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Sophomore Natalia De Ugarte competes in a match against East Tennessee State on April 13, 2017 at the WKU tennis courts. On Sunday De Ugarte and her sophomore doubles partner Cindy Oest fell 6-2 to a Middle Tennessee State University pair.

Lady Toppers get win over Cincinnati, fall to Middle Tennessee

Jeremy Chisenhall
March 26, 2018
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Long-distance travel brings Hilltoppers together

Jeremy Chisenhall
March 26, 2018
WKU Athletics Director Todd Stewart stands before the Board of Regents on Jan. 26 in Jody Richards Hall to ask that Rick Stansbury's annual base salary be raised by $150,000. 

WKU confirms elimination of six athletics jobs as result of budget cuts

Jeremy Chisenhall
March 24, 2018
Graduate student Dwight Coleby steps off the bus in front of Diddle Arena after returning to Bowling Green from Oklahoma March 21. The Hilltoppers beat Oklahoma State University 92-84 which advanced them to the semifinal round of the NIT.

WKU reaches peak March Madness after Hilltoppers’ win over Oklahoma State

Jeremy Chisenhall
March 22, 2018
Junior quarterback Mike White (14) hands the ball off during Western's first football practice of the spring on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Players participated in both team and individual drills in their first practice leading up to the Fall 2017 season.

Hilltoppers start spring football looking for a starting quarterback and a run game

Jeremy Chisenhall
March 19, 2018
WKU guard Lamonte Bearden (1) is guarded by and Old Dominion player during their game against Old Dominion in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. Bearden scored 10 points during the game.

Track the men’s and women’s C-USA Tournament brackets

Jeremy Chisenhall
March 8, 2018
Senior forward Ivy Brown, (23), of Hodgenville, Ky., looks down the court for an open player during the game against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Ivy Brown, Elgedawy and Givens earn more C-USA honors

Jeremy Chisenhall
March 6, 2018
Forward Justin Johnson (23) drives to the hoop during senior night against Old Dominion on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 in E.A. Diddle Arena. Johnson scored his 34th career double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Johnson, Thompson and Hollingsworth receive All-Conference honors

Jeremy Chisenhall
March 5, 2018
Senior forward Tasha Brown shoots a free throw in the Lady Toppers game against Old Dominion on Feb. 8 at E.A. Diddle Arena. Brown led WKU with 23 points for a final score of 62-48.

Tashia and Ivy Brown, Raneem Elgedawy make All-Conference teams

Jeremy Chisenhall
March 5, 2018
WKU Athletics Director Todd Stewart stands before the Board of Regents on Jan. 26 in Jody Richards Hall to ask that Rick Stansbury's annual base salary be raised by $150,000. At the Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 23 the WKU Budget Council reccommended a $1.3 million athletics budget cut.

Athletics director concerned budget cuts could hurt WKU sports

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 27, 2018
FBI investigation should be NCAA tipping point

FBI investigation should be NCAA tipping point

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 27, 2018
WKU Athletics Director Todd Stewart stands before the Board of Regents on Jan. 26 in Jody Richards Hall to ask that Rick Stansbury's annual base salary be raised by $150,000. At the Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 23 the WKU Budget Council reccommended a $1.3 million athletics budget cut.

Budget Council recommends athletics budget cut of over $1.3 million

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 23, 2018
Spurrier Jr. accepts job at Washington State

Spurrier Jr. accepts job at Washington State

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 22, 2018
Down the Wire: Basketball programs achieve success and parity

Down the Wire: Basketball programs achieve success and parity

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 20, 2018
WKU women's basketball head coach Michelle Clark-Heard give instructions to her players during a timeout in WKU's game vs Old Dominion in E.A. Diddle Arena on Feb. 8.

Lady Toppers sweep season series against MTSU

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 16, 2018
WKU forward Dwight Coleby (22) reaches for a rebound during WKU's game vs. Florida Atlantic in E.A. Diddle Arena on Feb. 8. Coleby scored 15 points and had 8 rebounds.

