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Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Middle Tennessee Raiders and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers square off in CUSA Tournament
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (23-8, 14-5 CUSA) vs. Middle Tennessee Raiders (25-7, 17-2 CUSA) Huntsville, Alabama; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Middle Tennessee squares off against Western Kentucky in the CUSA Tournament. The Raiders are 17-2 against CUSA opponents and 8-5 in non-conference play. Middle Tennessee has a 22-6 record in games decided by 10 or more points. The Hilltoppers' record in CUSA play is 14-5. Western Kentucky ranks fourth in the CUSA scoring 30.6 points per game in the paint led by Acacia Hayes averaging 10.0. Middle Tennessee's average of 6.0 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.1 more made shots on average than the 5.9 per game Western Kentucky gives up. Western Kentucky has shot at a 44.8% clip from the field this season, 12.4 percentage points higher than the 32.4% shooting opponents of Middle Tennessee have averaged. The teams meet for the third time this season. The Raiders won 73-63 in the last matchup on Feb. 15. Ta'Mia Scott led the Raiders with 24 points, and Zsofia Telegdy led the Hilltoppers with 20 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Jalynn Gregory averages 2.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Raiders, scoring 13.5 points while shooting 36.3% from beyond the arc. Scott is averaging 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds over the past 10 games. Josie Gilvin is averaging 13.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.5 steals for the Hilltoppers. Alexis Mead is averaging 14.1 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Raiders: 9-1, averaging 62.6 points, 30.9 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 7.8 steals and 6.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 47.1 points per game. Hilltoppers: 8-2, averaging 73.6 points, 29.4 rebounds, 17.2 assists, 9.8 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.6 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Middle Tennessee Raiders and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers square off in CUSA Tournament
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (23-8, 14-5 CUSA) vs. Middle Tennessee Raiders (25-7, 17-2 CUSA) Huntsville, Alabama; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Middle Tennessee squares off against Western Kentucky in the CUSA Tournament. The Raiders are 17-2 against CUSA opponents and 8-5 in non-conference play. Middle Tennessee has a 22-6 record in games decided by 10 or more points. The Hilltoppers' record in CUSA play is 14-5. Western Kentucky ranks fourth in the CUSA scoring 30.6 points per game in the paint led by Acacia Hayes averaging 10.0. Middle Tennessee's average of 6.0 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.1 more made shots on average than the 5.9 per game Western Kentucky gives up. Western Kentucky has shot at a 44.8% clip from the field this season, 12.4 percentage points higher than the 32.4% shooting opponents of Middle Tennessee have averaged. The teams meet for the third time this season. The Raiders won 73-63 in the last matchup on Feb. 15. Ta'Mia Scott led the Raiders with 24 points, and Zsofia Telegdy led the Hilltoppers with 20 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Jalynn Gregory averages 2.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Raiders, scoring 13.5 points while shooting 36.3% from beyond the arc. Scott is averaging 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds over the past 10 games. Josie Gilvin is averaging 13.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.5 steals for the Hilltoppers. Alexis Mead is averaging 14.1 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Raiders: 9-1, averaging 62.6 points, 30.9 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 7.8 steals and 6.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 47.1 points per game. Hilltoppers: 8-2, averaging 73.6 points, 29.4 rebounds, 17.2 assists, 9.8 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.6 points. ___
Associated Press
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Western Kentucky plays in CUSA Tournament against the Florida International
