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Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter

Jake McMahon is on the sports staff for the fall 2022 semester of the College Heights Herald.

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WKU redshirt junior outfielder Ty Crittenberger (3) makes a swing during the first round of a double-header against the NIU Huskies Saturday, March. 4, 2023 at Nick Denes Field. WKU won the first match 9-8.

WKU Baseball mounts comeback to advance in C-USA Tournament

Jake McMahon
May 26, 2023
Senior Katie Isenbarger competes in high-jump during day one of Western Kentucky University’s Hilltopper Relays Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Isenbarger claims gold at C-USA Championship

Jake McMahon
May 15, 2023
The WKU softball team gathers together before the start of the game against the University of Akron at the WKU Softball Complex on March 5, 2023. WKU won 5-0.

WKU Softball ends season at C-USA Championship

Jake McMahon
May 12, 2023
WKU Golf hires Austin King as new head coach

WKU Golf hires Austin King as new head coach

Jake McMahon, Sports reporter
May 12, 2023
WKU redshirt junior outfielder Ty Crittenberger (3) makes a swing during the first round of a double-header against the NIU Huskies Saturday, March. 4, 2023 at Nick Denes Field. WKU won the first match 9-8.

WKU Baseball falls to EKU by 15

Jake McMahon
May 9, 2023
WKU senior pitcher Katie Gardner (5) throws a pitch during the game against the University of Akron at the WKU Softball Complex on March 5, 2023. Gardner pitched the entire game with 9 total strikeouts by the end of the game. WKU won 5-0.

WKU Softball set to compete in C-USA Tournament

Jake McMahon
May 7, 2023
WKU Hilltoppers celebrate a run by redshirt junior outfielder Ty Crittenberger (3) during the first round of a double-header against the NIU Huskies Saturday, March. 4, 2023 at Nick Denes Field. WKU won the first match 9-8.

WKU Baseball wins series against Charlotte

Jake McMahon
April 30, 2023
Metts resigns as WKU Mens Golf head coach

Metts resigns as WKU Men’s Golf head coach

Jake McMahon
April 28, 2023
Center Jamarion Sharp celebrates after the Hilltoppers victory over the Marshall Herd on Saturday, March 5. WKU won 69-78.

Sharp transfers to Ole Miss

Jake McMahon
April 27, 2023
Rachel Hermanova, freshman and #4 singles seed, lost her match against UTC player Emma Van Hee on Sunday, February 27th. WKU Women’s Tennis won their match against UT Chattanooga overall 4-3.

WKU Tennis ends season at C-USA Championship

Jake McMahon
April 23, 2023
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 Baseball sweeps FAU in weekend series

Jake McMahon
April 23, 2023
The WKU softball team cheers while two runs are scored after junior catcher/outfielder Jessica Bush (22) hit a home run during the game against the University of Akron at the WKU Softball Complex on March 5, 2023. WKU won 5-0.

WKU Softball falls in midweek game against Louisville

Jake McMahon
April 19, 2023
WKU Hilltoppers celebrate a run by redshirt junior outfielder Ty Crittenberger (3) during the first round of a double-header against the NIU Huskies Saturday, March. 4, 2023 at Nick Denes Field. WKU won the first match 9-8.

WKU Baseball wins series against UAB

Jake McMahon
April 16, 2023
WKU junior pitcher Lane Diuguid (41) throws to sophomore Ty Batusich (44) at first base to check a runner during the second round of a double-header against the NIU Huskies Saturday, March. 4, 2023 at Nick Denes Field. WKU won the second match 7-5.

WKU Baseball breaks losing streak in matchup against Evansville

Jake McMahon
April 11, 2023
WKU outfielder Kasia Parks (4) celebrates scoring a point for the Hilltoppers while cheering on her teammate freshman utility Kaytlan Kemp (1) for hitting a triple during the game against the University of Akron at the WKU Softball Complex on March 5, 2023. WKU won 5-0.

