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Matthew Hargrove, Women’s Basketball Reporterd

Matthew Hargrove is a general assignment sports reporter for the College Heights Herald. He previously covered the football program the fall of 2020. He is currently in his senior year majoring in broadcasting.

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Megan Clarke putting at a practice round at Olde Stone Country Club.

WKU places No. 6 in final regular season tournament; Joiner and Clarke finish top 10 and 15

Matthew Hargrove
March 31, 2021
Western Kentucky University Quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (1) throws the ball during the WKU home opener on September 19, 2020.

WKU Spring football has arrived on the Hill

Matthew Hargrove
March 16, 2021
Luke Fuller shooting a practice round on Aug. 31, 2020 at Bowling Green Country Club.

Hilltoppers travel to Sea Palms Invitational

Matthew Hargrove
March 3, 2021
Megan Clarke putting at a practice round at Olde Stone Country Club.

Lady Toppers host Battle of the Bluegrass

Matthew Hargrove
February 27, 2021
Luke Fuller shooting a practice round on Aug. 31, 2020 at Bowling Green Country Club.

Hilltoppers place 10th at Mobile Bay Intercollegiate

Matthew Hargrove
February 17, 2021
Graduate Mary Joiner on Aug. 8, 2019 as the Lady Toppers play a qualifying round at the Bowling Green Country Cub 

Lady Toppers begin spring season with top-five finish; Joiner and Clarke finish in top 15

Matthew Hargrove
February 17, 2021
Josh Crawford addressed the media for the first time on Jan. 20, 2021. Crawford was hired as WKU's new outside receivers coach ahead of the 2021 season. 

Crawford ready for coaching opportunity at WKU

Matthew Hargrove
January 22, 2021
Western Kentucky University defensive end DeAngelo Malone (10) and defensive tackle Ricky Barber (50) tackle Southern Mississippi quarter back Trey Lowe (8) on Nov. 14, 2020.

Defensive tackle Ricky Barber earns Freshman All-American status

Matthew Hargrove
January 22, 2021
Maurice Crum will be the new defensive coordinator for the Hilltoppers following the departure of Clayton White. 

WKU adds three coaches ahead of 2021 season

Matthew Hargrove
January 15, 2021
Zach Kittley was introduced as WKU's new offensive coordinator on Dec. 14, 2020 following the end of the regular season. Kittley most recently coached at Houston Baptist and Texas Tech. 

WKU hires Zach Kittley as new offensive coordinator

Matthew Hargrove
December 15, 2020
Redshirt freshman defensive tackle Ricky Barber (50) signals a stop on defense against Charlotte on Dec. 6, 2020. WKU went on to win 37-19 versus the 49ers in the 2020 regular season finale. 

Hilltoppers explode offensively in season finale at Charlotte

Matthew Hargrove
December 6, 2020
WKU’s Ty Storey (11), runs with the ball away from the Charlotte 49ers during the second quarter of the game on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Hilltoppers defeated Charlotte with a final score of 30-14.

WKU takes on Charlotte in regular season finale

Matthew Hargrove
December 5, 2020
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Davis Shanley (12) runs the ball in the fourth quarter during the NCAA football game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on August 31. CHRIS KOHLEY/HERALD

Thomas, Shanley enter transfer portal

Matthew Hargrove
December 1, 2020
Quarterback Ty Storey scores a touchdown that led the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers their victory against the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday October 19, 2019. The Hilltoppers homecoming game ended with a score of 30-14 in their favor.

Charlotte cancels due to rise in COVID-19 cases

Matthew Hargrove
November 30, 2020
WKU’s Ty Storey (11), runs with the ball away from the Charlotte 49ers during the second quarter of the game on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Hilltoppers defeated Charlotte with a final score of 30-14.

Hilltoppers prepare for final game at Charlotte

Matthew Hargrove
November 24, 2020
FIU tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (13) sits on the field as Hiltopper linebacker Eli Brown runs to make a touchdown. WKU defeated FIU 38-17.

Hilltoppers come out on top over FIU, first back-to-back wins of the season

Matthew Hargrove
November 22, 2020
Jeremiah Fails (21) celebrates a win on Nov. 14, 2020 over Southern Miss. The Hilltoppers defeated the visiting Golden Eagles 10-7.

WKU hosts FIU for senior day, Hilltoppers aim for back-to-back wins

Matthew Hargrove
November 20, 2020
Western Kentucky University defensive back Devon Key (2) celebrates during Saturdays game against the visiting Southern Miss Golden Eagles. WKU defeated the Golden Eagles 10-7.

Hilltoppers get in the win column, home finale up next

Matthew Hargrove
November 17, 2020
WKU senior defensive end, DeAngelo Malone (10) broke the WKU football program sack record on Nov. 14, 2020. WKU defeated Southern Mississippi 10-7.

WKU defeats Southern Miss snapping losing skid, Malone and Key have historic game

Matthew Hargrove
November 15, 2020
Western Kentucky University Quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (1) throws the ball during the WKU home opener on September 19, 2020.

Hilltoppers begin two game homestand against Southern Mississippi

Matthew Hargrove
November 13, 2020
Graduate quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome passing from inside the pocket against Florida-Atlantic on Nov. 7, 2020. 

Hilltoppers drop game at FAU, Southern Miss visits the Hill Saturday

Matthew Hargrove
November 10, 2020
Redshirt sophomore kicker Brayden Narveson celebrates a field goal at Florida Atlantic. The Hilltoppers fell to the Owls 10-6 in Boca Raton, Florida on Nov. 7, 2020. 

