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Coley carries FIU to 60-56 win over Lady Toppers

Brad Stephens
January 29, 2012

COLUMN: FIU a big game for Harper’s future

Brad Stephens
January 27, 2012

Cowles pleased with new lineup

Brad Stephens
January 27, 2012

Late free throws sink Lady Toppers

Brad Stephens
January 26, 2012

Cowles wants more touches for Owens

Brad Stephens
January 23, 2012
Senior forward Teranie Thomas throws in a leaning jump shot Sunday against Arkansas-Little Rock. WKU lost 50-61.

Owens, Thomas shine but WKU struggles, loses to UALR

Brad Stephens
January 23, 2012

WKU swimmers sweep University of the Cumberlands on Senior Day

Brad Stephens
January 22, 2012

Lady Toppers seeking revenge against UALR Sunday

Brad Stephens
January 22, 2012
Freshman guard Derrick Gordon and senior guard Kahlil McDonald attempt to get the ball from UALR freshman guard Ben Dillard. WKU deafeated the Trojans, 65-53.

COLUMN: Harper’s tough practices pay off late Saturday

Brad Stephens
January 22, 2012

Regents to vote on Taggart’s contract Friday

Brad Stephens
January 19, 2012

Men’s basketball to serve pizza to students Saturday

Brad Stephens
January 19, 2012
Tennessee Tech sophomore Briana Jordan attempts to block WKU freshman Ileana Johnson Tuesday night at E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU won the game 71-58.

Lady Toppers control both ends of the floor to win rematch with Tennessee Tech

Brad Stephens
January 18, 2012

Lady Topper comeback falls short in loss to Denver

Brad Stephens
January 16, 2012
Offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni was hired prior to last season. After helping direct an offense that averaged 22.9 points and 348.9 offensive yards per game in 2011, Azzanni has accepted a job to be wide receivers coach at Wisconsin.

WKU OC Azzanni to take WR job at Wisconsin

Brad Stephens
January 12, 2012

McCoy shoots North Texas to 50-42 win over WKU

Brad Stephens
January 12, 2012

Lady Toppers look for first road win Wednesday at North Texas

Brad Stephens
January 11, 2012

Lady Toppers dominate Troy in 64-36 WKU win

Brad Stephens
January 8, 2012
With two-and-a-half minutes left, the crowd at Diddle Arena cheers after WKU scores Saturday. Attendance at the game was a season-high of 5,172. WKU lost the game to Troy 67-65 in Ray Harper's first game as interim head coach.

COULMN: For one night, Diddle was Diddle again

Brad Stephens
January 8, 2012
Former Head Coach Ken McDonald stands amongst his team during a timeout of his last game, against the University of Louisiana-Lafayette on Jan. 5, 2012. McDonald will be replaced with Ray Harper as head coach. 

COLUMN: Things were even worse than we thought with McDonald

Brad Stephens
January 7, 2012
WKU senior guard Kahlil McDonald shoots a lay-up against Louisiana-Lafayette during the basketball game at E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday. Louisiana-Lafayette won the game in overtime with a final score of 72-70.

COLUMN: 5-on-5: Just something else Topper fans can’t take for granted

Brad Stephens
January 6, 2012

Former WKU coach Elson named assistant at New Mexico State

Brad Stephens
January 5, 2012
WKU senior Keshia Mosley works her way past Louisiana-Lafayette's defense to shoot a field goal during their game on Wed., Jan. 4 at Diddle Arena. WKU won 49-45.

Mosley carries Lady Toppers to 49-45 Education Day win

Brad Stephens
January 5, 2012

WKU running back Morgan to transfer to Appalachian State

Brad Stephens
January 2, 2012
Western Kentucky's Jamal Crook scores two points Saturday after a steal from Florida International University. Crook shot 10 points in WKU's 63-81 loss to FIU.

FIU zone shuts down WKU in 81-63 Topper loss

Brad Stephens
January 1, 2012

ULM finishes with 23-4 run to stun Lady Toppers, 53-49

Brad Stephens
December 30, 2011

Lady Toppers return to Sun Belt play against ULM

Brad Stephens
December 29, 2011

Lady Toppers fall to 3-9 with 37-point loss to No. 15 Texas Tech

Brad Stephens
December 22, 2011

Lady Toppers back in action against No. 15 Texas Tech

Brad Stephens
December 21, 2011

Board of Regents Executive Committee approves Taggart’s contract

Brad Stephens
December 17, 2011

Class of 2012 LB switches commitment from Louisville to WKU

Brad Stephens
December 15, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey was named to Sports Illustrated's second team All-America team. Freshman kick returner John Evans joined Rainey as an honorable mention. 

