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WKU forward Ben Lawson (14) and University of Texas at El Paso center Kelvin Jones (54) fight for rebounding position during the Hilltoppers 65-62 win over UTEP Thursday Jan. 26, in E.A. Diddle Arena.

A Basketball Journey: Retracing the steps of Ben Lawson’s trip over the pond

Matthew Stewart
May 3, 2017

Hollingsworth, Robinson shine in prep all-star games

Matthew Stewart
April 17, 2017
Tight end Justin Johnson, 23, runs a drill during practice on Tuesday. Johnson is already a player on WKU's men's basketball team but recently walked on to the football team.

Justin Johnson joins football team for spring practice

Matthew Stewart
March 29, 2017
WKU forward Tasha Brown (10) makes a jumps shot over Southern Miss players during the Lady Toppers' 79-53 win over Southern Miss on Saturday Feb. 4, 2017 in Diddle Arena.

Lady Tops fall to Ohio State in first round of NCAA Tournament

Matthew Stewart
March 20, 2017
Senior guard Kendall Noble (12) snags a rebound over Louisiana Tech guard Jasmine LeBlanc (22) and junior forward Alexus Malone (34) during the Lady Toppers' 67-58 win against Louisiana Tech on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 at Diddle Arena. Jack Atkerson/ Herald

Bopp It: Sophomore’s Career High Leads Tops to Victory

Matthew Stewart
March 11, 2017
Red shirt senior Kendall Noble (12) drives for the basket past Old Dominion guard Gianna Smith (5) during the Lady Topper's 79-73 win over Old Dominion on Saturday Feb. 25, 2017 in Diddle Arena.

Top Seeded Lady Tops Down the Mean Green

Matthew Stewart
March 10, 2017
WKU junior forward Justin Johnson (23) takes the ball up for a shot against Middle Tennessee State University sophomore forward Reggie Upshaw (30) during their game on Thursday, February 16. MTSU won with a score 78-52.

WKU Basketball falls to UTSA in first round of C-USA tourney

Matthew Stewart
March 9, 2017
WKU senior Pancake Thomas (12) attempts a three-point shot during WKU's 79-72 win over Rice on March 4, 2017 in Diddle Arena. Thomas finished the game with 11 total points.

March Madness: Hilltopper Edition

Matthew Stewart
March 6, 2017
WKU redshirt senior guard Junior Lomomba (5) jumps up for a shot against MTSU junior guard Edward Simpson (11) during their game on Thursday, February 16. MTSU won the game with a score of 78-52.

Five WKU seniors prepare for their final games in Diddle

Matthew Stewart
March 1, 2017
WKU forward Justin Johnson (23) and Middle Tennessee guard Tyrik Dickson (0) jump for a rebound during the Topper's 78-52 loss to Middle Tennessee State University on Thursday Feb. 16, 2017 in Diddle Arena.

WKU’s postseason hopes hang in a familiar balance

Matthew Stewart
February 27, 2017
Redshirt Senior guard Pancake Thomas (12) drives to the hoop as he is defended by Middle Tennessee guard Tyrik Dickson (0) and guard Adonis Foote (45) during WKU's 78-52 loss to MTSU on Thursday Feb. 16, 2017 in Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers head into final road trip of the season

Matthew Stewart
February 23, 2017
WKU junior forward Justin Johnson (23) struggles for the ball under the basket against MTSU junior guard Edward Simpson and other MTSU players during their game on Thursday, February 16. MTSU won the game with a score of 78-52.

Hilltoppers split homestand against conference powers

Matthew Stewart
February 20, 2017
WKU junior forward Justin Johnson (23) struggles for the ball under the basket against MTSU junior guard Edward Simpson and other MTSU players during their game on Thursday, February 16. MTSU won the game with a score of 78-52.

Middle Raids Diddle

Matthew Stewart
February 17, 2017
Redshirt senior guard Pancake Thomas (12) puts up a shot as Marshall University forward Ryan Taylor (25) goes to block the ball away during the Topper's 84-79 loss against Marshall University on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 in Diddle Arena.

‘100 Miles of Hate’ rivalry returns to Diddle

Matthew Stewart
February 16, 2017

WKU’s comeback attempt falls short against Marshall

Matthew Stewart
February 13, 2017

Tops split a pair of conference games on the road

Matthew Stewart
February 6, 2017
Junior forward Justin Johnson (23) goes for a layup during WKU's 65-62 victory over UTEP on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 at E.A. Diddle Arena. Johnson made recovered 12 rebounds.

