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Lady Toppers defeat UT Arlington 6-1 in Sun Belt Tournament

Austin Lanter
May 8, 2014

Lady Topper softball receives All-Sun Belt honors

Austin Lanter
May 6, 2014
Senior outfielder Kelise Mattox runs home after a passed throwing error by South Alabama during the first game of their double header Saturday. The Lady Toppers lost 3-2. (Ian Maule/HERALD)

Season-itis: Lady Toppers looking for fresh start in conference tournament

Austin Lanter
May 5, 2014

WKU softball falls at Georgia State 3-2

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May 2, 2014

Mattox named to Capitol One Academic All-District Team

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May 2, 2014
Senior pitcher Emily Rousseau delivers a pitch during her teams 3-2 loss against South Alabama Saturday. (Ian Maule/HERALD)

Lady Toppers show fight, but lose sixth-straight over senior weekend

Austin Lanter
April 29, 2014
Senior second baseman Olivia Watkins cheers on her team during the first game of a double-header against the University of Louisville on March 19, 2014. (Luke Franke/HERALD)

Above Average: Watkins wraps up record setting senior season

Austin Lanter
April 29, 2014

South Alabama sweeps WKU, Lady Toppers drop sixth straight

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April 27, 2014

Lady Toppers expecting big plays against South Alabama

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April 24, 2014

Lady Toppers facing nations’ elite this weekend

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April 24, 2014

Late rally not enough: WKU falls to No. 8 Kentucky 11-8

Austin Lanter
April 23, 2014

Softball prepares for Kentucky, Lipscomb

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April 22, 2014

WKU misses sweep, falls to Texas State 11-2

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April 19, 2014

Lady Toppers take doubleheader at Texas State

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April 19, 2014

Lady Toppers take season series against MTSU

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April 17, 2014

Lady Toppers take down Belmont 5-1

Austin Lanter
April 10, 2014
Caught in a pickle, senior infielder Olivia Watkins changes directions to avoid being tagged by Louisiana-Lafayette sophomore third basemen Samantha Walsh on Saturday. The Cajuns bested WKU 8-4, and proceeded to sweep the weekend's matches against the Lady Toppers, who had until then been undefeated in conference play. (Ian Maule/HERALD)

Lady Topper softball swept by Louisiana-Lafayette for first conference loss

Austin Lanter
April 8, 2014

Ragin’ Cajuns sweep series with Lady Toppers

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April 6, 2014

Lady Toppers drop doubleheader to Louisiana-Lafayette

Austin Lanter
April 6, 2014

Miniard throws no hitter, MTSU looms

Austin Lanter
April 1, 2014

Miniard named Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week

Austin Lanter
March 31, 2014

Miniard throws no hitter, WKU sweeps UTA series

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March 30, 2014

WKU takes doubleheader at UT Arlington

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March 29, 2014

WKU defeats Murray State in extra innings

Austin Lanter
March 26, 2014
Senior pitcher Emily Rousseau (42) pitches the ball during the 1st inning at the women's softball game against the University of Northern Iowa on Friday, February 28 at Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, Ky. The tops lost 3-6. (Kreable Young/HERALD)

Softball sweeps Troy in Sun Belt opener

Austin Lanter
March 25, 2014
Senior pitcher Emily Rousseau (42) pitches the ball during the 1st inning at the women's softball game against the University of Northern Iowa on Friday, February 28 at Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, Ky. The tops lost 3-6. (Kreable Young/HERALD)

Rousseau named Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week

Austin Lanter
March 24, 2014

Rousseau flirts with perfection as WKU sweeps Troy

Austin Lanter
March 23, 2014

Lady Toppers begin SBC title defense with two wins

Austin Lanter
March 22, 2014
Senior pitcher Emily Rousseau (42) pitches the ball during the 1st inning at the women's softball game against the University of Northern Iowa on Friday, February 28 at Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, Ky. The tops lost 3-6. (Kreable Young/HERALD)

Softball preps for Tennessee Tournament

Austin Lanter
March 8, 2014
Senior infield Olivia Watkins (17) slides into second base before being tagged out at the women's softball game against the University of Northern Iowa on Friday, February 28 at Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, Ky. The tops lost 3-6. (Kreable Young/HERALD)

Softball notebook: Big innings propel Lady Toppers

Austin Lanter
March 4, 2014
Senior infield Olivia Watkins (17) attempts to tag out a slide into second base at the women's softball game against the University of Northern Iowa on Friday, February 28 at Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, Ky. The tops lost 3-6. (Kreable Young/HERALD)

Softball splits weekend tournament

Austin Lanter
March 4, 2014
Senior infield Olivia Watkins (17) slides into second base before being tagged out at the women's softball game against the University of Northern Iowa on Friday, February 28 at Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, Ky. The tops lost 3-6. (Kreable Young/HERALD)

Lady Topper softball bounces back with two wins, Sunday games cancelled

Austin Lanter
March 2, 2014

WKU drops two games to open Hilltopper Spring Classic

Austin Lanter
February 28, 2014
WKU junior outfielder Shawna Sadler strains to hit the base before Canisius junior second baseman Robin Kenneryas can tag her out. Sadler she successfully stole second beats, and WKU went on to win 8-1 Friday at the WKU Softball Complex. (Jeff Brown/HERALD)

