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WKU sophomore center guard Charles Bassey smiles during the exhibition basketball game between Kentucky State and WKU in Diddle Arena on November 2, 2019. WKU won 85-45.

Former Hilltopper Bassey selected by Philadelphia 76ers in 2021 NBA Draft

July 29, 2021
Both Hilltopper track and field teams earn USTFCCCA All-Academic honors

Both Hilltopper track and field teams earn USTFCCCA All-Academic honors

July 29, 2021
Redshirt sophomore kicker Brayden Narveson celebrates a field goal at Florida Atlantic. The Hilltoppers fell to the Owls 10-6 in Boca Raton, Florida on Nov. 7, 2020. 

Narveson, Haggerty III both land on award watch lists

July 28, 2021
Two-time FCS All-American WR Wilson transfers home

Two-time FCS All-American WR Wilson transfers home

July 27, 2021
Softball Canada, former Hilltopper Franklin earn bronze at Tokyo Olympics

Softball Canada, former Hilltopper Franklin earn bronze at Tokyo Olympics

July 27, 2021
Hilltoppers welcome Bowling Green native Bush to softball roster

Hilltoppers welcome Bowling Green native Bush to softball roster

July 21, 2021
The WKU volleyball team after arriving back on campus on April 4, 2021 from the C-USA Championship match against Rice.

WKU Volleyball earns USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award for 15th consecutive year

July 20, 2021
WKU pitcher, Kennedy Sullivan (4) hits a walk off hit in the 9th inning during the game against Kentucky on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

2021 C-USA Softball Championship MVP Sullivan to transfer to UK

July 15, 2021
Senior punter John Haggerty punting during spring practice on April 6, 2021. 

WKU Football’s Jones, Haggerty III become CoSIDA Academic All-Americans

July 12, 2021
WKU mourns loss of All-American David Carter

WKU mourns loss of All-American David Carter

July 11, 2021
Former Hilltopper Franklin to represent WKU Softball at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Former Hilltopper Franklin to represent WKU Softball at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

July 8, 2021
Sioux Falls, SD - Nov. 25: Dayvion Mcknight #20 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers brings the ball up court against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic at the Sanford Pentagon.

WKU to face Memphis, Alabama State in 2021-22 non-conference play

July 8, 2021
Three more former Hilltoppers headed to 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Three more former Hilltoppers headed to 2020 Tokyo Olympics

July 6, 2021
WKU guard Josh Anderson (4) celebrates after making a basket at the Charlotte v WKU basketball game on Feb 22, 2020 in Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers were defeated 72-20.

WKU’s 2021-22 C-USA schedule released

July 2, 2021
Three-star 2022 QB Veltkamp commits to WKU

Three-star 2022 QB Veltkamp commits to WKU

July 1, 2021
WKU outfielder, Paige Carter (26) led the game off with a homerun during the game against Kentucky on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

WKU Softball’s Carter named to 2021 CoSIDA Academic All-District II Team

July 1, 2021
Hilltoppers to play in 2021 Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena

Hilltoppers to play in 2021 Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena

July 1, 2021
The WKU women's tennis team practices on the newly constructed tennis courts at South Campus. The courts are intended for use by the WKU tennis team and intramural sports.

WKU Tennis announces five signings for upcoming season

June 30, 2021
WKU Athletics unveils 'CLIMB' program to help student-athletes build NIL brands

WKU Athletics unveils ‘CLIMB’ program to help student-athletes build NIL brands

June 29, 2021
Former Hilltopper Jessica Ramsey headed to Tokyo Olympics

Former Hilltopper Jessica Ramsey headed to Tokyo Olympics

June 25, 2021
Beshear executive order requires Kentucky colleges to allow athletes to profit off of name, image, likeness

Beshear executive order requires Kentucky colleges to allow athletes to profit off of name, image, likeness

June 24, 2021
WKU Softball signs Louisiana transfer Bailey Curry

WKU Softball signs Louisiana transfer Bailey Curry

June 18, 2021
Zach Kittley was introduced as WKU's new offensive coordinator on Dec. 14, 2020 following the end of the regular season. Kittley most recently coached at Houston Baptist and Texas Tech. 