Playing small helps Hilltoppers get free throw advantage

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 13, 2018
Credit: Oregon State Athletics

TJ Woods welcomed on as new offensive line coach for WKU

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 2, 2018
Junior pitcher Paul Kirkpatrick led Hilltoppers on Sunday Feb. 19, 2017 pitching 4.1 innings and getting two strikeouts. WKU fell 2-5 to Valparaiso in their first loss of the season.

WKU pitcher arrested on drunken driving charge

Jeremy Chisenhall
January 30, 2018
Taveion Hollingsworth, WKU guard, goes up for a shot against Marshall University. WKU won with a final score of 85 to 74.

Down to the Wire: Hollingsworth’s technical was WKU’s turning point

Jeremy Chisenhall
January 30, 2018
Junior guard Lamonte Bearden waves to the crowd after a 83-51 WKU victory over Eastern Kentucky. Bearden finished with 16 points.

WKU could play in front of capacity crowd for first time since 2014

Jeremy Chisenhall
January 18, 2018
WKU guard Darius Thompson (15) attacks the basket for a layup during WKU's game vs. Nicholls State on Nov 19 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU won 100-86.

WKU holds off Charlotte to stay perfect in conference play

Jeremy Chisenhall
January 14, 2018
Junior guard, Lamonte Bearden, (1), pushes through the defense of Missouri State Bears to gain possession of the ball on Fri. Nov 10, 2017 at Diddle Arena.

WKU starting five powers bounce-back win over Indiana State

Jeremy Chisenhall
December 16, 2017
Senior forward Justin Johnson scores over two defenders in WKU's game against Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, Nov. 29. 

WKU’s four-game win streak snapped by Ohio

Jeremy Chisenhall
December 10, 2017
Senior forward Justin Johnson scores over two defenders in WKU's game against Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, Nov. 29. 

Second half surge helps WKU pull away from Wright State

Jeremy Chisenhall
December 3, 2017
Junior guard Lamonte Bearden waves to the crowd after a 83-51 WKU victory over Eastern Kentucky. Bearden finished with 16 points.

WKU keeps the foot on the gas in rout of EKU

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 30, 2017
WKU guard Darius Thompson (15) attacks the basket for a layup during WKU's game vs. Nicholls State on Nov 19 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU won 100-86.

Hilltoppers hitting stride, looking to avoid lapses

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 30, 2017
Junior guard Lamonte Bearden (1), pushes through the defense of Missouri State Bears to gain possession of the ball on Friday, Nov. 10 at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Ohmer explodes onto the scene in Battle 4 Atlantis

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 27, 2017
battle for atlantis

Jake Ohmer 3-pointer caps WKU’s comeback win over SMU

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 25, 2017
battle for atlantis

WKU upsets No. 18 Purdue for first top 25 win under Stansbury

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 24, 2017
battle for atlantis

WKU lets No. 5 Villanova slip away in Battle 4 Atlantis

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 23, 2017
WKU forward Marek Nelson finishes a dunk in the Hilltoppers' 100-86 victory over Nicholls State on Sunday

WKU outlasts Nicholls State to close homestand

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 20, 2017

WKU gets first win of season despite lack of “edge”

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 16, 2017

WKU adds fifth signee to 2018 class

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 14, 2017
Junior guard Lamonte Bearden (1), pushes through the defense of Missouri State Bears to gain possession of the ball on Friday, Nov. 10 at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Bearden stands out in WKU’s opening loss

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 14, 2017

Comeback effort not enough as WKU drops season opener to Missouri State

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 11, 2017

WKU adds Trevelin Queen to 2018 class with letter of intent

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 9, 2017

WKU Sweeps exhibition slate with win over Cumberland

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 8, 2017

WKU dominates Campbellsville thanks to disruptive defense

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 2, 2017

WKU in dead pursuit of conference championship

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 30, 2017

Shorthanded Hilltoppers beat Samford in first exhibition

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 29, 2017

WKU Traveling to Samford to play Charity Exhibition Sunday

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 26, 2017

All five 2016-17 seniors set to play professionally

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 18, 2017
Photo by WKU Sports

Assistant basketball coach resigns after DUI

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 17, 2017

Hysteria prepares WKU for home-heavy schedule

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 16, 2017
Photo by WKU Sports

WKU assistant coach Hansbrough arrested for DUI

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 15, 2017

Thompson and Coleby ready to lead with experience

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 2, 2017

Mitchell Robinson leaves WKU again

Jeremy Chisenhall
September 18, 2017
WKU freshman center Mitchell Robinson (23) scores a basket for Chalmette High School in a game against Ballard High School on Sat. Feb. 11, 2017 at Bowling Green High School.  

