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Stephens: Time for students to play their part

Brad Stephens
May 3, 2013
Former WKU players Kahlil McDonald, Jamal Crook and Teeng Akol celebrate a win against the Dayton Air Strikers.

Former Toppers star for semi-pro Hornets

Brad Stephens
April 30, 2013

Stephens: Lowe could be next great Topper

Brad Stephens
April 26, 2013

Stephens: Baseball delivers a game only baseball can deliver

Brad Stephens
April 24, 2013

Stephens: Petrino proacive in getting fan support

Brad Stephens
April 23, 2013
Sophomore defensive lineman Steven Caudill tackles junior quarterback Brandon Doughty during the 2013 spring football game. The Red Team defeated the White Team 42-3 on Saturday.

Stephens: Doughty made most of this spring

Brad Stephens
April 20, 2013

Stephens: Things to watch at Saturday’s spring game

Brad Stephens
April 19, 2013

Stephens: Don’t sleep on Petrino’s run game

Brad Stephens
April 16, 2013

Stephens: QB’s enrolled in Brohm, Petrino passing school

Brad Stephens
April 9, 2013
Junior infielder Scott Wilcox protests being called out at third base during WKU's game against Austin Peay on Wednesday.

Toppers head to Arkansas St.

Brad Stephens
April 5, 2013

WKU wastes pitching effort in 3-1 loss to Austin Peay

Brad Stephens
April 3, 2013

Stephens: Athletic energy continues with move to C-USA

Brad Stephens
April 2, 2013

Stephens: Athletic energy continues with move to C-USA

Brad Stephens
April 2, 2013

Stephens: Conference USA still best option for WKU

Brad Stephens
March 29, 2013

Stephens: Both basketball programs headed in right direction

Brad Stephens
March 26, 2013
WKU junior forward O'Karo Akamune (#15) waits for action to resume during the second half March 22 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. KU beat WKU 64-57.

Stephens: WKU comes frustratingly close to history

Brad Stephens
March 23, 2013

Stephens: Toppers need ‘Big Three’ plus some tonight

Brad Stephens
March 22, 2013

Kansas assistant Townsend faces alma mater WKU Friday

Brad Stephens
March 20, 2013

Topper baseball plays UK Tuesday

Brad Stephens
March 19, 2013
Head Coach Ray Harper talks with junior guard Brandon Harris about mistakes of the previous play in the second half of their Sun Belt Conference Game. 

Stephens: Toppers (once again) have nothing to lose

Brad Stephens
March 19, 2013

Topper bats clinch series sweep of Middle

Brad Stephens
March 17, 2013
Senior guard Jamal Crook holds out his jersey while celebrating WKU's win over Flordia International in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament final to clinch a spot in the NCAA tournament.

NCAA-bound WKU busy practicing, not projecting

Brad Stephens
March 14, 2013

Toppers start second season Friday vs. Middle

Brad Stephens
March 14, 2013
Freshman center Aleksejs Rostov hugs teammate sophomore guard Kevin Kaspar while the rest of their team celebrates their win over Florida International in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship.

Times for welcome party, selection show event set

Brad Stephens
March 12, 2013
WKU Head Coach Ray Harper congratulates senior guard Jamal Crook after winning the Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship game.

Stephens: Confident Toppers win when it counts

Brad Stephens
March 12, 2013
Sophomore guard T.J. Price drives against Arkansas State freshman guard Josh Pierre during their semifinal Sun Belt Conference tournament game.

Stephens: Price fuels this round of Harper Mania

Brad Stephens
March 11, 2013
WKU players attempt to steal the ball University of Arkansas Little Rock freshman forward Shanity James in the second half of their semi-final Sun Belt Conference Game.

Stephens: Lady Topper program still has strides to make

Brad Stephens
March 10, 2013
Sophomore forward George Fant attemps to block a shot by South Alabama junior forward Augustine Rubit in the first half of their Sun Belt Conference Game. 

Stephens: Big Three get it done for WKU Saturday

Brad Stephens
March 10, 2013
Junior guard Bianca McGee shoots over teammate sophomore guard Alexis Govan and Louisiana-Lafayette freshman guard Keke Veal in the second half of their Sunbelt Conference tournament game in Hot Springs, Ark. 

