Coming Home, Lady Topper Reunion,
'70s Reunion Scheduled

February 04, 2004

Bowling Green, Ky. - Are you a fan of WKU basketball? Are you a former Hilltopper or Lady Topper? Have fond memories of the 1970s?

The Western Kentucky University Alumni Association has three events for you this month – a Lady Topper reunion, Coming Home 2004 and a 1970s Decade Reunion.

Lady Topper reunion
The 30th anniversary of Lady Topper basketball will be celebrated Feb. 21 with a special reunion. All former Lady Topper players, coaches and managers as well as fans are invited for reunion activities.

Former Lady Toppers will meet at 5 p.m. for a tour of renovated Diddle Arena. A reunion room for fans will open at 6 p.m. in Diddle's Hall of Champions. This year's Lady Topper team will tip off against Arkansas State at 7 p.m.

At halftime, all former Lady Toppers will be recognized and the 1974 team and 1989 Sun Belt Conference championship team will be honored.

Coming Home 2004
Coming Home activities, which include the crowning of Coming Home King, are scheduled for Feb. 28.

Former Hilltopper players, coaches and managers will meet at 2 p.m. in the Hall of Champions. A reunion room for fans will open at 3 p.m.

The Hilltoppers will face Florida International at 4 p.m. This year's seniors will be honored in Senior Day recognition at 3:50 p.m.

At halftime, all former Toppers will be recognized along with five championship anniversary teams: 1934 SIAA and KIAC champions, 1939 SIAA and KIAC champions, 1949 OVC champions, 1954 OVC champions and 1994 Sun Belt Conference champions. Hilltopper coach Darrin Horn was a member of the 1994 team.

'70s Reunion
Coming Home isn't the only Alumni event Feb. 28. A '70s Decade Reunion begins with a campus tour at 2 p.m. followed by the WKU vs. FIU game at 4.

A dance featuring Skip Bond and the Fugitives will begin at 7 p.m. in the Diddle Arena Auxiliary Gym.

For more information on the reunion events, contact the WKU Alumni Association at (270) 745-4395 or 1-888-WKU-ALUM or visit www.wkualumni.org

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