Tops look to continue winning streak on the road

Matthew Stewart
February 1, 2017
On his senior night in high school Pancake Thomas jumped up and cut open his arm on the backboard. Since then Thomas went on to play two seasons at the University of New Mexico then transferring to the University of Hartford and playing one season there. Thomas has averaged 13.5 points a game since joining the Hilltoppers earlier this year.

For senior guard Pancake Thomas, fish is the fuel

Matthew Stewart
January 30, 2017
Junior forward Justin Johnson (23) jumps to block UTEP guard Dominic Artis (15) during WKU's 65-62 victory over UTEP on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017 at E.A. Diddle Arena. Johnson made recovered 12 rebounds.

Tops drive Road Runners out of Diddle

Matthew Stewart
January 29, 2017
Junior forward Justin Johnson (23) jumps to block UTEP guard Dominic Artis (15) during WKU's 65-62 victory over UTEP on Thursday Jan. 26, 2017 at E.A. Diddle Arena. Johnson made recovered 12 rebounds.

Toppers put away Miners to snap losing streak

Matthew Stewart
January 27, 2017
Senior forward Anton Waters (42) aims a jump shot during Hilltoppers 65-62 win over UTEP Thursday Jan. 26, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers return to Diddle to take on UTEP

Matthew Stewart
January 26, 2017

WKU Basketball bringing two new faces to the program

Matthew Stewart
January 26, 2017
WKU forward Willie Carmichael (12) drives past a Kentucky Wesleyan College defender during the Hilltoppers 103-97 double overtime win over Kentucky Wesleyan College on Saturday Nov. 5, 2016 at E.A. Diddle Arena. Carmichael had 7 points for the game.

Men’s basketball down to 10 active players

Matthew Stewart
January 24, 2017
Junior forward Justin Johnson (23) drives to the basket during the Hilltoppers 79-66 win over Alabama State on Nov. 12, 2016 at Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers fall to rival MTSU on the road

Matthew Stewart
January 15, 2017

Hilltoppers set for road challenge against UAB

Matthew Stewart
January 12, 2017
Redshirt senior guard Que Johnson (32) shoots during WKU's 103-97 double-overtime win against Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers can’t put Old Dominion away as the Monarchs snap WKU’s win streak

Matthew Stewart
January 8, 2017
Senior Forward Anton Waters (42) makes a basket during the Hilltoppers 79-66 win over Alabama State on Nov. 12, 2016 at Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers open C-USA play with a pair of wins

Matthew Stewart
January 3, 2017
Junior forward Justin Johnson (23) drives to the basket during the Hilltoppers' 79-66 win over Alabama State on Nov. 12, at Diddle Arena. Ebony Cox/HERALD

Hilltoppers set to play Missouri on Saturday

Matthew Stewart
November 30, 2016
Head coach Rick Stansbury talks to the Hilltoppers during WKU's 103-97 double-overtime win against Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at Diddle Arena.

Five-star recruit still committed to WKU after social media hack

Matthew Stewart
November 29, 2016
Freshman outside hitter Sophia Cerino (23) celebrates with senior defensive specialist Kaelin Grimes (17) after scoring a point against UAB Friday, Oct. 14, at Diddle Arena. Jeff Brown/HERALD

Lady Tops head to Stanford for NCAA Tournament

Matthew Stewart
November 29, 2016

Hilltoppers go winless in Global Sports Classic

Matthew Stewart
November 29, 2016
WKU guard Pancake Thomas (12) dives to fight for the ball from Kentucky Wesleyan College Ken-Jah Bosley (11) during the Hilltoppers 103-97 double overtime win over Kentucky Wesleyan College on Saturday Nov. 5, 2016 at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers fall to Belmont 90-69 in Nashville

Matthew Stewart
November 21, 2016
Freshman defensive specialist Emma Kowalkowski (3) serves the ball during the Lady Topper volleyball team's victory over North Texas during senior night on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Diddle Arena. The volleyball team was undefeated in all Conference USA games. Kathryn Ziesig/HERALD

WKU heads into conference tournament with confidence

Matthew Stewart
November 16, 2016
Senior forward Ben Lawson (14) dunks during WKU's 79-66 win over Alabama State on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers open Stansbury era with victory

Matthew Stewart
November 15, 2016

BASKETBALL SPECIAL: Pancake Thomas looks to lead Tops

Matthew Stewart
November 10, 2016
Redshirt senior guard Junior Lomomba (5) goes up for a shot during WKU's 103-97 double-overtime win against Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at Diddle Arena. Lomomba led the Hilltopper's with 29 points.

