Western Kentucky University announces 2026-27 basketball schedule

Western Kentucky University men’s basketball head coach Hank Plona has announced the Hilltoppers’ nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season. The schedule features a mix of home, road, and neutral-site games designed to challenge the team in preparation for a Conference USA championship run.

The team will begin with two exhibition contests, playing Bowling Green on October 20 and Indiana on October 25. The regular season officially commences on November 2 at home against Morehead State. Other notable matchups include games against Kentucky Wesleyan, Tennessee Tech, Campbellsville, Tulsa, Richmond, George Washington, Illinois, Belmont, UAB, Lipscomb, and Tulane.