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Lady Toppers to play last home series before championships

Hunter Frint
May 5, 2016
Sophomore infielder Carleigh Chaumont reaches to tag out a Tennessee Tech baserunner during a softball game at the WKU Softball Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. The Hilltoppers took down the Golden Eagles 5-3. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Lady Toppers drop series against nationally ranked FAU

Hunter Frint
May 3, 2016
Infielder Brooke Holloway attempts to hit the softball during the Lady Toppers' 5-4 win over Middle Tennessee on Sunday April 10, 2016 at WKU Softball Complex in Bowling Green, Ky. Holloway was at bat 4 times and had 2 hits and no runs. Shaban Athuman/HERALD

Doubleheader cut short due to bad weather

Hunter Frint
April 28, 2016
Junior catcher Taylor Proctor prepares for the second game of the double header on Saturday, April 22 against Samford University. The Lady Toppers lost to Samford 14-9. Jennifer King/HERALD

Walk-On becomes impact player for Lady Toppers

Hunter Frint
April 26, 2016

Nonconference play on the horizon for Lady Toppers

Hunter Frint
April 21, 2016
Freshmen infielders Rebekah Engelhardt (7) and Hannah Mabrey (26) point their lightsabers toward a teammate after WKU scored a run during a softball game against Tennessee Tech at the WKU Softball Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. The Hilltoppers took down the Golden Eagles 5-3. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Lady Toppers win last game in series defeat

Hunter Frint
April 19, 2016
Freshman outfielder Kelsey McGuffin (15) smiles as she rounds third base following a bases empty walk off home run in extra innings against MTSU April 9 2016 at the WKU Softball Complex in Bowling Green. Mcguffin hit her fourth home run of the season and second of the day against MTSU in the bottom of the ninth inning winning 4-3. Joseph Barkoff/HERALD

Charlotte up next for Lady Toppers on the road

Hunter Frint
April 14, 2016
Pitcher Hannah Parker pitches during the Lady Toppers' 5-4 win over Middle Tennessee on Sunday April 10, 2016 at WKU Softball Complex in Bowling Green, Ky. Parker faced 33 batters and had 5 strikeouts. Shaban Athuman/HERALD

WKU wins 3-game series in close fashion

Hunter Frint
April 12, 2016
Maple Grove, Minnesota sophomore Jordan Mauch pats Lake Charles, Louisiana sophomore Carleigh Chaumont after Chaumont hit a homer, bringing the Lady Toppers' lead to 4-2 in the first game of their doubleheader against Florida International University on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Justin Gilliland/HERALD

WKU softball to take on MTSU in three-game series

Hunter Frint
April 7, 2016

Lady Toppers kick off exhibition games at home

Hunter Frint
April 5, 2016

North Texas defeats WKU in conference series

Hunter Frint
March 29, 2016
Maple Grove, Minnesota sophomore Jordan Mauch hits a single in the first inning of the softball game's first game of a double header against Florida International University. Justin Gilliland

WKU drops conference series to North Texas

Hunter Frint
March 26, 2016
Lake Charles, Louisiana sophomore Carleigh Chaumont is congratulated by the team after hitting a home run, bringing the score to 4-2, WKU winning, in the third inning of the first game in a doubleheader against FIU on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Justin Gilliland/HERALD

Lady Toppers drop last game against FIU but take series

Hunter Frint
March 22, 2016
Henderson junior Kyle Wilson competes in the mile at the Music City Challenge at Vanderbilt in Nashville, February 13, 2016. Wilson went on to finish 28th overall. Justin Gilliland/HERALD

Track and field wraps up indoor season

Hunter Frint
March 17, 2016
WKU's Hannah Parker (21) winds up for a pitch during the WKU vs. Missouri State softball game at WKU on Feb. 20, 2016. The lady Toppers had a 4-3 victory over Missouri state. Kathryn Ziesig/HERALD

WKU softball to play Wednesday after several cancellations

Hunter Frint
March 15, 2016
Junior pitcher Kathryn Downing (8) pitches to her opponent during the WKU vs. APSU softball game at the WKU Softball Complex on Friday, Feb. 19. Hilltoppers lost 8-6. Ebony Cox/HERALD

Lady Toppers shut out by Mississippi State

Hunter Frint
March 7, 2016
West Palm Beach, Fla. sophomore Jonathon Hayden practices hurdles before his race in the finals of the men's 60 meter hurdles at the Music City Challenge in Nashville, Tenn. February 13, 2016. Hayden went on to finish fifth with a time of 8.09 seconds. Justin Gilliland/HERALD

Hilltoppers place first, Lady Tops place second in Indoor Track and Field Championships

Hunter Frint
March 1, 2016
The Lady Toppers cheer as outfielder Kelsey McGuffin (15) reaches home plate after hitting a two-run homer during the Lady Topper's 5-0 win over Austin Peay in the Holiday Inn Hilltopper Classic on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the WKU softball field. Mike Clark/HERALD

