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Eli Randolph is a staff photographer for the Herald for Spring 2024.

Eli Randolph, Chief Photographer

Eli Randolph is the Chief Photographer for the Herald. Randolph is in his fourth year on the hill and is majoring in Photojournalism with a minor in entrepreneurship. Bowling Green and The Herald quickly became a second for him after moving from Murfreesboro, Tennessee and this is his second semester on the herald staff.

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WKU forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) encourages his team before the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

Photos: WKU beats the Seattle Redhawks 86-73

Eli Randolph, Photo Editor
December 17, 2024
WKU head coach Hank Plona speaks to guard Jalen Jackson (3) during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU guard Don McHenry (2) drives the ball during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU guard Enoch Kalambay and forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. talk while their teammate makes a free throw during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

Redhawks head coach Chris Victor speaks to his team during a timeout during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU head coach speaks to Guard Julius Thedford (13) after the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU guard Braxton Bayless (0) attempts a layup during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) dunks the ball during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU guard Don McHenry (2) hits a three point field goal during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

[Photo] McHenry scores 28 in Hilltopper win over Seattle

December 17, 2024
Players race for a loose ball during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU guard Don McHenry (2) gets the ball knocked out of his hands during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) dunks the ball during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU guard Julius Thedford (13) dunks the ball during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU guard Don McHenry (2) drives the ball to the basket during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU guard Braxton Bayless (0) fights through defenders during the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU head coach Hank Plona coaches his team before the Hilltopper's game against the Seattle Redhawks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

WKU guard Don McHenry (2) celebrates a point during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

Photos: Hilltoppers beat Murray State 81-76 in overtime

Eli Randolph, Photo Editor
December 14, 2024
WKU forward Babacar Faye (5) walks to the locker room with the help of his teammates after the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU guard Jalen Jackson (3) hypes up the crowd during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU guard Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) attempts a three pointer during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU guard Don McHenry (2) celebrates a point during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU forward Babacar Faye (5) is helped off the court after a hard fall during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU forward Babacar Faye (5) scrambles for the ball during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU forward Babacar Faye (5) fights his way to the basket during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU head coach Hank Plona gestures to his team during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

The WKU bench cheers on their teammates during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

A referee picks up the ball during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU guard Don McHenry (2) attempts a layup during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) attempts a layup during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU guard Don McHenry (2) makes a three point field goal during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU forward Babacar Faye (5) attempts a layup during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

Knox Calvert, 1, crawls to his mother, Paige Calvert, and siblings and wins the race during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

Knox Calvert, 1, particpates in the annual baby race during halftime at the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU guard Jalen Jackson (3) looks to the basket while being guarded during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU head coach Hank Plona squats while watching his team on defense during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) drives the ball during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU guard Julius Thedford (13) shoots the ball during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU guard Jalen Jackson (3) fights off defenders during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) drives the ball during the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU head coach Hank Plona speaks with his team before the Hilltopper's game against the Murray State Racers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

WKU guard Acacia Hayes (10) fight for a loose ball during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

Photos: Lady Toppers beat Panthers 88-61

Eli Randolph, Photo Editor
December 11, 2024
WKU guard Salma Khedr (34) makes a layup during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU guard Torri James (2) makes a layup during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU head coach Greg Collins during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

The Lady Toppers bench celebrates a teammates defensive play during their game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

[Photo] WKU Women's Basketball bounces back against Kentucky Wesleyan

December 11, 2024
WKU guard Salma Khedr (34) fights off a defender during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU guard Destiny Salary (1) talks to a referee during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU forward Torri James (2) shoots a free throw during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU forward Caleigh-Rose West (4) makes a layup during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU guard Acacia Hayes (10) drives the ball during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU forward Mya Pratcher (5) shoots a basket during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU guard Mackenzie Chatfield (0) makes a layup during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU guard Mackenzie Chatfield (0) fights off defenders during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU guard Josie Gilvin (33) scrambles for the ball during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU guard Acacia Hayes (10) drives the ball to the basket during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU forward Mariama Sow (6) and Kentucky Wesleyan guard Shiya Hoosier (20) fight for the ball during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU head coach Greg Collins speaks with his team during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU guard Acacia Hayes (10) draws a foul during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

WKU guard Jalen Jackson (3) passes the ball during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

Photos: Hilltoppers slam Tennessee State with 84-60 win

Eli Randolph, Photo Editor
December 10, 2024
WKU guard Enoch Kalambay (23) drives the ball and shoots during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

WKU forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) shoots the ball during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

WKU guard Don McHenry (2) attempts to a call time out while wrestling for the ball during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

[Photo] Hilltoppers defeat Tigers with strong defensive performance

December 10, 2024
WKU head coach Hank Plona looks at a referee during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

WKU guard Babacar Faye (5) makes a free throw during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

WKU guard Babacar Faye (5) attempts a layup during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

WKU head coach Hank Plona speaks with his team before the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

WKU head coach Hank Plona speaks with his team before the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

WKU forward Leeroy Odiahi (21) fights for the ball during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

WKU guard Braxton Bayless (0) attempts a layup during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) drives the ball during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) drives the ball during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

WKU guard Khristian Lander (4) drives the ball during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

WKU guard Julius Thedford (13) drives the ball to the basketball during the Hilltopper's game against Tennessee State University in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers linebacker Nathan Griffin (45)and defensive lineman Brandon Tobias (96) celebrate winning over JSU after WKU's game against Jacksonville State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. This win clinched a spot in the C-USA championship.

Photos: WKU wins over Jacksonville State 19-17

Ian Pitchford, Jacob Sebastian, and Eli Randolph
November 30, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers tight end Noah Meyers (81)catches a pass during WKU's game against Jacksonville State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Elijah Young (3)flips over a defender during WKU's game against Jacksonville State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Dalvin Smith (17) catches a pass during WKU's game against Jacksonville State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

WKU head coach Tyson Helton yells with a referee during WKU's game against Jacksonville State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Elijah Young (3)runs the ball for a touchdown during WKU's game against Jacksonville State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers tight end Noah Meyers (81)runs the ball during WKU's game against Jacksonville State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Easton Messer (8) catches a pass during WKU's game against Jacksonville State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Elijah Young (3)celebrates with teammates during WKU's game against Jacksonville State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

WKU guard Destiny Salary (1) fights for the ball during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

Photos: Lady Toppers dominate Tennessee State 92-62

Eli Randolph, Photo Editor
November 27, 2024
WKU guard Mackenzie Chatfield (0) shoots a free throw during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

WKU head coach Greg Collins high fives guard Josie Gilvin (33) during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

Multiple players fight for a loose during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

WKU forward Zsofia Telegdy (23) fights through defenders during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

[Photo] Lady Toppers take first loss

December 8, 2024
WKU forward Mya Pratcher (5) attempts a lay up during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

[Photo] Lady Toppers look to build on stellar start

November 30, 2024
WKU head coach Greg Collins applauds his team during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

WKU guard Alexis Mead (3) paces while waiting for play to resume during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

WKU forward Zsofia Telegdy (23) looks for the ball after it is knocked loose during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

WKU guard Destiny Salary (1) struggles with defenders during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

WKU guard Destiny Salary (1) chases the ball during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

WKU guard Acacia Hayes (10) attempts a lay up during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

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