BASKETBALL SPECIAL: Tops win in thriller, Alabama State next

Matthew Stewart
November 10, 2016
Redshirt senior guard Pancake Thomas (12) jumps over the defense to make a shot during the men's basketball 87-79 victory over Campbellsville University at Diddle Arena on Tuesday Nov. 1. Thomas scored 17 of the Topper's 87 points. Kathryn Ziesig/HERALD

Hilltoppers defeat Campbellsville in first exhibition

Matthew Stewart
November 2, 2016

Lady Toppers now ranked 21st after weekend

Matthew Stewart
October 31, 2016

Hilltopper basketball has annual media day

Matthew Stewart
October 26, 2016

Lady Tops back in the top 25

Matthew Stewart
October 24, 2016
Senior outside hitter Sydney Engle (16) goes up for a hit in WKU's match against University of Alabama-Birmingham on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 at Diddle Arena. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

Weekend matches take Lady Toppers to Texas

Matthew Stewart
October 19, 2016
Senior defensive specialist Georgia O'Connell (12) digs the volleyball against UAB on Friday, Oct. 14 at Diddle Arena. O'Connell led the Lady Toppers with 11 digs. Jeff Brown/HERALD

Lady Tops earn two more C-USA victories

Matthew Stewart
October 17, 2016
Junior guard Justin Johnson (23) waves to the crowd during Hilltopper Hysteria on Friday, Oct. 14 at Diddle Arena. Jeff Brown/HERALD

Fans get first look at Stansbury’s Tops at Hysteria

Matthew Stewart
October 17, 2016
Junior forward Justin Johnson (23) puts up a shot during the first period of a basketball game against MTSU at Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 30. The Hilltoppers lost the game to MTSU with a final score of 66-64. Emily Kask/HERALD

Stansbury focused on ‘little things’ to begin season

Matthew Stewart
October 12, 2016
Sophomore outside hitter Rachel Anderson (4), spikes the ball as rightside hitter Abbi Reid (10) attempts to block during WKU's match against Florida Atlantic on Thursday, September, 22nd, 2016, in Diddle Arena. Evan Boggs/HERALD

Lady Tops take down Southern Miss in four sets

Matthew Stewart
October 10, 2016

Lady Tops remain undefeated in C-USA

Matthew Stewart
October 3, 2016

Lady Toppers still have room to improve

Matthew Stewart
September 29, 2016
Junior middle hitter Amara Listenbee (11) blocks a spike from Florida Atlantic freshman right side hitter Sigourney Kame (12) during the Lady Toppers' 3-1 win over FAU on Friday Sept. 23, 2016 at Diddle Arena. Matt Lunsford / HERALD

Lady Tops open conference play with pair of wins

Matthew Stewart
September 28, 2016
Junior setter Jessica Lucas (1) block a shot during WKU's 3-0 win over Belmont Sept. 6 in Diddle Arena. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

WKU ready to begin Conference-USA play

Matthew Stewart
September 21, 2016

Lady Tops climb back in Top 25

Matthew Stewart
September 19, 2016
Sophomore outside hitter Taylor Dellinger (21) jumps up to block a shot from Belmont's outside hitter Maggie Mullins (4) during WKU's 3-0 victory on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Diddle Arena. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

Lady Toppers set to compete in Panther Challenge

Matthew Stewart
September 14, 2016
Junior outside hitter Alyssa Cavanaugh (7) and redshirt sophomore middle hitter Amara Listenbee (11) celebrate with their teammates after scoring a point in WKU's 3-2 victory over Michigan State on Saturday, Sept. 10 in Diddle Arena. Ebony Cox/HERALD

Lady Tops go 2-1 in weekend tournament

Matthew Stewart
September 12, 2016
Sophomore outside hitter Taylor Dellinger (21) tips the ball during WKU's match against Belmont on Tuesday, Sept. 6 in Diddle Arena. Dellinger had three spikes and seven kills during the match. Lex Selig/HERALD

Lady Toppers capitalize in home opener

Matthew Stewart
September 7, 2016
WKU's defensive specialist Kaelin Grimes (17) digs a ball to the setter during the Lady Toppers' 3-1 win over UTSA on Friday at Diddle Arena.

