1956–57_Western_Kentucky_State_Hilltoppers_basketball_team

1956–57 Western Kentucky State Hilltoppers basketball team

1956–57 Western Kentucky State Hilltoppers basketball team

American college basketball season

The 1956–57 Western Kentucky State Hilltoppers men's basketball team represented Western Kentucky State College (now known as Western Kentucky University) during the 1956-57 NCAA University Division Basketball season. The Hilltoppers were led by future Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach Edgar Diddle.[1] One of the highlights of the season was a victory over 2nd ranked San Francisco at the newly opened Freedom Hall dedication.[2] Western finished tied for the Ohio Valley Conference championship, however, the NCAA tournament bid went to co-champion, Morehead State. Ralph Crosthwaite and Owen Lawson were named to the All-Conference Team.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    Ruby, Earl (1979). Red Towel Territory : A History of Athletics at Western Kentucky University. American National Bank and Trust Co.
  2. [2]
    2019-2020 WKU Basketball Media Guide retrieved 21 April 2020
  3. [3]
    2019-2020 OVC Basketball Media Guide, retrieved 4 May 2020
  4. [4]
    1956-57 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Schedule and Results, Sports Reference, retrieved 6 May 2020


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