Rainey, Evans named SI.com All-Americans

Brad Stephens
December 13, 2011

WKU defense stifles FIU 65-48 in SBC opener

Brad Stephens
December 12, 2011

With season over, recruiting now the focus for WKU football

Brad Stephens
December 10, 2011

Poor shooting dooms Lady Toppers in 26-point loss

Brad Stephens
December 10, 2011

Cowles promises better effort against ISU

Brad Stephens
December 9, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey was named a Walter Camp Second Team All-American on Thursday. He was also named Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Year on Wednesday after breaking WKU's career and season rushing records in 2011.

WKU’s Rainey named Second Team All-American

Brad Stephens
December 9, 2011
WKU Head Coach Willie Taggart gets doused in Gatorade following WKU's first home football victory since 2008 with a 42-23 win on Homecoming over Louisiana-Lafayette. Taggart eventually guided the Toppers to a 7-5 regular season record and was rewarded on Wednesday with a new four-year contract worth $475,000 per year.

Taggart’s $475K deal draws praise, criticism

Brad Stephens
December 9, 2011

WKU falls flat in 69-59 loss to Tennessee Tech

Brad Stephens
December 8, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey was named the Sun Belt Conference's offensive player of the year after breaking WKU's record for career rushing yards and single-season rushing yards. He rushed for 1,695 yards on 369 carries with 13 touchdowns, while catching 36 passes for 361 yards and four touchdowns.

WKU’s Rainey named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year

Brad Stephens
December 7, 2011

Looking inside Taggart’s new contract

Brad Stephens
December 7, 2011
WKU Head Coach Willie Taggart gets doused in Gatorade following WKU's first home football victory since 2008 with a 42-23 win on Homecoming over Louisiana-Lafayette. Taggart eventually guided the Toppers to a 7-5 regular season record and was rewarded on Wednesday with a new four-year contract worth $475,000 per year.

WKU coach Taggart’s new deal pays $475,000 annual base salary

Brad Stephens
December 7, 2011

Notebook: Means scores nine just days after surgery

Brad Stephens
December 6, 2011

Gooch scores 19, Lady Toppers beat Louisiana Tech for first home win

Brad Stephens
December 6, 2011
ESPN: WKU ‘did everything they could’ for bowl

ESPN: WKU ‘did everything they could’ for bowl

Brad Stephens
December 6, 2011

Rainey named team MVP at WKU football banquet

Brad Stephens
December 5, 2011
Head Coach Willie taggart speaks with senior running back Bobby Rainey after a WKU touchdwon scored by Rainey in the second quarter agasinst North Texas University at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas on Nov. 19. WKU won 31-21 to become bowl eligible, but found out Sunday that they weren't selected for a bowl game.

WKU not picked for a bowl after 7-5 year

Brad Stephens
December 5, 2011

No BBVA Compass Bowl for WKU

Brad Stephens
December 5, 2011
With bowl hopes still alive, WKU needing help from four teams on Saturday

With bowl hopes still alive, WKU needing help from four teams on Saturday

Brad Stephens
December 3, 2011
Senior running back Braxston Miller scores a touchdown against Troy last Saturday. Miller and the rest of the WKU football team are bowl-eligible, but may not get a bid.

WKU will learn its bowl fate by Sunday

Brad Stephens
December 2, 2011

Schedule break comes ‘at the right time’ for WKU

Brad Stephens
December 2, 2011
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl in San Francisco likely out for WKU

Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl in San Francisco likely out for WKU

Brad Stephens
December 1, 2011

Bowling Green State’s 3-point shooting buries Lady Toppers

Brad Stephens
November 30, 2011
Bjork working on new contract for WKU coach Taggart

Bjork working on new contract for WKU coach Taggart

Brad Stephens
November 30, 2011
Senior running back Braxston Miller runs for his first career touchdown Saturday during WKU's Senior Day win over Troy. WKU is still waiting to hear whether or not they'll be selected to a bowl game.

