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December 21, 2015: Western Kentucky players hoist the championship trophy after the Miami Beach Bowl at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida, on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015. Western Kentucky beat South Florida 45-35. Nick Wagner/HERALD

UPDATED: Hilltoppers defeat South Florida in Miami Beach Bowl

Billy Rutledge
December 22, 2015
WKU's wide receiver Antwane Grant (3) catches a touchdown pass as he is defended by Southern Mississippi University defensive back Devonta Foster (15) during the first half WKU-Southern Mississippi University football game on Saturday Dec. 5 at L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. Shaban Athuman/HERALD

Hilltoppers capture C-USA crown

Billy Rutledge
December 5, 2015
WKU's quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) celebrates catching a touchdown pass on a trick play during the Hilltoppers' 35-19 win over Florida Atlantic University on Saturday at Smith Stadium.

Hilltoppers prepare for chance at history

Billy Rutledge
December 3, 2015
WKU's head coach Jeff Brohm argues a call during the Hilltoppers' 35-19 win over Florida Atlantic University on Saturday at Smith Stadium.

Brohm, C-USA usher in new era of Hilltopper football

Billy Rutledge
December 3, 2015
WKU's running back Anthony Wales (20) celebrates after trotting into the end zone during the Hilltoppers' 49-28 win over Marshall on Friday at L.T. Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers clinched the C-USA East Division championship with the win and will now host the C-USA Football Championship Game on Sat. Dec. 5.

Trampled Herd | Hilltoppers thrash Marshall, claim East Division title

Billy Rutledge
November 28, 2015
WKU's quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) passes the ball over Florida Atlantic defensive back Sharrod Neasman (29) during the Hilltoppers' 35-19 win Saturday at Smith Stadium.

Hilltoppers relentless in win over FIU

Billy Rutledge
November 21, 2015
Redshirt senior Tim Gorski (86) gets past Florida Atlantic's linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (28) to score a touchdown during the Hilltoppers' 35-19 win on Nov. 11 at Smith Stadium. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Rejuvenated | Tops ‘refreshed and ready to go’ after bye week

Billy Rutledge
November 19, 2015
WKU's quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) celebrates catching a touchdown pass on a trick play during the Hilltoppers' 35-19 win over Florida Atlantic University on Saturday at Smith Stadium.

WKU atop C-USA standings

Billy Rutledge
November 17, 2015
WKU's wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) tumbles and dives to catch a touchdown pass as Florida Atlantic University's defensive back Sharrod Neasman (29) attempts to cover him during the Hilltoppers' 35-19 win Saturday at Smith Stadium.

‘Owl’-sted | Hilltoppers beat Owls 35-19 in Homecoming victory

Billy Rutledge
November 10, 2015
WKU's quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) celebrates catching a touchdown pass on a trick play during the Hilltoppers' 35-19 win over Florida Atlantic University on Saturday at Smith Stadium.

Toppers topple Owls in homecoming affair

Billy Rutledge
November 7, 2015
WKU's wide receiver Kylen Towner, 81, makes a catch during the Hilltopper's 48-20 loss to LSU on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

6,000 miles in the making | Hilltoppers return for Homecoming after three-game road swing

Billy Rutledge
November 5, 2015
WKU's running back Anthony Wales, 20, makes a catch during the Hilltopper's 48-20 loss to LSU on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Wales leads WKU past Monarchs 55-30

Billy Rutledge
October 31, 2015
WKU's running back Anthony Wales, 20, runs the ball during the Hilltopper's 48-20 loss to LSU on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Hilltoppers looking to refocus against conference foe

Billy Rutledge
October 29, 2015
WKU's linebacker, Dejon Brown, 17, right, and defensive linemen, Kalvin Robinson, 48, tackle LSU's running back, Leonard Fournette, 7, during the Hilltopper's 48-20 loss Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Cotsly Errors | Mistakes cost WKU big opportunity against LSU

Billy Rutledge
October 27, 2015
WKU's quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) gets ready to hand off the ball during the WKU Hilltoppers 58-28 win against the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders football game on Saturday at L.T. Smith Stadium.

