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Joseph Thompson, Sports Editor

Joseph Thompson is the Sports Editor this Fall 2022. Joseph has been at the College Heights Herald since Fall 2021.

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WKU redshirt senior wide receiver Daewood Davis on a drive after catching a pass during the matchup with Troy on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU lost 34-27.

WKU falls to Troy in parents’ weekend showdown

Joseph Thompson, Sports editor
October 1, 2022
WKU Soccer celebrates a goal against the University of Texas at El Paso in a 1-0 win. Sept. 22, 2022.

WKU Soccer defeats UTEP at home after dropping C-USA opener

Joseph Thompson, Sports Editor
September 22, 2022
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold plays a practice round at Olde Stone Country Club. 

Lady Topper Golf finishes in 10th place in C-USA Tournament

Joseph Thompson, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2022
Hilltopper Softball’s pitcher Shelby Nunn (10) takes her shot at striking out the batter for the Arkansas Razorbacks, during their matchup with the Razorbacks on March 21st at the WKU Softball Complex.

Hilltoppers shut out Lipscomb in first game in nine days

Joseph Thompson, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2022
Freshman Riley Grindstaff of the WKU Hilltoppers men’s golf team plays a qualifying round at Bowling Green Country Club on Sept. 17, 2021.

WKU Men’s Golf finishes 11th at Bayou City Collegiate Classic

Joseph Thompson, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2022
Meral Abdelgawad, senior guard, attempts a layup during WKU Lady Topper’s game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 2nd. The final score was 80-62 with WKU at a loss.

Lady Toppers’ season comes to an end after second round loss to UAB in the C-USA Tournament

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
March 9, 2022
WKU Lady Topper freshman guard Mya Meredith (5) sails toward the basket for a layup Saturday afternoon, Jan. 22 of 2022 during a match against the FIU Panthers in Diddle Arena. FIU lost the match 87-66.

Abdelgawad, Meredith and Mead named to All-Conference Teams, Meredith awarded C-USA Freshman of the Year

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
March 7, 2022
Meral Abdelgawad, senior guard, is helped up off of the floor by her teammates after being knocked down. WKU Lady Topper’s women’s basketball lost their game against Marshall 80-62 on Wednesday night, March 2nd.

Lady Toppers drop second game in a row in their regular season finale

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
March 5, 2022
Meral Abdelgawad drives for a 2-pointer against MTSU. WKU won 93-97 on Saturday, February 26th.

Lady Topper struggles continue with blowout loss on senior night

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
March 2, 2022
WKU forward Jaylin Foster blocks a shot during the FAU game on Jan. 20.

Abdelgawad and Foster lead Lady Toppers to a 16-point comeback win

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
February 26, 2022
Senior Merel Abdelgawad looks for a pass against Charlotte on Thursday, Feb. 3. WKU lost 79-74 in overtime.

Lady Toppers get blown out for second consecutive game

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
February 19, 2022
Lady Topper's sophomore guard Hope Sivori (1) , runs around freshman forward Jaylin Foster (11) to get a shot up in during their matchup agaisnt the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs on Feb. 5th in Diddle Arena.

Charlotte hands Lady Toppers their worst loss of the season

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
February 17, 2022
WKU Lady Topper senior guard Meral Abdelgawad (4) shoots for two Saturday afternoon, Jan. 22 of 2022 during a match against the FIU Panthers in Diddle Arena. FIU lost 87-66.

Lady Toppers’ second half rally leads to an overtime win over FAU

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
February 10, 2022
Lady Topper's freshman guard Mya Meredith (5), puts up a shot thorugh the block of Old Dominion Lady Monarch's graduate student guard Iggy Allen (2) during their matchup on Feb. 5th in Diddle Arena.

Meredith ruled out for rest of season as Lady Toppers enter final stretch

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
February 8, 2022
Lady Topper's sophomore guard Hope Sivori (1) , runs around freshman forward Jaylin Foster (11) to get a shot up in during their matchup agaisnt the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs on Feb. 5th in Diddle Arena.

Strong first half propels WKU to win over Old Dominion, ending three-game skid

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
February 5, 2022
WKU Lady Topper freshman guard Jenna Walker (24) shoots a free-throw Saturday afternoon, Jan. 22 of 2022 during a match against the FIU Panthers in Diddle Arena. WKU won the match 87-66.

Lady Toppers’ nine-game win streak comes to an end

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
January 27, 2022
WKU Lady Topper senior guard Meral Abdelgawad (4) shoots for two Saturday afternoon, Jan. 22 of 2022 during a match against the FIU Panthers in Diddle Arena. FIU lost 87-66.

Abdelgawad’s 28 points leads Lady Toppers to a blowout win

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
January 22, 2022
Lady Topper head coach Greg Collins gives direction from the sidelines of WKU’s game against Florida Atlantic on Thursday, Jan. 30. WKU won 68-59 in Diddle Arena.

Lady Toppers honor legendary 1991-92 team at halftime of the FIU game

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
January 21, 2022
WKU guard Alexis Mead attempts a layup during the game against FAU on Jan. 20.

