Western Kentucky was scheduled to open Conference USA play tonight at Southern Miss, but the game was postponed due to COVID issues involving the Golden Eagles. The Hilltoppers will open Conference USA play Saturday afternoon at Louisiana Tech, with pregame at 12:30 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Meanwhile, WKU’s Lady Toppers will host Southern Miss as scheduled at 6:30 this evening in Bowling Green.
In the OVC: Both Murray State and Austin Peay begin conference action this evening.
Murray State welcomes Southeast Missouri for a men’s and women’s twin bill with the women’s game beginning at 5.
Austin Peay will host UT Martin in a men’s/women’s doubleheader at the Dunn Center beginning at 5.
Women’s action: Kentucky’s Southeastern Conference opener with Auburn and Vanderbilt’s opener at Texas A&M are both canceled due to COVID.
Meanwhile, 7th ranked Tennessee opens SEC play hosting Alabama this evening.