WKU OC Zach Kittley and the road that led him to the Hill

June 17, 2021
WKU Football signs JUCO transfer offensive tackle Michael Ondelacey

WKU Football signs JUCO transfer offensive tackle Michael Ondelacey

June 16, 2021
WKU Lady topper forward Ansley Cate (20) advance towards the box while being defended by Louisiana Tech Forward Kaylee Zettler (22) during the game at the WKU Soccer Complex on Sunday Sept. 29, 2019.

Lady Topper Cate earns C-USA 2021 Spring Spirit of Service Award

June 15, 2021
The WKU Soccer team huddled up before the game against Marshall Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the WKU Soccer Complex. 

Trio of Hilltoppers earns USC Player of Distinction awards

June 14, 2021
The Lady Toppers celebrate a point scored by freshman Paige Briggs (1) during Sunday’s game in Diddle Arena. Briggs had a total of 10 kills, five blocks, five digs, one ace and ended the game with a .320 hitting percentage.

Briggs named to 2021 CoSIDA Academic All-District II Team

June 10, 2021
Senior punter John Haggerty punting during spring practice on April 6, 2021. 

Haggerty III, Jones named to 2021 CoSIDA Academic All-District II Team

June 10, 2021
Hilltoppers sign JUCO transfer Darrius Miles

Hilltoppers sign JUCO transfer Darrius Miles

June 10, 2021
Lady Toppers to join 2021 Preseason WNIT

Lady Toppers to join 2021 Preseason WNIT

June 10, 2021
WKU President Timothy Caboni held a press conference on May 28, where he outlined how the fall 2020 semester will look with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

WKU President Caboni named Vice Chair of C-USA Executive Committee

June 9, 2021
C-USA Volleyball Player of the Year Award renamed to honor late Alyssa Cavanaugh

C-USA Volleyball Player of the Year Award renamed to honor late Alyssa Cavanaugh

June 9, 2021
WKU officially announces signing of Maryland transfer Jairus Hamilton

WKU officially announces signing of Maryland transfer Jairus Hamilton

June 7, 2021
Jaylen Butz

DePaul transfer Jaylen Butz commits to WKU

June 4, 2021
WKU Hilltopper Josh Anderson (4) checks the instant replay after a foul call during their game against Old Dominion on March 5, 2021.

WKU Basketball’s Josh Anderson returns to the Hill for 2021-22

June 3, 2021
Western Kentucky head coach Rick Stansbury instructing Josh Anderson (4) against Louisville during their game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 1, 2020.

WKU Basketball to begin multi-year series with South Carolina

June 2, 2021
WKU Track & Field at C-USA Outdoor Championships

WKU Track & Field season ends, Mosley, Williams narrowly miss spot in NCAA Championships

May 27, 2021
WKU outfielder, Taylor Davis (6) celebrates after making a diving catch during the game against Kentucky on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

A look back at WKU Softball’s triumphant 2021 season

May 26, 2021
Start times for WKU Football's CBS games announced

Start times for WKU Football’s CBS games announced

May 26, 2021
WKU midfielder Ambere Barnett (15) dribbles the ball upfield agents Belmont during the season opener at the WKU Soccer Complex on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019.

Barnett named to United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America Team

May 26, 2021
Gray's bat, outfield defense earn All-Conference Second Team nod

Gray’s bat, outfield defense earn All-Conference Second Team nod

May 25, 2021
Graduates wave their red towels near the end of the Potter College of Arts & Letters and University College commencement ceremony Saturday at Diddle Arena.

WKU student-athletes set new cumulative GPA record, succeeding both on and off the field

May 24, 2021
WKU's season comes to an end after 12-inning bout with Duke

WKU’s season comes to an end after 12-inning bout with Duke

May 22, 2021
WKU Softball falls to Georgia 11-3 in run-rule defeat, enters Athens Regional consolation bracket

WKU Softball falls to Georgia 11-3 in run-rule defeat, enters Athens Regional consolation bracket

May 21, 2021
WKU’s head coach Rick Stansbury yells during the Charlotte v WKU basketball game on Feb 22, 2020 in Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers were defeated 72-20.

