Game Info
WKU (9-8, 6-2 C-USA) at Charlotte (7-10, 3-5 C-USA)
Saturday, Jan. 21 | 3 p.m. (CT)
Bowling Green, Ky. | E.A. Diddle Arena
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About the Lady Toppers
- The Lady Toppers are on a five-game win streak with victories against UTSA, UAB, FIU, Florida Atlantic and Louisiana Tech in the span of 12 days. WKU is currently in sole possession of second place in the C-USA standings.
- So far this season, WKU has had eight different leading scorers. That includes seven different leaders during the eight games of C-USA play. Mya Meredith has led the team the most, topping the scoring column in four games.
- WKU has played split weeks with at least one home and one road in the same week for four consecutive weeks. Most recently, WKU traveled to Florida Atlantic on Monday, hosted Louisiana Tech on Thursday and traveled to Charlotte on Saturday.
- 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 10.8 points per game. The freshman is the Lady Toppers' leading 3-point shot maker, making 40.0 percent of her shots from 3-point range.
- Jaylin Foster is WKU's leading rebounder (5.8 rebounds per game) and steals leader (37 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 48 on the season. Her 83.0 shooting percentage from the free throw line is the fifth best in C-USA.
- The team is averaging 11.9 steals per game which leads C-USA and is 10th in the nation.
- WKU is averaging 8.1 made 3-pointers per game, which ranks second in the league and 39th in the country.
- The Lady Toppers are pulling down 13.5 offensive rebounds per game which is fourth in C-USA and 62nd nationally.
- WKU is forcing teams into 20.47 turnovers per game which is the most in the league and the 29th in the country. The Lady Toppers' 3.41 turnover margin compared to their opponents is the third highest in C-USA and 63rd 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
- Saturday's game will be the 30th meeting all-time between WKU and Charlotte. The Lady Toppers lead the series 22-7.
Charlotte Notes
- The 49ers are on a three-game losing skid with losses to UTSA, UTEP and Middle Tennessee. Charlotte's league wins have come against UAB, Florida Atlantic and Louisiana Tech.
- Charlotte is the reigning C-USA champion in both the regular season and tournament in 2021-22.
- Dazia Lawrence is the team's leading scorer, putting up 15.8 points per game. Jada McMillian is scoring 11.6 points per game.
- Mya McGraw is the squad's leading rebounder, pulling down 6.1 boards per game.
Up Next
- WKU will host FIU and Florida Atlantic in Diddle Arena next week. The Lady Toppers will take on the Panthers on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. and the Owls on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.
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.