WKU Softball splits series against UTSA

Jake McMahon
April 9, 2023
WKU Hilltoppers run a post-game ritual after the first round of a double-header against the NIU Huskies Saturday, March. 4, 2023 at Nick Denes Field. WKU won the first match 9-8.

Vanderbilt takes down WKU Baseball

Jake McMahon
April 4, 2023
The WKU softball team gathers together before the start of the game against the University of Akron at the WKU Softball Complex on March 5, 2023. WKU won 5-0.

WKU Softball falls in series against Charlotte

Jake McMahon
April 2, 2023
WKU senior pitcher Katie Gardner (5) throws a pitch during the game against the University of Akron at the WKU Softball Complex on March 5, 2023. Gardner pitched the entire game with 9 total strikeouts by the end of the game. WKU won 5-0.

WKU Softball drops game against Belmont

Jake McMahon
March 30, 2023
Center Jamarion Sharp celebrates after the Hilltoppers victory over the Marshall Herd on Saturday, March 5. WKU won 69-78.

Sharp enters transfer portal

Jake McMahon
March 28, 2023
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 Baseball falls in three game series to LA Tech

Jake McMahon
March 26, 2023
WKU junior pitcher Lane Diuguid (41) throws to sophomore Ty Batusich (44) at first base to check a runner during the second round of a double-header against the NIU Huskies Saturday, March. 4, 2023 at Nick Denes Field. WKU won the second match 7-5.

WKU Baseball falls to Louisville Cardinals

Jake McMahon
March 22, 2023
Head coach Rick Stansbury watches his team in their zone during the matchup with UTSA in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. WKU won 81-74.

Stansbury to be paid half a million dollars to resign

Jake McMahon
March 21, 2023
Steve Lutz (right) jokes with WKU President Timothy Caboni (left) while fielding questions during a press conference announcing his accession to head coach of the men’s basketball team in the Jack and Jackie Harbaugh Stadium Club building on Monday, March 20, 2023. Lutz made the move to WKU from Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

WKU Athletics introduces Coach Lutz in press conference

Jake McMahon, Sports reporter
March 20, 2023
President Timothy Caboni, Steve Lutz, the new head coach of the men’s basketball team and Director of Athletics Todd Stewart in the Jack and Jackie Harbaugh Stadium Club building on Monday, March 20, 2023. Lutz made the move to WKU from Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

WKU hires Steve Lutz as Men’s Basketball head coach

Jake McMahon, Sports reporter
March 18, 2023
WKU junior pitcher Lane Diuguid (41) throws to sophomore Ty Batusich (44) at first base to check a runner during the second round of a double-header against the NIU Huskies Saturday, March. 4, 2023 at Nick Denes Field. WKU won the second match 7-5.

WKU Baseball sweeps South Dakota State

Jake McMahon
March 12, 2023
Freshman guard Alexis Mead puts up a two-pointer under heavy pressure from MTSU defenders on Saturday, Feb. 26. WKU won in overtime 93-97.

WKU Women’s Basketball lose in C-USA Championship game

Jake McMahon
March 11, 2023
Senior center Jamarion Sharp (33) blocks the attempted shot of FAU’s sophomore center Vladislav Goldin in E.A. Diddle Arena on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Sharp made four points, four blocks, and an assist in 25 minutes of play. WKU lost 76-62.

WKU Men’s Basketball closes season on loss to FAU in C-USA Tournament

Jake McMahon
March 10, 2023
Sophomore forward Jaylin Foster (11) goes for a two-pointer during the matchup with Charlotte on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU won 75-73.

WKU Women’s Basketball advances to C-USA semi-finals

Jake McMahon
March 10, 2023
WKU Hilltoppers junior pitcher Lane Diuguid (41) throws a pitch during the second round of a double-header against the NIU Huskies Saturday, March. 4, 2023 at Nick Denes Field. WKU won the second match 7-5.

