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Lynda Eernisse

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter

Lynda Eernisse is on the sports staff for the fall 2022 semester of the College Heights Herald.

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WKU head coach Rick Stansbury hypes up the Hilltoppers ahead of their matchup with the University of Indianapolis in E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. WKU won 68-50.

Hilltoppers drop first game of Cayman Islands Classic to Akron

Lynda Eernisse, Basketball reporter
November 21, 2022
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers quarterback Austin Reed (16) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during their match against the Troy University Trojans Saturday evening, Oct. 1, 2022 on Jimmy Feix Field on the WKU campus in Bowling Green, Ky. Hilltoppers fell to the Trojans 34-27.

Hilltoppers earn 600th victory, pull ahead in MTSU rivalry

Lynda Eernisse, Football reporter
October 16, 2022
Coach Rick Stansbury shouts orders to the team on Saturday, Jan., 29. WKU lost 93-85.

‘All those young men we wanted back, are back’: Stansbury talks 2022-23 basketball season

Lynda Eernisse, Basketball Reporter
September 29, 2022
WKU defensive back A.J. Brathwaite, Jr. celebrates after winning the game against Florida International University at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium on Sept. 24, 2022. WKU won 73-0 against FIU.

Hilltoppers blank Panthers 73-0 to open conference play

Lynda Eernisse, Football reporter
September 24, 2022
Western Kentucky University football team steps onto Feix Field in Houchens-Smith Stadium before the 2021 homecoming game against the Charlotte 49ers on Oct. 30.

Hilltoppers to debut new QB, kick off season against Austin Peay

Lynda Eernisse, Football Reporter
August 25, 2022
WKU Softball's fifth year utility/catcher Bailey Curry (44) celebrates with her teammates after hitting a three-run home run during their matchup with Bellarmine University on Feb. 18 at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU Softball upsets No. 5 Tide in front of record home crowd

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
April 28, 2022
WKU Softball's 5th year pitcher Shelby Nunn (10) makes a pitch to home plate during their matchup with the Bellarmine University Softball team on Feb. 18 at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU Softball sweeps C-USA weekly awards

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
April 26, 2022
From Houchens-Smith Stadium to the NFL: The story of Devon and Kristen

From Houchens-Smith Stadium to the NFL: The story of Devon and Kristen

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2022
WKU infielder, Taylor Sanders (15) rounding third base after hitting a homerun during a game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Sanders’ six RBIs propels WKU to run-rule win over Marshall

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
April 25, 2022
WKU completes comeback against Marshall with walk-off home run by Bowlds

WKU completes comeback against Marshall with walk-off home run by Bowlds

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
April 23, 2022
Hilltopper Softball’s head coach Amy Tudor talks with the catcher Shelby Nunn (10) late in their game against the Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas on March 21st at the WKU Softball Complex.

Hilltoppers get shutout in low-scoring affair against Marshall

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
April 23, 2022
Hilltopper Baseball’s starting pitcher Luke Stofel (30) throws to thrown a ball down to home plate during their game against the Belmont Bruins at Nick Denes Field on April 5th.

WKU fights hard but loses to No. 11 Vanderbilt

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2022
WKU Softball junior outfielder Brylee Hage (11) makes contact during WKU's matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks on March 21, 2022 at the WKU Softball Complex.

Hilltoppers’ comeback attempt falls short against UAB

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
April 10, 2022
WKU Softball's fifth year utility/catcher Bailey Curry (44) celebrates with her teammates after hitting a three-run home run during their matchup with Bellarmine University on Feb. 18 at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU clinches series against UAB with run-rule win

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
April 9, 2022
WKU Softball junior outfielder Brylee Hage (11) makes contact during WKU's matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks on March 21, 2022 at the WKU Softball Complex.

Hilltoppers comeback from five runs down to defeat UAB

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
April 9, 2022
WKU Softball's 5th year pitcher Shelby Nunn (10) makes a pitch to home plate during their matchup with the Bellarmine University Softball team on Feb. 18 at the WKU Softball Complex.

