Sports brief

Michael Casagrande

Virginia Commonwealth game to air locally

Western’s second attempt for its first victory will be televised locally. The Hilltopper Sports Satellite Network will air Western vs. Virginia Commonwealth at 6:30 tonight.

The game can be seen on WKYU-PBS channel 11 in Bowling Green and WYCS-24 in Louisville. Fort Campbell and Hopkinsville residents will find the game on WKAG-43.

The Toppers lost 86-64 to Auburn on Nov. 20 in Darrin Horn’s first game as head coach.

Western defeated the Rams 80-72 in overtime last season. The Toppers overcame a 16-point second half deficit to earn their first win of the season.

– Michael Casagrande