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Senior thrower Jenessa Jackson throws during the Hilltopper relays on Friday, April 7,  at the Charles M. Reuter Track and Field Complex.

Track and Field wins two titles in Georgia Invitational

John Reecer
April 24, 2017

Hilltoppers embracing new techniques in spring practice

John Reecer
April 4, 2017
Offensive linemen Darrell Williams Jr., and Max Haplin complete a combine drill during pro day at L.T. Smith Stadium.

Halpin, Williams flying under the radar after Pro Day

John Reecer
March 29, 2017

Lamp, Taylor impress scouts at NFL Combine

John Reecer
March 6, 2017
WKU wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) tries escape a tackle by Marshall University safety Kendall Gant (14) during the Hilltoppers' 60-6 win over Marshall on Saturday, Nov. 26th, 2016 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV. Evan Boggs / HERALD

Lamp, Taylor impress at Reese’s Senior Bowl

John Reecer
January 30, 2017
Junior forward Ivy Brown (23) fights for the ball during the Lady Toppers' 85-74 win against Indiana University Saturday Nov. 19, 2016 at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Lady Tops defeat College of Charleston 89-76 behind Ivy Brown’s career day

John Reecer
December 18, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

Let the good times continue to roll

John Reecer
November 30, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

REECER’S PIECE: NFL should be calling for the Hilltoppers

John Reecer
November 10, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

REECER’S PIECE: Hilltoppers ready for title run

John Reecer
October 31, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

REECER’S PIECE: Appreciate game days at WKU

John Reecer
October 19, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

REECER’S PIECE: Hysteria brings new era of basketball

John Reecer
October 12, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

REECER’S PIECE: Defense must improve for Hilltoppers

John Reecer
October 10, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

REECER’S PIECE: Stansbury comments should be reassessed

John Reecer
September 28, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

REECER’S PIECE: Mistakes, bad choices plague Hilltoppers

John Reecer
September 26, 2016

Busy day for Conference USA football ahead

John Reecer
September 23, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

REECER’S PIECE: WKU deserves a sellout against Vandy

John Reecer
September 21, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

REECER’S PIECE: WKU’s trip to Bama a positive experience

John Reecer
September 12, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

REECER’S PIECE: True test up next for Hilltoppers

John Reecer
September 7, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

Rice will provide crucial challenge

John Reecer
August 31, 2016
Defensive Coordinator Nick Holt talks to players while they stretch before practice on Tuesday, Aug. 30, Smith Stadium. Kathryn Ziesig/HERALD

Defense will look to improve further despite youth

John Reecer
August 31, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

Volleyball team will demand your attention

John Reecer
August 24, 2016
Rendering of new structure

Indoor sports complex provides an “asset” for athletics

John Reecer
August 22, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

New quarterback will not be another Doughty

John Reecer
August 22, 2016
Big Red poses during the unveiling of the new Big Red statue outside of the Augenstein Alumni Center on Saturday. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

Record $23.1 million in annual gift receipts given to WKU last year

John Reecer
August 5, 2016
WKU's running back D'Andre Ferby, 32, runs the ball during the Hilltopper's 48-20 loss to LSU on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Ferby, Wales look to lead offense in 2016 with “thunder and lightning”

John Reecer
August 4, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald.

WKU football looks to embrace new challenges this season

John Reecer
August 3, 2016
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 Toppers picked to finish eighth in C-USA, Chua named to all-preseason team

John Reecer
August 2, 2016
WKU lost to Marshall University with a score of 96-93 on Feb. 13. The Hilltoppers finished this game with a record of 12-13 and 4-8 in conference this season. Lex Selig/HERALD

Buffalo point guard Lamonte Bearden willl transfer to WKU

John Reecer
August 2, 2016
Jessica Lucas (1) and her teammates celebrate after they score a point during WKU's 3-0 win over Belmont Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, in E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. 

Lady Toppers picked to win C-USA, Lucas preseason player of the year

John Reecer
August 1, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald.

Dasor “excited” to represent Ghana, WKU in Rio Olympics

John Reecer
July 29, 2016
Rendering courtesy of Bryan Russell/WKU.

