# Western Kentucky University men's basketball schedule

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/western-kentucky-university-mens-basketball-schedule
> Updated: 2026-08-24T18:14:30.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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

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

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Western Kentucky University announces 2026-27 basketball schedule

Western Kentucky University men’s basketball coach Hank Plona announced the Hilltoppers’ 2026-27 nonconference schedule, featuring matchups against teams like Indiana, Illinois, and Morehead State.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/western-kentucky-university-announces-2026-27-basketball-schedule

### 2026-08-21: Western Kentucky women's basketball announces 2026-27 schedule

Western Kentucky University women's basketball head coach Greg Collins announced the Lady Toppers' 2026-27 non-conference schedule, featuring 13 games including matchups against Vanderbilt and Chattanooga.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/western-kentucky-womens-basketball-announces-2026-27-schedule

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