BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hilltopper Basketball returns home on Saturday, Dec. 16 and will host Austin Peay at 2 p.m. CT in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU currently stands at 8-3 coming off a pair of strong road victories over Buffalo and Wright State that marked four consecutive wins for the Tops.
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Game Info
WKU (8-3) vs. Austin Peay (6-6)
Saturday, Dec. 16Â | 2 p.m. CT
E.A. Diddle Arena | Bowling Green, Ky.
Game Links: ESPN+ | 100.7-FM (WKLX)/Varsity Network | Live Stats | Tickets
The 2023-24 CampaignÂ
WKU improved to eight wins on the season after wrapping a two-week stretch on the road that included wins over Wright State in Dayton on Tuesday, 91-84, and an 82-65 win over Buffalo on the road last Sunday. Junior guard Don McHenry led the Tops' effort in the win over the Raiders on Tuesday, charting a season-best and D1 career-high 30 points. Tyrone Marshall Jr. finished with 20 points, and Khristian Lander finished with 15 points as the trio accounted for a total of 65 points.Â
Series History vs. Austin Peay Â
Saturday will mark the 58th all-time meeting between WKU and Austin Peay. WKU currently holds a 43-14 all-time advantage facing APSU dating back to 1941. Both programs competed as members of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) from 1962-1982.Â
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The Tops saw victory over the Govs last season on Nov. 30, 2022, by a 75-74 count. WKU enters Saturday's matchup with APSU having secured 11 consecutive wins over the Govs dating back to 1999.Â
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Overall                                   WKU 43-14Â
Series began                        Dec. 8, 1941
Last meeting                         Nov. 30, 2022
Current streak                       WKU, 11
Last Tops win                       Nov. 30, 2022 (75-74)        Â
Last Govs win                       Dec. 29, 1999 (68-72)        Â
Against APSU at home       26-5
Against APSU away            17-8
Against APSU neutral         0-1    Â
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Last 5 Meetings
11/30/22     Clarksville, Tenn.                W, 75-74Â
11/9/19      Bowling Green, Ky.            W, 97-75
12/22/17     Clarksville, Tenn.                W, 72-55
12/28/16     Bowling Green, Ky.            W, 97-92
11/15/14     Bowling Green, Ky.            W, 77-70
Saturday's game against Austin Peay will stream live on ESPN+ with Tyler Hansbrough and Barry Gresham on the call. Hilltopper fans can tune in live and listen on 100.7-FM (WKLX) or The Varsity Network mobile app with Hal Schmitt and Randy Lee on the radio call.
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Follow the team on social media (@wkubasketball) for the latest news and updates on all things Hilltopper Basketball. Visit wkusports.com for more information.Â
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