WKU Baseball shuts down Belmont with mercy rule

Jake McMahon
March 8, 2023
Hilltoppers Softball’s junior infielder TJ Webster (3), makes a throw to first base to add another out to the scoreboard during their matchup with the Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas during their matchup on March 21st at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU softball sweeps Hilltopper Spring Fling

Jake McMahon
March 6, 2023
Freshman guard Acacia Hayes (10) shoots a three-pointer during the matchup with UTEP in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Hayes shot four-for-six on three-pointers, making 14 points in 19 minutes of play. WKU won 62-59.

WKU women’s basketball claims two seed with win over UTEP

Jake McMahon
March 3, 2023
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.

Bellarmine hands WKU baseball their second loss of the season

Jake McMahon
March 1, 2023
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 wins three of four games in series against Ohio University

Jake McMahon
February 26, 2023
Redshirt junior shooting guard Dontaie Allen (11) points for his teammates to change defensives position during the matchup with LA Tech in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. WKU won 76-66.

WKU Men’s Basketball takes down Louisiana Tech

Jake McMahon
February 24, 2023
WKU Athletic Hall of Famer, Katy Tinius, played for the Hilltoppers from 1975-1979.

Former WKU athlete recognized with Kentucky Tennis honors for outstanding career

Jake McMahon
February 23, 2023
WKU Hilltoppers’ senior Katie Isenbarger clears the crossbar at the high-jump at the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Isenbarger placed first in the event out of 27 competitors, though she had not high-jumped since her sophomore year.

WKU Track and Field competes in CUSA Indoor Championships; Isenbarger earns gold

Jake McMahon
February 20, 2023
Hilltoppers Softball’s junior infielder TJ Webster (3), makes a throw to first base to add another out to the scoreboard during their matchup with the Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas during their matchup on March 21st at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU Softball wins four of five games in Carolina Classic

Jake McMahon
February 19, 2023
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 Baseball secures second win in series against Dayton Flyers

Jake McMahon
February 18, 2023
Junior guard Dayvion McKnight (20) puts up a two-pointer during the matchup with Charlotte in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. WKU lost 75-71.

WKU Men’s Basketball falls to Charlotte 49ers

Jake McMahon
February 17, 2023
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers freshman Rachel Hermanova celebrates a point against Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars senior Samantha Hayward on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

WKU Tennis defeats Murray State University

Jake McMahon
February 12, 2023
WKU Lady Topper freshman guard Mya Meredith (5) drives to the rim through the West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets defense.

WKU Women’s Basketball loses to MTSU

Jake McMahon
February 9, 2023
The WKU softball team cheers from the dugout after a successful bunt from Kennedy Sullivan against North Texas on Sunday. The Hilltoppers went on to win 8-0, advancing their conference record to 12-3.

WKU Softball and Baseball host media day prior to 2023 seasons

Jake McMahon
February 8, 2023
Redshirt junior shooting guard Dontaie Allen (11) shoots a three-pointer during the matchup with UTEP in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2023. Allen shot five for eight on three-pointers and eight for fifteen on field goals for a total of 25 points in 34 minutes of play. WKU won 74-69.

WKU Men’s Basketball takes down UTEP

Jake McMahon
February 4, 2023
Sixth year guard Emmanuel Akot (13) drives the ball into the paint during the matchup with UTSA in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. WKU won 81-74.

WKU Men’s Basketball beats UTSA

Jake McMahon
February 2, 2023
Junior forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) and fifth year forward Jairus Hamilton (3) speak after a break in the game during the matchup with Charlotte in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. WKU lost 75-71.

WKU Men’s Basketball lose to FAU

Jake McMahon
January 28, 2023
Junior guard Hope Sivori (1) throws up an uncontested bank shot after a rebound during the matchup with UAB in E.A. Diddle Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. WKU won 75-71.

WKU Women’s Basketball defeats FIU

Jake McMahon
January 27, 2023
Senior guard Jordan Rawls (2) shoots a three-pointer during the matchup with Charlotte in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Rawls made nine field goals and a total of 25 points during 33 minutes of play. WKU lost 75-71.