WKU dominates FAU after a strong second half to win its eighth straight game

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
January 20, 2022
WKU Lady Topper Basketball Head Coach Greg Collins talks with his team at half-court after the 112-72 win against the West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets after their exhibition game at Diddle Arena on Nov. 3, 2021.

Lady Toppers set their sights on FAU and FIU as they look to stay perfect in C-USA

Joseph Thompson, Women’s Basketball Reporter
January 19, 2022
WKU Lady Toppers’ redshirt freshman forward Gabby Mcbride (42) resists attempts to strip the ball Virginia State University Yellow Jackets' freshman forward Emyah Fortenberry (33), and senior guard Payton Shears (14) during an exhibition match Wednesday evening, Nov. 3 of 2021 in Diddle Arena. WKU won the match 112-72.

The Lady Toppers stay hot after a dominant defensive performance

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
January 15, 2022
Western Kentucky University Junior Guard Meral Abdelgawad drives to the basket during The Hilltoppers 71-54 loss to Mercer College on December 18, 2020 at the EA Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY.

WKU win streak reaches six games after defeating Rice

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
January 13, 2022
WKU Lady Toppers’ sophomore forward Selma Kulo (40) and freshman guard Mya Meredith (5) embrace each other after a call during their exhibition game against the West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets.

Lady Toppers start 2-0 in C-USA after dominant win against La Tech

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
January 1, 2022
WKU guard Meral Abdelgawad (40) makes a basket at the game in Diddle Arena on Feb. 5, 2021. WKU won 71-64.

Abdelgawad scores over 1,000 career points as WKU wins its first C-USA game

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
December 31, 2021
WKU Lady Topper freshman guard Mya Meredith (5) drives to the rim through the West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets defense.

WKU completes comeback 60-58 against Miami (OH) with a Meredith buzzer-beater

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
December 15, 2021
WKU guard Meral Abdelgawad (40) fights to hold onto the ball against FAU guard Iggy Allen (2) at the game at Diddle Arena on Feb. 5, 2021. WKU won 71-64.

Lady Toppers lose close game to Tennessee Tech, Abdelgawad scores career-high 33 points

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
December 5, 2021
The Lady Toppers took on the KSU Thorobrettes in a regular season matchup on Nov. 21, 2021 at Diddle Arena.

Meredith, Mead drop 16 points apiece to fend off Tennessee State

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
November 28, 2021
The Lady Toppers took on the KSU Thorobrettes in a regular season matchup on Nov. 21, 2021 at Diddle Arena.

Mead’s career day leads Lady Toppers past Sycamores

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
November 24, 2021
Lady Toppers’ freshman forward Jaylin Foster (11) attempts to gain possession from Purdue University Boilermaker junior forward Rickie Woltman (35) during their game on Nov. 10, 2021 in Diddle Arena.

Lady Toppers fall to Kansas State, freshman Mead leads WKU’s offense

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
November 15, 2021
Lady Toppers’ sophomore guard Teresa Faustino (14) pushes through Purdue University Boilermakers’ junior guard Abbey Ellis (23) during their game on Nov. 10, 2021 in Diddle Arena.

Lady Toppers drop season opener to Purdue, Abdelgawad puts up 20 points

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
November 11, 2021
WKU Lady Toppers’ freshman guard Mya Meredith (5) drives for a shot against West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets’ freshman guard Abby Faulkner (23) during an exhibition match Wednesday evening, Nov. 3 of 2021 in Diddle Arena. WKU won the match 112-72.

Lady Toppers blow out West Virginia State in exhibition, 11 players score

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
November 4, 2021
Sophomore guard Meral Abdelgawad (40) receives some feedback from WKU women's basketball head coach Greg Collins during the Lady Toppers' game against Belmont in Diddle Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 13 in Bowling Green.

Lady Toppers bring chemistry, hunger, new assistant coach into 2021-22 season

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
October 30, 2021
The coaches and advisor for the esports team at WKU are interviewed in their gaming room on the side of McCormack Hall.

WKU esports athletes seeking recognition on the Hill

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
October 25, 2021
Lady Topper head coach Greg Collins gives direction from the sidelines of WKU’s game against Florida Atlantic on Thursday, Jan. 30. WKU won 68-59 in Diddle Arena.

Lady Topper non-conference schedule released, WKU to feature in Preseason WNIT

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
September 29, 2021
Photo illustration by Anna Leachman

WKU professor breaks down allure of sports betting

Joseph Thompson, Women’s basketball reporter
September 20, 2021
Photo by Mhari Shaw

Senate bill criminalizing ‘taunts or challenges’ toward police receives controversial reception

Joseph Thompson, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2021
Chelsey Mather (front), Cassie Goodwin (middle), Lilia Hawkins (left end), and several other women marches downtown Bowling Green to educate people on rape culture has impacted not only WKU but countless of colleges across the US.

Protestors march in downtown Bowling Green against rape culture

Joseph Thompson
March 23, 2021
Balloons were released on Thursday night, March 11, 2021, in remembrance of Breonna Taylor near the one year anniversary of her death.

Balloon release in memory of Breonna Taylor occurs before one-year anniversary of her death

Joseph Thompson
March 12, 2021
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