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Freshman center Charles Bassey receives a pass while practicing his shooting during the Hilltoppers' first-ever basketball pro day in Diddle Arena Thursday. Bassey came to WKU as a consensus five-star recruit.  

Hilltoppers showcased to NBA scouts in pro day

Herald Sports Staff
October 11, 2018
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Game times and broadcast information released for WKU football schedule

Herald Sports Staff
June 7, 2018
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WKU announces five- year deal with Nike as new athletic apparel outfitter

Herald Sports Staff
April 25, 2017
Head coach Jeff Brohm smiles at his daughter, Brooke, after WKU's 58-44 victory over Louisiana Tech at the Conference USA Championship on Dec. 3, 2016 at L.T. Smith Stadium. Kathryn Ziesig/HERALD

University confirms Brohm accepted job at Purdue

Herald Sports Staff
December 5, 2016
WKU's head coach Ray Harper calls the team together during a timeout in the Hilltopper's 88-77 win over UAB in the quarterfinals of the C-USA tournament Thursday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. The win over the top seeded Blazers advances WKU to the semifinals where they will face either LA Tech or ODU at 3 p.m. Thursday. Mike Clark/HERALD

UPDATE: Ray Harper resigns, three players suspended

Herald Sports Staff
March 17, 2016
WKU running back Leon Allen (33) runs upfield during the Hilltoppers’ 41-38 victory over Louisiana Tech Thursday at Smith Stadium. Allen left the game early in the third quarter with a knee injury. On Friday, Head Coach Jeff Brohm released a statement saying Allen would not return for the rest of the season. Andrew Livesay/HERALD

Leon Allen granted fifth year of eligibility

Herald Sports Staff
March 1, 2016
WKU's forward Simone Goods (00), heads to the hoop for two of her six points during the Lady Hilltopper's 108-43 win over Ouachita Baptist University on Nov. 3, 2015 at Diddle Arena.

Simone Goods no longer with women’s basketball program

Herald Sports Staff
February 22, 2016
With a hand in his face, Western Kentucky's Chris Harrison-Docks (51) hits a 3-pointer past Kentucky Wesleyan's Jordan Jacks' (5) defense during Friday's game at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers won the homecoming game 75-68. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Former WKU guard Chris Harrison-Docks to play at DePaul

Herald Sports Staff
February 21, 2016
December 5, 2015: Western Kentucky wide receiver Kylen Towner (81) celebrates with fans after defeating Southern Miss in the Conference USA championship game at L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Nick Wagner/HERALD

C-USA Champion Hilltoppers accept bid to Miami Beach Bowl

Herald Sports Staff
December 6, 2015
Senior Taylor Carlin from Alberta, Canada, front, runs in the Forrest Park Cross Country Festival at Forrest Park in St. Louis on Sept. 11. Ashley Cooper/HERALD

Hinken, Lever, Carlin shine in C-USA championships

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
November 3, 2015
WKU running back Leon Allen (33) attempts to shake a tackle during the Hilltoppers 41-38 win over Louisiana Tech Thursday at Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium.

WKU senior running back Leon Allen out for rest of season

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
September 11, 2015
Head Coach Travis Hudson gives the volleyball team a talk during the game against Tennessee Tech on Tuesday. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Lady Tops enter 2015 season with high expectations

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
August 13, 2015
Western Kentucky University senior Trency Jackson drives past North Texas sophomore DeAndre Harris during WKU's victory against North Texas on Thursday Feb. 5, 2015. Photo by Harrison Hill/ WKU HERALD

Jackson to play professionally in Poland

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
August 10, 2015
Junior middle hitter Noelle Langenkamp spikes the ball against Purdue senior KiKi Jones (12) on Sept. 12. Harrison Hill/HERALD

Lady Tops tipped to retain title

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
July 31, 2015
Photo courtesy of WKU Athletics. 

