BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men's basketball has announced its full broadcast schedule for the 2024-25 season. The Hilltoppers' slate of matchups will feature eight nationally televised regular-season games airing live on CBS Sports Network, ESPNU and the Big Ten Network, with all other home outings streaming live on ESPN+.
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In addition to the full broadcast slate being announced, Hilltopper Basketball has also released its full promotion schedule for 2024-25. Headlining the men's basketball promotional calendar is a 2024 CUSA Championship Celebration on Monday, Nov. 4 prior to the team's season-opening game at home against Wichita State. Fans will receive commemorative championship towels and posters as the 2024 CUSA Championship team is celebrated and honored.
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Special edition limited release 2024 CUSA Championship celebration apparel can be purchased online at the WKU NIL Store website here.Â
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WKU will recognize Heroes Day on Nov. 12 hosting Campbellsville. Military members, veterans, and first responders will be honored and receive free tickets to the game. The Hilltoppers' Nov. 17 game against Lipscomb will serve as Men's Basketball Alumni Day as the team welcomes back Hilltopper Basketball greats for special recognition.
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WKU's Dec. 21 game against Kentucky Wesleyan will be this year's 'Big Red's Holiday Extravaganza' complete with an ugly sweater contest, a teddy bear toss and a visit from Santa. The team's game against UTEP on Thursday, Jan. 30 will serve as a 'Coaches vs. Cancer White Out.' Fans are encouraged to wear white and will have the opportunity to write the names of family members and friends affected by cancer on pink signs.
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More information on game-by-game themes and promotions will follow leading up to each game. The team's full 2024-25 promotion schedule can be found here.
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WKU's season opener facing Wichita State will be nationally televised live from Diddle Arena on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. CT. Hilltopper Basketball will compete in four additional games being nationally televised on CBS Sports Network, including road games at Liberty on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 6 p.m., at LA Tech on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m., a home game hosting rival Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. and another road game at UTEP on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m.
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WKU travels to face Kentucky in the BBN Invitational on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Tipoff is slated for 5:30 p.m. CT with the game set to be televised live on ESPNU. The Hilltoppers' home game against Sam Houston on Thursday, Feb. 20 will also be nationally televised live on ESPNU with tipoff set for 8 p.m.
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The Tops' road trip to Grand Canyon on Saturday, Nov. 9 is slated for a 7 p.m. CT tipoff. The game will stream live on ESPN+ and broadcast regionally on Fox 10 Xtra. Other marquee matchups streaming live on ESPN+ include home games against Marshall on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., Murray State on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. and Seattle on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.
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WKU closes 2024-25 non-conference play with a road game at Michigan on Sunday, Dec. 29. The game will be nationally televised on the Big Ten Network at 7 p.m. CT.
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The Hilltoppers' full schedule complete with tipoff times and broadcast info can be found here.
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The Conference USA Men's Basketball Championship returns to Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala. The 10-team, single-elimination tournament tips off Tuesday, March 11 and culminates in the title game, to be televised on CBS Sports Network on Saturday, March 15. The tournament's first-round and quarterfinal matchups will stream live on ESPN+.
WKU men's basketball will open 2024-25 competition with a charity exhibition game hosting UAB on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. CT in Diddle Arena. Net proceeds from ticket sales for the event will be donated to The Harold & Juanita Koon Teen Center at The Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green.Â
For information on tickets visit wkusports.com/tickets or call the WKU Ticket Office at 1-800-5-BIGRED.
Follow the team on social media (@wkubasketball) and visit wkusports.com for the latest news and updates on all things Hilltopper Basketball.
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