Maryland transfer Jairus Hamilton commits to WKU

May 21, 2021
WKU outfielders Paige Carter (26) and Kennedy Sullivan (4) high five after they made two consecutive runs together in one play during the WKU v MTSU softball game on Mar. 6, 2020 at the WKU Softball Complex. The Hilltoppers won 3-1.

Carter, Sullivan earn NFCA All-Region honors

May 20, 2021
Senior Marlowe Mosley running in the 2020 Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championships on Feb. 22, 2020 at the Birmingham Crossplex.

Williams and Mosely qualify for NCAA East Preliminary, Mosley and Barton earn All-Conference honors

May 20, 2021
Freshman Nicole Ogorek attempts a pole vault at the Hilltopper Relays on April 6 at the Ruter Track and Field Complex. Ogorek placed 8th.

WKU Track & Field’s Ogorek earns C-USA All-Academic Team honors

May 19, 2021
Amy Tudor (Provided)

Tudor, Nunn preview upcoming Athens Regional

May 18, 2021
Graduate Marlowe Mosley running on Feb. 7, 2021 at the Jaguar Invitational. Mosley claimed the 400-meter title in the third event of the spring. 

WKU Track & Field ends C-USA Championships with pair of podiums

May 16, 2021
WKU draws no. 13 Duke, Georgia, UNC Greensboro in 2021 NCAA Softball Tournament regional

WKU draws no. 13 Duke, Georgia, UNC Greensboro in 2021 NCAA Softball Tournament regional

May 16, 2021
WKU defeats UAB 13-4 to win 2021 Conference USA Softball Championship

WKU defeats UAB 13-4 to win 2021 Conference USA Softball Championship

May 15, 2021
WKU advances to Conference USA Softball Championship title game

WKU advances to Conference USA Softball Championship title game

May 14, 2021
WKU Track & Field's (left) Alexis Williams, (middle) Brett Bannon, and (right) Grace Turner earned individual event titles on Saturday at the Samford Invitational at the Birmingham Crossplex.

WKU Track & Field turns attention to Outdoor Championships

May 13, 2021
WKU midfielder, Ambere Barnett (15) during the game against Louisville on Saturday, March 27, 2021

Barnett becomes first All-American in Lady Topper Soccer history

May 13, 2021
WKU falls to no. 1 seed North Texas 4-1, enters consolation bracket

WKU falls to no. 1 seed North Texas 4-1, enters consolation bracket

May 13, 2021
New graduates wave their red towels after receiving their diplomas during the commencement ceremony for WKU's University College and Potter College of Arts and Letters Saturday May 16, 2015, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.

66 Hilltoppers earn C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal, new program best

May 13, 2021
WKU softball players stand on the foul line during the national anthem before the game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021.

WKU downs UTSA 3-2, advances to play no. 1 seed North Texas

May 12, 2021
WKU women’s soccer player Katie Erwin (13) celebrates with her teammate Ambere Barnett (15) after a big goal to put Western up two goals against their opponent FIU after their game on March 4, 2021.

Four Lady Toppers earn United Soccer Coaches All-Regional Team honors, a program record

May 12, 2021
Graduates wave their red towels near the end of the Potter College of Arts & Letters and University College commencement ceremony Saturday at Diddle Arena.

208 Hilltoppers named to C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll, new program record

May 12, 2021
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.

Six Hilltoppers named to Conference USA Softball All-Conference Second Team

May 11, 2021
The WKU Baseball team huddles up prior to the first Conference USA series against Charlotte on March 26, 2021. 

Hilltoppers clinch berth in 2021 Conference USA Baseball Championship

May 10, 2021
WKU outfielder, Paige Carter (26) hit a walk-off during the game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021.

