1961–62_Western_Kentucky_State_Hilltoppers_basketball_team

1961–62 Western Kentucky State Hilltoppers basketball team

1961–62 Western Kentucky State Hilltoppers basketball team

American college basketball season

The 1961–62 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers men's basketball team represented Western Kentucky State College (now known as Western Kentucky University) during the 1961-62 NCAA University Division Basketball season. The Hilltoppers were led by Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year Edgar Diddle, in his 40th year as coach, and leading scorer Bobby Rascoe, who averaged more than 25 points per game.[1] The Hilltoppers won the OVC championship, as well as the conference's automatic bid to the 1962 NCAA University Division basketball tournament, where they advanced to the Sweet Sixteen.[2] Rascoe, Darel Carrier, and Harry Todd were named to the all-conference team. Diddle coached his 1000th game at Western on January 6, a victory against New Mexico State.[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 OVC Basketball Media Guide, retrieved 4 May 2020
  3. [3]
    2019-2020 WKU Basketball Media Guide retrieved 21 April 2020
  4. [4]
    1961-62 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Schedule and Results, Sports Reference, retrieved 12 May 2020


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