BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Get ready to update your calendars, Hilltopper fans. The Western Kentucky University (WKU) Men’s Basketball team has officially announced a slight adjustment to its upcoming Conference USA schedule.
The highly anticipated home matchup against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, commonly known as Jax State, has been shifted back by one day.
New Date and Time
Originally slated for Wednesday, February 4th, the game will now tip off on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, inside the legendary E.A. Diddle Arena.
No reason for the specific one-day change was immediately provided, but schedule tweaks are common throughout the college basketball season to accommodate league or broadcast partner logistics.
Kicking Off a Homestand
The rescheduled Jax State contest will now serve as the opening act for a crucial three-game homestand for the Hilltoppers, setting the stage for a busy first half of February.
Following the Thursday night action against Jax State, WKU will remain at home to host FIU on Saturday, February 7th. The homestand then concludes on Saturday, February 14th, when the Hilltoppers welcome rival Middle Tennessee to The Hill for the fierce “100 Miles of Hate” rivalry game.
Fans holding season tickets or planning to purchase single-game tickets should make a note of the revised date for the Jax State game to ensure they don’t miss any of the action.
Conclusion
A small shift on the calendar won’t change the intensity of this key conference battle. The Hilltoppers’ one-day schedule delay for the Jax State game simply means the energy in Diddle Arena will now fire up on Thursday, February 5th. Fans should check the official WKU Athletics website for the latest schedule, ticket information, and tip-off times to support their team during this critical run of home games.
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Disclaimer
This information is provided by Western Kentucky University Athletics. Dates and times are subject to further change. Fans are strongly encouraged to check the official WKU Athletics website at WKU Sports for the final schedule, ticket availability, and all updated game-day information.