Western Kentucky (16-11, 8-6 C-USA) is set to take on Old Dominion (10-16, 5-8 C-USA) at E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday for the second-to-last home game of the season.
Saturday's matchup will be a rematch as the Monarchs are looking to avenge a 77-60 loss to the Hilltoppers in Norfolk, VA. earlier this season.
Western Kentucky is 7-10 all-time against Old Dominion, dropping as many as six straight to the Monarchs. The Hilltoppers have defeated the Monarchs in the last two meetings between the two.
TV: ESPN+
WHO: Old Dominion at Western Kentucky
WHEN: Saturday at 6 p.m. CT
WHERE: E.A. Diddle Arena, Bowling Green, KY.
RANKINGS COMPARISON - WESTERN KENTUCKY | OLD DOMINION
ESPN BPI: No. 107 | No. 201
KENPOM: No. 116 | No. 213
SAGARIN: No. 122 | No. 191
2020-21 NET RANKINGS: No. 123 | No. 219
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Western Kentucky is riding a six-game winning streak, defeating a vengeful Charlotte team 77-67 at Diddle Arena on Thursday night.
Sophomore guard Dayvion McKnight recorded another stellar performance, leading the Hilltoppers' offense with 22 points, three rebounds, five assists and two steals.
Graduate guard Camron Justice was another significant piece to Western Kentucky's offense, recording 20 points, four rebounds, seven assists and two steals.
Senior forward Jairus Hamilton finished off the night with 15 points, seven rebounds and one assist.
KEY RESERVES: Charles Smith IV (5.3 ppg), A.J. Oliver II (2.4 ppg), D'Angelo Stines (2.3 ppg).
Old Dominion is coming off a 67-63 loss to Marshall on Thursday in Huntington, W.V.
Senior guard C.J. Keyser led Old Dominion's offense in the loss, recording 21 points and one assist.
Senior forward Austin Trice was also important on the boards, dropping 14 points, 19 rebounds, two blocks and one steal.
Sophomore guard Mekhi Long recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals.
OLD DOMINION RECORD THIS SEASON: 10-16, 5-8 C-USA / KEY WINS: Virginia Wesleyan, Manhattan, Longwood, George Mason, William & Mary, FIU, UTSA, Charlotte, Marshall, UAB; KEY LOSSES: James Madison, Indiana State, East Carolina, Penn, VCU, Richmond, College of Charleston, UTEP, Rice, North Texas, Charlotte, WKU, Florida Atlantic, Middle Tennessee, Marshall.
SERIES HISTORY: Western Kentucky is 7-10 all-time against Old Dominion, losing as many as six straight against the Monarchs throughout the series. Recently, the Hilltoppers have been the stronger team, prevailing in the last two matchups.
Western Kentucky hosts Old Dominion on Saturday. The opening tip is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and the game will be televised on ESPN+.
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