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| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers | |
|---|---|
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| University | Western Kentucky University |
| Conference | C-USA |
| NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
| Athletic director | Todd Stewart |
| Location | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Varsity teams | 16 (7 men’s and 9 women’s) |
| Football stadium | Houchens Industries - L. T. Smith Stadium |
| Basketball arena | E. A. Diddle Arena |
| Baseball stadium | Nick Denes Field |
| Softball stadium | WKU Softball Complex |
| Mascot | Big Red |
| Nickname | Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers |
| Fight song | Stand Up and Cheer |
| Colors | Red and white[1] |
| Website | www |
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| Team NCAA championships | |
| 1 | |
| Individual and relay NCAA champions | |
| 6[2] | |
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers are the athletic teams that represent Western Kentucky University (WKU), located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the NCAA Division I ranks, competing in the Conference USA (C-USA) since the 2014–15 academic year.[3][4] The Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers previously competed in the Sun Belt Conference from 1982–83 to 2013–14; and in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) from 1948–49 to 1981–82.
The men's teams use the name Hilltoppers; however, the women's teams use the name Lady Toppers.
- ^ "WKU Colors". WKU Communication & Branding Manual (PDF). August 21, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ^ "CHAMPIONSHIPS SUMMARY THROUGH JAN. 10, 2024" (PDF) (Press release). NCAA. January 10, 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ "WKU Enters Athletic Membership Agreement with Conference USA Beginning July 1, 2014 - Western Kentucky University Official Athletics Site". Wkusports.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
- ^ ESPN [1] Archived September 6, 2024, at the Wayback Machine, "ESPN," March 30, 2013