Wku -men’s basketball is hosting New Mexico State in Key Cusa Clash

WKU-men’s basketball finishes a two-match home by hosting New Mexico State on Saturday, February 1 at 1 p.m. 14.00 in EA Diddle Arena. HillToppers stands at 13-8 overall and 4-4 in Conference USA after a recent 78-74 win against League-Leader Utep, with Khristian Lander scoring a career hill 28 points. New Mexico State enters Matchup with a 12-9 record and a 5-3 brand in conference games after a 61-57 win over Middle Tennessee.

By the numbers

• WKU average 76.9 points per Fight ranked fourth in Cusa.
• Khristian Lander scored 28 points and shoots 11-for-15 in the last game.

State of Play

• WKU is tied to third place in CUSA with a 4-4 record in league games.
• New Mexico State is in second place in Cusa at 5-3 on the season.

What is the next

The result of Saturday’s games will have consequences for the position in Conference USA, which potentially affect both teams’ tournament positioning as the season progresses.

The bottom line

Fans should foresee an exciting matchup with significant conference implications, highlighted by standout performances from both teams when fighting for playoff positioning.