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

Bombshell news leaves basketball team in need of a savior

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

Baseball hits early-season revival

John Reecer
March 17, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

COLUMN: Future remains bright for WKU basketball

John Reecer
March 15, 2016

Hilltoppers grind out win after close conference battles

John Reecer
February 23, 2016
WKU junior guard Fredrick Edmond (25) slips around a screen on his way to the hoop. Edmond had nine points, four rebounds, and two steals during the game against Charlotte. WKU defeated Charlotte, 59 - 54. Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball team takes on the University of Charlotte 49ers at Diddle Arena on Feb. 20, 2016, in Bowling Green, Ky. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

Hilltoppers earn fifth conference victory in comeback fashion

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

Reecer’s Piece: Why the NFL is wrong about Brandon Doughty

John Reecer
February 16, 2016

A day in the life: A look at our athletes’ eating habits on campus

John Reecer
February 11, 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

Football team adds big names on coaching staff

John Reecer
February 11, 2016
Photo courtesy of WKU Athletics. 

DUI charge against WKU baseball coach dropped

John Reecer
February 10, 2016
WKU's guard Fredrick Edmond (25) shoots for two in the seconds of the Hilltoppers's 66-64 loss to Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday Jan. 30 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Shaban Athuman/HERALD

Hilltoppers fall in conference standings after defeat

John Reecer
February 9, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

Reecer’s Piece: Give Lady Tops credit where credit is due

John Reecer
February 9, 2016
WKU junior guard Fredrick Edmond (25) drives to the hoop against UAB guard Hakeem Baxter during the game Thursday. Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball team takes on the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers at Diddle Arena on January 28, 2016, in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU leads UAB at the half, 40 - 35. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

Hilltoppers drop tough conference game at UTEP

John Reecer
February 7, 2016
WKU's head coach Jeff Brohm lifts the Miami Beach Bowl trophy after the Hilltopper's 45-35 win over the University of South Florida on Monday at Marlins Park in Miami, Fl. Mike Clark/HERALD

WKU, Jeff Brohm agree on new contract

John Reecer
February 4, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

COLUMN: Ransdell’s powerful influence on athletics at WKU

John Reecer
February 2, 2016
Pawlowski Mug Shot

Baseball Head Coach arrested and charged with DUI

John Reecer
February 1, 2016
John Reecer is the sports editor of the College Heights Herald during the spring 2016 semester.

COLUMN: The state of Hilltopper basketball

John Reecer
January 28, 2016
Redshirt senior guard Aaron Cosby drives the ball down the court after stealing it from Florida Atlantic junior Adonis Filer during the second half of WKU's game against the Owls on Saturday. Cosby scored 17 points on the day. Jennifer King/HERALD

Hilltoppers earn first conference victory in overtime thriller against FAU

John Reecer
January 10, 2016
Freshman guard Marlon Hunter (3) heads towards the hoop during the game against Campbellsville University at Diddle Arena, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. Hunter finished the game with four points and five rebounds. Matt Lunsford/HERALD 

Hilltoppers rout Brescia in final non-conference game

John Reecer
December 29, 2015
Redshirt senior forward Nigel Snipes (21) drives past Campbellsville freshman guard, Hagen Tyler (24), during the game at Diddle Arena. Snipes made the most points that night, with 24 points and three rebounds. Matt Lunsford/HERALD 

Hilltoppers earn victory against Alabama A&M in team effort

John Reecer
December 17, 2015
WKU's forward Justin Johnson (23) makes a jump shot as Stony Brook University's forward Tyrell Sturdivant (12) attempts to defend during the Hilltopper's 67-66 win Saturday at Diddle Arena.

Johnson leads Hilltoppers past EKU

John Reecer
December 2, 2015
Western Kentucky's Fredrick Edmond (25) puts up a shot amid two Kentucky Wesleyan defenders during Friday's game at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers won the homecoming game 75-68. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Foul trouble plagues Hilltoppers in defeat to Belmont

John Reecer
November 19, 2015
Junior guard Fredrick Edmond (25) dunks the ball during the game against Campbellsville University, Saturday, November 14, at Diddle Arena. Edmond finished the game with 20 points and six rebounds. Matt Lunsford/HERALD 

‘Couldn’t have been scripted better’ | Snipes leads Hilltoppers over Campbellsville