Lady Toppers split games in tournament

Hunter Frint
February 23, 2016
West Palm Beach, Fla. sophomore Jonathon Hayden practices hurdles before his race in the finals of the men's 60 meter hurdles at the Music City Challenge in Nashville, Tenn. February 13, 2016. Hayden went on to finish fifth with a time of 8.09 seconds. Justin Gilliland/HERALD

Tops bring home four wins from Music City Challenge

Hunter Frint
February 16, 2016

Lady Topper softball revs up season with new look

Hunter Frint
February 11, 2016
Western Kentucky University head football coach Jeff Brohm discusses the 2016 recruiting class and some plans for the upcoming season on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at Diddle Arena. Wednesday was National Signing Day with WKU football team, signing 17 eligible recruits. This will be Coach Brohm’s third season as head coach at WKU. Quinton Baker, of Ashland, Kentucky, is the top ranked eligible player of the 2016 recruiting class. Erica Lafser/HERALD

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Hilltoppers amp up offense with new recruits

Hunter Frint
February 4, 2016

Track and field racks up wins at Vanderbilt

Hunter Frint
February 2, 2016
Marshall's forward Erin Simmons (32) challenges WKU's defender Chandler Clark (31) for the ball during the Lady Toppers’ 2-0 loss Friday at the WKU Soccer Complex. Weston Kenney/Special to the Herald 

Postseason accolades follow exit from C-USA tournament

Hunter Frint
November 10, 2015
WKU's forward Lauren Moats (5) collides with Miami Universities defender Dana Miller (21) and goalkeeper Patricia Koutoulas (1) during WKU's 0-4 loss to Miami on Sunday Aug. 23, 2015 at the WKU Soccer Complex is Bowling Green, Ky.

Draw keeps WKU soccer’s post-season birth alive

Hunter Frint
November 3, 2015
Junior Iris Dunn is a nursing major at WKU. The 20 year-old from Tavernier, Florida plays a forward posistion on the WKU women's soccer team. Alyse Young/HERALD

Genetic Goals | Family breeds Dunn’s competitive mentality

Hunter Frint
October 29, 2015
WKU's defender Chandler Clark (31) goes for a header during the Lady Topper's 3-1 win over University of Tennessee - Martin in the season opener Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Ky.

Lady Tops fall to Marshall with two late goals from Herd

Hunter Frint
October 27, 2015
WKU's midfielder Nicole Roseland, (33) keeps the ball away from Florida International University's forward Talia McMurtie (15) during the Lady Topper's 1-0 double overtime win Friday at the WKU Soccer Complex.

Herd pose tough test for Lady Tops

Hunter Frint
October 22, 2015
The Lady Toppers warm up before a 1-0 victory over conference rivals Florida International University on Friday at the WKU Soccer Complex. Western Kentucky won with a goal in sudden death overtime from Andrea Larsen (4), bringing their conference record to 3-2-2.

Lady Tops perfect on split weekend

Hunter Frint
October 20, 2015
WKU's forward Hannah Cady (20) collides with Valparaiso's Sydney Gountounas (14) during the Lady Toppers’ 2-2 tied game against the Crusaders on Sunday at WKU’s Preston Complex. 

Lady Tops return home after lengthy road-swing

Hunter Frint
October 15, 2015
WKU's defender Makenzie Costner (25) drives the ball down the field during the Lady Toppers’ 3-1 win over University of Tennessee-Martin in the season opener Aug. 21 at the WKU Soccer Complex. William Kolb/HERALD

Competitive contests keep Lady Tops quiet

Hunter Frint
October 13, 2015
WKU midfielder Hannah Chua (2) moves the ball downfield as Memphis University defender Olivia Gauthier (16) challenges her during the second half of the Lady Toppers' 2-1 win Friday night at the WKU Soccer Complex. Chua scored from outside the box late in the match to give the Lady Tops the win. Gabriel Scarlett/HERALD

Lady Topper soccer with two tough games away from home

Hunter Frint
October 8, 2015
The WKU soccer team cheers before the start of the Lady Topper's 3-1 win over University of Tennessee - Martin in the season opener Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Ky.

Lady Tops unbeaten in Texas road swing

Hunter Frint
October 6, 2015
WKU's forward Iris Dunn (12) attempts to steal the ball from Miami Universities midfielder Amy Malone (9) during WKU's 0-4 loss to Miami on Sunday Aug. 23, 2015 at the WKU Soccer Complex is Bowling Green, Ky.

Chua, Dunn at it again in C-USA opening

Hunter Frint
September 29, 2015
WKU midfielder Hannah Chua (2) moves the ball downfield as Memphis University defender Olivia Gauthier (16) challenges her during the second half of the Lady Toppers' 2-1 win Friday night at the WKU Soccer Complex. Chua scored from outside the box late in the match to give the Lady Tops the win. Gabriel Scarlett/HERALD

Lady Tops take on 2014 champions to begin conference play

Hunter Frint
September 24, 2015
WKU midfielder Hannah Chua (2) moves the ball downfield as Memphis University defender Olivia Gauthier (16) challenges her during the second half of the Lady Toppers' 2-1 win Friday night at the WKU Soccer Complex. Chua scored from outside the box late in the match to give the Lady Tops the win.

