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Documents show WKU subsidizes athletics at highest rate in Kentucky

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April 28, 2016

Lady Toppers prepare for C-USA Championships

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April 14, 2016

Spring practice to start for the Hilltoppers

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March 17, 2016
December 21, 2015: Western Kentucky linebacker Nick Holt (10) tackles a South Florida player during the first half of the Miami Beach Bowl at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida, on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Newcomers look to reload Hilltopper defense

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February 4, 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

Former Hilltoppers show off talent in all-star games

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January 28, 2016
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COLUMN: Similar tests ahead for men’s, women’s squads

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November 12, 2015
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Toppers missing Higbee, but the show must go on

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November 3, 2015
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‘100 Miles of Hate’ tests more than just skill

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October 10, 2015
Senior Taylor Carlin from Alberta, Canada, front, runs in the Forrest Park Cross Country Festival at Forrest Park in St. Louis on Sept. 11. Ashley Cooper/HERALD

Jenkins confident with group moving closer to post season

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October 8, 2015
Head Coach Ray Harper yells to his team after a forced turnover during the second half of WKU's 62-52 victory over Bowling Green State. The Hilltoppers totaled five steals and held the Falcons to a 34.5% shooting percentage from the field. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Hilltopper basketball practice underway with 10 new players

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October 8, 2015
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COLUMN: Todd Stewart’s open letter symbolizes growing pains

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October 6, 2015
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COLUMN: Weekend poses great opportunity to catch your favorite team

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September 24, 2015
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Higbee, Ferby emerge for WKU in Bloomington

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September 22, 2015
WKU's wide receiver Jared Dangerfield (21) celebrates the Hilltoppers' 14-12 win against Vanderbilt University during the final seconds of the game Thursday at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Vanderbilt results point towards interesting La. Tech matchup

Jonah Phillips
September 10, 2015
Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Kris Kentera, #82, spins away from Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive back Joe Brown, #7, during WKU's 14-12 win Thursday at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

Brown’s transition symbolizes Hilltopper dedication to defense

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September 10, 2015
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COLUMN: Hilltoppers grind out win at Vanderbilt

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September 8, 2015
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COLUMN: Hilltoppers need balance in 2015

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September 3, 2015
Todd Stewart was named WKU's Athletics Director in May 2012. Stewart previously worked for the Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns.

Stewart aiming to establish basketball program

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August 25, 2015
WKU's Downing Student Union is scheduled to be complete in the Fall of 2014 with parts of the building already open for student and faculty use.  JEFF BROWN/HERALD

DSU to host Madden tournament, with more to come

Jonah Phillips
August 12, 2015
File photo of Cherry Hall.

Recruitment reports higher number of admitted applicants in 2015

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August 11, 2015
The home of WKU's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Gary A. Ransdell Hall, turned four years old on April 29, 2015. The university spent $35 million to accommodate more than 3,000 students through its academic programs, including elementary education, WKU's largest undergraduate program. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Salaries not a priority?

Jonah Phillips
August 6, 2015
A water main break has left Gordon Wilson, Van Meter, and Cherry Hall without power on Monday, August 3, 2015. 

Water main break part of larger project

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August 5, 2015
An illustration of the new Honors College and International Center building that will be completed in 2015. 

Honors College and International Center to be ‘operational’ for fall semester

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August 5, 2015
Photo courtesy of WKU. 

Dr. Davis recognized as storied career comes to a close

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July 29, 2015
An illustration of the new Honors College and International Center building that will be completed in 2015. 

Facilities, property topics of interest at Board of Regents quarterly meeting

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July 24, 2015
File photo of Cherry Hall.

Accreditation, enrollment, recruiting amongst topics discussed at Board of Regents retreat

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July 23, 2015
WKU Women's Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard cuts down the net following her team's championship victory against Southern Miss. in the Conference USA tournament championship Friday March 14, 2015 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. The victory clinched a NCAA tournament spot for the Lady Toppers and vaulted their record to 30-4. Luke Franke/HERALD

Lady Tops release 2015-2016 schedule

Jonah Phillips
July 20, 2015
Freshman Fahad al Humaid, center, of Saudi Arabia performs a traditional dance with his friends—This photo is from the College Heights Herald archives and does not depict the Iftar dinners.

