This Week In WKU Athletics: February 9-15, 2026

Western Kentucky University (WKU) Athletics is gearing up for a busy stretch, with competitions and fan engagement opportunities scheduled throughout the week of February 9th. The schedule includes home contests in basketball and baseball, alongside road events for softball, track & field, and tennis. Several opportunities are available for fans to connect with WKU coaches and teams.

Weekly Schedule Highlights

Monday, February 9th

The week begins with “Tops Live,” a coaches show featuring Greg Collins and Hank Plona, at 6 PM. More details about the show are available online.

Tuesday, February 10th

WKU Athletics will be featured on WNKY News 40 Sunrise, with an interview scheduled for approximately 6:45 a.m. Fans can find past interviews online.

Did You Know? Women’s Basketball will host Kennesaw State on Thursday, February 12th, as an “Education Game” with free admission.

Thursday, February 12th

The WKU Women’s Basketball team will host Kennesaw State at 11 AM in an Education Game, offering free admission to attendees. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and available via audio stream on The Varsity Network.

Friday & Saturday, February 13th & 14th

Friday sees the Softball team competing in the MUSB Invitational in Macon, Georgia, facing Army at 9 AM and Mercer at 2 PM. The Baseball team will also be in action, hosting BYU at 12 PM and 3 PM on Friday, with a final game against BYU on Saturday at 1 PM. Baseball tickets are available for purchase. Track & Field will be competing at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas, all day Friday and Saturday.

Valentine’s Day Weekend

Saturday includes a “Talkin’ Tops” segment on WBKO at 9 AM, and a Tennis match against UNC Asheville in Richmond, Kentucky. The Women’s Basketball team will host Jax State at 2 PM in a “Pink Out/Play4Kay” game, coinciding with Valentine’s Day. The Men’s Basketball team will face Middle Tennessee at 7 PM in a “Red Out” game, also on Valentine’s Day. Both basketball games will be broadcast on ESPN+ and available via audio stream on The Varsity Network.

Expert Insight: The scheduling of themed games, such as the “Pink Out/Play4Kay” and “Red Out” events, demonstrates a strategic effort to enhance fan engagement and create a more vibrant atmosphere around WKU Athletics.

Sunday, February 15th

The week concludes with Softball continuing play in the MUSB Invitational, facing Army at 9 AM, and the Tennis team competing at Eastern Kentucky.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the Men’s Basketball game start on Valentine’s Day?

The Men’s Basketball game against Middle Tennessee is scheduled to start at 7 PM on Friday, February 14th.

Is admission free to any of the WKU Athletics events this week?

Yes, admission is free to the Women’s Basketball game against Kennesaw State on Thursday, February 12th, as it is designated an Education Game.

Where can I listen to the WKU Baseball games?

The WKU Baseball games can be listened to on The Varsity Network.

With a diverse range of athletic events taking place both at home and on the road, how will WKU fans choose which games to attend or follow this week?