John Reecer
November 17, 2015
Western Kentucky's Fredrick Edmond (25) lays the ball up past Kentucky Wesleyan's Marcus Fuggins (25) during Friday's game at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers won the homecoming game 75-68. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Athletic transfer brings new life to Hilltopper program

John Reecer
November 12, 2015
WKU Head Coach Ray Harper reacts to a foul call in the final minutes of WKU's 53-52 loss against UAB in the second round of the Conference USA tournament, Thursday, March 12 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Mike Clark/HERALD

3 crucial nonconference contests facing the Hilltoppers

John Reecer
November 12, 2015
Western Kentucky's Chris Harrison-Docks (51) celebrates a 3-pointer as Kentucky Wesleyan's Jordan Jacks' (5) waits to receive a pass during Friday's game at E.A. Diddle Arena. Harrison-Docks scored 21 points in the Hilltoppers 75-68 win. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Hilltoppers defeat KWC in contested exhibition

John Reecer
November 10, 2015
WKU's guard Aaron Cosby (2) drives towards the basket during the Hilltopper's 84-71 win over Lindsey Wilson College on Monday at Diddle Arena.

Cosby helps Hilltoppers past Lindsey Wilson

John Reecer
November 5, 2015
WKU's guard Aaron Cosby (2) drives towards the basket during the Hilltopper's 84-71 win over Lindsey Wilson College on Monday at Diddle Arena.

Solid shooting leads Hilltoppers past Lindsey Wilson

John Reecer
November 3, 2015
Hilltopper basketball junior guard Fredrick Edmond (25) pushes passed redshirt senior Nigel Snipes (21) during a scrimmage game. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD

Seniors set to lead Hilltoppers with breakout seasons

John Reecer
November 3, 2015
Junior guard Fredrick Edmond (25) completes a dunk, after soaring over his teammate, redshirt junior Chris Harrison-Dock's (51) body, during Hilltopper Hysteria. The crowd reacted with cheers and applause. Alyssa Pointer/HERALD

Hysteria | Fans get a glimpse of things to come

John Reecer
October 20, 2015
WKU's Anderson Miller is tagged out on a steal attempt by Southern Miss' Breck Kline during the game Friday, April 10, 2015, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Ky. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Alums Miller, Diedrick see time in minor league games

John Reecer
September 17, 2015
Photo courtesy of WKU Athletics. 

New coaching staff brings experience, familiarity

John Reecer
September 1, 2015
WKU's Nicole Roseland (33) battles to get the ball away from University of Tennessee-Martin's Zara Musker (5) during the Lady Topper's 3-1 win over UTM in the season opener Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Ky.

Despite shaky start, Lady Tops excited for new season

John Reecer
August 25, 2015

Hilltoppers set to wrap up hot-and-cold season

John Reecer
May 7, 2015
Members of the WKU baseball team during their 6-5 win over Austin Peay Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Ky. Mike Clark/HERALD

Hilltoppers travel to Marshall for crucial conference series

John Reecer
May 7, 2015
WKU senior infielder, Ryan Church, of West Palm Beach Florida attempts to catch a ball thrown his way while Austin Peay outfielder, Cayce Bredlau, of Clarksville, Tennessee, slides to first base at Nick Deans Field, Tuesday, April 28, 2015. The Hilltoppers beat the Governors, 6-5. Mike Clark/HERALD

WKU drops in close series against conference rival MTSU

John Reecer
May 5, 2015
Chuch (22) tries to catch Austin Peay's outfielder Cayce Bredleu (12) off base during WKU's 6-5 win over Austin Peay Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Ky. Mike Clark/HERALD

Crucial series against rival MTSU next for Hilltoppers

John Reecer
April 30, 2015
WKU second baseman Leiff Clarkson throws to first base to retire a Southern Miss batter during the game Friday, April 10, 2015, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Ky. Nick Wagner/HERALD

No. 16 Rice sweeps Hilltoppers in crucial conference series

John Reecer
April 28, 2015
WKU second baseman Leiff Clarkson mishandles a throw as Rice's Grayson Lewis steals second safely during Friday's game at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Ky. The Owls swept the Hilltoppers in the three-game series over the weekend, beating WKU by scores of 11-4, 3-2 and 3-2. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Clarkson thrives at last to bat

