The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers come to town Wednesday night to face Kentucky as a last-minute replacement for Louisville on the Cats’ schedule. The game was thrown together on the fly following Louisville’s run-in with COVID-19, but Western still presents a matchup that pleases Big Blue Nation. Many have cried out for the game for years. Adding to the in-state excitement, the game will contribute to the relief efforts in Western Kentucky. Western is the better opponent too. The Hilltoppers defeated the Cardinals, 82-72, four days ago.
So now that it’s the second-best team in the state playing the first, let’s get you ready with 5 Things To Know About WKU.