Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Clash with Charlotte 49ers at E. A. Diddle Arena
As the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers prepare to host the Charlotte 49ers at E. A. Diddle Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and home-court advantage may play significant roles.
The Hilltoppers have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. In their last three games, they've experienced both highs and lows, which could impact their approach to the upcoming matchup. Their most recent game against Louisiana Tech ended in an 85-74 loss despite a consistent scoring effort across both halves and overtime. The team's field goal percentage was modest at 41 percent, with three-point attempts finding success around 36 percent of the time.
However, looking back two games ago when they faced Florida Atlantic Owls at home, the Hilltoppers struggled offensively, scoring only 62 points with a slightly better field goal percentage of nearly 41 percent but were outpaced by their opponents' higher scoring output.
On a positive note, during their encounter with Florida International Panthers also on home turf, Western Kentucky secured a victory with an improved shooting performance that saw them hitting nearly 47 percent from the field and an impressive three-point percentage of about 45 percent.
Defensively, there are areas for improvement as turnovers have been problematic; they recorded high numbers against both Louisiana Tech (11) and Florida International (19). However, they've demonstrated strong rebounding capabilities in these matchups which could be pivotal against Charlotte.
Playing at E. A. Diddle Arena has historically been advantageous for Western Kentucky; this season's performances suggest that trend might continue if they can capitalize on their strengths while addressing weaknesses seen in past games.
Fans should expect an intense battle as Western Kentucky looks to harness its home-court energy to overcome any inconsistencies and secure another win for this season's record.
The game is scheduled for January 22nd at E.A Diddle Arena in Bowling Green KY; fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+.