Iftar dinners offer more than just food to students, families

Jonah Phillips
July 14, 2015
Assistant Professor Travis Newton, with the help of colleague Ron DeMarse, is in the process of creating a database of actors in the Bowling Green area to help connect film producers and actors. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

WKU faculty, students, alumni collaborate on short film

Jonah Phillips
July 10, 2015
Scottsville senior Jack Rolett lights up a cigarette outside of his apartment. Rolett has been a smoker for five years. “You won’t quit until you really want to quit, and right now all of the risks of smoking are outweighed by my desire to smoke,” Rolett said.

Smoking cessation program offers relief to faculty, staff

Jonah Phillips
July 7, 2015
WKU head coach Michelle Clark-Heard fires up the team during a timeout in the second half of the team's in-conference matchup against MTSU. WKU would go on to defeat conference rival MTSU in a game that went down to the final buzzer by a score of 63-60. Placing them at the top of the current Conference USA standings. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Clark-Heard heads to Colorado Springs, Ontario to represent USA Basketball

Jonah Phillips
July 1, 2015
New Brewery equipment arrives at the WKU Center for Research and Development. 

New brewing program puts WKU at forefront of educational movement

Jonah Phillips
June 12, 2015
WKU sophomore forward Ben Lawson slams the ball home against Conference USA opponent Rice Feb. 7, 2015 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers would go on to lose to the Owls 72-68 in only their third home loss of the season. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Continuity the goal for upcoming basketball season

Jonah Phillips
June 10, 2015
An illustration of the new Honors College and International Center building that will be completed in 2015. 

Honors College and International Center set for August completion

Jonah Phillips
June 9, 2015
WKU grad student Beth McGrew helps direct volunteer efforts during during the Earth Day Garden Party Wednesday April 22 at the Office of Sustainability on WKU's campus. The party was sponsored by Project Grow and also the WKU Student Government Association. Luke Franke/Herald

WKU receives Green Ribbon Award

Jonah Phillips
June 8, 2015
File photo of Cherry Hall.

Budget raises questions about swim funding, athletics subsidy

Jonah Phillips
June 3, 2015
File photo of Cherry Hall.

Board of Regents discuss 2015-2016 budget

Jonah Phillips
May 29, 2015
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

Nine home games highlight 2015 soccer schedule

Jonah Phillips
May 27, 2015
WKU junior Chioma Agwunobi, left, and freshman Carrol Hardy, right, compete in the Women's 60 Meter Dash at the Vanderbilt Indoor Invitational Track and Field on Saturday Jan. 25, 2014.(Jeff Brown/HERALD)

Track and field travel to NCAA east prelims

Jonah Phillips
May 26, 2015
Henderson native, Joseph Crafton, measures out chemicals in his Quantitative Analysis class at Thompson Complex Center Wing on Tuesday Feb. 25. Crafton is in his final semester at the Gatton Academy and hopes to study chemistry at Vanderbilt after graduation. "I don't mind being labeled a Gatton kid," Crafton said. "No one asks most of the time. I usually fit right in." After college and grad school, Crafton's ultimate goal is to become a trauma surgeon. (Luke Franke/HERALD)

WKU students contribute to large-scale bacteriophage genetic study

Jonah Phillips
May 22, 2015
WKU men's head basketball coach Ray Harper draws a technical foul against Conference USA opponent Rice Feb. 7, 2015 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers would go on to lose to the Owls 72-68 in only their third home loss of the season. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Hilltopper basketball roster sees summer shake-up

Jonah Phillips
May 21, 2015
Head coach Jeff Brohm after WKU's 34-42 loss against the University of Illinois Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Mike Clark/HERALD

Brohm listed mid-table in C-USA coaches rankings

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May 20, 2015

Price marks third loss for WKU hoops

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May 7, 2015
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Fant toys with idea of Topper football

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May 7, 2015
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League-high number of student athletes excel in the classroom

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May 5, 2015
WKU's head coach Michelle Clark-Heard highfives senior guard Alexis Govan (21) during the Hilltopper's 70-67 win over Charlotte in the second round of the Conference USA tournament Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Govan led the game with 21 points. The Lady Toppers take on either Old Dominion or UTSA The Lady Toppers take on either Old Dominion or UTSA in the semifinal game at 12:30 p.m. Friday March 13, 2015.

