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Camden Bush is the Sports Editor for the Herald for Fall 2023.

Camden Bush, Sports Reporter

Camden Bush is a Sports Reporter from Lexington, Kentucky. He is a Sports Management major with a minor in Journalism. He is in his second year at WKU and on the Herald staff.

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WKU redshirt senior wide reciever, Daewood Davis, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Rice at Feix Field on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. WKU won 45-10.

Auburn rushing attack too much for WKU in 41-17 loss

Camden Bush, Football reporter
November 19, 2022
WKU freshman guard Acacia Hayes (10) drives against Vanderbilt in E.A. Diddle Arena on Monday, Nov. 7 2022. WKU lost 82-71.

Lady Topper shooting woes lead to second straight loss

Camden Bush and Piper McCoun
November 14, 2022
The Hilltoppers run onto Feix Field before their matchup against Rice on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. WKU won 45-10.

WKU Football previews upcoming matchup with Auburn

Camden Bush, Football reporter
November 14, 2022
WKU redshirt senior wide reciever, Daewood Davis, scores a touchdown against Rice at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. WKU won 45-10.

Rice commits six turnovers, WKU receivers feast in senior day victory

Camden Bush, Football reporter
November 12, 2022
WKU wide receiver Malachi Corley runs the ball to the end zone to score a touchdown for the Hilltoppers at Houchens-Stadium on Sept. 24, 2022 in Bowling Green, Ky.

Corley leading receiving corps in third year on the Hill

Camden Bush, Football reporter
November 10, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers quarterback Austin Reed (16) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during their match against the Troy University Trojans Saturday evening, Oct. 1, 2022 on Jimmy Feix Field on the WKU campus in Bowling Green, Ky. Hilltoppers fell to the Trojans 34-27.

Third place Hilltoppers look to keep title game hopes alive against Rice

Camden Bush, Football reporter
November 8, 2022
WKU head coach Greg Collins yells to the team from the sidelines during the season opener with Vanderbilt on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU lost 82-71.

‘Things just weren’t going our way’: Lady Toppers drop season opener against Vanderbilt

Camden Bush, Basketball reporter
November 7, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers junior wide receiver Michael Mathison (4) runs the ball against the Troy University Trojans Saturday evening, Oct. 1, 2022 on Jimmy Feix Field on the WKU campus in Bowling Green, Ky. Hilltoppers fell to the Trojans 34-27.

WKU routs 49ers in Charlotte, seven different Hilltoppers catch TDs

Camden Bush, Sports reporter
November 5, 2022
Graduate quarterback Austin Reed (16) runs the ball for a touchdown against UAB on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. WKU won 20-17.

 ‘There’s dudes at every level’: Recruiting from lower divisions key to WKU’s QB success

Camden Bush, Football reporter
November 1, 2022
The Hilltoppers run onto Feix Field ahead of their Homecoming matchup with UNT on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. WKU lost 40-13.

Hilltoppers prepare for Charlotte after disappointing Homecoming defeat

Camden Bush, Football reporter
November 1, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers quarterback Austin Reed (16) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during their match against the Troy University Trojans Saturday evening, Oct. 1, 2022 on Jimmy Feix Field on the WKU campus in Bowling Green, Ky. Hilltoppers fell to the Trojans 34-27.

Mean Green spoil homecoming with 40-13 blowout

Camden Bush, Football reporter
October 29, 2022
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold finishes shot at Olde Stone Country Club. 

Hilltoppers wrap up fall golf season after tenth in Old Stone Invitational

Camden Bush, Golf reporter
October 25, 2022
Members of the Big Red Marching Band moves onto Feix Field ahead of their halftime performance during the matchup with UAB on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. WKU won 20-17.

WKU seeking fifth consecutive win over North Texas

Camden Bush, Football reporter
October 25, 2022
WKU redshirt freshman defensive back Upton Stout (21) on a drive during a matchup with UAB at Feix Field on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. WKU won 20-17.

Late interception seals WKU win over conference foe UAB

Camden Bush, Football reporter
October 22, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers quarterback Austin Reed (16) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during their match against the Troy University Trojans Saturday evening, Oct. 1, 2022 on Jimmy Feix Field on the WKU campus in Bowling Green, Ky. Hilltoppers fell to the Trojans 34-27.

Helton talks UAB, Hilltoppers prep for Blazers

Camden Bush, Football reporter
October 17, 2022
Hilltoppers’ graduate student Bailey Zappe (4) shares a moment with his father during their senior day celebration.

