Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers are the athletic teams that represent Western Kentucky University (WKU) in Bowling Green. The men's teams use the name Hilltoppers; however, the women's teams use the name Lady Toppers. The university's athletic program fields 14 varsity teams in 10 different sports. WKU participates in the Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competes as a member of Conference USA.

Football

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers college football
First Season
1908
Team History
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1926-present)
Conference
Conference USA (2014-present)
Sun Belt Conference (2009-14)
Venue
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium (1968-present)
Key People
Players • Coaches


Media guides and yearbooks by season

Media guides

2020s 2021

Men's Basketball

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers men's college basketball
First Season
1914-15
Team History
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1925-present)
Conference
Conference USA (2014-present)
Sun Belt Conference (1982-2014)
Ohio Valley Conference (1948-82)
Venue
E.A. Diddle Arena (1963-present)
Key People
Players • Coaches


Media guides and yearbooks

Media guides

1970s 1979-80
Conference USA
Full Members Charlotte 49ers • Florida Atlantic Owls • FIU Panthers • Louisiana Tech Bulldogs • Marshall Thundering Herd • Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders • New Mexico State Aggies • North Texas Mean Green • Rice Owls • UAB Blazers • UTEP Miners • UTSA Roadrunners • Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Football Venues Aggie Memorial Stadium • Alamodome • Apogee Stadium • Independence Stadium • Jerry Richardson Stadium • Joan C. Edwards Stadium • Joe Aillet Stadium • Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium • Rice Stadium • Sun Bowl