Lady Tops win two in St. Louis tournament

Matthew Stewart
September 5, 2016
Senior defensive specialist Georgia O'Connell (12) reacts to WKU scoring a point during the Lady Toppers' match against UTSA on Oct. 9, 2015, at Diddle Arena. Leanora Benkato/HERALD

Ranked Lady Toppers take down Austin Peay

Matthew Stewart
August 31, 2016
The offensive line prepares for former WKU center Max Halpin (70) to snap the ball during WKU's game against Louisiana Tech on Sept. 10, 2015, at Houchens- Smith Stadium. 

Three matchups to watch as WKU takes on Rice

Matthew Stewart
August 31, 2016
Junior setter Jessica Lucas (1) sets the ball during WKU's game against UTSA on Oct. 9, 2015, at Diddle Arena. Abbey Tanner/HERALD

Lady Toppers win Bobcat Invitational, start season 3-0

Matthew Stewart
August 29, 2016
WKU's middle hitter Noelle Langankamp (13) watches her spike cross over the net and past UTSA's middle hitter Kylie Schott (15) during the Lady Toppers' 3-1 win Friday at Diddle Arena. Leanora Benkato/HERALD

Ranked Lady Toppers to start season with excitement

Matthew Stewart
August 23, 2016
Photo by Matthew Stewart/WKU Herald.

Graduate transfers eager to leave mark at WKU

Matthew Stewart
July 28, 2016
New WKU men’s basketball Head Coach Rick Stansbury speaks during his first press conference at Smith Stadium. Stans- bury replaces Ray Harper as head basketball coach after Harper resigned following the suspension of three WKU players on March 17. JUSTIN GILLILAND/HERALD

Stansbury looks to reload basketball program in first year at WKU

Matthew Stewart
June 10, 2016
WKU lost to Marshall University with a score of 96-93 on Feb. 13. The Hilltoppers finished this game with a record of 12-13 and 4-8 in conference this season. Lex Selig/HERALD

Potential playing time brings interest from recruits

Matthew Stewart
May 5, 2016
WKU's guard Aaron Cosby (2) collides with UAB's forward Chris Cokley (3) during the quarterfinals of the C-USA tournament on Thursday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Mike Clark/HERALD

Hilltoppers look to rebuild with offseason recruiting

Matthew Stewart
April 7, 2016
WKU's forward Justin Johnson (23) shoots over Old Dominion's forward Brandan Stith (25) during the semifinals of the C-USA tournament on Friday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Mike Clark/HERALD

No Regrets: Hilltoppers end season after conference tournament run

Matthew Stewart
March 15, 2016
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Fredrick Edmond (25) is carefully guarded by Old Dominion Monarchs forward Zoran Talley (24) as he drives for a basket. WKU leads the Monarchs 35-32 at the half, during the semifinals of the C-USA tournament in Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Lex Selig/HERALD

Hilltoppers drop Conference USA semifinal matchup against Old Dominion

Matthew Stewart
March 11, 2016
WKU's forward Nigel Snipes (21) looks to pass around UAB's guard Dirk Williams (11) and forward Chris Cokley (3) during the quarterfinals of the C-USA tournament on Thursday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Mike Clark/HERALD

Hilltoppers face tough semifinal test in Monarchs

Matthew Stewart
March 11, 2016
WKU's guard Aaron Cosby (2) drives down the lane to the basket through heavy UAB defense in the C-USA tournament. The Hilltoppers are up 39-28 at the half. Lex Selig/HERALD

Hilltoppers upset top-seeded UAB, advance to semifinals of Conference USA tournament

Matthew Stewart
March 10, 2016
WKU's forward Justin Johnson (23) gets a slam dunk during the Hilltopper's 84-76 win over North Texas in the second round of the C-USA tournament on Wednesday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. Johnson led WKU with 17 points.The win advances the Tops to the quarterfinals where they will face number 1 seed UAB at noon on Thursday. Mike Clark/HERALD

Hilltoppers advance in C-USA tournament with win over North Texas

Matthew Stewart
March 9, 2016
Redshirt senior guard Aaron Cosby looks towards a Louisiana Tech player during the first half of WKU's game against the Bulldogs on March 5. Cosby scored a career-high 34 points in the Hilltoppers' 96-90 victory. 