UPDATE:Pawlowski contract approved, finalizes Hilltopper coaching staff

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
July 28, 2015
WKU cheerleaders lead the Hilltopper's onto the field before the start of WKU's Red vs. White spring football game Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. The Red vs. White game caps the end of five weeks of spring training for the Hilltopper's. The 2015 season begins September 5, 2015 when the Hilltopper's take on Vanderbilt in Nashville. Mike Clark/HERALD

Former quarterback under Willie Taggart transfers to WKU

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
July 22, 2015
WKU's head coach Michelle Clark-Heard highfives senior guard Alexis Govan (21) during the Hilltopper's 70-67 win over Charlotte in the second round of the Conference USA tournament Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Govan led the game with 21 points. The Lady Toppers take on either Old Dominion or UTSA The Lady Toppers take on either Old Dominion or UTSA in the semifinal game at 12:30 p.m. Friday March 13, 2015.

U.S. women take silver under guidance of Michelle Clark-Heard

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
July 21, 2015
Quarterback Brandon Doughty hands the ball off to running back Leon Allen (33) during the first half of the WKU vs UTSA game on Nov. 22. Mike Clark/HERALD

Four players honored as Hilltoppers selected east division favorites

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
July 15, 2015
Redshirt senior quarterback Brandon Doughty signals upward following WKU's 67-66 overtime win over No. 19 Marshall in Huntington, West Virginia. Doughty threw for 491 yards and eight touchdowns to five different receivers in the upset victory. The Hilltoppers' win spoiled the Thundering Herd's bid for an undefeated season. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Doughty participates in Manning Passing Academy

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
July 9, 2015
Senior guard T.J. Price (52) makes a layup during WKU's 63-64 loss against Belmont Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Price played all 40 minutes of the game and scored 15 points. Mike Clark/HERALD

Price to play for Bulls in NBA summer league

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
July 8, 2015
Big Red pumps up the crowd of freshmen at the 2014 MASTER Plan convocation. Tanner Cole/HERALD

WKU athletics on international scale

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
July 7, 2015
West Burlington, Iowa senior Miranda Kramer winds up on the pitching mound during the softball double header against Florida Atlantic, Saturday, April 4. Leanora Benkato/ HERALD

Miranda Kramer named C-USA Female Athlete of the Year

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
July 6, 2015
Photo courtesy of WKU Athletics. 

Chris Shumate hired as assistant basketball coach

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
June 15, 2015
Ventavius Sears leaps toward the sand pit during the triple jump competition in the Hilltopper Relays Saturday at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green. Sears took first with a personal-record jump of 51-feet-6.5 inches. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Hilltoppers pull in All-America honors, Lady Toppers still competing

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
June 11, 2015
WKU's Anderson Miller is tagged out on a steal attempt by Southern Miss' Breck Kline during the game Friday, April 10, 2015, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Ky. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Miller becomes third highest draft pick in Hilltopper history

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
June 10, 2015
Head coach Ray Harper scratches his head at the offical during WKU's 63-64 loss against Belmont Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Mike Clark/HERALD

Clayton, Patterson departure part of larger trend

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
June 5, 2015
Photo courtesy of WKU Athletics. 

John Pawlowski named head baseball coach

HERALD SPORTS STAFF
June 4, 2015
Corrected; WKU players sign undrafted free agent contracts with NFL teams. Graphic by Charley Nold/HERALD. 

NFL TOPPERS

Herald Sports Staff
May 6, 2015
WKU's Anderson Miller is tagged out on a steal attempt by Southern Miss' Breck Kline during the game Friday, April 10, 2015, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Ky. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Miller smashes game winner in 10th inning

Herald Sports Staff
April 30, 2015
WKU junior Brook Holloway dodges the tag to score a run against USM. This was the third of six runs scored by the lady Hilltoppers during the second game of the double header played on April 11. The game ended with the lady Eagles being shut out 6-0. SPECIAL TO HERALD/ Andrew Livesay

Lady Tops take FIU in weekend series

Herald Sports Staff
April 20, 2015
Cartersville, Ga., Lady Topper softball senior pitcher, Janna Scheff, winds up on the pitching mound during the softball double header against Florida Atlantic at the Softball Complex, Saturday, April 4, 2015 . Leanora Benkato/ HERALD

Lady Tops enter latter stages of C-USA play

Herald Sports Staff
April 9, 2015
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Swimming update

Herald Sports Staff
March 26, 2015
Redshirt senior quarterback Brandon Doughty looks downfield during Saturday’s game at Houchens-Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. Nick Wagner/HERALD

