Lady Toppers Prepare for Middle Tennessee Clash at E.A. Diddle Arena

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Western Kentucky University (WKU) women’s basketball team will host Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) on Saturday, February 21, at 2 p.m. CT at E.A. Diddle Arena. The game will be available on ESPN+ and can be heard on ESPN 102.7 in Bowling Green or via the Varsity Network.

Game Details

• Opponent: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
• Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM CT
• Location: E.A. Diddle Arena, Bowling Green, Ky.
• Watch: ESPN+
• Listen: ESPN 102.7 (Bowling Green) or Varsity Network

About the Lady Toppers

WKU enters the contest with a 6-18 overall record and a 2-11 mark in Conference USA (CUSA) play. Salma Khedr currently leads the team in scoring, averaging 9.9 points per game. Zsofia Telegdy is the leading rebounder, grabbing 4.7 boards per contest.

The Lady Toppers have secured non-conference victories against Kentucky State, Wichita State, Southern Illinois, and North Dakota. Recently, WKU limited Jax State to just 41 total points on February 14, holding them to a mere 14 points in the second half – the fewest points allowed in a conference game since January 18, 2018, and the fewest in a half since December 11, 2022.

WKU’s roster features a veteran presence with six seniors or fifth-year players. The team also boasts international flavor, with six players hailing from outside the United States – the most in program history.

Series History

Saturday’s game marks the 89th meeting between WKU and Middle Tennessee. The Lady Toppers lead the series 35-54 but hold a 25-17 advantage in games played in Bowling Green. The Blue Raiders won the previous matchup this season, 81-58, on January 31, 2026, in Murfreesboro. In that game, Salma Khedr led WKU with 13 points and seven rebounds, while Trinity Rowe added 11 points.

About the Blue Raiders

Middle Tennessee currently holds a 14-11 overall record and a 9-4 record in CUSA play, tying for second place in the conference standings. They have secured sweeps against Kennesaw State and Jax State, and have wins against UTEP, Fresh Mexico State, Sam Houston, Liberty, and WKU. The Blue Raiders are led in scoring by Alayna Contreras, who averages 13.6 points per game, and Blair Baugus, who averages 12.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.

How to Follow the Lady Toppers

For complete information on WKU women’s basketball, visit WKUSports.com or follow the program on social media: @LadyTopperHoops (X), @LadyTopperHoops (Instagram), @WKU.WBB (TikTok), and facebook.com/WKUWomensBasketball.