Travis Hudson has unveiled WKU Volleyball’s 2024 schedule as he embarks on his 30th season as head coach. Following a remarkable 30-win season, a No. 22 final national ranking, a Conference USA Championship, and a victory in the NCAA Tournament, the Hilltoppers are preparing for a challenging new season. WKU is one of only 12 programs to have won an NCAA Tournament match and finished in the final Top 25 poll in each of the last five seasons.
Coach Hudson’s Remarks
“This is an incredibly challenging slate for our 2024 team,” Hudson said. “We have lost an All-American from our roster in each of the last two seasons and have a lot of work to do to be able to compete at the level we have recently. Our fans will need to show patience as we navigate some significant challenges early on.”
Schedule Highlights
- Home Matches: WKU will play 17 home matches at E.A. Diddle Arena, including contests against Tennessee, Dayton, Marquette, and Illinois. Five of their 2024 opponents participated in the NCAA Tournament last season, with four visiting Bowling Green.
- Season Opener: The Hilltoppers start the season in Lexington, Ky. on Friday, Aug. 30 against Morehead State, followed by matches against Northern Kentucky and host Kentucky on Saturday, Aug. 31. UK finished last season ranked No. 10 and made it to the Sweet 16.
- Kathy DeBoer Invitational: WKU will travel to East Lansing, Mich. for the invitational at Michigan State, playing the host Spartans on Sept. 6, and Marist and Loyola-Chicago on Sept. 7.
- Home Opener Against Tennessee: The home opener on Tuesday, Sept. 10, will be against Tennessee, the team that ended WKU’s 2023 season in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32. Tennessee finished last season ranked No. 9.
- Hyatt Place Invitational: WKU will host Dayton, Illinois, and Marquette from Sept. 13-14. Dayton finished the 2023 season ranked No. 20, while Marquette narrowly missed the Top 25.
- Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic: WKU will host Arkansas State, Eastern Illinois, and Austin Peay on Sept. 20-21, coinciding with WKU’s Parent & Family Weekend.
Conference USA Schedule
WKU will play an 18-game CUSA schedule, hosting five conference opponents and traveling to face four.
- Home Conference Matches:
- Kennesaw State (Oct. 4-5)
- Middle Tennessee (Oct. 8-9)
- LA Tech (Oct. 18-19)
- New Mexico State (Nov. 1-2)
- Liberty (Nov. 14-15)
- Senior Night: Senior Night will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m.
- Away Conference Matches:
- Jacksonville State (Sept. 27-28)
- FIU (Oct. 12-13)
- UTEP (Oct. 25-26)
- Sam Houston State (Nov. 8-9)
Historical Success
WKU has won 17 of the possible 20 CUSA championships since joining the league in 2014 and has an impressive streak of 74 consecutive CUSA regular season victories.
2024 WKU Volleyball Flexible Ticket Packages
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For $50, fans will receive 17 flexible tickets that can be used for any regular-season match featuring the Hilltoppers. Seating will be general admission.
Single game tickets are available for purchase in advance. Adults are $4 and Youth are $3.
Tickets can also be purchased at the gate on the day of game. Adults are $6 and Youth are $3. All seating is general admission.