HALFTIME: WKU 49, No. 19 Marshall 42

Herald Sports Staff
November 28, 2014
WKU's Wonderful Terry (5) celebrates a tackle with teammates during Saturday’s game at Houchens-Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. Nick Wagner/HERALD

PREVIEW: WKU at No. 19 Marshall

Herald Sports Staff
November 24, 2014
Redshirt senior quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) celebrates with sophomore wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) after rushing for a 15-yard touchdown during the first half of the WKU-Army game on Nov. 15. The Hiltoppers led the Black Knights 24-10 at the half. Brandon Carter/HERALD

HALFTIME: WKU 28, UTSA 0

Herald Sports Staff
November 22, 2014
Joel German hops on the back of Willie McNeal after a hail mary touchdown reception at the end of the first half of Saturday's game against Army at Houchens-Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. Nick Wagner/HERALD

PREVIEW: UTSA at WKU (Senior Day)

Herald Sports Staff
November 17, 2014
Redshirt senior quarterback Brandon Doughty talks to Head Coach Jeff Brohm during the first half of the WKU vs UTEP game on Saturday. Doughty had 324 passing yards for 3 touchdowns. Mike Clark/HERALD

PREVIEW: Army at WKU (Military Appreciation Day)

Herald Sports Staff
November 10, 2014
Redshirt senior quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) drops back for a pass during the third quarter of WKU's Oct. 25 game against Old Dominion. Doughty went 23 of 26 for 371 yards and five touchdowns, leading WKU to a 66-51 victory over the Monarchs. Brandon Carter/HERALD

HALFTIME: UTEP 20, WKU 14

Herald Sports Staff
November 8, 2014
Baylor freshman forward Nina Davis tries to save the ball from going out of bounds while WKU junior forward Chastity Gooch steps back during the first round of the 2014 NCAA Divison I Women's Basketball Championship at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas on Saturday March 22, 2014. (Jeff Brown/HERALD)

Lady Tops receive votes in latest preseason top-25 polls

Herald Sports Staff
November 6, 2014
Redshirt junior linebacker Nick Holt (10) celebrates with redshirt senior defensive back Cam Thomas after a third-down stop during the first half of Western Kentucky's game vs. Old Dominion. WKU led 42-30 at the half. Brandon Carter/HERALD

PREVIEW: WKU at Louisiana Tech

Herald Sports Staff
October 27, 2014
Redshirt senior quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) hands the ball off to redshirt senior fullback Demetrius Coley (35) in practice as Head Coach Jeff Brohm observes. Nick Wagner/HERALD

HALFTIME: WKU 42, ODU 30

Herald Sports Staff
October 25, 2014
WKU sophomore wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) reaches for a touchdown in the WKU vs. Florida Atlantic game on Oct. 18. The Hilltoppers lost 45-38 despite holding a 17-point halftime lead. MAX JACKSON/COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY PRESS AT FAU

PREVIEW: WKU vs. Old Dominion

Herald Sports Staff
October 22, 2014
WKU defense surrounds FAU running back Travis Jones during the Hilltoppers vs. Florida Atlantic game on Saturday, November 10, 2012.

PREVIEW: WKU at FAU

Herald Sports Staff
October 13, 2014

HALFTIME: WKU 27, UAB 14

Herald Sports Staff
October 4, 2014
Head Coach Jeff Brohm watches quarterback Brandon Doughty in warmups before the WKU vs Middle Tennessee State University game on Sept. 13, 2014. Nick Wagner/HERALD

PREVIEW: UAB at WKU

Herald Sports Staff
October 2, 2014

Jordan Green leaves WKU basketball program

Herald Sports Staff
September 12, 2014
Redshirt senior quarterback Brandon Doughty passes the ball during the first half of WKU's game against Bowling Green State Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, at Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. Mike Clark/HERALD

Doughty named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week

Herald Sports Staff
September 1, 2014

HALFTIME: WKU 31, Bowling Green 10

Herald Sports Staff
August 29, 2014
 The WKU football team waits to have their team photo taken during media day at Smith Stadium. JEFF BROWN/HERALD

Preview: WKU vs. Bowling Green

Herald Sports Staff
August 29, 2014

WKU tennis adds two signees for 2014-2015

Herald Sports Staff
August 27, 2014
WKU senior guard Jamal Crook (#14) brings the ball down court during the second half March 22 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. KU beat WKU 64-57.

