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Top'r Treat is a chance for young Topper fans to trick-or-treat prior to the game and participate in Halloween-themed games in the auxiliary gym.
AT THE GAME
- PARKING: Fans are asked to park in PS1 located next to Diddle Arena. Upon entrance, fans will need to let the parking attendant know they are there to watch the Lady Topper Basketball game.
- Top'r Treat: Trick-or-treating in Diddle Arena will begin at 1 PM and is open to all ages.
- Free admission!
GAME INFO
- WKU vs. Young Harris College
- Saturday, October 31 | 2:00 PM | Bowling Green, Ky. | E.A. Diddle Arena
- Listen: ESPN 102.7 in Bowling Green or Varsity Network
ABOUT THE TOPS
- WKU will officially begin the season on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 PM against Chattanooga.
- The Lady Toppers return six from the 2025-26 squad, including leading scorer and Preseason All-Conference USA pick Trinity Rowe. She had the league's best assist/turnover ratio (1.9) and was second in CUSA in assists per game (4.5).
- Also returning is Torri James, Tatum Boettjer, Enni Ahervuo, Lola Bond and Elif Naz Dal. James averaged 8.2 points per game and led WKU in scoring in five games last season.
- Newcomers include transfers Hayven Smith, Ellery Minch and Kamille Brown along with freshmen Jamila Ray, Elise Coleman, Ava Moore and Mafalda Fontan.
- Lady Topper fans will recognize a familiar face on the 2026-27 team. Graduate student Josie Gilvin is back on The Hill after spending the 2025-26 season at Kentucky.
- WKU will have 15 home games in 2026-27, including six non-conference contests against Chattanooga, Christian Brothers, Kentucky State, Southern Illinois, Miami (OH) and Arkansas Tech. Conference USA play will start on Jan. 2 and 4 against Kennesaw State and Jax State in Diddle Arena.
ABOUT THE MOUNTAIN LIONS
- Young Harris brings back just three players from the 2025-26 team. The Mountain Lions went 22-8 last season, including a 15-5 record in conference play.
- Head coach Lindsey Huffman is in her eighth year as head coach at Young Harris.
Tickets: Season tickets for the 2026-27 Lady Topper Basketball season are still available and can be purchased here. Single games tickets are also available here.
Lady Topper Legacy Club: If you are interested in making an impact with Lady Topper Basketball, consider joining the Lady Topper Legacy Club. The Lady Topper Legacy Club is an exclusive group of donors who give philanthropically in support of WKU Women's Basketball. Donations to the Lady Topper Legacy Club are used for a variety of things ranging from facility enhancements to charter flights to nutrition upgrades. All funds are spent at the discretion of the head women's basketball coach in order to enhance the program and the student-athlete experience. For more information, visit this link.
How to Follow the Lady Toppers: For complete information on Lady Topper Hoops, visit WKUSports.com or follow the program via social media @LadyTopperHoops on X, @LadyTopperHoops on Instagram, @WKU.WBB on Tik Tok and on Facebook at facebook.com/WKUWomensBasketball.
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