Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers
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UniversityWestern Kentucky University
ConferenceC-USA
NCAADivision I (FBS)
Athletic directorTodd Stewart
LocationBowling Green, Kentucky
Varsity teams16 (7 men’s and 9 women’s)
Football stadiumHouchens Industries -
L. T. Smith Stadium
Basketball arenaE. A. Diddle Arena
Baseball stadiumNick Denes Field
Softball stadiumWKU Softball Complex
MascotBig Red
NicknameHilltoppers and Lady Toppers
Fight songStand Up and Cheer
ColorsRed and white[1]
   
Websitewww.wkusports.com
Team NCAA championships
1
Individual and relay NCAA champions
6[2]
Conference USA logo in WKU's colors

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.

  1. ^ "WKU Colors". WKU Communication & Branding Manual (PDF). August 21, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "CHAMPIONSHIPS SUMMARY THROUGH JAN. 10, 2024" (PDF) (Press release). NCAA. January 10, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  3. ^ "WKU Enters Athletic Membership Agreement with Conference USA Beginning July 1, 2014 - Western Kentucky University Official Athletics Site". Wkusports.com. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
  4. ^ ESPN [1], "ESPN," March 30, 2013