Tops earn big win over Louisiana Tech on Senior Night

Matthew Stewart
March 6, 2016
Junior forward Anton Waters (42) dunks the ball during the WKU USM game on Thursday in Diddle Arena. Hilltoppers won 75-60 and Waters ended the night with three rebounds and four points. Ebony Cox/HERALD

Hilltoppers take down Golden Eagles at home

Matthew Stewart
March 4, 2016
Western Kentucky University Junior, Fredrick Edmond, (25) drives towards the goal against Old Dominion University during the Hilltoppers 26th game. The game is held at Diddle Arena at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky on February 18 2015. Jacob Hurdt/HERALD

Toppers spilt games in final road trip of regular season

Matthew Stewart
March 1, 2016
Sophomore forward Justin Johnson (23) leaps to the basket during the second half of WKU's game against Marshall on Feb. 13, 2016. Mhari Shaw/HERALD

Hilltoppers lose close game at UAB

Matthew Stewart
February 27, 2016
Senior Aaron Cosby drives the ball down the court after stealing it from FAU junior Adonis Filer during the second half of the game on January 10 in E.A. Diddle Arena. Jennifer King/HERALD

Hilltoppers earn victory over rival Middle Tennessee

Matthew Stewart
February 26, 2016
Senior guard Aaron Crosby takes a free throw shot against Old Dominion during the Hilltopper's game, Feb. 18. Cosby went 6-8 from the line in the 59-56 loss. Jacob Hurdt/HERALD

Big Opportunities: Tops prepare for top teams in Conference USA

Matthew Stewart
February 25, 2016
Senior guard Aaron Crosby takes a free throw shot against Old Dominion University during the Hilltoppers' game against the Monarchs on Feb. 18. Cosby went 6-8 from the line in the 59-56 loss.  Jacob Hurdt/HERALD

Hilltoppers fall to Old Dominion in close contest

Matthew Stewart
February 19, 2016
February 13, 2016: Western Kentucky forward Ben Lawson (14) tries to slam home the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marshall at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Home Court Hopes: Hilltoppers prepare for home conference battles

Matthew Stewart
February 18, 2016
WKU guard Fredrick Edmond (25) screams after a slam dunk during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against Marshall at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Nick Wagner/HERALD

“Not good enough” :Tops fall to Marshall in another close defeat

Matthew Stewart
February 16, 2016
WKU guard Fredrick Edmond (25) screams after a slam dunk during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against Marshall at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Thundering Herd take down the Hilltoppers in overtime

Matthew Stewart
February 14, 2016

Toppers prepare for battle with Marshall

Matthew Stewart
February 11, 2016
WKU guard McNeal, Chris (1) drive the ball down the court during a WKU-University of Alabama at Birmingham basketball game on Thursday Jan. 28 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Shaban Athuman/HERALD

Hilltoppers earn fourth conference victory in blowout fashion

Matthew Stewart
February 5, 2016
WKU junior guard Fredrick Edmond (25) drives to the hoop against UAB guard Hakeem Baxter during the game Thursday. Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball team takes on the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers at Diddle Arena on January 28, 2016, in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU leads UAB at the half, 40 - 35. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

Texas-sized road trip next for Hilltoppers

Matthew Stewart
February 4, 2016
WKU's forward (23), Justin Johnson, puts up a shot during the first period of a basketball game against MTSU at E.A. Diddle Arena on Jan. 30. The Hilltoppers lost the game to MTSU with a final score of 66-64. Emily Kask/Herald

Turning a corner: Hilltoppers come out of weekend with optimism

Matthew Stewart
February 2, 2016
WKU's forward (23), Justin Johnson, puts up a shot during the first period of a basketball game against MTSU at E.A. Diddle Arena on Jan. 30. The Hilltoppers lost the game to MTSU with a final score of 66-64. Emily Kask/Herald

Hilltoppers fall to Middle Tennessee in closing seconds

Matthew Stewart
January 31, 2016
WKU guard McNeal, Chris (1) drive the ball down the court during a WKU-University of Alabama at Birmingham basketball game on Thursday Jan. 28 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Shaban Athuman/HERALD

Hilltoppers beat UAB, end nation’s longest win streak

Matthew Stewart
January 29, 2016
Redshirt senior guard Aaron Cosby drives the ball down the court after stealing it from Florida Atlantic junior Adonis Filer during the second half of WKU's game against the Owls on Saturday. Cosby scored 17 points on the day. Jennifer King/HERALD

Tough Tasks: Tops set to defend home court in difficult matchups

Matthew Stewart
January 28, 2016
Western Kentucky's Fredrick Edmond (25) puts up a shot amid two Kentucky Wesleyan defenders during Friday's game at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers won the homecoming game 75-68. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Hilltoppers fall in blowout loss at Charlotte