John Reecer
April 28, 2015
WKU sophomore Kevin Elder fires a pitch in this multiple exposure during Saturday's game against Southern Miss at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green. Elder pitched the final 3.2 innings to record his second save of the season. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Top-ranked Rice up next for WKU in crucial conference series

John Reecer
April 23, 2015
WKU's Leiff Clarkson slides home safely past Southern Miss catcher Chuckie Robinson during the game Friday, April 10, 2015, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Ky. Nick Wagner/HERALD

WKU defeats Louisville, sweeps in-state competition

John Reecer
April 23, 2015
The WKU freshman pitcher Logan Weins (41) during the Hilltoppers in-state matchup against Murray State Wednesday April 15 at Nick Deans Field. The Hilltoppers would walk away with a 5-4 win as Bowling Green native pitchers Jackson Sowell, Josh Bartley, and Ben Morrison all threw scoreless innings. Luke Franke/Herald

Run-rule enforced in Hilltopper route of FIU

John Reecer
April 20, 2015
Hilltoppers first baseman Ryan Church slides to catch a blooper during Tuesday's game against the Bowling Green Hotrods at the Bowling Green Ballpark. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Hilltoppers sweep season series of UK in thrilling fashion

John Reecer
April 16, 2015
Hilltopper senior Brandon Allen fires a pitch against Southern Miss at Nick Denes Field, Saturday, April 11. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Toppers drop series to Southern Miss in ‘game of inches’

John Reecer
April 14, 2015
WKU second baseman Leiff Clarkson prepares to receive a throw as the Hot Rods' Bralin Jackson slides safely into second base during game, Tuesday, April 7, at the Bowling Green Ballpark. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Hot Rods scrimmage halted, Southern Miss up next

John Reecer
April 9, 2015
Pitcher Tate Glasscock, #34, throws a pitch during a baseball game against UK on March 24, 2015 at Hot Rod Stadium in Bowling Green. WKU won the game with a final score of 12-3. Emily Kask/HERALD

Hilltoppers defeat FAU to win third C-USA series

John Reecer
April 7, 2015
Senior infielder Ryan Church prepares to catch a ball during the game between University of Kentucky at the Bowling Green Ballpark, March 24, 2015. The Hilltoppers won with a final score of 12-3. Emily Kask/HERALD

Tops look forward to Louisiana Tech

John Reecer
April 2, 2015
Carson Myers, 11, left, son of the head coach, shushes Cruz Dougherty, 4, right, son of the assistant coach, after baseball game at the Hot Rod Stadium in Bowling Green on Mar 24, 2015 between WKU and UK. WKU won with a final score of 12-3. Emily Kask/HERALD

JUCO transfer makes splash in first season

John Reecer
March 31, 2015
Pitcher Kevin Elder, left, and pitcher Tate Glasscock, right, celebrate a 12-3 win against University of Kentucky at the Hot Rods Stadium in Bowling Green on March 24, 2015. Emily Kask/HERALD

Dominant pitching leads UAB in Hilltopper sweep

John Reecer
March 31, 2015
Pitcher Tate Glasscock, #34, throws a pitch during a baseball game against UK on March 24, 2015 at Hot Rod Stadium in Bowling Green. WKU won the game with a final score of 12-3. Emily Kask/HERALD

Hilltoppers topple Wildcats 12-3

John Reecer
March 26, 2015
Carson Myers, 11, left, son of the head coach, shushes Cruz Dougherty, 4, right, son of the assistant coach, after baseball game at the Hot Rod Stadium in Bowling Green on Mar 24, 2015 between WKU and UK. WKU won with a final score of 12-3. Emily Kask/HERALD

Weekend series against conference rival UAB up next

John Reecer
March 26, 2015

WKU blows out in-state rival UK 12-3

John Reecer
March 25, 2015
Louisville senior Ryan Messex bats in a game against OSU, March 8, 2015. WKU finished the game with one run to OSU's 10, and the two teams played again the next day. Leanora Benkato/HERALD

WKU clinches second C-USA series vs. UTSA

John Reecer
March 24, 2015
McDonough, Georgia senior Cody Wofford hits the ball against Ohio State University, on Sunday, March 8 at Nick Denes Field. OSU won the game 10-1. Leanora Benkato/HERALD