Rendering of Creason parking garage released, construction to start in September

John Reecer
July 27, 2016
Rendering provided by Bryan Russell/WKU.

Plans released for Ogden College Hall, construction month ahead of schedule

John Reecer
July 26, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald.

Gatton Academy construction nears completion

John Reecer
July 25, 2016
Photo Courtesy of the WKU Police Department

Consultant: WKUPD needs to be reorganized, culture is “toxic”

John Reecer
July 22, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald

WKU Board of Regents meet, have two-hour closed session

John Reecer
July 22, 2016
Plans courtesy of WKU.

New dining RFP includes expansion and renovation of Garrett Conference Center

John Reecer
July 21, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald.

Presidential Search Committee meets to discuss position profile, survey questionnaire

John Reecer
July 20, 2016
WKU's wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown during the WKU Hilltoppers 58-28 win against the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders football game on Saturday at L.T. Smith Stadium.

Four Hilltoppers named to preseason football all-conference team

John Reecer
July 20, 2016
Photo courtesy of WKU Athletics.

Noble, Haag named C-USA scholar-athletes of the year

John Reecer
July 19, 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

Hilltoppers gain pair of verbal commitments over weekend

John Reecer
July 18, 2016
December 21, 2015: Western Kentucky running back Anthony Wales (20) carries the ball past South Florida linebacker Nigel Harris (57) during the first half of the Miami Beach Bowl at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida, on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015. Nick Wagner/HERALD

WKU running backs named to Doak Walker Award Watch List

John Reecer
July 14, 2016
Schedule courtesy of WKU Athletics.

2016-17 Conference-USA schedule released for WKU men’s basketball

John Reecer
July 13, 2016
WKU's offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) and running back Anthony Wales (20) celebrate after Wales scored a touchdown during the Hilltoppers' 49-28 win over Marhsall on Friday at L.T. Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers clinched the C-USA East Division championship with the win and will now host the C-USA Football Championship Game on Sat. Dec. 5.

Forrest Lamp and Marcus Ward named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

John Reecer
July 13, 2016
WKU's wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) rushes the ball past Southern Mississippi University defensive back Picasso Nelson Jr. (13), defensive back Cornell Armstrong (3), and wide receiver Jarell Aaron (12) during the Conference USA football Championship game between WKU and Southern Mississippi University on Saturday Dec. 5 at L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. Shaban Athuman/HERALD

Pair of WKU wide receivers named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List

John Reecer
July 13, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald.

“Pokemon Go” brings nostalgia and interaction to WKU

John Reecer
July 12, 2016
Photo courtesy of WKU Athletics.

WKU track and field athlete qualifies for 2016 summer olympics

John Reecer
July 11, 2016

Possible robbery occured on campus Sunday night

John Reecer
July 11, 2016
WKU lost to Marshall University with a score of 96-93 on Feb. 13. The Hilltoppers finished this game with a record of 12-13 and 4-8 in conference this season. Lex Selig/HERALD

Highly touted transfer chooses Kansas over WKU

John Reecer
July 1, 2016
Phishing email

Phishing emails cause problems for WKU students, faculty and staff

John Reecer
June 30, 2016
WKU's quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) celebrates a touchdown during the Hilltopper's 45-35 win over the University of South Florida in the Miami Beach Bowl on Monday at Marlins Park in Miami, Fl. Mike Clark/HERALD

Doughty named Male Athlete of the Year by C-USA

John Reecer
June 30, 2016
New WKU head men’s basketball coach Rick Stansbury speaks during his first press conference at the Harbaugh Club in Smith Stadium. Stansbury was most recently an associate head coach at Texas A&M and was also head coach at Mississippi State. JUSTIN GILLILAND/HERALD

Consensus five-star recruit Mitchell Robinson commits to WKU

John Reecer
June 29, 2016
Jeff Brohm (center) laughs during a press conference in the Harbaugh Club at Smith Stadium after being named WKU's new head football coach on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014. (Connor Choate/HERALD)

Stewart hopes to add Louisville to football and men’s basketball schedules

John Reecer
June 29, 2016
Schematics provided by the WKU Student Life Foundation. 