‘I think he’s just getting started in that league’: Zappe makes NFL debut, Helton talks UTSA

Camden Bush, Football Reporter
October 3, 2022
Dalvin Smith, WKU wide reciever, celebrates with fans after the Hilltoppers score a touch down at L. T. Smith Stadium on Sept. 24, 2022 in Bowling Green, Ky.

‘It starts with stopping the run’: WKU Football hosts Troy this week

Camden Bush, Football reporter
September 27, 2022
WKU freshman running back Kye Robichaux is hounded by UTSA's defense during the Hilltoppers' 52-46 loss to the Roadrunners at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Oct. 9, 2021.

WKU Football Media Day: Hilltoppers enter conference play against FIU

Camden Bush, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2022
Western Kentucky University football team steps onto Feix Field in Houchens-Smith Stadium before the 2021 homecoming game against the Charlotte 49ers on Oct. 30.

Hilltoppers drop heartbreaker in Bloomington

Camden Bush, Sports Reporter
September 17, 2022
WKU wide receiver Jerreth Sterns (8) catches the football, scoring a touchdown for the Hilltoppers during the game at L. T. Smith Stadium on Oct. 30, 2021.

WKU Football Media Day: Helton previews upcoming match-up against Indiana

Camden Bush, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2022
Redshirt senior linebacker Will Ignont leads the Hilltoppers onto Feix Field ahead of their matchup against Austin Peay in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Aug. 27. WKU won 38-27.

Hilltoppers, Helton preview Hawaii trip

Camden Bush, Football reporter
August 29, 2022
Sophomore wide receiver Malachi Corley scores a touch down in the first quarter during a matchup against Austin Peay on Feix Field in Bowling Green, Ky. on Aug. 27. WKU won 38-27.

Corley, Davis carry Hilltoppers to victory in 2022 season opener

Camden Bush, Sports Reporter
August 27, 2022
WKU Head Coach Tyson Helton and the Hilltoppers retake the field after the first half. The game was tied 10-10 at the half.

WKU Football media day: Coaches and players preview the upcoming season ahead of fall camp

Camden Bush
August 1, 2022
The WKU Hilltoppers baseball team embrace one another before their game against Marshall College on April 11, 2021 at Nick Denes Field where WKU won 8-1.

WKU, Pawlowski swept in final 2022 series

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
May 21, 2022
WKU infielder Jack Wilson (9) runs home to score at the baseball game at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 27, 2021. WKU lost 11-3.

WKU Baseball ends three-game skid with blowout victory

Camden Bush, Baseball reporter
May 18, 2022
Redshirt junior pitcher Michael Darrell-Hicks (15) peers over his glove during the WKU baseball game against Wright State on Feb. 21, 2020 at Nick Denes Field.

Louisiana Tech sweeps WKU Baseball in weekend series

Camden Bush, Baseball reporter
May 15, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Brian McAuliffe (5) knocks one out of the park to score a grand slam during their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

WKU Baseball scores eight consecutive runs to defeat Austin Peay

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
May 10, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Ty Batusich (9) looks to the Hilltopper’s 3rd base coach for a call during their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

WKU Baseball clinches series win with Mother’s Day victory

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
May 9, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s pitcher Aristotle Peter (49) walks off the mound as Aaron Shiflet (12) comes in to relieve him during their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

WKU Baseball drops series against Rice after blowout loss

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
May 1, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Ty Crittenberger (22) takes a cut at the ball from the Louisville Cardinal’s pitcher during their match up with the University of Louisville Cardinals on March 29th at Nick Denes Field.

WKU can’t match Rice’s 13 runs in high-scoring loss

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 30, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Aidan Gilroy (27) gestures to his teammates in the dugout before their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

WKU snaps 10-game skid against Rice

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 30, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Ty Batusich (9) dives to get back on second base during their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

WKU falls to No. 10 Louisville for 10th consecutive loss

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 27, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s starting pitcher Luke Stofel (30) throws to thrown a ball down to home plate during their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

WKU swept by Marshall in season series

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 25, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s outfielder Jackson Gray (51) looks to catch the fly ball from the Louisville Cardinal’s batter along with outfielder Andrew Delaney (35) during their match up with the University of Louisville Cardinals on March 29th at Nick Denes Field.

WKU Baseball loses its eighth consecutive game in blowout fashion to Marshall

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 23, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Ty Crittenberger (22) rounds the corner at second base after his hit to make a triple play during their match up with the University of Louisville Cardinals on March 29th at Nick Denes Field.