Hilltoppers push past Lipscomb

John Reecer
March 19, 2015
McDonough, Georgia senior Cody Wofford hits the ball against Ohio State University, on Sunday, March 8 at Nick Denes Field. OSU won the game 10-1. Leanora Benkato/HERALD

Hilltoppers win first C-USA series

John Reecer
March 17, 2015
WKU's Ryan Church slides safely into second base underneath the tag of South Alabama's Davis Knapp during their game at Nick Denes field on Friday, April 18, 2014. The Toppers would go on to lose 13-10. (Brian Powers/HERALD)

Hilltoppers split series against No. 13 Mississippi State

John Reecer
March 12, 2015
Baseball Head Coach, Matt Myers speaks about the upcoming season to reporters during the Baseball Media Day, Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Diddle Arena. The Toppers ranked 9th in the preseason Conference USA coaches poll, but Myers said he won't let the low ranking phase him. Mike Clark/ HERALD

Ohio State completes Hilltopper series sweep

John Reecer
March 10, 2015

Important weekend for WKU as Ohio State comes to town

John Reecer
March 5, 2015

Hilltoppers win fourth straight behind strong performance from Thurston

John Reecer
March 4, 2015
Baseball Head Coach, Matt Myers speaks about the upcoming season to reporters during the Baseball Media Day, Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Diddle Arena. The Toppers ranked 9th in the preseason Conference USA coaches poll, but Myers said he won't let the low ranking phase him. Mike Clark/ HERALD

Hilltoppers sweep weekend series against Southern Illinois

John Reecer
March 3, 2015

WKU starts hot, drops matchup against Vanderbilt 10-6

John Reecer
February 26, 2015

WKU heads to Carbondale for series against Southern Illinois

John Reecer
February 26, 2015

Weather forces changes to baseball, softball schedules

John Reecer
February 19, 2015
Baseball Head Coach, Matt Myers speaks about the upcoming season to reporters during the Baseball Media Day, Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Diddle Arena. The Toppers ranked 9th in the preseason Conference USA coaches poll, but Myers said he won't let the low ranking phase him. Mike Clark/ HERALD

Baseball splits inaugural weekend

John Reecer
February 17, 2015
Baseball Head Coach, Matt Myers speaks about the upcoming season to reporters during the Baseball Media Day, Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Diddle Arena. The Toppers ranked 9th in the preseason Conference USA coaches poll, but Myers said he won't let the low ranking phase him. Mike Clark/ HERALD

WKU baseball set to exceed expectations in inaugural C-USA season

John Reecer
February 12, 2015
WKU Women's Soccer Coach Jason Neidell.

WKU adds depth to middle and attacking thirds

John Reecer
February 9, 2015
WKU junior infielder Ryan Church catches the ball to get Louisville infielder Sutton Whiting during WKU's 5-3 lost against Louisville at the Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Ky on Wednesday March 26, 2014. (Jeff Brown/HERALD)

Church named to Preseason All-Conference USA team

John Reecer
February 3, 2015
Freshman midfielder Hannah Chua battles University of Tennessee's Colleen Gawkins for possession during the second half of WKU's Sept. 5 match. The Lady Hilltoppers lost 2-0 to the Lady Volunteers. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Chua to participate in Canada’s National EXCEL Camp

John Reecer
December 17, 2014
 Senior midfielder Allie Auscherman attempts to steal the ball from an opposing player during the WKU vs. Tennessee game on Sept. 5. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Lady Topper senior midfielder leaves behind legacy of competitive spirit

John Reecer
November 13, 2014
WKU junior forward Chastity Gooch shoots past Baylor freshman point guard Khadijiah Cave during the first round of the 2014 NCAA Divison I Women's Basketball Championship at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas on Saturday March 22, 2014. (Jeff Brown/HERALD)

Lady Tops rout Bellarmine in lone exhibition, 102-55

John Reecer
November 11, 2014
Sophomore forward Iris Dunn battles University of Tennessee's Carlyn Baldwin (11), Susan Ferguson (20), and Cheyenne Spade (6) for possession of the ball during the first half of WKU's Sept. 5 match. The Lady Hilltoppers lost 2-0 to the Lady Volunteers. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Rice downs WKU in conference championship quarterfinals, 1-0