Stephens: Clutch McGee shoots WKU to semis

Brad Stephens
March 9, 2013

Stephens: Now the tournament really starts for WKU

Brad Stephens
March 9, 2013

Stephens: Chance is there for WKU to make another run

Brad Stephens
March 6, 2013
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Jamal Crook (14) stares at his opponents after a play during the WKU vs ULM game at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.

Jamal Crook’s long career coming to an end

Brad Stephens
March 1, 2013

Stephens: Toppers starting to put it all together

Brad Stephens
March 1, 2013

WKU receives notice of allegations against Morton

Brad Stephens
February 22, 2013

Stephens: Small ball key for Toppers in ’13 season

Brad Stephens
February 15, 2013

Petrino’s system the right fit for Frankfort wide receiver

Brad Stephens
February 8, 2013

Stephens: Brohm, Petrino give WKU Louisville foothold

Brad Stephens
February 8, 2013
Sophomore forward George Fant fights for rebound during WKU's game against Troy.

Fant carries on McDaniels’ legacy

Brad Stephens
February 5, 2013
Senior running back Bobby Rainey charges through the defensive line Nov. 16, 2011, in a game against Troy at Smith Stadium. His performance in that game made him the all-time leading rusher for WKU and gave him the record for the most rushing yards in one season. Rainey was signed as an undrafted free agent on Saturday by the Baltimore Ravens.

Stephens: WKU’s Rainey deserving of Super Bowl ring

Brad Stephens
February 1, 2013

Stephens: Life is better with Crook back in the lineup

Brad Stephens
February 1, 2013
Sophomore guard Ileana Johnson is fouled by Troy junior guard Britney McCloud as she goes up for a shot in the first half at E.A. Diddle Arena on Wednesday Jan. 30, 2012

Stephens: Role players respond to Heard’s call

Brad Stephens
January 31, 2013
Head coach Ray Harper shouts to his team during the game. WKU defeated Austin Peay 74-54.

Stephens: WKU’s struggles aren’t Harper’s fault

Brad Stephens
January 29, 2013
Sophomore forward Chasity Gooch wrestles a rebound away sophomore guard Shanice Cason during their game in Murfreesoboro, Tenn. WKU lost the game 57-79.

Stephens: Lady Toppers need more than Gooch, Govan

Brad Stephens
January 28, 2013

Stephens: Blue Raiders as good as it gets in the Sun Belt

Brad Stephens
January 26, 2013

Stephens: Heard’s Lady Toppers hard to ignore

Brad Stephens
January 22, 2013

Stephens: Topper offense absent in loss to UALR

Brad Stephens
January 20, 2013
Sophomore guard T.J. Price goes for a shot during the WKU vs. Louisiana Lafayette game at Diddle Arena on Thursday, January 17. WKU won 72-49.

Stephens: Toppers live up to their jerseys’ standards

Brad Stephens
January 18, 2013
Bobby Petrino answers questions during a press conference after being announced as the new football coach at Smith Stadium on Dec. 10.

Football Notebook: The South a recruiting priority for Petrino

Brad Stephens
January 5, 2013
Newly-hired defensive coordinator Nick Holt (left), and assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Jeff Brohm speak during a press conference Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Diddle Arena, Head coach Bobby Petrino recently hired Holt and Brohm, along with seven other assistant coaches. 

Brohm, Holt hired as WKU coordinators

Brad Stephens
January 2, 2013
Junior fullback Kadeem Jones dives for the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. Jones was arrested July 13 on a drug charge.

Stephens: For better or worse, 2012 Tops go out their way

Brad Stephens
December 27, 2012
WKU junior guard Brandon Harris drives the ball against Louisville sophomore guard/forward Wayne Blackshear during the game Saturday, Dec. 22 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Louisville defeated Western Kentucky 78-55. 

Stephens: WKU has made it through the tough part

Brad Stephens
December 23, 2012
Junior guard Brandon Harris fights for the ball going out of bounds. WKU lost 75-70 against Murray State at the CFSB Center in Murray on Dec. 16.

Stephens: Sunday an encouraging loss for WKU

Brad Stephens
December 16, 2012
Athletics director Todd Stewart (right) announces Bobby Petrino as the new football coach at Smith Stadium on Dec. 10.

Stephens: WKU couldn’t have made a better hire

Brad Stephens
December 11, 2012
Bobby Petrino/arkansasrazorbacks.com

Students excited about Petrino’s hire

Brad Stephens
December 10, 2012
Head coach Willie Taggart celebrates with the players after defeating North Texas 25-24 Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at Houchens-Smith Stadium.