Hilltoppers ready for big opportunity against No. 5 Tigers

Billy Rutledge
October 22, 2015
WKU quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) looks for an open receiver after the snap during the game against North North Texas at Apogee Stadium, Oct. 15. Doughty finished the game with 350 passing yards with four touchdowns and one interception. Colin Mitchell/North Texas Daily

Hilltoppers first team in Kentucky to clinch bowl eligibility

Billy Rutledge
October 20, 2015
WKU quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) looks for an open receiver after the snap during the game against North North Texas at Apogee Stadium, Oct. 15. Doughty finished the game with 350 passing yards with four touchdowns and one interception. Colin Mitchell/North Texas Daily

Hilltoppers hammer North Texas in Denton

Billy Rutledge
October 16, 2015
WKU's wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown during the WKU Hilltoppers 58-28 win against the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders football game on Saturday at L.T. Smith Stadium.

WKU careful not to overlook North Texas

Billy Rutledge
October 15, 2015
WKU's wide receiver Antwane Grant (3) makes a catch in front of Middle Tennessee's cornerback Alex Dale (2) during the Hilltoppers' 58-28 win Saturday at Smith Stadium.

Bragging Rights | Productive offense leads to big win over rival MTSU

Billy Rutledge
October 13, 2015
WKU's running back Anthony Wales (20) hurdles a Middle Tennessee defender during the Hilltoppers' 58-28 win Saturday at Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium.

Pedal to the Metal | WKU’s offense leads to victory over rival

Billy Rutledge
October 10, 2015
WKU's wide receiver Jared Dangerfield (21) celebrates the Hilltoppers' 14-12 win against Vanderbilt University during the final seconds of the game Thursday at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Welcome to the Danger Zone | WKU’s impact wide receiver is back

Billy Rutledge
October 10, 2015
WKU offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) raises wide receiver Antwane Grant (3) in celebration after Grant scored a touchdown during the Hilltoppers' 56-14 win against the University of Miami (Ohio) on Saturday at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

100 Miles of Hate | Hilltoppers ready to renew storied rivalry

Billy Rutledge
October 10, 2015
Senior quarterback Brandon Doughty reset his own single-game WKU passing yards record with 593 yards during the WKU vs. Middle Tennessee State University game at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro on Sept. 13, 2014. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD ARCHIVE

‘100 Miles of Hate’: Hilltoppers prepare for MTSU

Billy Rutledge
October 8, 2015
WKU's quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) goes back to pass during the Hilltoppers’ 49-10 conference win over Rice University on Saturday at Rice Stadium in Houston. Sean Chu/Rice Thresher

Ready to Play | Hilltoppers take care of business in Houston

Billy Rutledge
October 6, 2015
WKU's quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) hands off to running back D'Andre Ferby (32) during the Hilltopper's 49-10 conference win over Rice University Saturday at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

Western Kentucky with commanding 49-10 victory over Rice

Billy Rutledge
October 3, 2015
WKU wide receiver Taiwan Taylor (2) tries to get around University of Miami (Ohio) defensive back Marshall Taylor (21) during the Hilltoppers' 56-14 win against the University of Miami (Ohio) on Saturday at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Hilltoppers rebound with 56-14 thrashing of Miami (Ohio)

Billy Rutledge
September 29, 2015
WKU wide receiver Antwane Grant (3) celebrates after scoring the first of the Hilltoppers’ eight touchdowns against Miami (Ohio) during the Hilltoppers 56-14 win Saturday at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Hilltoppers rebound with thrashing of Miami (Ohio)

Billy Rutledge
September 26, 2015
Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) points upwards after a touchdown is scored in the first half to make it during a NCAA game at Memorial Field, in Bloomington, Ind., Sept. 19. Michael Noble Jr./HERALD

Motivated | Hilltoppers look for win at home this weekend

Billy Rutledge
September 24, 2015
Western Kentucky wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) tip toes out of bounds in the first half against Indiana, during a NCAA game at Memorial Field, in Bloomington, Ind., Sept. 19. Michael Noble Jr./HERALD

“Back to the drawing board” | Hilltoppers fall to Indiana 38-35, move to 2-1 on the season

Billy Rutledge
September 22, 2015
Western Kentucky running back D'Andre Ferby (32) is tackled before the end zone during a NCAA game at Memorial Field, in Bloomington, Ind., Sept. 19. Michael Noble Jr./HERALD

Hilltoppers fall to Indiana, move to 2-1

Billy Rutledge
September 19, 2015
WKU Quarter Back Brandon Doughty (12) throws a pass during the Hilltopper's 41-38 win over Louisiana Tech Thursday at Houchen Industries L.T. Smith Stadium.

