WKU takes a 2-0 record into its first road game of the season Sunday against Tennessee Tech in Cookeville. The Hilltoppers will look to carry over their defensive pressure and balanced scoring against a Golden Eagles team that plays an aggressive full-court press.

By the Numbers
  • WKU is 2-0; Tennessee Tech is 1-1.
  • WKU leads the all-time series 84-20 and has won seven of the last eight meetings.
  • The Hilltoppers have recorded 28 steals and converted 33 opponent turnovers into 41 points across two games.
  • Teagan Moore is averaging 21.5 points per game; Tennessee Tech’s Caleb Sanders averages 20.0.
Yes, But

Tennessee Tech’s pressure could test WKU’s ball security and wear down its players, particularly in a road environment. Coach Hank Plona says depth may help, but the Hilltoppers will need to stay composed and avoid turnovers.

State of Play
  • WKU is coming off an 82-48 win over Kentucky Wesleyan, with Moore scoring 26.
  • Tennessee Tech beat Blue Mountain 117-70 after an 18-point loss at Mississippi State.
  • The teams last met in the 2025 season opener, which WKU won 82-70.
What's Next

The teams meet Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. CT at the Hooper Eblen Center. The game will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

WKU’s early-season edge has come from defense and forcing mistakes; sustaining that identity while handling Tennessee Tech’s full-court pressure will be the key road test.