WKU Softball’s Carter earns C-USA All-Academic Team honors

May 10, 2021
Charles Bassey (23) and WKU Senior guard, Taveion Hollingsworth (11) celebrate with a hug after the game against Old Dominion on Saturday, March 6, 2021.

Hollingsworth declines extra year of eligibility, will hire agent

May 10, 2021
Credit: Conference USA

Conference USA Softball Championship bracket released, WKU earns no. 4 seed

May 9, 2021
Head baseball coach John Pawlowski argues with an umpire during the game against Wright State on February 22, 2020 at Nick Denes field. WKU won 7-2.

WKU drops both games of doubleheader to FAU, Terbrak sets new career high in strikeouts

May 8, 2021
WKU freshman Kennedy Sullivan throws a pitch during WKU’s 9-7 win against Indiana State at the Softball Complex on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019.

Sullivan, Gardner twirl pair of complete game shut-outs in senior weekend season finale

May 8, 2021
Freshman Kennedy Sullivan throws a pitch during WKU’s win 5 to 3 over WIU in Bowling Green on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.

Sullivan’s walk-off, Nunn’s complete game powers WKU’s doubleheader sweep of FAU

May 7, 2021
Credit: WKU Athletics

WKU Women’s Golf adds transfer Kenlie Barrett from Sam Houston State

May 7, 2021
Big Red eats volleyballs in Diddle Arena on October 6, 2019.

WKU Athletics announces winners of annual TOPSY Awards

May 6, 2021
Lady Toppers head coach Amy Tudor during the 2020 season. 

WKU Softball announces changes in weekend schedule

May 6, 2021
WKU Head Coach Tyson Helton reviews his notes during WKU's 38-21 loss to the Louisville Cardinals in Nissan Stadium in Nashville on September 14, 2019

A look at WKU Football’s newest set of signees

May 4, 2021
WKU outfielders Paige Carter (26) and Kennedy Sullivan (4) high five after they made two consecutive runs together in one play during the WKU v MTSU softball game on Mar. 6, 2020 at the WKU Softball Complex. The Hilltoppers won 3-1.

Paige Carter earns Conference USA Hitter of the Week honors

May 3, 2021
WKU outfielder, Paige Carter (26) led the game off with a homerun during the game against Kentucky on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

WKU drops final game of FIU series 3-2, Carter smacks two doubles

May 2, 2021
WKU outfielder, Paige Carter (26) led the game off with a homerun during the game against Kentucky on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Carter’s home runs, Gardner’s complete game secures series win against FIU in doubleheader sweep

May 1, 2021
WKU pitcher, Kennedy Sullivan (4) hits a walk off hit in the 9th inning during the game against Kentucky on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Sullivan’s pair of home runs powers WKU’s offense in defeat of FIU

April 30, 2021
WKU outfielder, Paige Carter (26) led the game off with a homerun during the game against Kentucky on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

WKU drops first C-USA series at Middle Tennessee

April 18, 2021
WKU pitcher Kelsey Aikey (12) throws out a strike against Indiana state university on Feb 27, 2021 at the WKU softball field. The Hilltoppers defeated the sycamore 6-0 in the Hilltopper Classic to get their first at home victory.

WKU splits doubleheader at Middle Tennessee

April 18, 2021
WKU infielder, TJ Webster (left) WKU infielder, Kennedy Foote (right) running back to the dugout during the game against Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. The Hilltoppers would go on to fall 1-0 to EKU. 

WKU drops first C-USA game to Middle Tennessee

April 17, 2021
WKU pitcher, Kennedy Sullivan (4) hits a walk off hit in the 9th inning during the game against Kentucky on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

WKU set to play MTSU in 1st conference matchup

April 13, 2021
WKU softball players stand on the foul line during the national anthem before the game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021.

WKU’s second game against Florida canceled

April 11, 2021
WKU pitcher Kelsey Aikey (12) throws out a strike against Indiana state university on Feb 27, 2021 at the WKU softball field. The Hilltoppers defeated the sycamore 6-0 in the Hilltopper Classic to get their first at home victory.