Stephens: It would’ve been fun to see what Taggart could’ve done

Brad Stephens
December 8, 2012
Head coach Willie Taggart and the WKU football team sing the WKU fight song. WKU won 26-13 against Arkansas State at Liberty Bank Stadium on Sep. 29, 2012.

WKU’s Taggart mum on job reports

Brad Stephens
December 5, 2012
Head football coach Willie Taggart (left) and Athletic Director Stewart laugh during a press conference Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 at Diddle Arena. Western Kentucky will make its first postseason debut in history by playing Central Michigan in the Little Ceasers Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit. 

Stephens: Stewart deserves bowl berth credit

Brad Stephens
December 4, 2012

Stephens: Time to step back and weigh the Toppers’ options

Brad Stephens
November 30, 2012

Reports: FAU, MTSU leaving Sun Belt for C-USA

Brad Stephens
November 28, 2012
WKU senior defensive tackle Jamarcus Allen celebrates with junior defensive back Kiante Young after a second half defensive stop.

Stephens: Toppers have plenty to offer bowls

Brad Stephens
November 27, 2012
Head coach Willie Taggart celebrates with the players after defeating North Texas 25-24 Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at Houchens-Smith Stadium.

Taggart focused on current job, not others

Brad Stephens
November 27, 2012
Senior tight end Jack Doyle (from left) is brought down by North Texas junior linebacker Zach Orr and sophomore strong safety Lairamie Lee during the game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at Houchens-Smith Stadium.

Stephens: WKU seniors go out the right way

Brad Stephens
November 24, 2012

Stephens: Heard’s Lady Toppers winning earlier than expected

Brad Stephens
November 20, 2012
Senior guard Jamal Crook shoots for 2 points against Western Carolina. Crook scored 26 points in the game. WKU won 92-81 against WCU on Saturday Nov. 17, 2012 at Diddle Arena.

Toppers take care of Catamounts

Brad Stephens
November 18, 2012
WKU defensive back Darryl Gilchrist watches the final plays of the game Saturday afternoon. WKU lost to FAU 37-28.

Stephens: WKU needs a return to early-season form

Brad Stephens
November 13, 2012
WKU defensive back Darryl Gilchrist watches the final plays of the game Saturday afternoon. WKU lost to FAU 37-28.

Stephens: Toppers not playing like a bowl team

Brad Stephens
November 10, 2012
WKU coach Willie Taggart reacts in the final minutes of the game Nov. 1, 2012 at Smith Stadium. WKU fell to Middle Tennessee 29-34.

Stephens: Execution evades Toppers in loss to MTSU

Brad Stephens
November 2, 2012
Western Kentucky's O'Karo Akamune,of Miami,FL, wrestles a ball away from Campbellville's Darius Clement, of Bowling Green, Ky. during their game Moday night at EA Diddle Arena.

Stephens: Plenty to watch this year in Act II for WKU

Brad Stephens
November 2, 2012

WKU talking with several bowls

Brad Stephens
October 29, 2012
Senior tight end, Jack Doyle, reaches forward to for a touchdown. Doyle has been named this season's "Mr. Reliable". Doyle went onto to complete another touchdown during the game.

Stephens: WKU has plenty to play for after first SBC loss

Brad Stephens
October 23, 2012
Ali Stahlke/WKUsports.com

WKU soccer beats rival on Senior Day

Brad Stephens
October 23, 2012
Louisiana-Monroe University quarter back, Kolton Browning keeps hold of the ball and pushes past the WKU defensive line. The Warhawks won the game with a surprising two point conversion leaving the score 43-42.

Stephens: Browning again a thorn in WKU’s side

Brad Stephens
October 21, 2012

Stephens: More ‘drag’ on the way for WKU

Brad Stephens
October 19, 2012
Western Kentucky's Lindsay Spears (right) spikes the ball past Florida International's Kimberly Smith during the game Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 at Diddle Arena. Nationally ranked No. 20 Western Kentucky defeated Florida International 3-0. The Lady Toppers have now won 13 games in a row.

Stephens: WKU racks up wins, avoids complacency

Brad Stephens
October 16, 2012
Cameron Beal/WKUsports.com

WKU rebounds on Day Two at Olde Stone

Brad Stephens
October 15, 2012
Junior guard Jay Starks dunks during warmups for Hilltopper Hysteria on Friday night in Diddle Arena. 