John Reecer
November 6, 2014
Charlotte senior defender Taylor Dulaney prepares to inbound the ball during a match Sunday October 5, 2014 against in-conference opponent WKU at the WKU Soccer Complex. Luke Franke/HERALD

Lady Tops fall to North Texas, 4-0, earn No. 7-seed

John Reecer
November 4, 2014
WKU senior midfielder Allie Auscherman (21) advances the ball down field at the WKU vs UAB game on Oct. 19. Auscherman, the only senior on the team, was honored at the game as part of Senior Day. Jake Pope/HERALD

WKU soccer nabs postseason berth with 2-0 win at Southern Miss

John Reecer
October 27, 2014
Freshman midfielder Hannah Chua battles University of Tennessee's Brittney Wade (28) for the ball during the first half of WKU's Sept. 5 match. The Lady Hilltoppers lost 2-0 to the Lady Volunteers. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Lady Tops hit the road for crucial league games this weekend

John Reecer
October 22, 2014
WKU senior midfi elder Allie Auscherman (21) collides with Evansville’s Tatiana Pagan (11) during Sunday’s bout at the WKU Soccer Complex. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Lady Toppers notch two vital wins over the weekend

John Reecer
October 20, 2014
Freshman midfielder Hannah Chua battles University of Tennessee's Colleen Gawkins for possession during the second half of WKU's Sept. 5 match. The Lady Hilltoppers lost 2-0 to the Lady Volunteers. Brandon Carter/HERALD

WKU soccer to play final home matches over the weekend

John Reecer
October 15, 2014
Lady Toppers sophomore forward/midfielder Lauren Moats waits for the ball to drop after being kicked down the field. WKU played against the University of Memphis and lost, 1-0. 

Money Moats: Lady Topper junior forward has knack for coming through in the clutch

John Reecer
October 13, 2014
Sophomore forward Iris Dunn battles University of Tennessee's Carlyn Baldwin (11), Susan Ferguson (20), and Cheyenne Spade (6) for possession of the ball during the first half of WKU's Sept. 5 match. The Lady Hilltoppers lost 2-0 to the Lady Volunteers. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Lady Tops show improvement in weekend split

John Reecer
October 13, 2014
WKU junior defender Alanna Clancy (22) stands in the way of a Charlotte player Sunday October 5, 2014 during WKU's first Conference USA matchup of the season. Despite Clancy's efforts WKU would go scoreless in a 3-0 loss. Luke Franke/HERALD

Lady Toppers hope to get out of slump in homestand

John Reecer
October 6, 2014
WKU senior midfi elder Allie Auscherman (21) collides with Evansville’s Tatiana Pagan (11) during Sunday’s bout at the WKU Soccer Complex. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Hesse lifts Lady Tops to first conference win at Marshall, 1-0

John Reecer
September 29, 2014
Freshman midfielder Hannah Chua battles University of Tennessee's Colleen Gawkins for possession during the second half of WKU's Sept. 5 match. The Lady Hilltoppers lost 2-0 to the Lady Volunteers. Brandon Carter/HERALD

WKU soccer prepares for inaugural C-USA game

John Reecer
September 24, 2014
Freshman midfielder Hannah Chua battles University of Tennessee's Brittney Wade (28) for the ball during the first half of WKU's Sept. 5 match. The Lady Hilltoppers lost 2-0 to the Lady Volunteers. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Moats’ game-winner lifts Lady Tops to 1-0 win over Indiana State

John Reecer
September 22, 2014
WKU senior midfi elder Allie Auscherman (21) collides with Evansville’s Tatiana Pagan (11) during Sunday’s bout at the WKU Soccer Complex. Nick Wagner/HERALD

WKU soccer splits two matches in Yale Classic

John Reecer
September 15, 2014
WKU midfielder Hannah Chua (2) battles for possession of the ball against a Mercer player Sunday in a non-conference matchup in Bowling Green. WKU would go on to win the game 1-0. Luke Franke/HERALD

Lady Tops prepared for SEC challenge

John Reecer
September 3, 2014
WKU midfielder Hannah Chua (2) battles for possession of the ball against a Mercer player Sunday in a non-conference matchup in Bowling Green. WKU would go on to win the game 1-0. Luke Franke/HERALD

Lady Tops defeat Mercer 1-0; improve to 2-0 on season

John Reecer
August 26, 2014
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