Winning Environment | Hilltoppers look for first win against Big 10

Billy Rutledge
September 17, 2015
WKU offensive lineman Max Halpin (70) prepares to snap the ball to quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) during the Hilltoppers 41-38 win over Louisiana Tech Thursday at Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium.

2-0 | Western Kentucky football undefeated through two for first time since 2005

Billy Rutledge
September 15, 2015
WKU running back Leon Allen (33) runs upfield during the Hilltoppers’ 41-38 victory over Louisiana Tech Thursday at Smith Stadium. Allen left the game early in the third quarter with a knee injury. On Friday, Head Coach Jeff Brohm released a statement saying Allen would not return for the rest of the season. Andrew Livesay/HERALD

Leon Allen added to list of WKU injury woes

Billy Rutledge
September 15, 2015
WKU running back Leon Allen (33) dodges a tackle during the first half of the Hilltoppers 41-38 win over Louisiana Tech Thursday at Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium.

Allen goes down early as Hilltoppers claim home opener

Billy Rutledge
September 11, 2015
WKU tight end Tyler Higbee (82) can't get a hand on a pass as Vanderbilt University safety Jahmel McIntosh (27) provides cover during the second half of the Hilltoppers’ 14-12 win over Vanderbilt University Thursday at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Payback | WKU looks for revenge vs. La. Tech

Billy Rutledge
September 10, 2015
Hilltop linebacker Nick Holt (10) tries to tackle Vanderbilt University's wide receiver Trent Sheffield (10), during the Hilltoppers' 14-12 win over Vanderbilt. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

Changing of the guard | WKU defense showing improvements in 2015

Billy Rutledge
September 10, 2015
WKU's running back Leon Allen, #33, celebrates with tight end Tyler Higbee, #82, after Higbee scored a touchdown during the Hilltoppers' 14-12 win over Vanderbilt Thursday at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. Allen and Higbee each score a touchdown in the game.

Don’t Call It a Comeback | Hilltoppers overcome errors, take season opener

Billy Rutledge
September 8, 2015
WKU's sixth-year senior quarterback Brandon Doughty, #12, goes back to pass during the Hilltoppers' 14-12 win over Vanderbilt Thursday at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

WKU overcomes mistakes, takes season opener at Vandy

Billy Rutledge
September 4, 2015
WKU's Brandon Doughty (12) releases the ball toward Tyler Higbee (82) during Friday's 67-66 overtime victory over No. 19 Marshall in Huntington, West Virginia. Higbee would catch the pass and score for a seven-yard touchdown. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Primetime | Hilltoppers head to Vandy for season opener

Billy Rutledge
September 3, 2015
5 Players to Watch Football

New Season, New Faces: Meet 5 players that will make an impact

Billy Rutledge
August 27, 2015
WKU's head footbal coach Jeff Brohm encourages the team after WKU's Red vs. White spring football game Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. Mike Clarke/HERALD ARCHIVE

Hilltoppers confident heading into 2015

Billy Rutledge
August 25, 2015
Head Coach Jeff Brohm watches quarterback Brandon Doughty in warmups before the WKU vs Middle Tennessee State University game on Sept. 13, 2014. Nick Wagner/HERALD

New style of Hilltopper football highlights media day

Billy Rutledge
August 8, 2015
WKU's running back Leon Allen (33) tries to get around linebacker Nick Holt (10) during WKU's Red vs. White spring football game Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. The Red vs. White game caps the end of five weeks of spring training for the Hilltopper's. The 2015 season begins September 5, 2015 when the Hilltopper's take on Vanderbilt in Nashville. MIKE CLARK/HERALD

Hilltoppers focused on 2015 season

Billy Rutledge
August 5, 2015
WKU's wide receiver Jared Dangerfield (21) dives past cornerback De'Andre Simmons (23) towards the goal line during WKU's Red vs. White spring football game Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. Dangerfield was ruled down at the one yard line. The Red vs. White game caps the end of five weeks of spring training for the Hilltopper's. The 2015 season begins September 5, 2015 when the Hilltopper's take on Vanderbilt in Nashville. MIKE CLARK/HERALD

Spring game highlighted by 52-40 Red vs. White scoreline

Billy Rutledge
April 21, 2015
WKU junior defensive back Marcus Ward (L) and redshirt sophomore wide receiver Kylen Towner (R) fight for position during a route running drill during the team's open practice Wednesday April 1, 2015 at L.T. Smith Stadium. (Luke Franke/Herald)