Student Life Foundation to embark on 10-year housing master plan

John Reecer
June 27, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald. 

Board of Regents approve 2016-2017 operating budget, tuition to increase

John Reecer
June 24, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald

Honors College will start charging membership fee to honors students

John Reecer
June 23, 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

Sanders joins WKU softball coaching staff as assistant coach

John Reecer
June 23, 2016

WKU basketball formally announces hirings of Williams and White to coaching staff

John Reecer
June 22, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald.

Helm Library to receive new air-handling units and exterior restoration

John Reecer
June 21, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald

Finance and Budget Committee approves 2016-2017 operating budget

John Reecer
June 20, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald. 

Vigil held in Bowling Green for victims of Orlando shooting

John Reecer
June 19, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald.

Vigil for Orlando shooting victims set for Saturday

John Reecer
June 17, 2016
WKU's quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) gets ready to hand off the ball during the WKU Hilltoppers 58-28 win against the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders football game on Saturday at L.T. Smith Stadium. Shaban Athuman/HERALD

Doughty, Noble named WKU athletes of the year after strong year for Hilltopper athletics

John Reecer
June 15, 2016
Photo courtesy of WKU News.

Three new members to join WKU Hall of Distinguished Alumni

John Reecer
June 14, 2016
New WKU head men’s basketball coach Rick Stansbury speaks during his first press conference at the Harbaugh Club in Smith Stadium. Stansbury was most recently an associate head coach at Texas A&M and was also head coach at Mississippi State. JUSTIN GILLILAND/HERALD

Stansbury suggests adding Kentucky and Louisville to schedule

John Reecer
June 14, 2016
Photo courtesy of Matthew Dettman. 

Concrete canoe team ties its best-ever finish at national competition

John Reecer
June 13, 2016

Shammond Williams to join WKU basketball coaching staff

John Reecer
June 13, 2016
Photo courtesy of WKU.edu.

New dorm to be built on popular tailgating spot in new construction plan

John Reecer
June 9, 2016
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 

WKU 4×100 meter relay team advances at NCAA Championships

John Reecer
June 9, 2016
December 21, 2015: Western Kentucky players hoist the championship trophy after the Miami Beach Bowl at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida, on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015. Western Kentucky beat South Florida 45-35. Nick Wagner/HERALD

WKU football scheduled to have at least eight games on national TV in 2016

John Reecer
June 8, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald

Indian students asked to leave university after not meeting requirements

John Reecer
June 7, 2016
Left to right: Jacob Cornett, Colton Dorris, Daniel Hammer, Drake Riley, James Thomason, Nathan Hughes, Caitlin Brown, Lacey Martin, Sarah Hay, and Dr. Shane Palmquist (faculty advisor). (Student team members: Jessica Collins, Taylor McMurtry, Cory Smith, Franklyn Perez, and Fahad Alhumaid not in picture.)

Steel bridge team finishes first at national competition

John Reecer
June 7, 2016
WKU quarterback Nelson Fishback, center, looks for an open receiver during a WKU football team practices on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. Shaban Athuman/HERALD

WKU QB Nelson Fishback out for season

John Reecer
June 7, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald 

Isaacson, Miller holds launch meeting with presidential search committee

John Reecer
June 3, 2016
Photo courtesy of ABC-TV.

WKU faculty member advances further than any contestant on ABC game show

John Reecer
June 1, 2016
Photo courtesy of WHAS11.com. 

WKU student shot in Louisville over holiday weekend

John Reecer
May 31, 2016
Photo from WKUnews.com. 

WKU faculty member to appear on ABC game show

John Reecer
May 31, 2016
Photo by John Reecer/WKU Herald. 

