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Drew Toennies

Drew Toennies, Sports Reporter

SDrew Toennies is a junior from Nashville, TN. He is a journalism major with a minor in political science.

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WKU guard Myriah Haywood is cheered on after a three-point shot in the Lady Toppers’ Feb. 6 game against Florida Atlantic University. At halftime, WKU was down 42-30 against FAU.

Lady Toppers travel to face top conference foe Rice

Drew Toennies
February 9, 2021
Redshirt senior Deon Yelder (19) runs the ball while being chased by University of Illinois freshman Tony Adams (6) during WKU's game vs Illinois on Saturday.

WKU alum Yelder to play in back-to-back Super Bowls, how students can safely enjoy the game

Drew Toennies
February 7, 2021
At halftime, the Lady Toppers were down 42-30 against Florida Atlantic University. The two teams played in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 6.

Lady Toppers split series against Florida Atlantic

Drew Toennies
February 7, 2021
Lady Topper senior forward Fatou Pouye (12) attempts to score a basket against Florida Atlantic in Diddle Arena on Feb. 5, 2021. WKU won 71-64.

Haywood claims first double-double, Lady Toppers complete comeback against FAU

Drew Toennies
February 6, 2021
Lady Topper Myriah Haywood (00) wipes sweat from her head as she prepares for the next play.

Lady Toppers prepare for series against Florida Atlantic

Drew Toennies
February 4, 2021
Western Kentucky University Lady Toppers Meral Abdelgawad (40) yells out “lets go!” following a big play against Charlotte on Jan. 30, 2021. 

Lady Toppers win triple overtime affair, sweep Charlotte

Drew Toennies
February 2, 2021
Western Kentucky University forward Raneem Elgedawy (15) dibbles the ball down the court during Saturday nights game against the Middle Tennessee State University. The WKU Lady Hilltoppers fell to the MTSU Blue Raiders 77-60.

Elgedawy, Sivori earn C-USA weekly awards

Drew Toennies
February 1, 2021
Western Kentucky university lady Hilltoppers fought a tough battle against the Charlotte 49ers as the lady Hilltoppers as western Kentucky’s Fatou Pouye (12) and Charlotte’s Molina Williams (24) scrap for the loose ball. Lady Hilltoppers would go on the pick up the win 65-64.

Lady Toppers claim first sweep over Charlotte

Drew Toennies
January 31, 2021
Lady Topper Meral Abdelgawad (40) celebrates her game winning shot against the Charlotte 49ers in WKU’s first ever triple overtime with a final score of 100-99 on Jan. 29, 2021. 

Abdelgawad lifts WKU over Charlotte in historic triple overtime affair: ‘I was playing hard just for him’

Drew Toennies
January 30, 2021
Lady Topper senior Fatou Pouye (12) attempting a shot over Marshall redshirt sophomore Mahogany Matthews (25) on Jan. 17, 2021 in Diddle Arena. 

Series Preview: Lady Toppers to host Charlotte

Drew Toennies
January 28, 2021
Junior Meral Abdelgawad (40) showing support to redshirt freshman Tori Hunter (21) on Jan. 17, 2021 in Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers took down Marshall 69-60 to split the series. 

Lady Toppers series against Charlotte rescheduled

Drew Toennies
January 27, 2021
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers setter Nadia Dieudonne (2) playing against the Mercer Bears on Jan. 24, 2021 in Diddle Arena. WKU begins the season 3-0 after taking down Mercer and Bellarmine. 

Briggs, Dieudonne awarded C-USA weekly honors

Drew Toennies
January 26, 2021
Western Kentucky University senior forward Fatou Pouye (12) and senior forward Raneem Elgedawy (15) rebound the ball during Saturday nights game against the Middle Tennessee State University. The WKU Lady Hilltoppers fell to the MTSU Blue Raiders 77-60.

Lady Toppers drop series to MTSU, Collins looking for more energy

Drew Toennies
January 24, 2021
Raneem Elgedawy (15), forward for the Lady Toppers, sits on the court after nearly getting injured during WKU’s game against the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders. WKU fell to MTSU 75-65.

WKU falls in physical matchup to MTSU, Elgedawy picks up 30th career double-double

Drew Toennies
January 23, 2021
From Left: WKU freshman guard Ally Collett (3) faces Ball State guard Sydney Freeman (11) as WKU forward Fatou Pouye (12) blocks Ball State forward Thelma Dis Agustsdottir (10) in WKU’s game against Ball State on Dec. 5, 2020. WKU fell to Ball State 58-54.

Lady Toppers to host daunting C-USA foe Middle Tennessee State University

Drew Toennies
January 21, 2021
Junior Meral Abdelgawad (40) driving up the court against Marshall in Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers split their series with the Lady Thundering Herd winning 69-60 on Jan. 17, 2021. 

Lady Toppers to host Middle Tennessee State University

Drew Toennies
January 19, 2021
Redshirt freshman defensive tackle Ricky Barber (50) signals a stop on defense against Charlotte on Dec. 6, 2020. WKU went on to win 37-19 versus the 49ers in the 2020 regular season finale. 

Ricky Barber named to 2020 FWAA Freshman All-American Team

Drew Toennies
January 18, 2021
Junior Meral Abdelgawad (40) showing support to redshirt freshman Tori Hunter (21) on Jan. 17, 2021 in Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers took down Marshall 69-60 to split the series. 

Lady Toppers split C-USA play for second week, Elgedawy returns on home court

Drew Toennies
January 18, 2021
Senior Raneem Elgedawy being guarded by graduate Kennedi Colclough during her season debut on Jan. 14, 2021 against Marshall. The Lady Toppers fell 81-54 while Elgedawy had a double-double in her debut. 