Michelle Clark-Heard takes unconventional route to success

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May 5, 2015
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Record setting weekend nothing new for Kramer

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April 28, 2015
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Nail in coffin produces unanswered questions

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April 21, 2015
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USA basketball sheds light on WKU

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April 2, 2015
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Not bad for the new kid

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March 26, 2015
Lady Topper senior senior guard, Alexis Govan (21) is congratulated by forward, Jaylnn McClain (33), after scoring three points during the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at Haas Pavilion in Berkley, California, Friday, March 20, 2015. Govan scored 20 points during the game. Jeffery Brown/HERALD 

Lady Topper basketball season comes to an end

Jonah Phillips
March 24, 2015
Senior Lady Topper basketball players (from left) Chastity Gooch (30), Alexis Govan (21) and Ileana Johnson (24) walk off the court after losing to University of Texas, 64-66, during the first round of the NCAA Women's Tournament at Haas Pavilion in Berkley, California, Friday, March 20, 2015. Jeffery Brown/HERALD

Lady Toppers end season with 64-66 loss to Texas

Jonah Phillips
March 20, 2015
WKU senior guard Ileana Johnson (24) drives against several Old Dominion defenders during the team's Conference USA tournament semifinal matchup against Old Dominion University Friday March 13, 2015 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Despite leading by 22 points early in the first half the game became closely contested in the final seconds. WKU would go on to win 61-52 and advance to the Championship game tomorrow Saturday March 14 against Southern Mississippi University. Luke Franke/HERALD

Lady Toppers receive bid to big dance, earn 12 seed

Jonah Phillips
March 19, 2015
WKU senior guard Alexis Govan (21) shoots a contested jumper during the team's Conference USA tournament semifinal matchup against Old Dominion University Friday March 13, 2015 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Despite leading by 22 points early in the first half the game became closely contested in the final seconds. WKU would go on to win 61-52 and advance to the Championship game tomorrow Saturday March 14 against Southern Mississippi University. Luke Franke/HERALD

Alexis Govan leads WKU through C-USA tournament

Jonah Phillips
March 17, 2015
WKU Women's Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard celebrates with her team minutes after the team's championship victory against Southern Miss. in the Conference USA tournament championship Friday March 14, 2015 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. The victory clinched a NCAA tournament spot for the Lady Toppers and vaulted their record to 30-4. Luke Franke/HERALD

Lady Toppers crowned C-USA champions

Jonah Phillips
March 15, 2015
WKU senior guard Alexis Govan (21) shoots a contested jumper during the team's Conference USA tournament semifinal matchup against Old Dominion University Friday March 13, 2015 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Despite leading by 22 points early in the first half the game became closely contested in the final seconds. WKU would go on to win 61-52 and advance to the Championship game tomorrow Saturday March 14 against Southern Mississippi University. Luke Franke/HERALD

Lady Toppers punch ticket to C-USA championship

Jonah Phillips
March 13, 2015
WKU's senior forward Chastity Gooch (30) gets penned in and draws a foul from Charlotte's guard Hillary Sigmon (22) during the Hilltopper's 70-67 win over Charlotte in the second round of the Conference USA tournament Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Gooch notched 19 points in the game. The Lady Toppers advance to take on Old Dominion in the semifinal game at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015. Mike Clark/HERALD

