Game Info
Clean Eats Gulf Coast Showcase
WKU (5-2) vs. Vermont (3-2)
Saturday, November 25 | 10 a.m. (CT)
Estero, Fla. | Hertz Arena
Watch: FloHoops
Game Notes: WKU
Game Links: Listen (ESPN 102.7/Varsity Network)
About the Lady Toppers
- The Lady Toppers are off to a 5-2 start to the season. Last week, WKU played three games (two on the road). This week the Lady Toppers will play four games (one home, three neutral site). In total, WKU will have played seven games in 14 days.
- Hayes is WKU's leading scorer through seven games, putting up 17.6 points per game. Mead is also averaging double figures, scoring 10.4 points per game. Faustino is scoring 10.0 points per game. Allen is the team's leading rebounder, pulling down 5.0 boards per game.
- 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.
- Hayes and Mead were named to the CUSA Preseason All-Conference Team in October.
Series Notes
- WKU and Vermont have not previously played.
About the Catamounts
- Vermont is 3-2 this season, including a 54-51 loss against No. 18 North Carolina on Friday on the first day of the tournament. Vermont's three wins have come against Miami (Ohio), Quinnipiac and Saint Rose. Their other loss came at Providence.
- Emma Utterback is the team's leading scorer, putting up 16.2 points per game. Anna Olson joins her in double figures, scoring 10.8 points per game. Bella Vito leads the squad on the boards, pulling down 6.6 rebounds per game.
Up Next
- The Lady Toppers will continue play in the Gulf Coast Showcase on Sunday. Game time and opponent will be determined based on results of other games.
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.