WKU’s Hysteria battles high school football for fans

Brad Stephens
October 12, 2012
WKU running back Antonio Andrews (5) runs the ball against the Troy Trojans defense during a play at Troy University on Thursday, Oct. 11.

Stephens: WKU shows championship grit in sloppy win

Brad Stephens
October 12, 2012
Sophomore Defensive Lineman, Rammell Lewis, wishes Arkansas State University fans peace and a good weekend despite mass heckling against the Toppers.

Stephens: Toppers start Sun Belt play at the top

Brad Stephens
October 2, 2012
Western Kentucky quarterback James Mauro (left) celebrates with offensive linesman Forrest Lamp after defeating Arkansas State 26-13 Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Liberty Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mauro, a freshman, threw a total of 104 yards to score two touchdowns. This is the second season in a row that Western Kentucky has begun Sun Belt Conference play agains the Arkansas State Red Wolves. In the last matchup, The Hilltoppers lost 22-26.

Stephens: Understudy Mauro plays the star in WKU win

Brad Stephens
September 30, 2012

Stephens: WKU-Arkansas State an exciting, important series

Brad Stephens
September 28, 2012
Junior offensive lineman Ed Hazelett, far right, blocks Southern Miss defensive back Jacorius Cotton (28) to provide a running lane for WKU running back Antonio Andrews during Saturday's game against Southern Miss at Smith Stadium.

Stephens: ‘Tunnel workers’ the stars in WKU’s rout of Southern Miss

Brad Stephens
September 23, 2012

WKU ‘Program Savers’ re-unite on Saturday

Brad Stephens
September 21, 2012

Club named for Harbaugh

Brad Stephens
September 21, 2012

‘Battle tested’ Tops celebrate storybook season

Brad Stephens
September 21, 2012
Head coach Willie Taggart is doused with the gatorade bucket after WKU's win over Kentucky. WKU won 32-31 against Kentucky at Commonwealth Stadium on Sep. 15, 2012. This is WKU's first win against a SEC opponent.

Stephens: UK, WKU programs going in different directions

Brad Stephens
September 18, 2012
WKU head football coach Willie Taggart returns to Smith Stadium along side the football team following a victory over University of Kentucky at Commonwealth stadium. 

Stephens: Taggart, WKU make their signature moment

Brad Stephens
September 16, 2012

Q&A: UK reporters talk Wildcats, Toppers

Brad Stephens
September 14, 2012

Stephens: Storylines all over the field for Cats-Tops

Brad Stephens
September 14, 2012

Stephens: Want blue to go away? Then beat UK.

Brad Stephens
September 11, 2012
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers receiver Jonathan Dowling, covered by Alabama defensive back John Fulton, narrowly misses catching a pass from quarterback Kawaun Jakes during the game against Alabama. Crimson Tide lead 21-0 at the end of the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Stephens: Toppers not there, but they’re closer

Brad Stephens
September 8, 2012

Stephens: Big, fast, strong ‘Bama spells trouble for WKU

Brad Stephens
September 7, 2012
Keshawn Simpson/WKUSports.com

WKU RB Simpson out for Saturday, TE Henry back

Brad Stephens
September 6, 2012

Alabama coach Saban takes reporters to task over WKU coverage

Brad Stephens
September 6, 2012

Stephens: ’25 Days’ a cool watch for WKU fans

Brad Stephens
September 4, 2012
WKU's sophomore kicker Jesse Roy misses a field goal during the WKU's first home football game of the 2012 season against Austin Peay Governors at L.T. Smith Stadium. 

Brad Stephens: WKU kicking game still a nightmare

Brad Stephens
September 2, 2012

WKU season ticket sales up after three-year decline

Brad Stephens
August 31, 2012

Brad Stephens: Sheridan the ideal mentor for Jakes

Brad Stephens
August 31, 2012

’25 Days of Triumph’ coming Tuesday

Brad Stephens
August 31, 2012
Todd Stewart was named WKU's Athletics Director in May 2012. Stewart previously worked for the Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns.

AD Stewart comes from NFL past to lead WKU sports

Brad Stephens
August 28, 2012

Football notes: WKU offense outplays defense at Wednesday scrimmage

Brad Stephens
August 16, 2012
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