The trajectory of Western Kentucky’s success in Conference USA was soaring when its athletics seasons ended last week due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The WKU men’s and women’s basketball teams were each poised for deep tournament runs and the softball and baseball teams were off to successful starts.
The what-could-have-been feeling is empty. It also offers optimism for 2020-21.
“I truly believe that when we come out of this, this whole university will be well-positioned,” WKU athletics director Todd Stewart said. “I feel the same way about athletics. Our staff and coaches are outstanding and I truly have confidence in everybody.