Preview: Western Kentucky at Delaware Men’s Basketball NEWARK, Del. (Interstat) — The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit the Delaware Blue Hens in a Conference USA matchup Wednesday afternoon at the Bob Carpenter Center. Western Kentucky (14-11) enters on a two-game winning streak, including an 82-80 victory over Middle Tennessee on Saturday. The Hilltoppers are led by guard Teagan Moore, who scored a career-high 28 points in that win. Moore is averaging 23.5 points over his last two contests. Delaware (9-16) has shown recent improvement, winning three of its last four games. That stretch includes a 76-67 road win at Missouri State on Saturday. Forward Tyler Houser has been instrumental, posting 21 points and nine rebounds in that victory. Over the last seven games, Houser is averaging 15.1 points. The Hilltoppers have struggled on the road this season, with a 3-6 record in true away games. Their offense, averaging 71.2 points per game, will test a Delaware defense that allows 74.2 points per contest. Delaware’s recent success has been fueled by increased offensive production, averaging 75.3 points during its 3-1 run. Alongside Houser, guard Justyn Fernandez is coming off a 23-point performance against Missouri State. This is the first meeting between the programs as Conference USA foes. Western Kentucky holds the better overall record, but Delaware’s home-court advantage and recent form present a challenge. The Hilltoppers’ backcourt, featuring Moore and Terrion Murdix (7 assists vs. Middle Tennessee), will be key against Delaware’s resurgent lineup. Following this game, Western Kentucky travels to face Liberty on Saturday. Delaware hits the road for a game at Middle Tennessee the same day. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.