Nunn named C-USA Pitcher of the Week

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
April 4, 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 run-rule FIU on walk-off grand slam, sweeping the series

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
April 3, 2022
WKU Softball junior outfielder Brylee Hage (11) makes contact during WKU's matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks on March 21, 2022 at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU’s five home runs leads to win over FIU

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
April 2, 2022
WKU Track & Field at C-USA Outdoor Championships

WKU Track and Field ends Ole Miss Classic with nine top-10 finishes

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2022
Hilltopper Softball’s head coach Amy Tudor talks with the catcher Shelby Nunn (10) late in their game against the Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas on March 21st at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU loses first C-USA series to FAU

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
March 27, 2022
WKU Softball junior outfielder Brylee Hage (11) makes contact during WKU's matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks on March 21, 2022 at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU forces rubber match with late surge against FAU

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
March 26, 2022
Hilltoppers Softball’s junior infielder TJ Webster (3), makes a throw to first base to add another out to the scoreboard during their matchup with the Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas during their matchup on March 21st at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU Softball loses a pitcher’s duel to FAU

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
March 25, 2022
WKU athletes reflect on their rise to TikTok stardom

WKU athletes reflect on their rise to TikTok stardom

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter
March 24, 2022
Hage becomes third Hilltopper to win C-USA Player of the Week in 2022

Hage becomes third Hilltopper to win C-USA Player of the Week in 2022

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
March 14, 2022
WKU Softball's fifth year utility/catcher Bailey Curry (44) celebrates with her teammates after hitting a three-run home run during their matchup with Bellarmine University on Feb. 18 at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU gets first series win against a ranked opponent since 2013

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
March 14, 2022
WKU Softball's utility senior Jordan Riggs (9), throws to first base during thier matchup with the Bellarmine University Softball team at the WKU Softball Field on Feb. 18.

Charlotte evens series with WKU, setting up rubber match in game three

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
March 12, 2022
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers outfielder Brylee Hage (11) Green Bay vs WKU February 23, 2020 at WKU Softball Complex

Hage plays hero in extra innings as WKU upsets No. 24 Charlotte in series opener

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
March 11, 2022
WKU infielder, Taylor Sanders (15) rounding third base after hitting a homerun during a game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Sanders named C-USA Player of the Week, second week in a row for WKU

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
February 28, 2022
WKU Softball's 5th year pitcher Shelby Nunn (10) makes a pitch to home plate during their matchup with the Bellarmine University Softball team on Feb. 18 at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU Softball closes out Spring Fling with pair of wins

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2022
WKU Softball's fifth year utility/catcher Bailey Curry (44) celebrates with her teammates after hitting a three-run home run during their matchup with Bellarmine University on Feb. 18 at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU Softball sweeps doubleheader after rallying in the seventh inning in the second game for ninth straight win

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
February 27, 2022
WKU Softball's utility senior Jordan Riggs (9), throws to first base during thier matchup with the Bellarmine University Softball team at the WKU Softball Field on Feb. 18.

WKU Softball wins seventh consecutive game after shutting out Dayton

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
February 25, 2022
WKU Softball's Curry named Conference USA Player of the Week

WKU Softball’s Curry named Conference USA Player of the Week

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
February 21, 2022
WKU Softball's fifth year utility/catcher Bailey Curry (44) celebrates with her teammates after hitting a three-run home run during their matchup with Bellarmine University on Feb. 18 at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU Softball win WKU Hilltopper Classic with a nail-biting finish

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
February 20, 2022
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers outfielder Brylee Hage (11) Green Bay vs WKU February 23, 2020 at WKU Softball Complex

WKU Softball wins both doubleheader games for second day in a row in the WKU Hilltopper Classic

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
February 19, 2022
WKU junior infielder TJ Webster encourages fifth-year pitcher Shelby Nunn during WKU's exhibition doubleheader against Austin Peay on Oct. 12, 2021.

WKU Softball sweeps first day of Hilltopper Classic with run-rule victories

Lynda Eernisse, Sports reporter
February 19, 2022
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold plays a practice round at Olde Stone Country Club. 

WKU Women’s Golf leads First Coast Classic after day one, Men’s unable to finish second round of Mobile Bay Intercollegiate

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2022
WKU Softball opens its season with a thrilling doubleheader in the Aggie Classic

WKU Softball opens its season with a thrilling doubleheader in the Aggie Classic

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
February 11, 2022
The Hilltoppers celebrate their first Conference USA title since 2015.

