1971–72 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball team

The 1971–72 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers men's basketball team represented Western Kentucky University during the 1971–72 NCAA University Division men's basketball season. The Hilltoppers were led by new coach Jim Richards and All-Ohio Valley Conference player Jerry Dunn.[1] WKU finished in a three-way tie for the OVC championship. No conference tournament was held, so a playoff was scheduled to determine which team would go on to the NCAA tournament.[2] The Hilltoppers lost in the playoff to Morehead State.[3]

1971–72 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball
Ohio Valley Conference Co-Champion
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
Record15–11 (9–5 OVC)
Head coach
Home arenaE. A. Diddle Arena
Seasons

Schedule

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Date
time, TV
Opponent Result Record Site
city, state
OVC Playoff
3/7/1972
vs. Morehead State
OVC Playoff
L 79–82  15–11
 
Frankfort, KY
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.

References

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  1. ^ Ruby, Earl (1979). Red Towel Territory : A History of Athletics at Western Kentucky University. American National Bank and Trust Co.
  2. ^ 2019-2020 OVC Basketball Media Guide, retrieved 4 May 2020
  3. ^ Harrison, Lowell (1987). Western Kentucky University. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 978-0813116204.
  4. ^ 1971-72 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Schedule and Results, Sports Reference, retrieved 6 May 2020