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VISUALS: Hilltoppers return to Diddle for spring invite

Von Smith and Kylee Holt
April 19, 2026
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Western Kentucky University setter Kate Rush (20) and outside hitter Kendall Meller (13) attempt a block against Murray State University during a spring match on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers defeated the Racers 3-0. (Kylee Holt)
Western Kentucky University head coach Travis Hudson addresses the team during a break in a spring match on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at E.A. Diddle Arena. Hudson led the Hilltoppers to a 27-6 record last season. (Kylee Holt)
Western Kentucky University opposite hitter Kaira Knox (5) dives to keep a point from the court during WKU’s Spring Invitational game against Tennessee Tech University in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Von Smith)
The Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers and Tennessee Tech University Golden Eagles competed in E.A. Diddle Arena for the WKU Spring Invitational on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Von Smith)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers celebrate a point by opposite hitter Kaira Knox (5) against Murray State University during the spring match on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers defeated the Racers 3-0 in the exhibition match. (Kylee Holt)
Western Kentucky University head coach Travis Hudson pulls his team for a timeout as the Hilltoppers lose their lead during WKU’s Spring Invitational game against Tennessee Tech University in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The Hilltoppers eventually pulled through to win the preseason matchup. (Von Smith)
Western Kentucky University outside hitter Faith Young (22) and Western Kentucky University outside hitter Kendall Meller (13) collide while blocking an attack during WKU’s Spring Invitational game against Tennessee Tech University in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Von Smith)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles greet before WKU’s Spring Invitational game in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Von Smith)
The Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers secured a narrow win during WKU’s Spring Invitational game against Tennessee Tech University in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Von Smith)
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Von Smith
Von Smith, Visuals Editor
Von Smith is a photojournalist from the south end of Louisville currently working as the Visuals Editor at the WKU Herald. Von began working as a staff photographer his freshman year and intends on remaining there through graduation.