52-40 scoreline highlights Red vs. White showcase

Billy Rutledge
April 18, 2015
WKU junior defensive back Marcus Ward (L) and redshirt sophomore wide receiver Kylen Towner (R) fight for position during a route running drill during the team's open practice Wednesday April 1, 2015 at L.T. Smith Stadium. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Football seeing improvements near spring finale

Billy Rutledge
April 16, 2015
WKU junior defensive back Marcus Ward (L) and redshirt sophomore wide receiver Kylen Towner (R) fight for position during a route running drill during the team's open practice Wednesday April 1, 2015 at L.T. Smith Stadium. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Shephard expects another productive season

Billy Rutledge
April 9, 2015
WKU lineman participate in full contact drills during the team's open practice Wednesday at L.T. Smith Stadium. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Defense remains biggest question mark

Billy Rutledge
April 2, 2015
WKU freshman offensive lineman R.J. Scaife (71, right) goes head to head with another WKU offensive lineman during the team's open practice Wednesday April 1, 2015 at L.T. Smith Stadium. (Luke Franke/Herald)

O-line leadership plays pivotal role in upcoming campaign

Billy Rutledge
April 2, 2015
Freshman guard DJ Clayton dunks during the slam dunk contest at Hilltopper Hysteria on Oct. 18 at Diddle Arena. The event featured player introductions for both the men's and women's basketball teams, scrimmages, a three-point contest and a slam dunk contest. Brandon Carter/HERALD

DJ Clayton requests release from WKU

Billy Rutledge
March 29, 2015
Offensive lineman Matt Nord, #69, left, practices a drill with teammate, Julien Lewis, #96, defensive lineman, right, during a football practice at L.T. Smith Stadium on WKU's campus on March 25, 2014. EMILY KASK/ Herald

Senior QB set to lead offense one last time

Billy Rutledge
March 26, 2015
WKU's redshirt senior wide receiver Willie McNeal (10) catches a pass during spring practice Tuesday, March 1, at Smith Stadium in Bowling Green. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

Spring football kicks off with high expectations

Billy Rutledge
March 19, 2015
WKU's head coach Ray Harper reacts to a foul call in the final minutes of WKU's 52-53 loss against UAB in the second round of the Conference USA tournament Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Mike Clark/HERALD

Harper makes history with his third straight 20-win season.

Billy Rutledge
March 17, 2015
WKU's senior guard T.J. Price (52) looks to pass to senior forward George Fant (44) in the final minutes of WKU's 52-53 loss against the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the second round of the Conference USA tournament Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Price led C-USA in scoring during the regular season but was suffering from leg cramps during the game and scored 6 points. Mike Clark/HERALD

The end of an era: Price and Fant say goodbye

Billy Rutledge
March 17, 2015
WKU's senior forward George Fant (44) walks off the court after his final game as a Hilltopper, a 52-53 loss against the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the second round of the Conference USA tournament Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Fant led the Toppers with 18 points but they fell short in the final minute. Mike Clark/HERALD

Hilltopper season ends with 53-52 loss to UAB

Billy Rutledge
March 13, 2015
WKU redshirt sophomore guard, Chris Harrison-Docks (51), shoots a layup and draws a foul from Marshall's forward Cheikh Sane (5) during the Topper's 59-45 win in the first round of the Conference USA tournament Wed. March 11, 2015, at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Harrison-Docks led the Hilltopper's playing forty minutes and scoring 18 points in the game. WKU will take on the University of Alabama at Birmingham at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015. Mike Clark/HERALD

“All Business”: Tops win first round vs Marshall, look ahead to UAB

Billy Rutledge
March 12, 2015
Western Kentucky University men's basketball head coach, Ray Harper and senior forward George Fant, prepare for the first round Conference USA tournament matchup against Marshall University at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Luke Franke/HERALD

Hilltopper tournament starts with Marshall

Billy Rutledge
March 10, 2015
Head coach Ray Harper scratches his head at the offical during WKU's 63-64 loss against Belmont Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Mike Clark/HERALD

Tops toppled in regular season finale

Billy Rutledge
March 8, 2015
Senior forward, George Fant (44), drives his fist downward while reacting to missing a chance at tipping the ball for two-points during the game against Florida International University at E.A. Diddle Arena, Saturday, February 28, 2015. Jeff Brown/HERALD