WKU Men’s Basketball fall to Charlotte 49ers

Jake McMahon
January 21, 2023
WKU Hilltoppers’ senior Katie Isenbarger clears the crossbar at the high-jump at the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Isenbarger placed first in the event out of 27 competitors, though she had not high-jumped since her sophomore year.

WKU Track and Field competes at Bellarmine Open

Jake McMahon
January 20, 2023
Freshman guard Josie Gilvin (33) puts up an uncontested bank shot against UAB in E.A. Diddle Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Gilvin made three steals and nine points in 26 minutes of play. WKU won 75-71.

WKU Women’s Basketball defeats Louisiana Tech University

Jake McMahon
January 19, 2023
Fifth year forward Jairus Hamilton (3) makes a dunk during the matchup with FAU in E.A. Diddle Arena on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Hamilton managed eight points and shot three for four on free throws with one assist in 33 minutes of play. WKU lost 76-62.

WKU Men’s Basketball falls to FAU

Jake McMahon
January 16, 2023
Big Red enters the basketball court ahead of the Hilltoppers before their matchup with the University of Indianapolis in E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. WKU won 68-50.

WKU athletics January 9-15 breakdown

Jake McMahon
January 15, 2023
Big Red leads the Hilltoppers onto the court at E.A. Diddle Arena ahead of the their matchup with Wright State on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. WKU won 64-60.

WKU Athletics partners with West Sixth Brewing Company

Jake McMahon
January 10, 2023
WKU sophomore guard Mya Meredith (5) attempts a two-pointer during the matchup with Little Rock in E.A. Diddle Arena on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. WKU won 48-25.

WKU Men’s and Women’s Basketball face Rice University

Jake McMahon
December 30, 2022
WKU redshirt sophomore forward/center Fallou Diagne (1) makes a two-pointer during the matchup with Wright State in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. WKU won 64-60.

South Carolina defeats WKU Men’s Basketball

Jake McMahon, Sports reporter
December 22, 2022
The Hilltoppers run onto Feix Field ahead of their Homecoming matchup with UNT on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. WKU lost 40-13.

Hilltoppers secure final win of season at R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

Jake McMahon
December 22, 2022
WKU junior guard Dayvion McKnight drives the ball into his zone during the matchup with Wright State in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. WKU won 64-60.

WKU falls to Louisville Cards

Jake McMahon, Sports reporter
December 15, 2022
WKU freshman guard Acacia Hayes (10) on a drive against Little Rock in E.A. Diddle Arena on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. WKU won 48-25.

WKU battles for win over Little Rock

Jake McMahon, Sports reporter
December 11, 2022
WKU center Jamarion Sharp (33) dunks the ball to score a point during the game against University of Indianapolis at Diddle Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. WKU won 68-50.

‘I brought the energy’: Hilltoppers defeats Raiders

Jake McMahon, Sports reporter
December 10, 2022
WKU Hilltoppers break before their volleyball game against the Ole Miss Rebels on the evening of Sept. 10, 2021, at Diddle Arena. WKU lost 3-1.

WKU Volleyball falls to Wildcats to end NCAA Tournament run

Jake McMahon, Sports reporter
December 3, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers senior forward Jairus Hamilton (3) leaps for a layup against the Florida Atlantic Owls Thursday evening, Feb. 10, 2022, in Diddle Arena. WKU won the match 76-69.

Hilltoppers defeat Austin Peay in second half thriller

Jake McMahon, Baksetball reporter
November 30, 2022
WKU sophomore outside hitter Katie Howard hits the ball through MTSU defense during the Conference USA Tournament in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. WKU swept the match 3-0.

‘It’s hard to find fault in what we did today’: WKU sweeps MTSU to open C-USA tournament

Jake McMahon, Sports reporter
November 18, 2022
WKU fifth year forward Jairus Hamilton (3) tries for a dunk during the matchup with the University of Indianapolis in E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. Hamilton scored his 1,000th career point during the game. WKU won 68-50.