Bjork says Birmingham ‘best shot’ for a WKU bowl

Brad Stephens
November 30, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey broke school records for both career and single-season rushing yardage on Saturday in WKU's 41-18 win over Troy.

Rainey re-writes record books in WKU win

Brad Stephens
November 29, 2011

Former Warren Central coach Riley back on WKU sidelines

Brad Stephens
November 29, 2011
Head Coach Willie Taggart celebrates with his team after WKU defeated Troy 41-18 on Saturday to finish the season 7-5.

Toppers complete improbable turnaround

Brad Stephens
November 29, 2011
Head coach Willie Taggart received a celebratory Gatorade bath near the end of WKU's 41-18 win over Troy.

WKU still waiting to hear on potential bowl berth

Brad Stephens
November 28, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey finished with 227 yards on 43 carries Saturday in WKU's win over Troy and was named the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the third time in 2011. It was the second straight week Rainey received the honor.

Rainey named Sun Belt’s offensive player of week for third time in 2011

Brad Stephens
November 28, 2011

Lady Toppers fall 58-36 to UAB

Brad Stephens
November 27, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey finished with 227 yards on 43 carries Saturday in WKU's win over Troy.

Rainey has milestone day in WKU win

Brad Stephens
November 27, 2011
WKU players an coaches celebrate in the locker room Saturday after WKU's 41-18 win over Troy.

Football Notes: Taggart says Toppers are ‘ahead of schedule’

Brad Stephens
November 27, 2011
Senior running back Braxston Miller celebrates after a touchdown in WKU's 41-18 win over Troy.

The latest update on WKU’s bowl hopes

Brad Stephens
November 27, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey became WKU's all-time leading rusher on this 28-carry in the second quarter of WKU's 41-18 win over Troy.

Rainey’s record day powers WKU past Troy

Brad Stephens
November 26, 2011

An updated look at WKU’s bowl forecast

Brad Stephens
November 26, 2011

Scholtes comes off the bench to lead WKU to first win of season

Brad Stephens
November 26, 2011

Lady Toppers look for first win of year at UAB Thanksgiving Classic

Brad Stephens
November 25, 2011

Lady Toppers blow 14-point lead, lose by 20 to Wright State

Brad Stephens
November 23, 2011

Football Notes: Rainey record equals free meal for WKU offensive line

Brad Stephens
November 23, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey jumps over a pileup at the line of scrimmage during a run for a short gain against North Texas at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas on Saturday. Rainey accumulated 262 all-purpose yards and scored two touchdowns against the Mean Green and was named the Sun Belt's Offensive Player of the Week.

Rainey named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week

Brad Stephens
November 22, 2011
Teammates celebrate with Tyler Higbee on his reception for a touchdown in the second quarter against North Texas at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas on Saturday. WKU won 31-21 to become bowl eligible.

WKU prepares for Troy amid bowl berth speculations

Brad Stephens
November 21, 2011
Junior quarterback Kawaun Jakes scrambles and runs the ball for a gain in the second quarter at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas on Saturday. Jakes went 19-of-29 for 231 yards and a career-high three touchdowns. WKU won 31-21 to become bowl eligible.

Football Notes: Jakes has career night in WKU win

Brad Stephens
November 20, 2011
Sophomore Kiante Young intercepts a North Texas pass in the fourth quarter at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas. WKU won 31-21 to become bowl eligible.

WKU’s Taggart to bowls: ‘We’ve got a red-hot football team’

Brad Stephens
November 20, 2011
Senior running back Bobby Rainey breaks away from the North Texas University defense during a run for 64 yards in the fourth quarter at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas. on Saturday. WKU won 31-21 to become bowl eligible.

WKU secures bowl eligibility with win over North Texas

Brad Stephens
November 20, 2011

Lady Toppers get early test against No. 8 Duke

Brad Stephens
November 20, 2011

Women’s Basketball Notes: WKU guard Govan ready to face favorite team

Brad Stephens
November 19, 2011
WKU is seeking its sixth straight Sun Belt Conference win and to remain in contention for the league championship Saturday at North Texas.

