Founded prior to the 1999-2000 season, HSSN, who works through a partnership with Western Kentucky University, the WKU Athletic Department, and university-operated PBS member station WKYU-TV, has helped the Hilltoppers make over 150 appearances since 2010.“Get to Know the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers”. University of Texas at San Antonio. Retrieved October 15, 2015. While WKYU-TV serves as the flagship station, Louisville-based independent station WBNA (formerly an Ion Television affiliate) serves as an affiliate to make WKU Basketball games available in the Louisville metropolitan area.“Hilltopper Sports Satellite Network to Televise 18 WKU Basketball games”. Archived from the original 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 15, 2016.“Hilltopper Sports Satellite Network to Televise 18 WKU Basketball games”. WKUSports.com (October 14, 2015). Retrieved October 15, 2015.