Mitchell Robinson has left WKU again and is preparing for the NBA draft

Jeremy Chisenhall
September 18, 2017
Photo courtesy of WKU Athletics

WKU holds visitation for the late Jim McDaniels on Monday

Jeremy Chisenhall
September 11, 2017
Photo courtesy of WKU Athletics

WKU basketball legend Jim McDaniels dies at 69

Jeremy Chisenhall
September 7, 2017
Betty McGuire, Executive Assistant at SKyPac, is the facilitator for the showing of Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry at the Capitol. The film is a part of Southern Circuit tour of independent filmmakers, that will be showcasing five more films throughout the rest of the year and continuing in 2018.

‘Look & See’ Showcases Kentucky Writer and Activist

Jeremy Chisenhall
August 30, 2017
Graphic by wkusports.com

WKU basketball releases 2017-18 regular season schedule

Jeremy Chisenhall
August 29, 2017

Brangers, Idehen no longer enrolled at WKU

Jeremy Chisenhall
August 28, 2017

Robinson still undecided, may sit out

Jeremy Chisenhall
August 21, 2017
Ashland junior Morgan McIntyre competes in the pole vault during the Topper Relays on Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Charles M. Rueter Track and Field Complex.

WKU Track & Field heads to Kentucky Relays

Jeremy Chisenhall
May 3, 2017
Senior utility player Jordan Mauch (19) runs home to score during the Lady Toppers' 7-3 win on Saturday, April 1 at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU Track and Field takes home seven titles in Louisville

Jeremy Chisenhall
May 2, 2017
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Nike knocks out Russell for five-year on-field sponsorship

Jeremy Chisenhall
April 26, 2017
Junior left-handed pitcher Evan Acostra (31) pitches during the Hilltoppers' 13-1 loss to Southern Mississippi on Sunday, April 2 at Nick Denes Field.

Pitching hurts Hilltoppers as they drop series to Rice

Jeremy Chisenhall
April 24, 2017

WKU Baseball looks to bounce back against Rice

Jeremy Chisenhall
April 19, 2017
Red shirt senior Catika Slay (6) competes in the 100 meter hurdles event during the Hilltoppers Relays on April 8, 2017. Slay came in 14th overall with a time of 15.01 seconds. Brook Joyner/HERALD

WKU Track brings home two titles over the weekend

Jeremy Chisenhall
April 17, 2017
"its everyones' dream to play with their brother" Marshall said. Brothers Bryson and Marshall Smith joined the Hilltopper this season. Marshall said the decision to come to WKU was easy because his brother had committed to play here and he loved the coaching style of John Pawlowski. Marshall spent a season at San Diego State, and at Brunswick Community College before coming to the Hill.

‘America’s Pastime’ becomes a family affair

Jeremy Chisenhall
April 17, 2017
Freshman pole vaulter Shelby Chobot pole vaults during the Hilltopper relays on Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Charles M. Reuter Track and Field Complex.

Track to split up at Mt. Sac, Austin Peay this weekend

Jeremy Chisenhall
April 12, 2017
Senior thrower Jenessa Jackson from Marietta, Georgia prepares for shotput during the Hilltopper relays on Friday, at the Charles M. Reuter Track and Field Complex.