Lady Toppers anticipate strong competition in Spring Classic

Austin Lanter
February 27, 2014
WKU senior infielder Amanda Thomas tags Canisius senior infielder Valorie Nappo as she attempted to steal the base in WKU's win of 8-1 against Canisius on Friday Feb. 21, 2014 at the WKU softball complex in Bowling Green, Ky. (Jeff Brown/HERALD)

Lady Toppers sweep Hilltopper Spring Fling

Austin Lanter
February 25, 2014
WKU senior infielder Amanda Thomas tags Canisius senior infielder Valorie Nappo as she attempted to steal the base in WKU's win of 8-1 against Canisius on Friday Feb. 21, 2014 at the WKU softball complex in Bowling Green, Ky. (Jeff Brown/HERALD)

Lady Topper softball dominates at Hilltopper Spring Fling

Austin Lanter
February 24, 2014

Lady Toppers blank Redhawks in Spring Fling

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February 22, 2014

Lady Toppers rout Canisius in home opener

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February 22, 2014

Lady Toppers set to host Hilltopper Spring Fling

Austin Lanter
February 20, 2014

Lady Toppers struggle to hit at West Coast tournament

Austin Lanter
February 18, 2014

Softball prepares for west coast tournament

Austin Lanter
February 13, 2014
WKU's new softball coach, Amy Tudor, visits WKU's field on Monday, Feb. 3. After graduating from WKU, Tudor coached at Belmont University before coming back to the Hill to lead the team she once represented. (Brian Powers/HERALD)

Home is where the coach is: Amy Tudor returns to WKU to lead program she started

Austin Lanter
February 6, 2014
Defensive specialist Ashley Potts (2) celebrates with outside hitter Paige Wessel (9) after a point during WKU’s 3-0 win against the University of Louisiana Lafayette Nov. 8, 2013, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.

Potts, Wessel named to AVCA All-Southeast Region team

Austin Lanter
December 11, 2013

Volleyball season comes to early end

Austin Lanter
December 3, 2013

Lady Topper volleyball team misses NCAA Tournament

Austin Lanter
December 2, 2013

Lady Toppers head home early after first round sweep

Austin Lanter
November 22, 2013
Middle hitter Noelle Langenkamp (13) blocks a spike by middle blocker Andrea Book (5) as outside hitter Paige Wessel (9) assists during WKU's 3-0 victory over Georgia State Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.

Record Run: Lady Toppers prepare for run at NCAA Tournament

Austin Lanter
November 21, 2013

Lady Toppers honored by Sun Belt before conference tournament

Austin Lanter
November 21, 2013
Middle hitter Noelle Langenkamp (13) blocks a spike by middle blocker Andrea Book (5) as outside hitter Paige Wessel (9) assists during WKU's 3-0 victory over Georgia State Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.

Volleyball team finishes regular season with two home wins

Austin Lanter
November 19, 2013

Seniors lead WKU to sweep of Troy in regular season finale

Austin Lanter
November 18, 2013
Senior setter Melanie Stutsman (14) celebrates with her team after scoring a point during her team's game against University Arkansas Little Rock. The Lady Toppers won the match 3-0. 

Stutsman claims record as WKU wins 3-2 thriller

Austin Lanter
November 16, 2013
Junior middle hitter Heather Boyan sets a ball over the net her team's game against University Arkansas Little Rock. The Lady Toppers won the match 3-0. 

Lady Toppers clinch top seed in SBC Tournament

Austin Lanter
November 12, 2013

WKU ‘weathers storm’ in sweep of UALR

Austin Lanter
November 10, 2013

WKU avenges only conference loss in win over ULL

Austin Lanter
November 9, 2013
Head coach Travis Hudson hugs Harlie Bryant after winning the 2012 Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Championship. WKU won the 2012 Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Championship 3-0 against North Texas on Saturday Nov. 17, 2012 at Diddle Arena.

Face of the Program: Volleyball coach Hudson leads WKU on and off the court

Austin Lanter
November 7, 2013

Lady Toppers begin final stretch at home

Austin Lanter
November 7, 2013

Volleyball earns sixth straight sweep

Austin Lanter
November 5, 2013
Volleyball seniors Lindsay Spears, Paige Wessel, Ashley Potts, Janee' Diggins, and Melanie Stutsman lead WKU Volleyball team to wins this semester.