Lady Toppers drop first ever regulation game to Marshall, Elgedawy makes her return to the lineup

Drew Toennies
January 15, 2021
Marshall freshman guard Savannah Wheeler (left), WKU junior forward Raneem Elgedawy (top) and WKU redshirt senior forward Dee Givens (right) battle for possession during the women's basketball game against Marshall on Thursday, Feb. 20. The Lady Toppers defeated the Thundering Herd 79-65.

Lady Toppers to play home-and-home against Marshall

Drew Toennies
January 13, 2021
Freshman Hope Sivori scored a career high 23 points against the Lady Techsters on Jan. 9, 2021. WKU fell 58-52 to close out the road trip. 

Lady Toppers drop final game of C-USA opener, Sivori scores career high 23 points

Drew Toennies
January 10, 2021
Freshman Hope Sivori dribbling against the LA Tech Lady Techsters on Jan. 8, 2021. The Lady Toppers took down LA Tech 61-55 for their first conference win of the season. 

Lady Toppers shakedown Techsters in C-USA opener

Drew Toennies
January 9, 2021
Beshear Jan. 6

Kentucky governor calls those rioting in capitol to ‘stop the use of hatred’

Drew Toennies
January 6, 2021
Junior Meral Abdelgawad defending Mercer redshirt senior Naomi Van Nes on Dec. 18, 2020. The Lady Topper lost 71-54 to Mercer. 

Lady Toppers to open C-USA play at Louisiana Tech

Drew Toennies
January 6, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Myriah Haywood driving up the court against Ball State on Dec. 5, 2020. 

Lady Toppers series against Charlotte canceled

Drew Toennies
December 30, 2020
Junior Meral Abdelgawad looking for a pass on Dec. 20, 2020 at Tennessee Tech. The Lady Toppers went on drop the game 73-59.

Lady Toppers close out non-conference play with loss at Tennessee Tech

Drew Toennies
December 21, 2020
Mercer College Bears Junior Forward ’s Sierra Vatow (center) and Jaron Dougherty (right) battle Western Kentucky University Junior Guard Meral Abdelgawad for possession of the ball during their game on Dec. 18, 2020 in Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY where Mercer won 71-54.

Lady Toppers fall to Mercer, game added for Sunday at Tennessee Tech

Drew Toennies
December 19, 2020
Freshman Jenna Kallenberg (2) celebrates a win with her teammate after the game against the Bellarmine University Knights on Wed. Dec. 16, 2020. The Lady Toppers won 82-49.

Lady Toppers take down Bellarmine for first win of the season, Sivori drops 15 points

Drew Toennies
December 17, 2020
Senior forward Teal Battle (35) attempting a jump shot over Lady Topper senior forward Fatou Pouye (12). The Lady Trojans defeated WKU 63-47 on Dec. 13, 2020. 

Lady Toppers drop third straight in Little Rock, five game homestand begins Wednesday

Drew Toennies
December 14, 2020
Freshman Rory O'Connor running in the Mountains to Sea Open to begin the 2020 regular season.

WKU Track and Field reveals 2021 schedule

Drew Toennies
December 9, 2020
Left: Ball State guard Sidney Freeman (11) falls to the court with Lady Toppers guard Myriah Haywood during WKU’s game against Ball state on Dec. 5. WKU fell to Ball State 58-54.

Lady Toppers fall short in home opener against Ball State, ‘This was a winnable game’

Drew Toennies
December 6, 2020
Sophomore Guard Meral Abdelgawad (40) dribbles up the court in response to a turnover by the white team during Hilltopper Hysteria on Oct. 17th, 2019 in Diddle Arena.

Lady Toppers welcome Ball State for 2020-21 home opener, aim for first win

Drew Toennies
December 3, 2020
WKU Hilltoppers holds practice at E.A. Diddle Arena on September 13, 2020 Bowling Green, KY

WBB: Collett named C-USA Freshman of the Week

Drew Toennies
November 30, 2020
WKU freshman guard Meral Abdelgawad (30) drives into the paint against Nicole Iademarco (22) and a stingy Rice defense in the C-USA quarterfinal round at the Ford Center at The Star March 15 in Frisco, Texas. Abdelgawad only scored 5 points and had 3 rebounds in 21 minutes of play in the 64-57 loss. [HERALD/ Jospeh Barkoff]

Lady Toppers fall in season opener at Tennessee, Collett drops 16 in collegiate debut

Drew Toennies
November 29, 2020
Sophomore guard Meral Abdelgawad (40) receives some feedback from WKU women's basketball head coach Greg Collins during the Lady Toppers' game against Belmont in Diddle Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 13 in Bowling Green.

Lady Toppers to open season at Tennessee

Drew Toennies
November 23, 2020
Lady Topper Ashley Hood hitting a serve in the first game of the fall on Nov. 7 against UAB. 

Lady Toppers announce C-USA schedule

Drew Toennies
November 19, 2020
Sophomore Sarah Arnold putting at a practice round at Olde Stone Country Club.

Lady Toppers close out fall season at Mercer Invitational

Drew Toennies
November 11, 2020
Democratic congressional candidate Amy McGrath speaks on Western Kentucky University’s campus on September 12, 2020. McGrath is running against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

McGrath concedes after McConnell wins senate race in Kentucky

Drew Toennies
November 4, 2020
Patrick Schaller plays League of Legends with his teammates during one of their Esports practices at McCormack Hall here on WKU’s campus.

WKU Esports program explained

Drew Toennies
October 27, 2020
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