WKU loses seventh straight in pitcher’s duel to Marshall

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 23, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Ty Batusich (9) looks to the Hilltopper’s 3rd base coach for a call during their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

WKU falls short to Lipscomb for sixth straight loss

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 19, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Ty Batusich (9) looks to the Hilltopper’s 3rd base coach for a call during their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

WKU Baseball toppled by FAU for fifth straight loss

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 16, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s pitcher Aristotle Peter (49) walks off the mound as Aaron Shiflet (12) comes in to relieve him during their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

Blown lead hands WKU Baseball series loss against FAU

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 15, 2022
First baseman Aiden Gilroy makes a run for second base and gets tagged out on Friday, Feb. 18. WKU won 6-4.

WKU falls to FAU after hot start

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 14, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Ty Batusich (9) looks to the Hilltopper’s 3rd base coach for a call during their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

WKU fails to complete series sweep against FIU

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 10, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Ty Batusich (9) and Hunter Crosby (39) celebrate after Batusich’s home run hit, during their match up with the University of Louisville Cardinals on March 29th at Nick Denes Field.

WKU Baseball clinch first C-USA series win against FIU

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 9, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Brian McAuliffe (5) knocks one out of the park to score a grand slam during their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

Terbrak throws career-high in strikeouts in win against FIU

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 9, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Brian McAuliffe (5) knocks one out of the park to score a grand slam during their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

Hilltoppers mount comeback win against Belmont

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 6, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s pitcher Ryan Luckett (11) throws a pitch to the Louisville Cardinal’s batter during their match up with the University of Louisville Cardinals on March 29th at Nick Denes Field.

WKU falls to MTSU for fourth consecutive series loss

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 3, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Ty Crittenberger (22) takes a cut at the ball from the Louisville Cardinal’s pitcher during their match up with the University of Louisville Cardinals on March 29th at Nick Denes Field.

WKU snaps eight-game losing streak against MTSU

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 2, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Ty Crittenberger (22) rounds the corner at second base after his hit to make a triple play during their match up with the University of Louisville Cardinals on March 29th at Nick Denes Field.

WKU Baseball blown out by MTSU for eighth consecutive loss

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
April 1, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s outfielder Jackson Gray (51) looks to catch the fly ball from the Louisville Cardinal’s batter along with outfielder Andrew Delaney (35) during their match up with the University of Louisville Cardinals on March 29th at Nick Denes Field.

WKU Baseball loses seventh in a row to in-state rival Louisville

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 29, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers’ grad-student infielder Brian McAuliffe (5) guards against a second-base steal Saturday afternoon, March 26, 2022, in a match against the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. Western lost the match 14-2, their second consecutive defeat against the Golden Eagles in the three-match weekend homestand at Nick Denes field in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Hilltoppers swept by Southern Miss for sixth straight loss

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 27, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers freshman infielder Brett Blomquist (16) misses a dive-catch on an infield pop-fly Saturday afternoon, March 26, 2022, during a match against the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. Western lost the match 14-2, their second consecutive defeat against the Golden Eagles in the three-match weekend homestand at Nick Denes field in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Hilltoppers get crushed by Southern Miss, lose fifth straight

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 26, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s Jackson Gray (51) takes a cut at the ball to advance the run, during their matchup with The University of Southern Mississippi on March 25th at Nick Denes Field.

WKU’s late push falls short against Southern Miss

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 25, 2022
First baseman Aiden Gilroy makes a run for second base and gets tagged out on Friday, Feb. 18. WKU won 6-4.

WKU loses another heartbreaker to Evansville

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 22, 2022
WKU sophomore infielder Eric Riffe attempts to slide into home plate, ultimately getting out before being able to score during the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022.

WKU’s comeback attempt falls short against Charlotte, losing first C-USA series

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 20, 2022
WKU freshman infielder Brett Blomquist slides into first base while attempting to steal second during the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022.

Hilltoppers fall in a low-scoring game to Charlotte

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 19, 2022
Third baseman Matthew Meyer, left fielder Justin Carlin, and designated hitter Ty Batusich celebrate after Batusich Hit a home run on Friday, Feb. 18. WKU played Western Illinois and won 6-4.

WKU Baseball earns first C-USA win over Charlotte

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 18, 2022
WKU junior infielder Tristin Garcia runs to home plate after hitting a triple and scoring off a throwing error, scoring the first run of the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022.

