4. Tyrone Brazelton
33 points, 5 Rebounds, 5 Assists – (March 21, 2008) (WKU 101– Drake 99 OT)
In a wild first-round NCAA Tournament matchup versus 14th-ranked Drake that saw 70 three-point field goal attempts and 30 made three-point attempts (both NCAA records) senior Hilltopper point guard Tyrone Brazelton led all scorers with...
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6. Clem Haskins
25 points, 9 rbs., – (March 7, 1966)
(WKU 105 – Loyola (Ill.) 86)
WKU All-American Clem Haskins teamed with fellow Hilltopper Dwight Smith to lead WKU to a 105-86 pounding of Loyola (Ill.), the nation’s 4th-ranked team in this 1966 opening round matchup in Iowa City, Ia.
Haskins and Smith used their speed...
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7. Mark Bell
20 points, 4 rbs., 4 assists – (March 20, 1993)
(WKU 72 – Seton Hall 68)
After defeating the Memphis State Tigers in the opening round of the 1993 NCAA Tournament, the 20th-ranked Hilltoppers squared off against the 6th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates in Orlando, Fla.
5’8″ point guard Mark Bell led the charge...
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8. Bobby Rascoe
27 points – (March 8, 1960 )
(WKU 107 – Miami, Fla. 84)
Hilltopper great Bobby Rascoe led WKU to one of its most impressive wins in NCAA Tournament history in this 1960 first round game versus 10th-ranked Miami (Fla.). 1,200 Hilltopper fans made the trek to Lexington on that snowy March night to see WKU...
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9. Steve Cunningham
24 points – (March 11, 1966 )
(Michigan 80 – WKU 79)
In the most infamous game in WKU history, 6’5″ Hilltopper senior center Steve Cunningham played one of his finest games. The Chaffee, Missouri native poured in 24 points on 11-of-21 shooting from the floor and 2-of-4 from the free...
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A countdown of the 10 most memorable NCAA Tournament game performances by a Hilltopper. Up first at #10 is Courtney Lee vs. San Diego in 2008.
10. Courtney Lee
(March 21, 2008 — WKU 72 vs San Diego 63) - (29 points, 7 rebounds)
In a second round NCAA Tournament matchup with San Diego Hilltopper All-American Courtney Lee...
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