Hamilton scores 1,000th point, Sharp records eight blocks in win over Indianapolis

Jake McMahon, Sports reporter
November 16, 2022
WKU senior center Jamarion Sharp (33) (right) celebrates WKU’s season opener win over Kentucky State University with assistant coach Marcus Grant in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. WKU won 127-61.

WKU Basketball sets program record in dominant win over Kentucky State

Jake McMahon, Basketball reporter
November 12, 2022
HIlltoppers redshirt senior Luke Frampton (14) celebrates with the fans following their 76-69 win over the Florida Atlantic Owls on Feb. 10 in Diddle Arena.

WKU hangs on to defeat rival EKU in season opener

Jake McMahon, Basketball reporter
November 10, 2022
WKU head coach Rick Stansbury yelling at his team while playing in the NIT basketball tournament on March 25, 2021.

Hilltoppers finish exhibition play with dominant second half against Georgetown College

Jake McMahon, Basketball reporter
November 5, 2022
WKU #13 Katie Erwin, a forward from Louisville, Ky runs through a tunnel of teammates during the opening ceremony at Thursday’s game against the University of Texas at El Paso on Sept. 22, 2022. The Hilltoppers won 1-0.

WKU Soccer to battle North Texas in first round of C-USA tournament

Jake McMahon, Soccer reporter
November 1, 2022
WKU #11 Ellie Belcher and #20 Ansley Cate go head-to-head with University of Texas at El Paso goalkeeper #30 Mariah Scott in an attack on goal on Sept. 22, 2022. WKU upset the Miners 1-0.

WKU Soccer wraps up 2022 fall season on Senior Night

Jake McMahon, Soccer reporter
October 28, 2022
WKU #11 Ellie Belcher and #20 Ansley Cate go head-to-head with University of Texas at El Paso goalkeeper #30 Mariah Scott in an attack on goal on Sept. 22, 2022. WKU upset the Miners 1-0.

WKU Soccer drops close one in Houston

Jake McMahon, Soccer reporter
October 20, 2022
WKU cheerleaders run a flag across the in-zone after WKU scores a touch down against Troy on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU lost 34-27.

Hilltoppers fall against reigning C-USA champions

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
October 9, 2022
WKU Hilltoppers Redshirt Junior Midfielder Lucy Lyon (1) kisses Junior Forward Katie Erwin (13) to celebrate Erwins goal against the Rice Owls on Saturday evening, Oct. 2, in the final minutes of their game at the WKU Soccer Complex. WKU won the match 2-0.

WKU Soccer shuts out Golden Panthers; Newcom scores first career goal

Jake McMahon, Soccer reporter
October 8, 2022
WKU #13 Katie Erwin, a forward from Louisville, Ky runs through a tunnel of teammates during the opening ceremony at Thursday’s game against the University of Texas at El Paso on Sept. 22, 2022. The Hilltoppers won 1-0.

WKU Soccer draws with rival Blue Raiders

Jake McMahon, Soccer Reporter
October 3, 2022
WKU goalkeeper, Maddie Davis warms up before Thursday’s game against the University of Texas at El Paso on Sept. 22, 2022. The Hilltoppers defeated the Miners in a 1-0 victory.

WKU Soccer held scoreless against North Texas University

Jake McMahon, Soccer Reporter
September 25, 2022
WKU Hilltoppers fifth-year defensive specialist Logan Kael (18) and fifth-year setter Nadia Dieudonne (2) dive for a missed block during a volleyball match in Diddle Arena, against the Austin Peay Governors on Friday evening, Sept. 17, 2021.

Hilltoppers split first two games of WKU Volleyball Invitational

Jake McMahon, Sports Editor
September 16, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers senior forward Katie Erwin (13) goes up for a header against a member of the University of Kentucky Wildcats during a match on Wednesday evening, Sept. 1 at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU won the match 1-0.

WKU Soccer falls to No.9 ranked Ole Miss

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2022
WKU Volleyball team celebrates during their game against Evansville on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 in Diddle Arena.

WKU Volleyball wins first two games of Hampton Inn Invitational

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
September 2, 2022
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