WKU has hit a rough patch in conference play following a difficult road stretch. A difficult win over Texas El-Paso and a loss to Texas-San Antonio has left the Hilltoppers at 2-2 over the last four conference games.
Following a 6-0 start in C-USA play, WKU fell at home to rival Middle Tennessee who is now in first place in C-USA. The Hilltoppers redeemed themselves by defeating Marshall again, but WKU struggled on the road last week. On Thursday, WKU trailed a struggling UTEP team for the majority of the game before pulling away late for a 12-point victory.