WKU surrenders late touchdown to FAU, Owls defense holds on

Matthew Hargrove
November 8, 2020
BYU defending WKU in third quarter on Oct. 31, 2020. The Hilltoppers would go on to fall 41-10 to the ranked program. 

WKU closes out two game road swing at FAU

Matthew Hargrove
November 6, 2020
WKU and BYU lines up at line of scrimmage in second quarter. BYU played Western Kentucky at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Oct. 31, 2020. 

WKU shifts gears for FAU, aim to get back on the winning side

Matthew Hargrove
November 2, 2020
Lopini Katoa (#4) in second quarter against WKU's defensive backs. BYU played WKU at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on October 31, 2020.

BYU marches on undefeated, WKU off to FAU on next road game.

Matthew Hargrove
November 1, 2020
WKU Mascot Big Red runs inside Houchens-Smith Stadium Oct. 24, 2020. 

Hilltoppers head out west to face BYU, Pigrome slotted as starting quarterback

Matthew Hargrove
October 30, 2020
WKU running back Gaej Walker (5) and quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome(1) strike a pose before their game against UTC Oct. 24, 2020.

Pigrome’s late touchdown gives Hilltoppers first win in two weeks

Matthew Hargrove
October 27, 2020
WKU graduate linebacker Eli Brown (32) celebrates a tackle against UTC on Oct. 24, 2020. The Hilltoppers would go on to win 13-10 over the Mocs. 

Hilltoppers end losing streak, hold on against Chattanooga in comeback victory

Matthew Hargrove
October 25, 2020
WKU quarterback Kevaris Thomas drops back in the pocket to pass against UAB on Oct. 17, 2020.

Hilltoppers host Mocs prior to road swing, aim to snap two game losing skid

Matthew Hargrove
October 23, 2020
Graduate linebacker Eli Brown (32) wrestles UAB redshirt senior (10) Hayden Pittman to the ground. Senior defensive back (31) Antwon Kincade stays poised to make a play against the Blazer. 

Hilltoppers losing skid continues, new face at quarterback

Matthew Hargrove
October 20, 2020
Senior linebacker (36) Kyle Bailey and senior defensive back (31) Antwon Kincade in pursuit of tackling (5) redshirt sophomore wide receiver Myron Mitchell. 

Hilltoppers burnt by Blazers for second consecutive loss, UAB extends home winning streak to 21

Matthew Hargrove
October 17, 2020
WKU Hilltoppers tackle Marshall running back Sheldon Evans (5) as he attempts a touchdown on Oct. 10. WKU fell to Marshall 38 to 14.

WKU poised to rebound at UAB, confident for fast start

Matthew Hargrove
October 16, 2020
Marshall running back Lawrence Papillon (4) scores a 4th quarter touchdown against WKU on Oct. 10.

Herd Tramples WKU on homecoming, UAB up next

Matthew Hargrove
October 13, 2020
WKU heads out onto the field in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for a matchup against Middle Tennessee State University on Oct. 3.

Hilltoppers welcome Marshall for homecoming matchup

Matthew Hargrove
October 9, 2020
WKU running back Jakairi Moses signals a first down after rushing for 10 yards to the MTSU 34 yard line on Oct. 3, 2020 in Floyd stadium. The Hilltoppers defeated the Blue Raiders 20-17 to advance to 1-2 on the season. Moses finished the night with 5 carries for 36 yards.

Hilltoppers prevail over Blue Raiders, The Thundering Herd up next

Matthew Hargrove
October 6, 2020
Graduate linebacker Eli Brown celebrates following a sack on MTSU's quarterback Asher O'Hara.

Hilltoppers hold on to defeat MTSU for first win of the season

Matthew Hargrove
October 3, 2020
WKU redshirt junior running back Gaej Walker (5) is tackled with the ball while running against MTSU during the game in L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.

Hilltoppers eye first win of the 2020 season at MTSU

Matthew Hargrove
October 2, 2020
WKU Redshirt freshman Dalvin Smith prepares to catch his first collegiate touchdown during the home opener on Sept. 19, 2020.

Hilltoppers aim for first win of the season against C-USA foe MTSU

Matthew Hargrove
September 29, 2020
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold plays a practice round at Olde Stone Country Club. 

Lady Toppers place second in Hoover Invitational

Matthew Hargrove
September 23, 2020
WKU graduate quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (1) runs down the field during the home opener against Liberty University on Sept. 19, 2020.

Hilltoppers suffer back-to-back losses in season opener

Matthew Hargrove
September 22, 2020
Graduate Christian Tooley taking a look at where his chip shot landed on Aug. 26, 2020.  

Hilltoppers finish at No. 10 in fall competition debut

Matthew Hargrove
September 17, 2020
Chan Metts (left) talks with one of his former players as an assistant at Georgia Southern.

WKU Men’s Golf program returns with one of its deepest lineups in the Chan Metts era

Matthew Hargrove
September 11, 2020
Pictured left to right. Senior Olivia Reed, graduate Mary Joiner, redshirt senior Teri Doss, senior Megan Clarke, freshman Rylea Marcum, freshman Rachel Rich, and sophomore Sarah Arnold pose following the first tournament the Lady Toppers have played in since COVID-19 pandemic began. 

Rylea Marcum and Terri Doss lift Lady Toppers to victory in first competition; Adam Gary achieves most wins in program history

Matthew Hargrove
September 8, 2020
Graduate Mary Joiner on Aug. 8, 2019 as the Lady Toppers play a qualifying round at the Bowling Green Country Cub 

Update on Lady Topper Golf: Program gears up for first competition at South Alabama

Matthew Hargrove
September 2, 2020
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