WKU falls to No. 5 Florida & Softball Canada

April 10, 2021
WKU outfielder, Taylor Davis (6) waits for a pitch during the game against Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

WKU falls to EKU Colonels, Hilltoppers five game winning streak snapped

April 8, 2021
WKU infielder, Taylor Sanders (15) rounding third base after hitting a homerun during a game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021.

WKU adds games against No. 5 Florida and exhibition versus Canada Softball

April 6, 2021
WKU utility player, Jordan Ridge (9) breaks up a double play during the game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021.

WKU’s series with Marshall postponed, Tier I positive test and contact trace

April 1, 2021
WKU outfielder, Taylor Davis (6) celebrates after making a diving catch during the game against Kentucky on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in Bowling Green, Ky.

WKU begins C-USA play with series against Marshall

March 30, 2021
WKU softball players stand on the foul line during the national anthem before the game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021.

WKU’s game against Lipscomb gets cancelled

March 28, 2021
WKU celebrates after beating No. 7 Kentucky on a walk-off hit by redshirt senior Kennedy Sullivan (4) on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Hilltoppers knock off No. 7 Kentucky in extra innings thriller

March 25, 2021
WKU infielder Eric Riffe (3) is congratulated by his team after making a home run and scoring the first run of the game for WKU at the baseball game at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 27, 2021. WKU lost 11-3.

Spring sport capacity limit set to 50%

March 23, 2021
WKU outfielder, Paige Carter (26) hit a walk-off during the game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021.

WKU Softball looking strong ahead of conference play

March 23, 2021
WKU infielder, Taylor Sanders (15) rounding third base after hitting a homerun during a game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Sanders named Conference USA Hitter of the Week

March 22, 2021
WKU utility player, Jordan Ridge (9) makes the final out of the 6th inning during the game against UAB on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

WKU completes sweep over Blazers to close out the weekend

March 21, 2021
WKU softball players stand on the foul line during the national anthem before the game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021.

WKU takes down Blazers in non-conference matchup

March 21, 2021
Second baseman Morgan McElroy prepares in the in-field as WKU takes the field for the bottom of the 5th inning. The Hilltoppers defeated the Phoenix 3-0 to take 3rd place in the Hilltopper Classic February 23, 2019.

Lady Toppers postpone game with Kentucky

March 17, 2021
WKU pitcher Kelsey Aikey (12) throws out a strike against Indiana state university on Feb 27, 2021 at the WKU softball field. The Hilltoppers defeated the sycamore 6-0 in the Hilltopper Classic to get their first at home victory.

Aikey inches closer to all-time strikeout record

March 15, 2021
WKU pitcher Kelsey Aikey (12) throws out a strike against Indiana state university on Feb 27, 2021 at the WKU softball field. The Hilltoppers defeated the sycamore 6-0 in the Hilltopper Classic to get their first at home victory.

Lady Toppers wrap up Red & Black Challenge

March 14, 2021
WKU outfielder Maggie Trgo (20) warms up at the ondeck circle while Kennedy Foote (21) is at bat against Indiana state university. The hilltoppers defeated the sycamores 6-0 in the hilltopper classic to get their first at home victory on Feb 27, 2021.

Lady Toppers split day one at Red & Black Challenge

March 14, 2021
Old Dominion’s Austin Trice (23) attempts to post up WKU Hilltoppers Charles Bassey (23) as WKU falls to Old Dominion on March 5, 2021.

Hilltoppers prepare for C-USA Tournament, ‘You can’t be nervous, you have a championship to win’

March 10, 2021
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers outfielder Brylee Hage (11) Green Bay vs WKU February 23, 2020 at WKU Softball Complex

Lady Toppers to battle against Mississippi State for Bulldog Invitational Championship

March 7, 2021
WKU pitcher Kelsey Aikey (12) throws out a strike against Indiana state university on Feb 27, 2021 at the WKU softball field. The Hilltoppers defeated the sycamore 6-0 in the Hilltopper Classic to get their first at home victory.

Lady Toppers extend winning streak to five, day one at Bulldog Invitational in the books

March 5, 2021
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