Florida International Panthers (11-18, 7-11 CUSA) vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (22-8, 13-5 CUSA) Huntsville, Alabama; Thursday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky and Florida International meet in the CUSA Tournament. The Hilltoppers are 13-5 against CUSA opponents and 9-3 in non-conference play. Western Kentucky is fourth in the CUSA with 30.8 points per game in the paint led by Acacia Hayes averaging 10.0. The Panthers are 7-11 in CUSA play. Florida International ranks fifth in the CUSA with 12.4 assists per game led by Lucia Fleta Robles averaging 2.9. Western Kentucky is shooting 44.9% from the field this season, 1.0 percentage point higher than the 43.9% Florida International allows to opponents. Florida International has shot at a 44.5% rate from the field this season, 2.9 percentage points above the 41.6% shooting opponents of Western Kentucky have averaged. The teams meet for the third time this season. The Hilltoppers won 83-48 in the last matchup on March 7. Destiny Salary led the Hilltoppers with 26 points, and Judit Valero Rodriquez led the Panthers with 12 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Alexis Mead averages 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Hilltoppers, scoring 13.2 points while shooting 33.6% from beyond the arc. Josie Gilvin is shooting 63.7% and averaging 18.2 points over the last 10 games. Fleta Robles is shooting 32.5% from beyond the arc with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Panthers, while averaging 7.8 points. Isnelle Natabou is averaging 17.4 points and 7.1 rebounds over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hilltoppers: 7-3, averaging 72.2 points, 29.0 rebounds, 16.2 assists, 9.8 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.4 points per game. Panthers: 3-7, averaging 58.9 points, 27.7 rebounds, 11.7 assists, 7.3 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.6 points. ___
Associated Press
01-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
New Mexico State visits Western Kentucky after Gilvin's 21-point game
New Mexico State Aggies (15-13, 8-7 CUSA) at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (20-7, 11-4 CUSA) Bowling Green, Kentucky; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky takes on New Mexico State after Josie Gilvin scored 21 points in Western Kentucky's 81-58 win over the UTEP Miners. The Hilltoppers have gone 11-2 in home games. Western Kentucky ranks fourth in the CUSA with 30.7 points per game in the paint led by Acacia Hayes averaging 10.0. The Aggies are 8-7 against CUSA opponents. New Mexico State is ninth in the CUSA with 11.3 assists per game led by Molly Kaiser averaging 2.4. Western Kentucky is shooting 43.9% from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points higher than the 42.2% New Mexico State allows to opponents. New Mexico State averages 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 more makes per game than Western Kentucky gives up. The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Alexis Mead is averaging 13.4 points, 3.9 assists and 2.2 steals for the Hilltoppers. Gilvin is averaging 15.2 points over the last 10 games. Jaila Harding is shooting 36.0% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Aggies, while averaging 7.6 points. Kaiser is shooting 42.3% and averaging 18.8 points over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hilltoppers: 8-2, averaging 70.0 points, 29.8 rebounds, 14.9 assists, 9.7 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.3 points per game. Aggies: 5-5, averaging 62.1 points, 28.2 rebounds, 10.2 assists, 8.3 steals and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 39.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.8 points. ___
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gilvin leads Western Kentucky against Jacksonville State after 28-point game
Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-12, 3-7 CUSA) at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (16-6, 7-3 CUSA) Bowling Green, Kentucky; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky faces Jacksonville State after Josie Gilvin scored 28 points in Western Kentucky's 78-57 win against the Kennesaw State Owls. The Hilltoppers are 9-2 on their home court. Western Kentucky ranks fourth in the CUSA with 31.5 points per game in the paint led by Acacia Hayes averaging 10.0. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The Gamecocks are 3-7 in conference play. Jacksonville State is 1-0 in one-possession games. Western Kentucky scores 73.0 points, 13.6 more per game than the 59.4 Jacksonville State gives up. Jacksonville State's 36.9% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.6 percentage points lower than Western Kentucky has given up to its opponents (41.5%). The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Alexis Mead is averaging 13.2 points, 4.1 assists and 2.5 steals for the Hilltoppers. Destiny Salary is averaging 12.5 points over the last 10 games. Bre'anna Rhodes is shooting 42.9% and averaging 9.1 points for the Gamecocks. Clara Gonzalez Planella is averaging 1.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hilltoppers: 7-3, averaging 68.4 points, 27.2 rebounds, 16.0 assists, 11.2 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 61.1 points per game. Gamecocks: 3-7, averaging 55.1 points, 26.6 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 7.6 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 34.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.3 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