Lady Toppers notch first C-USA post-season win, look next to Old Dominion

Jonah Phillips
March 13, 2015
WKU's Chastity Gooch (30) releases a three-point attempt during Saturday's game against Southern Miss at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. The Hilltoppers ultimately fell to Southern Miss, 63-61. Photo by Nick Wagner/ WKU HERALD

Lady Toppers face Charlotte in first C-USA post-season clash

Jonah Phillips
March 12, 2015
WKU senior forward Chastity Gooch (30) drives the lane against a MTSU defender Saturday Feb. 21 in the two teams' Conference USA matchup. WKU would go on to defeat conference rival MTSU in a game that went down to the final buzzer by a score of 63-60. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Lady Toppers end regular season with 71-62 win over Old Dominion

Jonah Phillips
March 8, 2015
WKU teammates Alexis Govan and Jalynn McClain share an embrace after defeating Conference USA opponent MTSU by a score of 63-60. Placing them at the top of the current Conference USA standings. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Lady Toppers claim C-USA regular season title

Jonah Phillips
March 6, 2015
Seniors guard/forward Alexis Govan, guard Ileana Johnson, and forward Chastity Gooch will enter the final week of the regular season when they face Charlotte, Thursday, March 5. Aaron M. Sprecher/HERALD

Senior Night set to close out inaugural C-USA season

Jonah Phillips
March 5, 2015
WKU senior forward Chastity Gooch (30) drives the lane against a MTSU defender Saturday Feb. 21 in the two teams' Conference USA matchup. WKU would go on to defeat conference rival MTSU in a game that went down to the final buzzer by a score of 63-60. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Lady Tops claim part of regular season C-USA title

Jonah Phillips
March 3, 2015
WKU's Kendall Noble (12) and Micah Jones (5) place full-court pressure on MTSU guard Caroline Warden (32) during the second half of the team's tightly contested matchup Saturday Feb. 21 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU would go on to defeat conference rival MTSU in a game that went down to the final buzzer by a score of 63-60. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Lady Toppers beat FIU 88-47, claim part of C-USA regular season title

Jonah Phillips
March 1, 2015
WKU senior guard Trency Jackson (3) breaks into the lane during the first half of the Hilltoppers' matchup against Conference USA opponent UTSA. The Toppers would go on to win the game 83-74, remaining undefeated in conference play. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Hilltoppers grind out win over FAU, 71-68

Jonah Phillips
February 27, 2015
Junior forward Jalynn McClain drives towards the basket during the second half of WKU's Nov. 14 game against Central Arkansas. The Lady Toppers defeated the Sugar Bears 93-57 to advance in the Preseason Women's NIT. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Lady Toppers notch 900th all-time win against FAU 85-74

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February 27, 2015
WKU teammates Alexis Govan and Jalynn McClain share an embrace after defeating Conference USA opponent MTSU by a score of 63-60. Placing them at the top of the current Conference USA standings. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Reserve play key to Lady Topper success

Jonah Phillips
February 26, 2015

Lady Topper home opener postponed again

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February 26, 2015
WKU guard and rising Senior Trency Jackson drives to the basket against North Texas guard T.J. Taylor on Feb 5, 2015 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. WKU beat North Texas 65-59. Harrison Hill/HERALD

Hilltoppers look to win-out last four C-USA games

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February 26, 2015
WKU Freshman forward Tashia Brown drives toward the basket during WKU's game against Marshall at Diddle Arena on January 4, 2015. The lady toppers won with a final score of 67-53. Mike Clark/HERALD

Lady Toppers head to Florida with C-USA destiny in own hands

Jonah Phillips
February 26, 2015
WKU players jump off the bench in celebration after their team stopped MTSU from scoring during the final seconds of regulation. Sealing the win for the Lady Toppers. WKU would go on to defeat conference rival MTSU in a game that went down to the final buzzer by a score of 63-60. Placing them at the top of the current Conference USA standings. (Luke Franke/Herald)

Lady Toppers win two to reclaim lead for C-USA regular season title

Jonah Phillips
February 24, 2015
WKU head basketball coach Michelle Clark-Heard celebrates with her team after defeating Conference USA opponent MTSU by a score of 63-60 Saturday Feb. 21 in E.A. Diddle Arena. The win put the Lady Toppers atop the Conference USA standings. Luke Franke/Herald

