History of the Hilltoppers
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers are the athletic teams that represent Western Kentucky University (WKU), located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the NCAA Division I ranks, competing in the Conference USA (C-USA) since the 2014–15 academic year.[2][3] The Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers competed in the Sun Belt Conference from 1982–83 to 2013–14 and the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) from 1948–49 to 1981–82.
The men's teams use the name Hilltoppers; however, the women's teams use Lady Toppers.
College Sports Established
1906
Location
Bowling Green, Kentucky
College Name
Western Kentucky University
Collegiate History
1973 - Present / NCAA Division 1
1948 - 1973 / University Division of the NCAA
Conference History
2014 - Present / Conference USA
1982 - 2014 / Sun Belt Conference
1948 - 1982 / Ohio Valley Conference
Nickname
Hilltoppers - The WKU Hilltoppers are named for the campus's location in Bowling Green, Kentucky; the majority of the campus is atop a hill that overlooks the surrounding region. In 1911, much of the campus was moved atop the hill and students were seen carrying supplies "up the hill" to the new location. Hence, Hilltoppers.
NCAA Championships
Baseball 0
Men's Basketball 0
Women's Basketball 0
Football 0
Soccer 0
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