WKU basketball adds Marberry to roster, Crook as GA

Herald Sports Staff
August 25, 2014
Junior running back Leon Allen (33) takes a handoff from redshirt senior quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) during the Red and White Spring Game Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

WKU football practices open to public

Herald Sports Staff
August 2, 2014
WKU junior pitcher Ian Tompkins pitches in the last inning during WKU's 5-3 lost against Louisville at the Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Ky on Wednesday March 26, 2014. (Jeff Brown/HERALD)

Tompkins drafted to Kansas City Royals

Herald Sports Staff
June 7, 2014
WKU defensive lineman Quanterus Smith sacks Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, forcing a fumble in the process, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 8. The Hilltoppers lost 35-0 to the defending BCS National Champions.

WKU football adds Alabama to 2016 schedule

Herald Sports Staff
June 5, 2014
Caught in a pickle, senior infielder Olivia Watkins changes directions to avoid being tagged by Louisiana-Lafayette sophomore third basemen Samantha Walsh on Saturday. The Cajuns bested WKU 8-4, and proceeded to sweep the weekend's matches against the Lady Toppers, who had until then been undefeated in conference play. (Ian Maule/HERALD)

Watkins signs with Akron Racers

Herald Sports Staff
May 21, 2014

Texas State rallies to defeat WKU in first round of SBC Tournament

Herald Sports Staff
May 21, 2014
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WKU linebacker Nick Holt arrested Wednesday morning

Herald Sports Staff
May 15, 2014
A crowd of 5,514 showed up to see WKU men's basketball defeat Texas State 68-64 at Diddle Arena in Bowling, Ky. on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Soumaoro transferring to University of Mobile, becomes third Topper to transfer

Herald Sports Staff
May 14, 2014

Women’s track and field ranks No. 22

Herald Sports Staff
April 30, 2014

WKU men’s tennis program discontinued due to budget cuts

Herald Sports Staff
April 29, 2014
Head coach Ray Harper and the Topper's bench argue for a penalty against South Alabama during the second half of WKU's 69-62 loss against South Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.(Mike Clark/HERALD)

WKU men’s basketball signs Sprewell

Herald Sports Staff
April 28, 2014
WKU's senior right handed pitcher Justin Hageman (31) pitches during the Topper's 4-1 victory over Texas State Friday, March 21, 2014, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Ky. Hageman pitched all nine innings notching nine strike outs and allowing only four hits. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

Hageman named SBC Pitcher of the Week

Herald Sports Staff
April 28, 2014
WKU senior guard Brandon Harris passes the ball over Troy in the first half of the game on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. (Jeff Brown/HERALD)

Harris, Akamune sign with Bowling Green Hornets

Herald Sports Staff
April 1, 2014

Thompson named Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week

Herald Sports Staff
March 11, 2014

Swim team wins Conference USA championship

Herald Sports Staff
March 2, 2014
Western Kentucky University's Antonio Andrews gets away from Troy's Chris Pickett during their game at against Troy at WKU on Saturday, October 26, 2013. 

BRIEF: Former Toppers participate in NFL Combine

Herald Sports Staff
February 27, 2014
WKU Offensive Coordinator Jeff Brohm holds tight end Devin Scott during a drill at WKU football team's first spring practice on March 22, 2013. Brandon Carter/Herald

WKU football announces spring practice schedule

Herald Sports Staff
February 13, 2014
2014 WKU football seating chart for Smith Stadium.

Smith Stadium ticket and seating options change with move to Conference USA

Herald Sports Staff
February 3, 2014

Brohm completes coaching staff with additions of Delgado and Nord

Herald sports staff
January 27, 2014
WKU head coach Ray Harper speaks to the Toppers during the second half of WKU’s 83-87 overtime loss against the University of Arkansas Little Rock Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.

Ray Harper post-game comments

Herald Sports Staff
January 19, 2014
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AD Todd Stewart releases statement on Petrino

Herald Sports Staff
January 9, 2014
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