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The Commons At Helm Library illuminate the walkway beside the Fine Arts Center. Chief Facilities Officer Bryan Russell said the building is "extremely close" to being operational.

[Photo] ‘I went to school there?’: University plan marks new era of campus for next generation of students

Michael J. Collins, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2022
HIlltopper's redshirt senior Luke Frampton (14) celebrates with the fans following their 76-69 win over the Florida Atlantic Owls on Feb. 10 in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] WKU hangs on to defeat rival EKU in season opener

November 10, 2022
Hilltopper's sophomore guard Davion McKnight (20) pushes through the defense of Florida Atlantic University Owl's sophomore guard Bryan Greenlee (4) during thier matchup on Feb. 10 in Diddle Arena.

Hilltopper's graduate guard Camron Justice (55) drives to the basket attempting to draw the foul from Florida Atlantic University Owl's freshman guard Alijah Martin (15) during their matchup on Feb. 10 in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] WKU dominates Marshall as Justice scores a career-high of 27 points

March 2, 2022
Hilltopper's 5th year guard Josh Anderson (4) puts up a shot from outside the arc to extend the lead against the Florida Atlantic University Owls during their matchup on Feb. 10 in Diddle Arena.

Lady Topper's freshman guard Mya Meredith (5), opens the game against the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs on Feb. 5th in Diddle Arena.

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.

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

February 8, 2022
Lady Topper's freshman forward Gabby Mcbride (42) , attempts to keep possession of the ball from Old Dominion Lady Monarch's during their matchup on Feb. 5th in Diddle Arena.

Lady Hilltopper's head coach Greg Collins talks with his team after their 57-71 victory over the Old Dominon Lady Monarchs in Diddle Arena on Feb. 5th.

Lady Topper's freshman guard Mya Meredith (5), pushes through the defense of the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs on Feb. 5th in Diddle Arena.

Lady Topper's senior guard Meral Abdelgawd (4), drives to the paint in during their matchup agaisnt the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs on Feb. 5th in Diddle Arena.

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.

[Photo] Charlotte hands Lady Toppers their worst loss of the season

February 17, 2022
Hilltopper's Luke Frampton pushes through the defense of UAB to have a look for a basket during their match in Diddle Arena on Jan. 27.

Lady Topper sophomore guard Hope Sivori makes a cut to the paint during WKU's 96-59 victory over Kentucky State at Diddle Arena on Nov. 21, 2021.

[Photo] Lady Toppers generate record-tying 26 steals in 96-59 win over Kentucky State

November 21, 2021
Hilltoppers’ junior wide receiver Daewood Davis (18) attempts a touchdown catch as FAU Owls’ freshman cornerback Jayden Williams (22) interferes with the play during their matchup on Nov. 20, 2021.

[Photo] Hilltoppers blow out FAU 52-17 on senior day for sixth consecutive win 

November 20, 2021
Hilltoppers’ sophomore tight end Joey Belgian (89) fights though the FAU Owl’s defense to score a touchdown.

Hilltoppers’ freshman wide receiver Malachi Corley runs through the FAU Owls’ defense during their matchup on Nov. 20, 2021 at Houchens-Smith Stadium.

[Photo] WKU vs Marshall: Division title on the line in Huntington

November 26, 2021
Hilltoppers’ sophomore running back Jakairi Moses (3) breaks through the FAU Owls’ defense to gain yardage during their matchup at Houchens-Smith Stadium.

[Photo] 'Whatever it takes' - WKU moves into its third week of spring practice

April 6, 2022
Three WKU students cheer on the Hilltoppers after a successful touchdown play during the final home game of the season.

Hilltoppers’ junior wide receiver Jerreth Sterns (8) is pulled to the ground by FAU Owls’ Armani-Eli Adams (30).

Hilltoppers’ graduate student running back Adam Cofield (7) tries to push through the three members of the FAU defensive line to gain yardage on the play.

Hilltoppers’ defense carries a FAU player before dropping him to end the play during their matchup.

