Game Info
WKU (9-9, 6-3 C-USA) vs. FIU (10-8, 5-4 C-USA)
Thursday, Jan. 26 | 6:30 p.m.
Bowling Green, Ky. | E.A. Diddle Arena
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About the Lady Toppers
- The Lady Toppers had a five-game winning streak come to an end at Charlotte last Saturday with a 72-65 loss. WKU is currently tied for second place in the Conference USA standings with a 6-3 record in league play.
- So far this season, WKU has had eight different leading scorers. That includes eight different leaders during the nine games of C-USA play. Mya Meredith has led the team the most, topping the scoring column in four games.
- Acacia Hayes is WKU's leading scorer, averaging 10.5 points per game. The freshman is the Lady Toppers' leading shot maker, making 48.6 percent of her shots from the field.
- Jaylin Foster is WKU's leading rebounder (6.0 rebounds per game) and steals leader (42 total). Foster's 2.33 steals per game are the third highest in C-USA.
- Alexis Mead is leading the team in assists earned with 49 on the season.
- The team is averaging 12.2 steals per game which leads C-USA and is 10th in the nation.
- WKU is averaging 8.0 made 3-pointers per game, which ranks second in the league and 39th in the country.
- The Lady Toppers are pulling down 13.9 offensive rebounds per game which is third in C-USA and 52nd nationally.
- WKU is forcing teams into 20.50 turnovers per game which is the most in the league and the 27th in the country. The Lady Toppers' 3.83 turnover margin compared to their opponents is the third highest in C-USA and 51st nationally.
- The WKU bench has been crucial this season. The reserves are scoring 29.3 points per game which includes a 66-point performance at Ball State.
Series History
- Thursday's game will be the 46th meeting all-time between WKU and FIU. The Lady Toppers lead the series 35-10.
- WKU has won three straight games against the Panthers and have 11 of the last 12 matchups.
- WKU is 19-2 against FIU in Bowling Green.
FIU Notes
- The Panthers have won back-to-back games with victories against UTSA and UTEP last week. FIU is 5-4 in conference play which puts them in fourth place in the league standings.
- Kaliah Henderson is the team's leading scorer, putting up 13.4 points per game. Sifa Joyeusa is second on the squad, averaging 11.8 points per game.
- Hope Butera leads the team on the boards, pulling down 6.1 rebounds per game.
Up Next
- WKU will host Florida Atlantic on Saturday 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.