Matthew Stewart
January 24, 2016
WKU's guard Aaron Cosby (2) drives towards the basket during the Hilltopper's 84-71 win over Lindsey Wilson College on Monday at Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers fall to Monarchs in conference bout

Matthew Stewart
January 22, 2016
WKU's guard Fredrick Edmond (25) passes around Eastern Kentucky University's forward Anthony Pratt Jr. (33) to forward Ben Lawson (14) during the Hilltopper's 86-84 win Tuesday at Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers take down Mean Green in Denton

Matthew Stewart
January 17, 2016
WKU's guard Aaron Cosby (2) drives towards the basket during the Hilltopper's 84-71 win over Lindsey Wilson College on Monday at Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers fall to Rice after losing late lead

Matthew Stewart
January 15, 2016
Redshirt junior guard Chris Harrison-Docksdrives the ball during the second half of WKU's against Florida International on Thursday. Harrison-Docks scored 15 in WKU's 75-72 loss. Jennifer King/HERALD

Hilltoppers fall to FIU after losing late lead

Matthew Stewart
January 8, 2016
Hilltopper basketball junior guard Fredrick Edmond (25) shoots the ball while Kentucky Wesleyan seniors Tamron Manning (0) and Basil Deveaux (1) attempt to block during the exhibition game at Diddle Arena, Nov. 6. The Hilltoppers beat the Panthers, 75-68. KATIE ROBERTS/HERALD

Hilltoppers start conference play with blowout loss at Marshall

Matthew Stewart
January 4, 2016
Western Kentucky's Fredrick Edmond (25) lays the ball up past Kentucky Wesleyan's Marcus Fuggins (25) during Friday's game at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers won the homecoming game 75-68. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Hilltoppers set to take on ranked Louisville

Matthew Stewart
December 18, 2015
WKU's forward Justin Johnson (23) dunks the ball during the Hilltopper's 86-84 win over Eastern Kentucky University on Tuesday at Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers defeat Sycamores in Diddle

Matthew Stewart
December 14, 2015
WKU's guard Fredrick Edmond (25) passes around Eastern Kentucky University's forward Anthony Pratt Jr. (33) to forward Ben Lawson (14) during the Hilltopper's 86-84 win Tuesday at Diddle Arena.

WKU basketball drops road game to Xavier

Matthew Stewart
December 6, 2015
WKU's guard Fredrick Edmond (25) passes around Eastern Kentucky University's forward Anthony Pratt Jr. (33) to forward Ben Lawson (14) during the Hilltopper's 86-84 win Tuesday at Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers with opportunity against No. 12 Xavier

Matthew Stewart
December 3, 2015
Sophomore setter Jessica Lucas assists Noelle Langenkamp during the match against UTSA, Oct. 9, 2015. Abbey Tanner/HERALD

Tested Opposition | Lady Toppers face Pac-12 opponent in first round

Matthew Stewart
December 3, 2015
Head Coach Travis Hudson directs his players during the Lady Toppers’ win over UTSA on Oct. 9 at Diddle Arena. Abbey Tanner/HERALD

Hudson leads Lady Toppers to new heights

Matthew Stewart
December 1, 2015
Jessica Lucas (1) and her teammates celebrate after they score a point during WKU's 3-0 win over Belmont Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, in E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. 

One tournament down, one to go | Lady Tops claim C-USA tournament crown

Matthew Stewart
November 23, 2015
WKU's forward Justin Johnson (23) makes a jump shot as Stony Brook University's forward Tyrell Sturdivant (12) attempts to defend during the Hilltopper's 67-66 win Saturday at Diddle Arena.

Snipes, Johnson push Tops past Stony Brook

Matthew Stewart
November 21, 2015
WKU senior Noelle Langenkamp (13) spikes the ball between a pair of Missouri State blockers during the Lady Toppers' 2-3 loss on Friday at Diddle Arena. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Hudson, Lady Tops ready for tourney time

Matthew Stewart
November 19, 2015
Senior middle hitter Noelle Langenkamp (13) spikes the ball against freshman middle blocker Gabriela Martin (2) during WKU's match against Florida Atlantic on Sunday, Oct. 25. The Lady Toppers won In three sets. Tyger Williams/Special to the Herald

Lady Tops cinch regular season title on senior day

Matthew Stewart
November 17, 2015
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