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Jake McMahon is the sports editor for the Spring 2024 semester of the College Heights Herald.

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WKU guard Brandon Newman (10) goes up for a field goal during a game in the Round of 64 against Marquette at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Brandon Newman enters the transfer portal

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
April 16, 2024
WKU guard Dontaie Allen (11) drives the lane during a game in the Round of 64 against Marquette at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March 22, 2024

Dontaie Allen enters the transfer portal

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
April 11, 2024
Hank Plona (middle) accepts his jersey on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Plona, former assistant coach of Hilltopper basketball, was announced as the new head coach of the WKU basketball program.

‘I look forward to being a steward of this program’: WKU hosts introductory press conference for new head coach Hank Plona

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
April 3, 2024
WKU mens basketball hires Hank Plona as next head coach

WKU mens basketball hires Hank Plona as next head coach

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
April 2, 2024
WKU head coach Steve Lutz yells out to his players during a game against NMSU held in the Diddle Arena on Feb. 17.

Steve Lutz rumored as candidate for Oklahoma State head coaching job

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
March 28, 2024
Western Kentucky University football team steps onto Feix Field in Houchens-Smith Stadium before the 2021 homecoming game against the Charlotte 49ers on Oct. 30.

‘I’m just excited to be in the game’: WKU football players speak on EA College Football 25

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
March 10, 2024
‘I think it’s money well spent’: WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart, President Caboni defend WKU Athletics spending

‘I think it’s money well spent’: WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart, President Caboni defend WKU Athletics spending

Jake McMahon and Ali Costellow
March 2, 2024
WKU subsidy of athletics tops $25 million in 2022-23, report says

WKU subsidy of athletics tops $25 million in 2022-23, report says

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
February 29, 2024
Junior guard Enoch Kalambay driving into the lane in WKUs 72-58 win against New Mexico State.

WKU mens basketball extends win streak to five

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
February 17, 2024
WKU mens basketball looks to extend win streak to five

WKU mens basketball looks to extend win streak to five

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
February 17, 2024
WKU head coach Steve Lutz ahead of a home game against Sam Houston University in the Diddle arena on Thursday, Feb. 1.

WKU mens basketball looks to stretch their win steak to three

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
February 10, 2024
WKU senior guard, Aaliyah Pitts, catches a pass during the game against UTEP in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. WKU won 66-65.

Lady Toppers lose at MTSU

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
February 3, 2024
Senior guard Khristian Lander (4) drives the ball past

Lander propels WKU over Abilene Christian with last second bucket

Jake McMahon, Sports Editor
December 30, 2023
Outside hitter Paige Briggs spikes the ball during the WKU Volleyball match against University of Arkansas at the E.A Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2023.

Briggs headlines WKU’s AVCA honors

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
December 5, 2023
University of Delaware set to join Conference USA in 2025-26 season

University of Delaware set to join Conference USA in 2025-26 season

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
November 27, 2023
Sophomore guard Alexis Mead (3) attempts a two-point shot during the matchup with Charlotte on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU won 75-73.

WKU Women’s Basketball falls to Purdue Fort Wayne 90-77 in Gulf Case Showcase

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
November 26, 2023
Running back L.T. Sanders (7), left, and Easton Messer (8) pray before their game against Sam Houston State University at L.T Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

WKU Football prepares for regular season finale against FIU

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
November 24, 2023
Defensive backs Talique Allen (11), left, and Anthony Johnson, Jr. (4) tackle running back Adrian Murdaugh during a game against Sam Houston State University at L.T Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

WKU defeats Sam Houston to clinch bowl eligibility

Jake McMahon
November 18, 2023
A cheerleader runs with a WKU flag after the first touch down during a game against the University of South Florida at Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Home field advantage: WKU’s struggle to ‘pack the Houch’

Luke Edmonds and Jake McMahon
November 17, 2023
Quarterback Austin reed (16) middle celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Dalvin Smith (17) during WKU’s homecoming game against New Mexico State University at L.T Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

WKU Football prepares for Senior Day contest against Sam Houston State

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
November 16, 2023
Guard Karris Allen (32) drives the lane during a game against the Mercer Bears in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

WKU Women’s Basketball moves to 2-0 on season

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2023
Under the dog pile, quarterback Austin Reed scores a touchdown during a game against Middle Tennessee State University at L.T Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

WKU Football looks to bounce back at UTEP Saturday

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2023
Sophomore guard Alexis Mead (3) drives into the paint under heavy defense from UTEP during their matchup in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, March 2, 2023. WKU won 62-59.