Lady Tops with first program win over Memphis

Hunter Frint
September 22, 2015
WKU's defender Makenzie Costner (25) drives the ball down the field during the Lady Toppers’ 3-1 win over University of Tennessee-Martin in the season opener Aug. 21 at the WKU Soccer Complex. William Kolb/HERALD

Memphis stands as last non-conference threat

Hunter Frint
September 17, 2015
WKU's midfielder Hannah Chua (2) and her teammates celebrate after Chua scored the first goal of the season for the Lady Toppers during their 3-1 win over University of Tennessee-Martin in the season opener Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Ky.

Lady Toppers fight in two double-overtime contests

Hunter Frint
September 15, 2015
WKU's Hannah Chua (2) makes a break for the goal during the Lady Toppers' 2-2 tie against Valparaiso University, Sunday at the WKU Soccer Complex. Michael Noble/HERALD

Chua flourishes in midfield, solidifies spot in WKU attack

Hunter Frint
September 10, 2015
WKU's forward Lauren Moats (5) brings the ball down the field while evading University of Tennessee-Martin's Zara Musker (5) during the Lady Topper's 3-1 win over UTM in the season opener Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Ky.

Mentality key to success in Georgia road swing

Hunter Frint
September 10, 2015
WKU's forward Hannah Cady (20) collides with Valparaiso's Sydney Gountounas (14) during the Lady Toppers’ 2-2 tied game against the Crusaders on Sunday at WKU’s Preston Complex. 

Lady Toppers hang tight, draw vs. Valparaiso

Hunter Frint
September 8, 2015
WKU's midfielder Hannah Chua (2) attempts to steal the ball from Miami Universities defender Tori Christiansen (2) during WKU's 0-4 loss to Miami on Sunday Aug. 23, 2015 at the WKU Soccer Complex is Bowling Green, Ky.

Valparaiso poses ‘real challenges’ to Lady Toppers

Hunter Frint
September 3, 2015
WKU's forward Hannah Cady (20) drives towards the goal as Miami Universities defender Dana Miller (21) tries to stop her during WKU's 0-4 loss to Miami on Sunday Aug. 23, 2015 at the WKU Soccer Complex is Bowling Green, Ky.

Lady Toppers continue to develop at LSU

Hunter Frint
September 1, 2015
WKU's defender Chandler Clark (31) heads the ball as WKU's midfielder Haley Baldridge (7) and Miami Universities defender Katie Mazurek (10) fight for possession during WKU's 0-4 loss to Miami on Sunday Aug. 23, 2015 at the WKU Soccer Complex is Bowling Green, Ky.

WKU soccer looks to improve in Baton Rouge

Hunter Frint
August 27, 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

Softball: Lady Tops take home first championship win, get NCAA bid

Hunter Frint
May 9, 2015

WKU looks for post-season silverware after regular season title

Hunter Frint
May 7, 2015
Senior pitcher Janna Scheff, of Cartersville, Georgia, throws a fast ball during the top of the second inning against the USM Lady Eagles in a double header, April 11. Andrew Livesay/Special to the HERALD

Lady Toppers clench C-USA regular season title

Hunter Frint
May 5, 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

Kramer builds on program, conference records

Hunter Frint
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 prepare for last home game

Hunter Frint
April 23, 2015
WKU Senior Larissa Franklin bats during the second of two games against USM on April 11, 2015 in Bowling Green. The lady Hilltoppers took on the USM lady Eagles in a back to back double header, wining 7-1 then 6-0. Andrew Livesay/ Special to the HERALD

Lady Tops look to C-USA tournament

Hunter Frint
April 23, 2015
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)

Lady Tops dominate in weekend series

Hunter Frint
April 14, 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 picked sixth overall by Pennsylvania Rebellion

Hunter Frint
April 7, 2015
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)

Lady Tops claim third C-USA series

Hunter Frint
April 7, 2015

Another cancellation pushes softball home opener to Friday

Hunter Frint
April 2, 2015

Lady Toppers notch 500th program win

Hunter Frint
March 30, 2015
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)

Lady Tops split double-header at Lipscomb

Hunter Frint
March 26, 2015

Lady Tops play Ball State in weekend series

Hunter Frint
March 24, 2015
Senior pitcher Emily Rousseau pitches during the first game of a double-header with University of Louisville on March 19, 2014. (Luke Franke/HERALD)

WKU softball opens C-USA play

Hunter Frint
March 17, 2015

WKU expects to open first home series this weekend

Hunter Frint
March 5, 2015

WKU holds opponents scoreless in Nashville

Hunter Frint
March 3, 2015
Erik Jenkins's mug

Jenkins earns 26th title win with WKU

Hunter Frint
March 3, 2015

Hilltopper track and field begin C-USA championship play this week

Hunter Frint
February 24, 2015
WKU junior Aaron Stevens (left) and freshman Peter Agaba compete in the men's 3000 meter Steeplechase Saturday at the Hilltopper Relays. The two finished third and second respectively behind Marshall freshman William Shaffer. Photo by Luke Franke/HERALD

Track & Field travels to Birmingham for Samford Invitational

Hunter Frint
February 12, 2015
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