‘Team effort across the boards’ leads Lady Toppers past MTSU 63-60, reclaim top spot in C-USA

Jonah Phillips
February 21, 2015
Senior guard Alexis Govan attempts a rebound against University of Alabama at Birmingham senior forward Janae Smith (25) at Diddle Arena on February 19, 2015. WKU would go on to win the game 59-51, in their fourth straight win in a row. Nicole Boliaux/HERALD

Lady Toppers topple Blazers 59-51

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February 20, 2015
Senior guard Alexis Govan (21) drives to the hoop during a home game against Louisiana Tech University, on Thursday, Jan. 29. She was 8-11 on field goals and 2-3 behind the 3-point arc, scoring a total of 21 points. William Kolb/HERALD

C-USA’s top offense clashes with the top defense in Diddle Arena

Jonah Phillips
February 18, 2015
Infielder Kaylan Davis walks back to the dugout, while South Alabama celebrates, after being called out on a check swing with two runners on to end the first game of a double header against South Alabama. The Lady Toppers dropped the game 3-2. (Ian Maule/HERALD)

Softball falls, bounces back in Unconquered Invitational

Jonah Phillips
February 17, 2015
WKU's freshman guard Tashia Brown (10) shoots over Marshall's center Chukwuka Ezeigbo (33) during the Lady Topper's 74-60 win over Marshall, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.  Brown was one of four Lady Topper's who contributed at least 10 points in the win, which improves WKU's record to 21-4.

Lady Toppers open home stand with win over Marshall

Jonah Phillips
February 17, 2015
WKU's senior guard Ileana Johnson makes a layup after a turnover and breakaway during the Lady Topper's 74-60 win over Marshall, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Johnson contributed three steals and a block to the Lady Topper's win which moves their record to 21-4.

Bench play pushes Lady Toppers past Marshall 74-60

Jonah Phillips
February 15, 2015
Senior outfielder Shawna Sadler slides into third base to avoid a double play during their 3-2 loss to South Alabama last season. (Ian Maule/HERALD)

Nationally-ranked opponents await WKU softball in Florida

Jonah Phillips
February 12, 2015
Senior guard Alexis Govan jumps for a rebound against two Ole Miss defenders during the second half of WKU's game against Ole Miss on Dec. 4. Govan led all scorers with 22 points as the Lady Toppers defeated the Rebels 98-69. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Lady Toppers set to defend Diddle this weekend

Jonah Phillips
February 12, 2015
Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard converses with Tashia Brown during a timeout in the Lady Topper's game against the University of Louisville at the Yum! Center, November 25, 2014. Justin Gilliland/HERALD

Lady Toppers push past sluggish starts, register two road wins

Jonah Phillips
February 10, 2015
WKU Head Coach Jeff Brohm hoists the championship trophy above his head, following the Hilltoppers' 49-48 win over Central Michigan in the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl game in Nassau, on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Depth added in 2015 WKU signing class

Jonah Phillips
February 10, 2015
The Hilltoppers' Chastity Gooch is fouled by Southern Miss' Tamara Jones during Saturday's game at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. Southern Miss defeated WKU, 63-61.

Lady Toppers use first and second half comeback efforts to win 83-76 over Rice

Jonah Phillips
February 7, 2015
WKU forward Bria Gaines maneuvers through the lane against Southern Mississippi defenders during on January 31, 2015. WKU lost with a final score of 63-61. 

