Ky. | E.A. Diddle Arena
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About the Lady Toppers
- The Lady Toppers are on a four-game win streak with victories against UTSA, UAB, FIU and Florida Atlantic in the span of nine days. WKU is currently tied for second place in the C-USA standings alongside UTEP with a 5-2 record in league play.
- Acacia Hayes was named C-USA Freshman of the Week on Monday for her 14-point performance against UTSA and 11-point game at FIU.
- Hayes is WKU's leading scorer, averaging 10.9 points per game. The freshman is the Lady Toppers' leading 3-point shot maker, making 44.4 percent of her shots from 3-point range.
- Jaylin Foster is WKU's leading rebounder (5.8 rebounds per game) and steals leader (34 total). Foster's 2.12 steals per game are the third highest in C-USA.
- Alexis Mead is leading the team in assists earned with 44 on the season.
- The team is averaging 12.0 steals per game which leads C-USA and is 11th in the nation.
- WKU is averaging 8.2 made 3-pointers per game, which ranks second in the league and 29th in the country.
- The Lady Toppers are pulling down 13.5 offensive rebounds per game which is third in C-USA and 65th nationally.
- WKU is forcing teams into 20.75 turnovers per game which is the most in the league and the 24th in the country. The Lady Toppers' 3.62 turnover margin compared to their opponents is the third highest in C-USA and 62nd nationally.
- The WKU bench has been crucial this season. The reserves are scoring 29.1 points per game which includes a 66-point performance at Ball State.
Series History
- Louisiana Tech is WKU's third most played opponent in program history. There have been 51 meetings between the two teams all-time. The Lady Techsters have a narrow advantage in the series, 27-24.
- WKU has won 11 of the last 12 matchups against Louisiana Tech.
- In Bowling Green, the Lady Toppers have a 16-9 record against Louisiana Tech.
Louisiana Tech Notes
- The Lady Techsters are fourth in the C-USA standings with a 4-3 record in league play. Louisiana Tech has wins against UTSA, Rice, North Texas and UAB. The Techsters were swept by UTEP and also lost to Charlotte.
- Louisiana Tech has won two straight games coming into Thursday's matchup.
- Keiunna Walker was voted C-USA Preseason Player of the Year by the league coaches. She's the team's leading scorer, averaging 17.2 points per game which is the second most in C-USA.
- Anna Larr Roberson is the squad's leading rebounder, pulling down 7.5 boards per game.
Up Next
- WKU will go on the road to face Charlotte on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 3:00 p.m. (CT).
How to Follow the Lady Toppers: For complete information on WKU Lady Topper Basketball, visit WKUSports.com or follow the program via social media @LadyTopperHoops on Twitter, @LadyTopperHoops on Instagram and on Facebook at facebook.com/WKUWomensBasketball.
