Before the game, WKU will hold Top'r Treat, a free trick-or-treating event for children in attendance. Various WKU Athletics' teams, WKU sororities and fraternities and other student organizations will be passing out candy on the concourse of Diddle Arena. Attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Children will also get the opportunity to take photos with Big Red.
Game Info
WKU (0-0) vs. Lane College (0-0)
Tuesday, October 31 | 6 p.m.
Bowling Green, Ky. | E.A. Diddle Arena
Watch: No stream
Links: Listen (ESPN 102.7) | Live Stats
About the Lady Toppers
- WKU was picked to finish tied for second place in the Conference USA preseason coaches poll released earlier in October. The Lady Toppers are coming off a second place CUSA finish in 2022-23, a championship game appearance in the CUSA tournament and a WNIT berth.
- WKU returns seven players from the 2022-23 season and welcomes five newcomers to The Hill for the 2023-24 season. Returners include senior Aaliyah Pitts, junior Alexis Mead, sophomore Acacia Hayes, senior Teresa Faustino, senior Odeth Betancourt, sophomore Karris Allen and sophomore Josie Gilvin. Destiny Salary transferred to WKU after spending time at Ole Miss and Tennessee. The Lady Toppers will feature four freshmen in 2023-24. Mackenzie Chatfield joined the team in January and will compete in her first collegiate season in 2023-24. Nevaeh Foster, Jailynn Brill and Caitlin Staley joined the team in the summer.
- Hayes and Mead were named to the CUSA Preseason All-Conference Team in October.
- Hayes was WKU's leading scorer in 2022-23, averaging 11.2 points per game. She's the first WKU freshman to lead the team in scoring since Crystal Kelly (2004-05).
Up Next
- The Lady Toppers will officially open the 2023-24 season on Monday, Nov. 6 against Mercer in E.A. Diddle Arena. Tipoff is set for 5 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 X, @LadyTopperHoops on Instagram and on Facebook at facebook.com/WKUWomensBasketball.