WKU wins 10 titles at Hilltopper Relays

Jeremy Chisenhall
April 10, 2017

WKU to host Hilltopper Relays this weekend

Jeremy Chisenhall
April 5, 2017

WKU records five top-10 finishes in Florida Relays

Jeremy Chisenhall
April 3, 2017
Jeff Jones shaves WKU junior Devon Loomis' head after WKUs loss Southern Miss on Saturday at Nick Denis Field. Jones along with his teammates shaved their heads in support of those battling cancer.

WKU offense goes cold in series loss to Southern Miss

Jeremy Chisenhall
April 3, 2017

New, old faces highlight spring football storylines

Jeremy Chisenhall
March 22, 2017
Lipscomb pitcher Dayton Tripp (4) pitches to junior WKU outfielder Colie Currie (3) during the Hilltoppers' 10-4 loss to LU on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017 at Nick Denes Field. Brendan O'Hern/HERALD.

Offenses shine as WKU loses series to UAB

Jeremy Chisenhall
March 20, 2017
Graduate student pitcher Jackson Sowell (19) pitches the ball during the 5-4 win against Ohio University on Friday, Mar. 3, 2017 at Nick Denes Field.

Pitching dominates as WKU loses series to Ohio

Jeremy Chisenhall
March 7, 2017
Senior pitcher Kevin Elder took the mount last for the Hilltoppers in a 3-2 loss against Jacksonville State University on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. In his two relief appearances, totaling 6.1 innings, Elder has only allowed three hits.

Shaky hitting does WKU in against JSU

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 28, 2017
Freshman Taylor Scarbrough runs the men's 3000 meter event on Feb. 11 at the Music City Challenge. Scarbrough placed sixth in his heat with a time of 8:31.

WKU Track and Field wins six titles at C-USA Championships

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 20, 2017
Sophomore Mark Stice, of Sycamore, Illinois, leads the pack during the men's 3000 meter distance event at the Music City Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 11. This was the WKU Indoor Track and Field team's last meet before heading to conference championships.

WKU Track caps regular season in ‘Music City Challenge’

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 14, 2017

WKU Softball built on youth as season opener approaches

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 9, 2017
Emmanuel Dasor, senior from Accra, Ghana, represented his country in the 2016 olympic. Dasor ran the 200 meter dash placing 49th overall with a time of 20.65.

Olympic Eats: How Emmanuel Dasor’s Diet Helped Him Achieve His Dream

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 8, 2017
WKU pole vaulter Getter Lemberg runs to jump during the Hilltopper Relay April 08, 2016 at Charles M. Rueter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Ky.

WKU Track and Field snags five titles in Indiana Relays

Jeremy Chisenhall
January 30, 2017
During the Men's 100 Meter Dash, WKU senior Ja'Karyus Redwine, right, finished in 6th with the time of 10.77 seconds at the Hilltopper Relay Meet at Charles M. Rueter Track and Field Complex on Saturday, April 9, 2016. (WESTON KENNEY/HERALD)

Track and Field prepare for Indiana Relays

Jeremy Chisenhall
January 26, 2017
Redshirt senior offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) blocks a Middle Tennessee defensive tackle Raynard Felton (97) during the fist half of the WKU v MTSU football game on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Kathryn Ziesig/HERALD

TOPPER EXTRA: Five keys to the game

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 10, 2016

Cross Country teams compete at C-USA championship

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 9, 2016
Western Kentucky wide receiver Taywan Taylor celebrates with his teammates after scoring the first touchdown for the Hilltoppers during the Hilltoppers' 44-43 win in two overtime against MTSU on Saturday Oct. 15, 2016 at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Lex Selig/HERALD

Hilltoppers reach bowl eligibility with win at FAU

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 30, 2016

TOPPER EXTRA: Six Players to watch in WKU vs. ODU

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 19, 2016

Former Hilltoppers find success at next level

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 12, 2016

Cross Country teams rebound in Louisville

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 3, 2016

Cross Country kicks off with first meet of season

Jeremy Chisenhall
September 19, 2016
Senior Endalow Takele runs in the Conference USA Championship meet Oct. 31, 2015, in Spero Kereiakes Park. Brook Joyner/HERALD

Cross Country team tryouts to begin Thursday

Jeremy Chisenhall
August 31, 2016
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