Western Kentucky's volleyball team stays home at E.A. Diddle Arena this weekend for two matches against Kennesaw State, with the Hilltoppers still unbeaten in Conference USA play. The first match is Friday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. CT, per WKU's schedule page, and WKU's 2026 promotional schedule lists Friday as the annual Hope for Harlie fundraising night, with fans encouraged to wear pink.
What's at Stake
WKU improved to 14-6 overall and 8-0 in CUSA after sweeping Middle Tennessee in three sets on Oct. 17, according to WKU Athletics. The headline on that release calls it the Hilltoppers' 30th consecutive win in the series with the Blue Raiders.
Kennesaw State arrives after a 3-2 home loss to Missouri State on Oct. 17, according to Missouri State Athletics. In that release, Missouri State said it rallied from a 2-0 deficit and moved to 15-5 overall and 6-2 in the league. Check the conference site for the current standings and Kennesaw State's record.
The Series
The Owls have visited Bowling Green in conference play before. The WKU Herald reported that WKU won the Friday match of the 2024 series 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-17) and headlined its coverage "WKU volleyball dominates weekend against Kennesaw State." Before that, WKU swept Kennesaw State 3-0 in the 2019 NCAA Tournament first round at Diddle, per the WKU Herald. Kennesaw State was picked tied for third in this season's CUSA preseason poll, per Kennesaw State Athletics.
Next Up
- Friday, Oct. 23: Kennesaw State at WKU, 6 p.m. CT, E.A. Diddle Arena, Bowling Green, per WKU's schedule.
- Saturday, Oct. 24: WKU's schedule lists a 1 p.m. CT start. Check wkusports.com for the confirmed time before you head out.
- Watch and tickets: Check wkusports.com for broadcast, streaming and ticket details.