Fant leads WKU to a win in overtime at Charlotte

Billy Rutledge
March 6, 2015
WKU senior guard T.J. Price dribbles to the lane against Conference USA opponent Rice Feb. 7, 2015 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers would go on to lose to the Owls 72-68 in only their third home loss of the season. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Hilltoppers look for two wins in final stages of season

Billy Rutledge
March 5, 2015
WKU senior guard, Trency Jackson, penetrates a block to complete a two-point layup against Florida International University, at E.A. Diddle Arena, Saturday Feb. 28, 2015. Jackson scored 17 points during the last home game of the season. The Hilltoppers won 77-61. Jeff Brown/HERALD

Seniors thrive, say goodbye in win over FIU

Billy Rutledge
March 3, 2015
Senior guard, Trency Jackson, is introduced for the starting before The Hilltoppers took on Florida International University at E. A. Diddle Arena, Saturday Feb. 28, 2015. Jeff Brown/HERALD

Tops back to winning ways on Senior Night

Billy Rutledge
March 1, 2015
Senior Hilltopper basketball guard, Trency Jackson (3), of Jackson, Miss., received his first tattoo, a detailed half sleeve, that showcases an angel, when he was 16-years-old. “I thought it was going to hurt but it didn’t,” Jackson said. He instantly fell in love with inking his body and hasn’t considered stopping. At a young age, Jackson knew he wanted to have a multitude of tattoos because of his brother. Jackson doesn’t know how many tattoos he has but is positive they outnumber the ink on other players of the team. Most of the ink on Jackson’s body represents his Catholic faith but a portrait of his mother and his older brother, two important people in his life, also frame sides of his arms. At the moment, Jackson only has the front of his body covered but, not for long. “I’m not sure what it will be yet… but [the tattoo on my back] will be big,” Jackson said. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD

The Illustrated Man: Trency Jackson’s path through adversity

Billy Rutledge
February 26, 2015
WKU senior guard T.J. Price dribbles to the lane against Conference USA opponent Rice Feb. 7, 2015 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers would go on to lose to the Owls 72-68 in only their third home loss of the season. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Tops look to defend fourth place in Diddle

Billy Rutledge
February 24, 2015
WKU senior guard Trency Jackson (3) breaks into the lane during the first half of the Hilltoppers' matchup against Conference USA opponent UTSA. The Toppers would go on to win the game 83-74, remaining undefeated in conference play. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Toppers struggle defensively, drop two straight on the road

Billy Rutledge
February 24, 2015
WKU senior guard T.J. Price dribbles to the lane against Conference USA opponent Rice Feb. 7, 2015 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers would go on to lose to the Owls 72-68 in only their third home loss of the season. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Hilltoppers drop fourth straight to MTSU 68-66

Billy Rutledge
February 23, 2015
Junior forward Aleksej Rostov keeps the ball away from UTEP's Vince Hunter (32) during the team's matchup at Diddle Arena Thursday, Jan. 22. WKU would go on to win an overtime thriller 71-66 to remain undefeated in conference play. Luke Franke/HERALD

Tops lose third straight at UAB

Billy Rutledge
February 20, 2015
Mens and Womens Conference USA standings. 

Hilltoppers hit the road again for clashes with UAB, MTSU

Billy Rutledge
February 18, 2015
WKU senior guard Trency Jackson (3) breaks into the lane during the first half of the Hilltoppers' matchup against Conference USA opponent UTSA. The Toppers would go on to win the game 83-74, remaining undefeated in conference play. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Steady the Ship: WKU looking back to move forward

Billy Rutledge
February 18, 2015
WKU sophomore Ben Lawson slam dunks for an easy two during the teams matchup against UTEP.

Tops fall at Marshall to move to third in C-USA

Billy Rutledge
February 17, 2015
Sophomore forward Ben Lawson slams the ball home during the final minute of WKU's game against Bowling Green State on Dec. 3. Lawson scored 12 points and was a perfect 4-4 from the free-throw line as the Hilltoppers defeated the Falcons 62-52. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Hilltoppers fall in Huntington 87-82

Billy Rutledge
February 15, 2015
WKU men's head basketball coach Ray Harper draws a technical foul against Conference USA opponent Rice Feb. 7, 2015 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers would go on to lose to the Owls 72-68 in only their third home loss of the season. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Hilltoppers hit the road with C-USA title in sight

Billy Rutledge
February 12, 2015
WKU sophomore forward Ben Lawson slams the ball home against Conference USA opponent Rice Feb. 7, 2015 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers would go on to lose to the Owls 72-68 in only their third home loss of the season. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Tops face familiar foe Marshall this weekend