Lady Toppers push through sluggish first half with 77-49 win

Jonah Phillips
February 6, 2015
WKU's Chastity Gooch (30) releases a three-point attempt during Saturday's game against Southern Miss at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. The Hilltoppers ultimately fell to Southern Miss, 63-61. Photo by Nick Wagner/ WKU HERALD

Lady Toppers look to bounce back in Texas this weekend

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February 5, 2015
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Road games key in battle for conference for Hilltoppers

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February 5, 2015

Softball starts Inaugural C-USA season

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February 5, 2015
Hilltoppers head coach Jeff Brohm argues a call during Friday's game in Huntington, West Virginia. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Kentucky athletes highlight 2015 football recruiting class

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February 5, 2015
Murfreesboro, Tenn., freshman Aubrey Grensing practices her back stroke start at the Preston Center on Tuesday before the WKU swim team meet on Friday against Northwestern.

Seven pool records highlight WKU win at Marshall

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February 3, 2015

WKU receiving votes in national poll

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February 3, 2015
Senior guard Trency Jackson (3) shoots a three-point shot in the face of UTEP's Omega Harris (2), during overtime, on Thursday, Jan. 22, in Diddle Arena. Jackson led the Hilltoppers in scoring with 14 points and led the team to a 71-66 victory in overtime. Luke Franke/HERALD

Hilltoppers notch 73-62 win over Southern Mississippi

Jonah Phillips
February 3, 2015
Lady Hilltoppers watch the final seconds of a basketball game against Southern Mississippi on Jan. 31, 2015 at E.A. Diddle Stadium. WKU lost the game with a final score of 61-63.

Lady Toppers fall 61-63 in first home loss of season

Jonah Phillips
February 2, 2015
Senior guard T.J. Price (52) goes up for a layup during WKU's game against Belmont on Saturday. Price scored 15 points and pulled down nine rebounds in WKU's 64-63 loss to the Bruins. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Hilltoppers notch 73-62 win over Southern Miss, improve to 8-1 in C-USA

Jonah Phillips
February 1, 2015
Senior forward Chastity Gooch goes up for a shot during the first half of WKU's Nov. 14 game against Central Arkansas. Gooch scored 14 points in the Lady Toppers' 93-57 victory over the Sugar Bears in the first round of the Preseason Women's NIT. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Lady Toppers give up halftime lead, drop first home game to Southern Miss

Jonah Phillips
February 1, 2015
Senior forward Chastity Gooch goes up for a shot during the first half of WKU's Nov. 14 game against Central Arkansas. Gooch scored 14 points in the Lady Toppers' 93-57 victory over the Sugar Bears in the first round of the Preseason Women's NIT. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Lady Toppers shoot 82 percent in second half to beat Louisiana Tech

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January 30, 2015
WKU graduate Alexis Govan hugs President Gary Ransdell at the WKU 2014 Fall Commencement on Saturday Dec. 13, 2014. 

Beyond the Arc: Govan’s touch of class recognized

Jonah Phillips
January 29, 2015

Veteran coach joins volleyball staff

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January 29, 2015
WKU junior freestyler Aymeric Le Corno swims during practice at Bill Powell Natatorium on Wednesday. Tyler Essary/HERALD

Craddock honored as swim team travels to Marshall

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January 29, 2015
Redshirt senior quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) hands the ball off to redshirt senior fullback Demetrius Coley (35) in practice as Head Coach Jeff Brohm observes. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Five new players join WKU football program

Jonah Phillips
January 29, 2015
Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard converses with Tashia Brown during a timeout in the Lady Topper's game against the University of Louisville at the Yum! Center, November 25, 2014. Justin Gilliland/HERALD

Lady Toppers win streak snapped by UTSA

Jonah Phillips
January 27, 2015
Senior guard Alexis Govan (21) and junior guard Micah Jones (5) celebrate after forcing a turnover during the first half of WKU's Nov. 14 game against Central Arkansas. The Lady Toppers forced 22 turnovers in their 93-57 victory over the Sugar Bears. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Alexis Govan named Senior CLASS Award candidate

Jonah Phillips
January 26, 2015
Senior Guard/Forward Alexis Govan, of San Antonio, Texas, takes a free throw in the Lady Toppers' game against the University of Louisville at the Yum! Center, November 25, 2014. Justin Gilliland/HERALD

Lady Toppers lose first match since November 25, snaps 14-game win streak

Jonah Phillips
January 25, 2015
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