WKU Women’s Basketball opens 2023-2024 season with exhibition win

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2023
WKU head coach Greg Collins rallies the Lady Toppers ahead of their matchup with Charlotte in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. WKU won 75-73.

WKU Women’s Basketball prepares to open 2023-2024 season

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2023
Quarterback Austin Reed throws a pass during a game against Middle Tennesee State University at L.T Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

WKU Football loss at Jacksonville State: A Breakdown

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
October 19, 2023
Offensive line Vincent Murphy (64) snaps a ball to quarterback Austin Reed (16) on Sept. 28, 2023, at L.T. Smith Stadium during the matchup with MTSU.

WKU Football loses to Jacksonville State on last-second field goal

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
October 17, 2023
WKU linebackers Bryson Washington (20) and Devon Lynch (51) celebrate during the game against MTSU on Sept. 28, 2023 at L.T. Smith Stadium.

WKU Football prepares for Tuesday contest at Jacksonville State

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
October 15, 2023
Wide Receiver Malachi Corley attempts to dodge two MTSU defenders during a home game at L.T Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

Malachi Corley takes home multiple honors with strong performance at LaTech

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
October 9, 2023
Running back Elijah Young #3 jumps over MTSU safety Tra Fluellen to score a touchdown during a game at L.T Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. WKU won 31-10.

WKU Football defeats MTSU 31-10

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
September 28, 2023
Sophomore wide receiver Jimmy Holiday (6) and junior offensive lineman Mark Goode (76) celebrate after a touchdown during WKU’s game against Houston Christian on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. WKU won 52-22.

WKU Football looks to bounce back against MTSU after two straight losses

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
September 26, 2023
Redshirt senior running back Davion Ervin-Poindexter (2) carries the ball under defense during the game between WKU and Houston Christian on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. WKU won 52-22.

WKU Football prepares to head to Troy

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
September 20, 2023
Junior wide receiver Denzil Alleyne (82) catches a pass in the end zone and scores a touchdown during a game against Houston Christian on Sept. 9, 2023.

WKU Football at no. 6 Ohio St: A Breakdown

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
September 18, 2023
Junior wide receiver Dalvin Smith (17) runs the ball down the field during a game against Houston Christian on Sept. 9, 2023.

WKU Football falls to Ohio St 63-10

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
September 16, 2023
Head coach Greg Collins calls to his players during the womens basketball game against Marshall on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2021. The Lady Toppers defeated the Thundering Herd 79-65.

WKU Women’s Basketball announces 2023-2024 non-conference schedule

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2023
Redshirt senior quarterback Austin Reed throws the ball during WKU’s game against Houston Christian on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. WKU won 52-22.

WKU Football Prepares for battle against no. 6 Ohio State

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
September 14, 2023
Cheerleaders wave red towels and cheer during a game against University of South Florida at Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

WKU Football prepares for guarantee games

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
September 9, 2023
Junior linebacker JaQues Evans (3) celebrates after a touchdown during the contest against South Florida at L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. WKU won against South Florida 41-24.

Tyson Helton, Hilltoppers pleased with 1-0 start

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
September 4, 2023
Wide receiver Moussa Barry falls into the end zone for a touchdown against University of South Florida at Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

WKU Football defeats USF 41-24 in season opener

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
September 2, 2023
WKU Soccer celebrates a goal against the University of Texas at El Paso in a 1-0 win. Sept. 22, 2022.

WKU Soccer draws with North Alabama

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
September 1, 2023
Head Coach Tyson Helton on the field for the first day of camp at Houchens-Smith Stadium in 2020.

WKU Football prepares for opening contest against USF

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
August 30, 2023
The WKU Hilltoppers football team heads on to Feix Field ahead of their match with Troy on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU lost 34-27.

WKU Football supporting officer injured on duty

Jake McMahon, Football Reporter
August 29, 2023
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers women’s soccer team celebrates a 1-0 victory against the University of Kentucky Wildcats Wednesday evening, Sept. 1, 2022, at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Ky.

WKU Soccer begins 2023 season with a win and two draws

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
August 25, 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.

Lutz fills out WKU Men’s Basketball staff with two new hires

Jake McMahon, Sports Reporter
August 23, 2023
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers quarterback Austin Reed (16) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during their match against the Troy University Trojans Saturday evening, Oct. 1, 2022 on Jimmy Feix Field on the WKU campus in Bowling Green, Ky. Hilltoppers fell to the Trojans 34-27.

Austin Reed leads Tops into season with high expectations

Jake McMahon, Football reporter
August 23, 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 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 defensive 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
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