1956–57 Western Kentucky State Hilltoppers basketball team

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]

1956–57 Western Kentucky State Hilltoppers basketball
Ohio Valley Conference Co-Champion
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
Record17–9 (9–1 OVC)
Head coach
Assistant coachTed Hornback
Home arenaHealth & Physical Education Building
Seasons

Schedule

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Date
time, TV
Rank# Opponent# Result Record Site
city, state
Regular Season
12/19/1956
No. 20 vs. No. 2 San Francisco
Freedom Hall Dedication
W 61–57  4–1
Freedom Hall 
Louisville, KY
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.

References

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