Billy Rutledge
February 12, 2015
WKU men's head basketball coach Ray Harper draws a technical foul against Conference USA opponent Rice Feb. 7, 2015 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers would go on to lose to the Owls 72-68 in only their third home loss of the season. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Hilltoppers hit the road with C-USA title in sight

Billy Rutledge
February 11, 2015
Western Kentucky University senior Trency Jackson drives past North Texas sophomore DeAndre Harris during WKU's victory against North Texas on Thursday Feb. 5, 2015. Photo by Harrison Hill/ WKU HERALD

Hilltoppers split home weekend to stay tied for first in C-USA

Billy Rutledge
February 10, 2015
WKU senior guard, Trency Jackson (3) shoots a three-point shot in the face of UTEP's Omega Harris (2) during the two teams' hotly contested overtime matchup Thursday, Jan. 22 at Diddle Arena. Jackson led the HIlltoppers in scoring with 14 points and led the team to a 71-66 victory in overtime. Luke Franke/HERALD

Tops rally, but fall 72-68 to Conference foe Rice

Billy Rutledge
February 8, 2015
Senior forward George Fant (44) and UTSA center Kaj-Bjorn Sherman (45) jump for the opening tip of their conference matchup at Diddle Arena on Jan. 24. The Hilltoppers won 83-74. Luke Franke/HERALD

Tops struggle, find a way vs North Texas

Billy Rutledge
February 6, 2015
WKU sophomore Ben Lawson slam dunks for an easy two during the teams matchup against UTEP.

Staying Focused: Hilltoppers looking to defend Diddle this weekend

Billy Rutledge
February 5, 2015
Senior guard T.J. Price walks to the locker room following the conclusion of WKU's 64-63 loss to Belmont on Saturday. The Bruins hit a three pointer with 14 seconds remaining to win the game, as WKU fell to 1-2 on the season. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Hilltopper win streak snapped in Louisiana

Billy Rutledge
January 30, 2015
Senior guard Trency Jackson (3) penetrates the lane during the first half of the Hilltoppers matchup against Conference USA opponent UTSA. The Toppers would go on to win the game 83-74 and remain undefeated in conference play. Luke Franke/HERALD

Tops battle for C-USA top spot

Billy Rutledge
January 29, 2015
Senior guard Trency Jackson (3) shoots a three-point shot in the face of UTEP's Omega Harris (2), during overtime, on Thursday, Jan. 22, in Diddle Arena. Jackson led the Hilltoppers in scoring with 14 points and led the team to a 71-66 victory in overtime. Luke Franke/HERALD

Historic start for Tops in C-USA

Billy Rutledge
January 27, 2015
WKU junior forward Aleksej Rostov (20) converts a layup during the first half of the Hilltoppers game against in-conference opponent UTSA Saturday January 24, 2015. (Luke Franke/WKU Herald)

WKU manage 83-74 win over UTSA to stay atop C-USA

Billy Rutledge
January 24, 2015
Sophomore forward Ben Lawson slams the ball home during the final minute of WKU's game against Bowling Green State on Dec. 3. Lawson scored 12 points and was a perfect 4-4 from the free-throw line as the Hilltoppers defeated the Falcons 62-52. Brandon Carter/HERALD

WKU stays composed, defeats UTEP 71-66 in OT

Billy Rutledge
January 23, 2015
Freshman forward Justin Johnson (23) goes for a layup against Bowling Green State's Richaun Holmes (22) during WKU's game against the Falcons on Dec. 3. Johnson totaled seven points, three rebounds, and two blocks in 20 minutes of action in the Hilltoppers' 62-52 victory. Brandon Carter/HERALD

WKU’s team effort just enough to stay undefeated in conference play

Billy Rutledge
January 18, 2015
Redshirt sophomore guard Chris Harrison-Docks looks to pass the ball inside during the first half of WKU's game against Bowling Green State on Dec. 3. Harrison-Docks scored seven points and dished three assists in WKU's 62-52 victory over the Falcons. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Hilltoppers survive scare, beat Florida Atlantic 88-85 in OT

Billy Rutledge
January 16, 2015
Senior forward George Fant (44) tries to get around Belmont forward Evan Brabb (35) during WKU's 63-64 loss against Belmont Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Mike Clark/HERALD

