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Lady Toppers Head Coach Greg Collins speaks to Western Kentucky forward Mya Pratcher (5) and forward Mariama Sow (6) during the Lady Toppers game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

OPINION: WKU Women’s Basketball postseason report

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
March 30, 2025
Wade Balcom finishes his first lap of the Men's 800 meter race during the Brent Chumbley Memorial Hilltopper Relays at the WKU Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

WKU has strong performance in Brent Chumbley Hilltopper Memorial Relays

Nathan Mueller and Austin Rice
March 29, 2025
Senior Maddy Hurt competes in the steeplechase during day two of the Hilltopper Relays Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Western Kentucky University’s campus.

WKU Track & Field prepares for Brent Chumbley Memorial Hilltopper Relays

Nathan Mueller and Austin Rice
March 27, 2025
Western guard Alexis Mead (3) rushes the ball past the Kennesaw State defense in Diddle Arena on Thursday, February. 6, 2025. Alexis had the third highest score of the team at 15 points and the most rebounds and assists, both at 7.

Lady Toppers advance in CUSA tournament

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
March 13, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Alexis Mead (3) looses possession while attempting a layup during the Lady Toppers basketball game vs. the New Mexico State University Aggies at E.A. Diddle Arena on March, 1, 2025. WKU won 85-68.

Lady Toppers look for CUSA tournament win against FIU

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
March 12, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Acacia Hayes (10) drives the ball through traffic during the matchup against Jacksonville State University at E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 8., 2025.

Lady Toppers lock up 3 seed in CUSA tournament

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2025
WKU guard Destiny Salary (1) yells across the court during the Lady Topper's game against the Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

Salary leads Lady Toppers in 35-point win at FIU

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Mackenzie Chatfield (0) attempts a midrange shot during the Lady Toppers basketball game vs. the New Mexico State University Aggies at E.A. Diddle Arena on March, 1, 2025. WKU won 85-68.

Lady Toppers start final roadtrip at FIU

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Alexis Mead (3) attempts a three-point field goal over New Mexico State Aggie guard Loes Rozing during the Lady Toppers basketball game vs. the New Mexico State University Aggies at E.A. Diddle Arena on March, 1, 2025. WKU won 85-68.

Lady Toppers secure senior day win

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Josie Gilvin (33) drives past her opponents during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Lady Toppers to host NMSU for senior day

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2025
Western Kentucky University head coach Greg Collins shouts instructions at his team during a game against Sam Houston State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

OPINION: Mix of transfers, internal improvement leading to Lady Toppers success

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Josie Gilvin (33) attempts a layup during the matchup against Jacksonville State University at E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Lady Toppers end road trip with comeback victory

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2025
The Western Kentucky Lady Toppers bench reacts to a made basket after a foul call in the E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Lady Toppers prepare for road trip finale at LA Tech

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Destiny Salary (1) attempts a layup during the matchup against Jacksonville State University in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Lady Toppers fall at MTSU, split season series with Blue Raiders

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Alexis Mead (3) draws a foul during the matchup against Jacksonville State University in E.A Diddle Arena onSaturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Lady Toppers prepare for rematch with rival MTSU

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2025
WKU head coach Greg Collins rallies his team ahead of the Lady Topper's game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

OPINION: WKU Women’s Basketball progress report

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
February 13, 2025
WKU guard Josie Gilvin (33) shoots the ball through defenders during the Lady Topper's game against the La Tech Lady Techsters in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

Gilvin scores 28 in WKU’s win over Kennesaw State

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2025
Sam Houston State University guard Sydnee Kemp goes up for a layup during a game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Lady Toppers look to rebound against Owls

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2025
Sam Houston State University guard Sydnee Kemp goes up for a layup during a game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Lady Toppers win sixth straight at UTEP

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Alexis Mead (3) drives the lane during a game against Sam Houston State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Lady Toppers ride 5-game win streak to UTEP

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
January 29, 2025
WKU guard Destiny Salary (1) makes a free throw during the Lady Topper's game against the La Tech Lady Techsters in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

Lady Toppers keep rolling with win against LA Tech

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2025
WKU forward Mya Pratcher (5) fights her way to the basket during the Lady Topper's game against the Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

Lady Toppers look for 4th straight win

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2025
The Lady Toppers bench celebrates a teammates defensive play during their game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

Lady Toppers defeat Kennesaw State, go 2-0 on road trip

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
January 11, 2025
WKU guard Alexis Mead (3) fights with a defender during the Lady Topper's game against the Liberty Flames in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

Lady Toppers prepare for Kennesaw State

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
January 10, 2025
WKU guard Acacia Hayes (10) drives the ball to the net during the Lady Topper's game against the Liberty Flames in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

Lady Toppers search for first CUSA win against FIU

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
January 3, 2025
Western forward Zsofia Telegdy (23) guards Fighting Hawks center Fatima Ibrahim (10) during WKU’s match against North Dakota on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers won 74-69.

Lady Toppers lose at Kentucky

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
December 28, 2024
Western guard Destiny Salary (1) drives the ball up the court through the Fighting Hawks defense during WKU’s match against North Dakota on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 at E.A. Diddle Arena. Destiny contributed 11 points to WKU’s 74-69 win.