Toppers trying to finally beat North Texas

Brad Stephens
November 18, 2011

Winless WKU to face Duke

Brad Stephens
November 18, 2011

WKU plagued by poor free throw shooting in loss at Northwestern

Brad Stephens
November 16, 2011

Injury Update: Beard questionable, Clendenin out for North Texas game

Brad Stephens
November 15, 2011

WKU in the hunt for potential bowl berth

Brad Stephens
November 15, 2011

Taggart says players’ focus is North Texas, not Bowen

Brad Stephens
November 15, 2011
WKU linebacker Tye Golden (12) tackles LSU tight end Travis Dickson (41) during the Tigers' 42-9 victory against the Hilltopers Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Depth the difference in WKU’s loss at LSU

Brad Stephens
November 15, 2011
WKU defensive coordinator Lance Guidry was arrested Saturday for driving while intoxicated. The image was obtained from the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison where Guidry was booked and released. He coached in WKU's game against Louisiana State.

Taggart, Bjork decline comment on Guidry arrest

Brad Stephens
November 13, 2011
WKU linebacker Tye Golden (12) tackles LSU tight end Travis Dickson (41) during the Tigers' 42-9 victory against the Hilltopers Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Notebook: WKU falls in first ever game against nation’s No. 1 team

Brad Stephens
November 13, 2011
WKU tight end Jack Doyle (82) reaches to tackle LSU safety Brandon Taylor (82) after Taylor intercepted a pass by WKU quarterback Kawaun Jakes during the Hilltoppers' 42-9 loss to the Tigers Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

No. 1 LSU takes over in second half, beats WKU 42-9

Brad Stephens
November 13, 2011
WKU defensive coordinator Lance Guidry was arrested Saturday for driving while intoxicated. The image was obtained from the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison where Guidry was booked and released. He coached in WKU's game against Louisiana State.

WKU defensive coordinator Guidry arrested for DWI in Baton Rouge

Brad Stephens
November 13, 2011
Running back Bobby Rainey catches a touchdown pass during WKU's 26-22 loss to Arkansas State Oct. 1. Rainey was left off of the Doak Walker semifinal list despite his 129.9 rushing yards per game average this season.

WKU’s Rainey snubbed from Walker semifinalist list

Brad Stephens
November 11, 2011
Head coach Willie Taggart stares during the second half of the WKU vs Indiana State game at Smith stadium. The Toppers are riding a five-game winning streak heading into Saturday's game vs. No. 1 LSU.

Taggart not worried about Tiger Stadium atmosphere

Brad Stephens
November 11, 2011

Owens becoming vocal leader for Lady Toppers

Brad Stephens
November 11, 2011
Junior quarterback Kawaun Jakes will lead WKU against a talented LSU secondary on Saturday.

WKU to face talent-laden LSU secondary Saturday

Brad Stephens
November 11, 2011
Head coach Mary Taylor Cowles will look to her five seniors to help guide the Lady Toppers back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2008.  Senior forward LaTeira Owens (No. 31) is WKU's top returning scorer after averaging 10.4 points per game as a junior last season.

Cowles hopes young, old take WKU back to NCAA tournament

Brad Stephens
November 11, 2011

Jones, McClain ink with WKU women

Brad Stephens
November 10, 2011

WKU defense prepares for LSU quarterbacks Jefferson, Lee

Brad Stephens
November 9, 2011

WKU swimmers Duff and Musser named Sun Belt Swimmers of the Week

Brad Stephens
November 9, 2011
Senior forward Keisha Mosley draws a blocking foul while going up for a shot against Kentucky Wesleyan in the second half at Diddle Arena.

Frontcourt stars in Lady Toppers’ exhibition win

Brad Stephens
November 8, 2011
Taggart says Clendenin may be done for year for WKU

Taggart says Clendenin may be done for year for WKU

Brad Stephens
November 8, 2011
Freshman tight end Mitchell Henry grabs a pass in the first quarter for a first down against FIU at Smith Stadium.

WKU to face ‘minor league NFL team’ LSU

Brad Stephens
November 8, 2011
WKU players gather around Senior Casey Tinius moments after he kicked a game-winning field goal Saturday in the Toppers’ 10-9 victory over Florida International. Tinius hadn’t made a field goal since WKU’s season opener against Kentucky.

Former WKU starter Tinius wins job back with game-winner

Brad Stephens
November 8, 2011
Senior forward Keisha Mosley draws a blocking foul while going up for a shot against Kentucky Wesleyan in the second half at Diddle Arena.

Second half run sends WKU to exhibition win

Brad Stephens
November 7, 2011
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