WKU Softball address media about upcoming 2022 season

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
February 9, 2022
WKU Hilltoppers’ senior Katie Isenbarger clears the crossbar at the high-jump at the Lenny Lyles Invitational track and field meet Saturday, Jan. 28 of 2022 at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Isenbarger placed first in the event out of 27 competitors, though she had not high-jumped since her sophomore year.

Isenbarger breaks program record in indoor high jump, WKU finishes with nine top-10 finishes at the PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2022
WKU women's runners (left) senior Haley Webb, (middle) senior Savannah Heckman, and (right) freshman Rory O'Connor conditioning at Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex. 

WKU starts indoor track and field season, Heckman post third-fastest indoor female mile time in program history

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter
January 16, 2022
Senior Marlowe Mosley running in the 2020 Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championships on Feb. 22, 2020 at the Birmingham Crossplex.

WKU Track and Field starts its indoor season in Nashville

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter
January 13, 2022
The Hilltoppers celebrate their first Conference USA title since 2015.

WKU announces 2022 softball schedule

Lynda Eernisse, Softball reporter
January 12, 2022
Junior forward Katie Erwin lines up a kick during her five-point performance against Union University on Aug. 21, 2021 at the WKU Soccer complex.

Lady Toppers Jacobsen, Erwin earn all-region academic second team nods

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter
December 27, 2021
WKU's Savannah Heckman placed 14th at the 2021 C-USA Cross Country Championships on Oct. 30, 2021.

Heckman earns All-Conference nod, top-15 finish at C-USA championships

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2021
Clarence Jackson (43) played for WKU from 1971-73 as a football and track & field athlete. His connection to WKU keeps him returning to the Hill for homecoming every year.

WKU athletes share what keeps them coming home to the Hill

Lynda Eernisse, Sports reporter
October 29, 2021
All in the family: Student-athlete siblings reunited as Hilltoppers

All in the family: Student-athlete siblings reunited as Hilltoppers

Lynda Eernisse, Sports reporter
October 26, 2021
The WKU Hilltoppers celebrate after a point against the Marshall Thundering Herd on the evening of Sept. 24, 2021 during their volleyball match in Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers earn eighth sweep in a row, complete perfect series against FIU

Lynda Eernisse, Sports reporter
October 2, 2021
WKU senior Kenlie Barrett, a transfer from Sam Houston State, tied for eighth in the Old Stone Intercollegiate, posting a 54-hole score of 8-over 224.

Lady Toppers tie for sixth in Paladin Invitational, Rich claims first top-ten finish

Lynda Eernisse, Sports reporter
September 26, 2021
The WKU volleyball team celebrates after winning the match against St. John’s University at Diddle Arena on Sept. 18, 2021.

WKU Volleyball brings momentum into first weekend of conference play

Lynda Eernisse, Sports reporter
September 23, 2021
WKU students share the joys of fantasy football

WKU students share the joys of fantasy football

Lynda Eernisse, Sports reporter
September 20, 2021
WKU's Dedrick Troxell placed 17th in the men's side of the Memphis Twilight Classic on Sept. 4, 2021.

WKU Cross Country heads to Commodore Classic for second meet of the season

Lynda Eernisse, Sports reporter
September 16, 2021
WKU's Savannah Heckman placed 14th at the 2021 C-USA Cross Country Championships on Oct. 30, 2021.

Savannah Heckman named WKU’s first cross country athlete of the week since 2015

Lynda Eernisse, Sports reporter
September 7, 2021
WKU senior Kenlie Barrett, a transfer from Sam Houston State, tied for eighth in the Old Stone Intercollegiate, posting a 54-hole score of 8-over 224.

Lady Toppers sit in sixth place after first day of USA Intercollegiate competition

Lynda Eernisse, Sports reporter
September 4, 2021
WKU cross-country runners practicing at Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex. Oct., 15 2020

WKU places seventh and 11th in preseason cross country poll

Lynda Eernisse, Sports Reporter
August 31, 2021
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