Planetarium to receive repairs to roof

John Reecer
May 27, 2016
Anthony McAdoo

New Executive Director of WKU Alumni Association named

John Reecer
May 26, 2016
During the Women's 100 Meter Hurdles, WKU senior Jessica Gelibert, middle, finished eleventh with the time of 14.52 seconds at the Hilltopper Relay Meet at Charles M. Rueter Track and Field Complex on Saturday, April 9. Weston Kenney/HERALD

Former WKU track and field coach says he was told to stay away from teams after email criticizing budget cuts

John Reecer
May 25, 2016
Sophomore outfielder Kaleb Duckworth (13) tries to hit the ball during the Hilltoppers’ 17-0 loss to the University of Louisville Tuesday, March 29, at Nick Denes Field. Duckworth was at base twice with one hit and struck out once. Shaban Athuman/HERALD

Hudzina and Duckworth named to All C-USA First Team

John Reecer
May 24, 2016
The new Starbucks located next to 6-4-3 Sports Bar. The new WKU Store will be in conjunction with the new coffee shop. 

New WKU Store set to open in near future

John Reecer
May 24, 2016
Chili's Grill and Bar

Chili’s Grill and Bar now open at WKU

John Reecer
May 23, 2016
Photo provided by WKU News

Doctor of Physical Therapy program obtains initial accreditation

John Reecer
May 23, 2016

A look back at the year in sports

John Reecer
May 5, 2016

Hilltoppers have big day at draft

John Reecer
May 3, 2016

Track budget cuts total about $700,000

John Reecer
April 28, 2016
December 21, 2015: Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) directs a teammate during the first half of the Miami Beach Bowl against South Florida at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida, on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015. Nick Wagner/HERALD

NFL Draft up next for Hilltoppers

John Reecer
April 28, 2016
Quarterback Mike White throws the ball during the Hilltoppers Red-White game on Saturday April 23, 2016 at L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. Shaban Athuman/HERALD

Offense wins annual spring game 52-31 over defense

John Reecer
April 26, 2016

Offense wins annual spring game 52-31 over defense

John Reecer
April 23, 2016

Spring game important for Tops

John Reecer
April 21, 2016
WKU sprinter Vincent Wyatt runs the last leg in the men's 4x400 meter relay during the Hilltopper Relay April 09, 2016 at Charles M. Rueter Track and Field Complex in Bowling Green, Ky. The Hilltoppers finished 6th with the time of 3:36.35. Shaba Athuman/HERALD

Track and field team to face 50 percent budget cut

John Reecer
April 20, 2016
WKU quarterback Nelson Fishback, center, looks for an open receiver during a WKU football team practices on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. Shaban Athuman/HERALD

Quarterback battle still undecided

John Reecer
April 19, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

Take lessons from Higbee situation

John Reecer
April 14, 2016

Questions remain after guards leave university

John Reecer
April 7, 2016
Tight end George Fant (44) runs the three cone drills for NFL scouts during the WKU football team’s Pro Day on Tuesday at Smith Stadium. SHABAN ATHUMAN/HERALD

Hilltoppers showcase talents in front of nfl scouts

John Reecer
March 31, 2016
New WKU head men’s basketball coach Rick Stansbury speaks during his first press conference at the Harbaugh Club in Smith Stadium. Stansbury was most recently an associate head coach at Texas A&M and was also head coach at Mississippi State. JUSTIN GILLILAND/HERALD

Rick Stansbury officially announced as head coach

John Reecer
March 29, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

COLUMN: Stansbury is another slam dunk hire for WKU

John Reecer
March 29, 2016
WKU's new head basketball coach, Rick Stansbury, speaks during his first press conference at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. "I believe that what a young man does off the court carries over onto the court," Stansbury said. Stansbury comes from an associate head coach position at Texas A&M, replacing Ray Harper, resigned after three WKU basketball team members were suspended on March 17, 2016. Justin Gilliland/HERALD

UPDATE: Rick Stansbury named next WKU men’s basketball coach

John Reecer
March 28, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

REECER’S PIECE: Basketball coaching search has interesting options

John Reecer
March 24, 2016
WKU's head coach Ray Harper calls the team together during a timeout in the Hilltopper's 88-77 win over UAB in the quarterfinals in the C-USA tournament Thursday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. The win over the top seeded Blazers advances WKU to the semifinals where they will face either LA Tech or ODU. Mike Clark/HERALD

Harper resigns as three players are suspended

John Reecer
March 22, 2016
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