[Photo] Sparky Notes: Ground game hitting its stride ahead of UTSA rematch, defense has fully matured

December 1, 2021
Hilltoppers’ graduate student Bailey Zappe (4) shares a moment with his father during their senior day celebration.

[Photo] ‘I think he's just getting started in that league’: Zappe makes NFL debut, Helton talks UTSA

October 3, 2022
WKU President Timothy Caboni shakes hands with Hilltoppers’ senior quarterback Bailey Zappe during senior day festivities.

[Photo] ‘Comfortable at 10’: Caboni talks C-USA at regents meeting

October 21, 2022
WKU Running Club member Austin Searcy laces up his running shoes at the Christian Student Fellowship House before the club run on Nov. 17, 2021.

[Photo] Running on the Hill: Campus club offers students an opportunity to stay active

November 19, 2021
Lady Toppers’ sophomore guard Selma Kulo (30) shouts in excitement about a call made against a Purdue University Boilermaker during their matchup in Diddle Arena on Nov. 10, 2021.

Lady Topper’s Head Coach Greg Collins walks with his coaching staff to the locker room at the start of the halftime break during their game against the Purdue University Boilermakers in Diddle Arena on Nov. 10, 2021.

[Photo] Lady Toppers fall to UT Martin to wrap up 2021 Preseason WNIT

November 15, 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.

[Photo] Lady Toppers break away from Bellarmine, win fourth in a row

December 3, 2021
WKU Cheerleaders lead the Women’s Basketball Team out of the tunnel before their match up against the Purdue University Boilermakers in Diddle Arena on Nov. 10, 2021.

[Photo] Hilltoppers play their hearts out for hometown, find victory on day of crisis

December 12, 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.

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

November 11, 2021
WKU senior forward Jairus Hamilton dunks the basketball with 42.5 seconds left in their game against the Alabama State University Hornets in Diddle Arena on Nov. 9, 2021.

[Photo] WKU's dominant second half leads to win over Rice

January 14, 2022
Hilltoppers’ head coach Rick Stansbury makes a calming motion to his players during the final seconds of their game against the Alabama State University Hornets at Diddle Arena on Nov. 9, 2021.

[Photo] Keith Williams and Zion Harmon ruled out for the rest of the season

January 18, 2022
WKU 5th year guard Josh Anderson (4) goes up for a dunk against Alabama State University Hornet’s junior forward Trace Young (0) during their game in Diddle Arena on Nov. 9, 2021.

Hilltopper sophomore guard Dayton McKnight (20) brings the ball across half court against Alabama State University Hornets’ Isaiah Range (40) in Diddle Arena during their game on Nov. 9, 2021.

[Photo] McKnight's hot start yields player of the week honors

November 15, 2021
WKU senior guard Luke Frampton (14) scrambles with an Alabama State University player for possession of the ball during their game in Diddle Arena on Nov. 9, 2021.

[Photo] WKU falls to South Carolina 75-64, leaves Asheville Championship without a win

November 14, 2021
WKU Army JROTC Cadets hold the American flag during the national anthem in Diddle Arena before the WKU vs. Alabama State University Hornets on Nov. 9, 2021.

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.

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

January 19, 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.

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

January 1, 2022
WKU Lady Topper freshman guard Mya Meredith (5) drives to the rim through the West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets defense.

[Photo] WKU Women's Basketball loses to MTSU

February 9, 2023
West Virginia State University Yellow Jacket sophomore guard ZZ Russell struggles with the ball against WKU Lady Toppers’ sophomore guard Teresa Faustino (14) and senior guard Medal Abdelgawd (4) during their exhibition game on Nov. 3, 2021, at Diddle Arena.

WKU Lady Topper freshman forward Jaylin Foster (11) attempts to block a pass by West Virginia State University Yellow Jacket junior guard Shelby Harmeyer (23) during their exhibition game.

West Virginia State University Yellow Jacket sophomore guard ZZ Russell (32) guards WKU Lady Topper sophomore guard Teresa Faustino (14).

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