Hilltoppers blow four-run lead in ninth, losing in extra innings to Belmont

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 15, 2022
WKU junior pitcher Mason Vinyard pitches during the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022.

WKU loses series against Illinois after splitting doubleheader

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 14, 2022
Sophomore Hunter Evans tags a runner for an out on Friday, Feb. 18. WKU won against Western Illinois 6-4.

WKU Baseball loses high-scoring affair with Illinois in series opener

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 11, 2022
WKU sophomore infielder Eric Riffe attempts to slide into home plate, ultimately getting out before being able to score during the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022.

WKU’s five-game win streak ends against in-state rival Eastern Kentucky

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 9, 2022
Bergeron named NCBWA National Co-Pitcher of the Week

Bergeron named NCBWA National Co-Pitcher of the Week

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 8, 2022
Third baseman Matthew Meyer, left fielder Justin Carlin, and designated hitter Ty Batusich celebrate after Batusich Hit a home run on Friday, Feb. 18. WKU played Western Illinois and won 6-4.

Batusich named C-USA Player of the Week

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 7, 2022
WKU junior pitcher Mason Vinyard pitches during the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022.

WKU Baseball completes first series sweep of season against Hartford

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 6, 2022
WKU junior pitcher Mason Vinyard celebrates after striking out the final batter during the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022, making the Hilltoppers win 9-6.

Hilltoppers overpower Hartford in first game of series

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 4, 2022
WKU Baseball wins first game against Kentucky since 2016

WKU Baseball wins first game against Kentucky since 2016

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 2, 2022
The Baseball team celebrates a win against Western Illinois on the opening day of the 2022 season on Friday, Feb 18. WKU won 6-4.

WKU Baseball avoids four-game sweep with dominant performance at the plate

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
February 27, 2022
WKU junior infielder Tristin Garcia runs to home plate after hitting a triple and scoring off a throwing error, scoring the first run of the game against Western Illinois University at Nick Denes field on Feb. 20, 2022.

WKU Baseball loses both games of its first doubleheader of the season

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
February 26, 2022
Centerfielder Ty Crittenberger gets an out against Western Illinois on Friday, Feb. 18. WKU won 6-4.

Hilltoppers lose first game of series to Central Michigan in close finish

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
February 25, 2022
The Baseball team celebrates a win against Western Illinois on the opening day of the 2022 season on Friday, Feb 18. WKU won 6-4.

WKU Baseball takes opening series against Western Illinois with a late rally

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
February 20, 2022
First baseman Aiden Gilroy makes a run for second base and gets tagged out on Friday, Feb. 18. WKU won 6-4.

WKU loses first game of the season, Hilltoppers use eight pitchers in loss

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
February 19, 2022
Third baseman Matthew Meyer, left fielder Justin Carlin, and designated hitter Ty Batusich celebrate after Batusich Hit a home run on Friday, Feb. 18. WKU played Western Illinois and won 6-4.

WKU Baseball wins season opener in front of home crowd

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
February 18, 2022
The Hilltoppers celebrate after their win over UTSA in the 2021 C-USA tournament.

2022 WKU Baseball Media Day, Pawlowski announces Kates as starter for opening day

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
February 17, 2022
WKU Baseball and Softball have a new streaming platform for home games

WKU Baseball and Softball have a new streaming platform for home games

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
February 7, 2022
Head Coach John Pawlowski (Provided)

Pawlowski signs extension with WKU through 2025

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
January 27, 2022
head John Pawlowski fists bumps redshirt junior pitcher Bailey Sutton (3) as he talks to his team following a 5-4 win over Cincinnati on Feb. 26, 2021. 

WKU announces schedule for 2022 baseball season

Camden Bush, Baseball reporter
December 22, 2021
Western Kentucky University Lady Toppers Meral Abdelgawad (40) yells out “lets go!” following a big play against Charlotte on Jan. 30, 2021. 

Camron Justice and Meral Abdelgawad earn C-USA Player of the Week Honors

Camden Bush, Sports Reporter
December 20, 2021
Western Kentucky University Lady Toppers celebrate their one point win over the Charlotte Lady 49ers: Tori Hunter (21), Fatou Pouye (12), Meral Abdelgawad (40).

Abdelgawad’s 33 points leads the Lady Toppers to a 92-88 double overtime win over Fairleigh Dickinson

Camden Bush, Sports Reporter
December 17, 2021
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