WKU Women’s Basketball survives late Nevada surge for Maui Classic win

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
December 21, 2024
The Lady Toppers bench celebrates a teammates defensive play during their game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU Women’s Basketball bounces back against Kentucky Wesleyan

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2024
WKU center Josie Gilvin (33) try’s to distract KSU’s Diara Williams (4) from passing the ball during WKU’s win against Kentucky State University 104-49 in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Lady Toppers tie second best start in program history

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2024
WKU forward Mya Pratcher (5) attempts a lay up during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

Lady Toppers look to build on stellar start

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2024
Western guard Acacia Hayes (10) drives the ball to the basket during WKU’s match against North Dakota on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 at E.A. Diddle Arena. Acacia was the highest scorer of the game, at 21 points.

Lady Toppers stay undefeated with win against North Dakota

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
November 24, 2024
WKU Volleyball celebrates a point during a close match against Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Championship on Dec. 2.

WKU Volleyball advances to C-USA tournament final

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
November 23, 2024
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s volleyball team celebrates after being awarded the conference champions trophy following their win against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Nov. 14, 2024. WKU won 3-0, and is 17-0 in conference play.

WKU Volleyball looks for back-to-back C-USA tournament titles

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2024
Right side hitter Kenadee Coyle (33) attempts to block an attack from Louisiana Tech’s Izabely Benjamin (1) during WKU’s 3-0 sweep of LA Tech on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 in Diddle Arena. Western won all 6 sets between two games against LA Tech this weekend.

WKU Volleyball sweeps Liberty, finishes C-USA play 18-0

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
November 15, 2024
WKU center Josie Gilvin (33) try’s to distract KSU’s Diara Williams (4) from passing the ball during WKU’s win against Kentucky State University 104-49 in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Lady Toppers improve to 3-0 with win at Mercer

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2024
Western Kentucky University setter Callie Bauer (14) sets a ball during a match against Middle Tennessee State University at Diddle Arena on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2024.

WKU Volleyball clinches share of conference title

Austin Rice and Peyton Reid
November 9, 2024
Western Kentucky University middle hitter Izzy Van De Weill chest bumps her teammate during a match against Kennesaw State University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

WKU Volleyball looks to clinch top seed in C-USA tournament

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2024
The Lady Toppers huddle and congratulate junior guard Hope Sivori (1) after she made an and one during the matchup with FAU in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. WKU won 66-65.

Telegdy paves way for 1-0 Lady Topper start

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2024
The WKU Lady Toppers celebrate a 3-point field goal by Teresa Faustino during Western Kentucky University's game against Liberty University on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Lady Toppers look for bounce back season

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2024
Western Kentucky University defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) digs a ball during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

WKU Volleyball extends winning streak to 17

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
November 2, 2024
Western Kentucky’s Kenadee Coyle (33) spikes the ball while Louisiana’s Tech’s Izabely Benjamin (1) attempts a block during a game at Diddle Arena on October 18, 2024.

WKU volleyball makes it 15 straight

Austin Rice and Peyton Reid
October 26, 2024
Western Kentucky’s Kenadee Coyle (33) spikes the ball while Louisiana’s Tech’s Izabely Benjamin (1) attempts a block during a game at Diddle Arena on October 18, 2024.

WKU volleyball looks to build on 13-game winning streak against UTEP

Austin Rice, Sports Editor
October 24, 2024
Right side hitter Kenadee Coyle (33) celebrates a kill with her teammates during WKU’s 3-0 sweep of Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 in Diddle Arena. Coyle had 9 kills for the day, contributing to Western’s 13 game win streak this season.

WKU volleyball sweeps LA Tech, improves to 10-0 in conference play

Austin Rice and Peyton Reid
October 20, 2024
Western Kentucky University volleyball Head Coach Travis Hudson talks to defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) during a match against Middle Tennessee State University at Diddle Arena on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2024.

WKU volleyball escapes FIU with two wins

Austin Rice and Peyton Reid
October 13, 2024
Western Kentucky University rightside hitter Kenadee Coyle (33) celebrates with her teammates after a big play during a match against Middle Tennessee State University at Diddle Arena on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2024.

WKU volleyball looks to keep winning at FIU

Austin Rice, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2024
Western Kentucky University outside hitter Kaylee Cox attempts to block a ball during a match against Kennesaw State University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

WKU volleyball keeps rolling, defeats MTSU in two games

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
October 9, 2024
Western Kentucky University middle hitter Izzy Van De Wield (25) tips a ball during a match against Kennesaw State University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

WKU volleyball dominates weekend against Kennesaw State

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
October 5, 2024
Outside hitter Faith Young (22) spikes the ball past the Eastern Illinois defense in Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

WKU volleyball sweeps weekend series against Jacksonville State

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
September 28, 2024
The WKU volleyball team huddles up on the court to celebrate a point made during the game against Arkansas State University at Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

WKU volleyball to open conference play against Jacksonville State

Austin Rice, Sports reporter
September 26, 2024
Defensive specialist Callahan Wiegandt (0), right, celebrates with teammates during a game against Arkansas State University in Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

WKU volleyball goes 3-0 at Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
September 22, 2024
Outside hitter Kaylee Cox (8) successfully hits the ball past University of Dayton defense at Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

WKU volleyball goes 0-3 at Hyatt Place Invitational

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
September 15, 2024
The women’s volleyball team celebrates after a point is scored during a match against Florida International University at the E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

WKU volleyball goes 2-1 on weekend

Austin Rice, Sports reporter
September 8, 2024
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