George Fant named C-USA Co-Player of the Week

Billy Rutledge
January 12, 2015
Senior forward George Fant (44) goes up for a shot against two Bowling Green State defenders during WKU's game against the Falcons on Dec. 3. Fant led the Hilltoppers in scoring with 14 points and notched four blocks in WKU's 62-52 victory. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Fant leads Hilltoppers to victory over No. 25 Old Dominion, 72-65

Billy Rutledge
January 11, 2015
Senior forward George Fant (44) goes up for a shot against two Bowling Green State defenders during WKU's game against the Falcons on Dec. 3. Fant led the Hilltoppers in scoring with 14 points and notched four blocks in WKU's 62-52 victory. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Hilltoppers ready for challenge, welcome No. 25 Old Dominion

Billy Rutledge
January 9, 2015
Senior guard T.J. Price (52) dribbles out of the lane during the second half of WKU's game against Austin Peay on Saturday. Price led all scorers with 22 points and was a perfect 4-4 from three-point range as WKU defeated the Governors, 77-70. Brandon Carter/HERALD

WKU uses three ball to secure victory over Charlotte

Billy Rutledge
January 9, 2015
WKU alum guard Courtney Lee makes an between-the-legs dunk late in the Big Red vs. Big Blue alumni in Diddle Arena on Tuesday night. The red team defeated the blue team 112-97.

WKU to retire Courtney Lee’s jersey

Billy Rutledge
January 8, 2015
Senior guard T.J. Price (52) drives past Austin Peay's Chris Horton (5) and Khalil Davis (11) during the second half of WKU's Nov. 15 game against the Governors. Price led all scorers with 22 points and was a perfect 4-4 from three-point range as WKU defeated APSU 77-70. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Price, Clayton lead WKU to inaugural C-USA win

Billy Rutledge
January 4, 2015
The WKU men's basketball team huddles before the start of their Nov. 15 game against Austin Peay. The Hilltoppers defeated the Governors 77-70. Brandon Carter/HERALD

WKU prepares for inaugural Conference USA play

Billy Rutledge
December 30, 2014
Head Coach Ray Harper and the WKU bench reacts after a successful three-point basket during the first half of WKU's Nov. 15 game against Austin Peay. The Hilltoppers defeated the Governors 77-70 in their opening game of the season. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Harper notches 400th career win as WKU rolls over Alice Lloyd 104-64

Billy Rutledge
December 30, 2014
Head Coach Ray Harper yells to his team after a forced turnover during the second half of WKU's 62-52 victory over Bowling Green State. The Hilltoppers totaled five steals and held the Falcons to a 34.5% shooting percentage from the field. Brandon Carter/HERALD

WKU dominates Brescia in 89-42 victory

Billy Rutledge
December 28, 2014
Head coach Ray Harper scratches his head at the offical during WKU's 63-64 loss against Belmont Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Mike Clark/HERALD

WKU drops 76-67 decision to No. 4 Louisville in sold-out Diddle Arena

Billy Rutledge
December 20, 2014
The WKU men's basketball team huddles before the start of their Nov. 15 game against Austin Peay. The Hilltoppers defeated the Governors 77-70. Brandon Carter/HERALD

WKU set to welcome No. 4 Louisville to Diddle Arena on Saturday

Billy Rutledge
December 19, 2014
Senior guard T.J. Price (52) goes up for a layup during WKU's game against Belmont on Saturday. Price scored 15 points and pulled down nine rebounds in WKU's 64-63 loss to the Bruins. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Price, Johnson earn C-USA honors

Billy Rutledge
December 16, 2014
Senior guard T.J. Price (52) makes a layup during WKU's 63-64 loss against Belmont Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Price played all 40 minutes of the game and scored 15 points. Mike Clark/HERALD

Tops’ second-half rally secures 81-74 win at Ole Miss

Billy Rutledge
December 14, 2014
Senior guard T.J. Price (52) makes a layup during WKU's 63-64 loss against Belmont Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Price played all 40 minutes of the game and scored 15 points. Mike Clark/HERALD

WKU’s comeback falls short at Murray State, 93-81

Billy Rutledge
December 7, 2014
Sophomore forward Ben Lawson slams the ball home during the final minute of WKU's game against Bowling Green State on Dec. 3. Lawson scored 12 points and was a perfect 4-4 from the free-throw line as the Hilltoppers defeated the Falcons 62-52. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Tops use late run to seal 62-52 victory over Bowling Green State

Billy Rutledge
December 4, 2014
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