Seniors have helped change volleyball program

Austin Lanter
October 31, 2013

Volleyball team set for final regular season road trip

Austin Lanter
October 31, 2013

Volleyball team starts second half of SBC play with two wins

Austin Lanter
October 29, 2013

WKU sweeps Arkansas State for second time this season

Austin Lanter
October 27, 2013

Volleyball team prepares for long road trip and quick turnaround

Austin Lanter
October 24, 2013

Volleyball team back on track after two sweeps

Austin Lanter
October 22, 2013

Volleyball team wins at UALR

Austin Lanter
October 19, 2013

Volleyball notebook: WKU looks to get back on track this weekend

Austin Lanter
October 17, 2013

Volleyball team’s conference win streak ends at ULL

Austin Lanter
October 15, 2013

Lady Toppers’ Sun Belt win streak ends at ULL

Austin Lanter
October 13, 2013

WKU defeats ULM 3-1 in annual Dig 4 Pink match

Austin Lanter
October 12, 2013

Volleyball team faces Louisiana foes this weekend

Austin Lanter
October 10, 2013

Volleyball seniors receive weekly Sun Belt awards

Austin Lanter
October 9, 2013

Lady Toppers start final season in Sun Belt with two wins

Austin Lanter
October 1, 2013
Floyd’s Knob, Ind. Senior Melanie Stutsman sets the ball during WKU’s match against UVA Sept. 13, 2013, at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Stutsman is on pace to break the school record for career assists this season.

Lady Toppers set to start Sun Belt play

Austin Lanter
September 26, 2013

Volleyball team completes sweep in Dayton

Austin Lanter
September 24, 2013
 Lady Topper junior middle hitter, Heather Boyan, right, and senior setter, Melanie Stutsman, left, miss a spike against University of Cincinatti sophomore defensive setter, Morgan Allred. WKU defeated the Bearcats in a three-set sweep. (25-15, 25-10, 25-14) 

Stutsman named SBC Setter of the Week

Austin Lanter
September 23, 2013

Unranked WKU heads to Dayton for Flyer Classic

Austin Lanter
September 19, 2013
Emotions run high as WKU begins their comeback in game one of their game against Virginia during the WKU invitational tournament on Friday, September 13, 2013. From left is Ashley Potts, Kaelin Grimes, Haley Bodway, Noelle Langenkamp, and Melanie Stutsman. WKU would go on to win the match-up 3-1. 

WKU earns win No. 300 in tournament at Diddle Arena

Austin Lanter
September 17, 2013

WKU falls out of AVCA top 25

Austin Lanter
September 16, 2013

Potts, Stustman earn SBC weekly honors

Austin Lanter
September 16, 2013

Lady Toppers earn win No. 300 at Diddle Arena

Austin Lanter
September 15, 2013

Lady Toppers fall in straight sets to Ohio

Austin Lanter
September 14, 2013

WKU fights past Virginia in tournament

Austin Lanter
September 14, 2013
 Lady Topper junior middle hitter, Heather Boyan, right, and senior setter, Melanie Stutsman, left, miss a spike against University of Cincinatti sophomore defensive setter, Morgan Allred. WKU defeated the Bearcats in a three-set sweep. (25-15, 25-10, 25-14) 

Set for Success: Senior Melanie Stutsman shooting for assist record

Austin Lanter
September 12, 2013

Volleyball team hosts WKU Invitational this weekend

Austin Lanter
September 12, 2013

WKU rolls over Cincinnati 3-0

Austin Lanter
September 11, 2013

Lady Toppers drop to No. 21 after 1-2 weekend in Florida

Austin Lanter
September 10, 2013

Volleyball team drops five spots to No. 21 in AVCA poll

Austin Lanter
September 9, 2013

Lady Toppers win home opener

Austin Lanter
September 5, 2013

Lady Toppers earn highest ranking in school history

Austin Lanter
September 4, 2013

Lady Toppers beat Belmont in first home match

Austin Lanter
September 4, 2013
WKU volleyball head coach Travis Hudson talks to his team before practice. Hudson has been the head coach of WKU for over 18 seasons and enters his 19th season as head coach.

Tough road ahead for Lady Topper volleyball team

Austin Lanter
September 3, 2013

WKU rises to No. 16, highest ranking in school history

Austin Lanter
September 2, 2013

Stutsman named Sun Belt Conference Setter of the Week

Austin Lanter
September 2, 2013
Senior setter Melanie Stutsman sets the ball during practice on Tues. Aug. 27, 2013. WKU has their first match on Friday against Alabama A&M.

Volleyball team dealing with high expectations

Austin Lanter
August 29, 2013

Lady Toppers named preseason Sun Belt favorite

Austin Lanter
August 26, 2013

WKU drops series opener against ULM

Austin Lanter
May 4, 2013

WKU suffers road sweep to UALR

Austin Lanter
April 30, 2013

Toppers travel to Little Rock after 18-inning win

Austin Lanter
April 26, 2013
WKU Assistant Coach Blake Allen and senior infielder Steve Hodgins watch Kentucky's meeting at the mound during WKU's game against UK Tuesday. The Hilltoppers defeated the 24th-ranked Wildcats 3-2 in 18 innings

WKU improves to 3-0 against in-state rivals

Austin Lanter
April 26, 2013
WKU Assistant Coach Blake Allen and senior infielder Steve Hodgins watch Kentucky's meeting at the mound during WKU's game against UK Tuesday. The Hilltoppers defeated the 24th-ranked Wildcats 3-2 in 18 innings

Toppers prevail in longest D-I game this season

Austin Lanter
April 24, 2013

WKU drops series at South Alabama

Austin Lanter
April 22, 2013
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