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Michael Givner Jr. is a member of the sports staff for the Herald for Fall 2023.

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter

Michael Givner Jr. is a member of the sports staff for the Herald for Spring 2024.

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Quarterback Tucker Parks (11), left, runs the ball during the Red & White Spring Showcase at L.T Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

WKU football hosts Red and White Showcase

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
April 21, 2024
The Lady Toppers celebrate their victory over UAB in E.A. Diddle Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. WKU won 75-71.

WKU womens basketball loses in C-USA quarterfinal

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
March 13, 2024
WKU head coach Greg Collins talks with the Lady Toppers amid a timeout during the matchup with FAU in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. WKU won 66-65.

WKU womens basketball prepares for C-USA quarterfinal against Liberty

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
March 13, 2024
The Lady Toppers put up a stout defense against FIU’s junior forward Maria Torres (44) in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. WKU won 67-63.

WKU womens basketball drops sixth straight game

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
March 9, 2024
Head coach Greg Collins speaks to the Lady Toppers ahead of their matchup with UNT in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 4, 2023. WKU won 76-67.

Lady Toppers look to end regular season with a win

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
March 8, 2024
Guard Teresa Faustino (14) battles for the ball during WKUs game against La Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Faustino scored 11 points and WKU won 64-56.

Lady Toppers lose in heartbreaking fashion to FIU

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
March 2, 2024
WKU senior guard, Teresa Faustino, drives against UTEP in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Lady Toppers look to end four-game losing skid

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
March 2, 2024
The Lady Toppers put up a stout defense against FIU’s junior forward Maria Torres (44) in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. WKU won 67-63.

Lady Toppers lose fourth straight game

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
February 28, 2024
Guard Teresa Faustino (14) battles for the ball during WKUs game against La Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Faustino scored 11 points and WKU won 64-56.

Lady Toppers look to end three-game skid at Louisiana Tech

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
February 28, 2024
Guard Teresa Faustino (14) drive the lane during WKUs game against La Tech on Wednesday, Feb.7. WKU won 64-56.

Lady Toppers fall to MTSU

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
February 24, 2024
Guard Teresa Faustino (14) battles for the ball during WKUs game against La Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Faustino scored 11 points and WKU won 64-56.

Lady Toppers look for revenge against rival Middle Tennessee

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
February 24, 2024

College Heights Huddle: Episode 1

Luke Edmonds and Michael Givner Jr.
February 23, 2024
Guard Teresa Faustino (14) battles for the ball during WKUs game against La Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Faustino scored 11 points and WKU won 64-56.

WKU womens basketball loses at New Mexico State

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
February 17, 2024
Guard Teresa Faustino (14) drive the lane during WKUs game against La Tech on Wednesday, Feb.7. WKU won 64-56.

Lady Toppers look to bounce back at New Mexico State

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
February 17, 2024
Guard Josie Gilvin (30) wrestles for the ball during the second quarter of WKUs game against La Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 7.

Lady Toppers lose at UTEP

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
February 15, 2024
Guard Teresa Faustino drives the lane during the matchup against Jacksonville State in the Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.

Lady Toppers prepare for rematch at UTEP

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
February 15, 2024
Guard Teresa Faustino drives the lane during the matchup against Jacksonville State in the Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.

Lady Toppers use a strong defensive effort to defeat Jacksonville State

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
February 10, 2024
Head coach Greg Collins before WKUs game against La Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 7. WKU won 64-56 giving Collins his 100 career win.

Lady Toppers look to make it two wins in a row against Jacksonville State

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
February 10, 2024
The WKU Lady Toppers celebrate their head coach Greg Collins 100 career win on Wednesday, Feb. 7.

Lady Toppers celebrate Greg Collins’ 100th career win

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
February 8, 2024
WKU senior forward, Odeth Betancourt, attempts a jump shot against UTEP in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Greg Collins gets 100th career win as Lady Toppers come back from down 19

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
February 7, 2024
Greg Collins, WKU womens basketball head coach talk with his team after a close loss on Thursday, Jan. 18.

Lady Toppers look to end three game losing streak

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
February 7, 2024
WKU senior forward, Odeth Betancourt, jumps to grab a rebound against UTEP in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Lady Toppers look to bounce back against rival MTSU

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
February 3, 2024
In the final minutes of the tight scoring game, WKU players and fans intently watch WKU drive against UTEP in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Lady Toppers drop their second straight game against Sam Houston

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
February 1, 2024
WKU senior guard, Aaliyah Pitts, attempts a three-point shot against UTEP in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Lady Toppers prepare for rematch with Sam Houston

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
February 1, 2024
WKU sophomore guard, Acacia Hayes, shoots a free-throw against UTEP in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Lady Toppers fall at FIU

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
January 25, 2024
WKU sophomore guard, Acacia Hayes, attempts to catch a rebound shot made against UTEP in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Lady Toppers prepare for FIU

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
January 25, 2024
Acacia Hayes, a WKU guard, drive the ball down the court during a game against New Mexico State on Thursday, Jan. 18.

Lady Toppers defeat UTEP on last second layup

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
January 20, 2024
Forward Odeth Betancourt (21), right, jumps for the ball during the tipoff against New Mexico State Universitys Ene Adams (12) on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.

Lady Toppers suffer first conference loss against New Mexico State

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
January 18, 2024
Guard Karris Allen (32) drives the lane during a game against the Mercer Bears in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Lady Toppers look to stay undefeated in conference play

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
January 18, 2024
Newmans 25 points lead Hilltoppers over Gamecocks

Newman’s 25 points lead Hilltoppers over Gamecocks

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
January 13, 2024
WKU Mens Basketball drops thriller to Sam Houston

WKU Mens Basketball drops thriller to Sam Houston

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
January 10, 2024
5th-year senior guard Jalen Jackson (3) attempts to score a goal during a matchup with Austin Peay on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

WKU Men’s Basketball looks to stay undefeated in conference play

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
January 10, 2024
Senior forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) drives the ball past Austin Peay players during a matchup with Austin Peay on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

WKU Mens Basketball edges out California Baptist

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
December 20, 2023
Junior wide receiver Dalvin Smith (17) runs the ball down the field during a game against Houston Christian on Sept. 9, 2023.

Veltkamp leads monumental comeback in Famous Toastery Bowl

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
December 18, 2023
Junior guard Don McHenry (2) drives the ball past a Kentucky State player during a WKU home game on November 19, 2023.

Career High From Don McHenry Leads WKU Over Wright State

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
December 12, 2023
Junior guard Don McHenry (2) drives the ball past a Kentucky State player during a WKU home game on November 19, 2023.

Big First Half Leads WKU to Victory Over Buffalo

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
December 9, 2023
Wide receiver Malachi Corley smiles after his touchdown during a game against Sam Houston State University at L.T Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

Corley headlines WKU Football’s conference honors

Michael Givner Jr., Sports reporter
December 5, 2023
Guard Karris Allen (32) drives the lane during a game against the Mercer Bears in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

WKU Womens Basketball falls to Oregon State

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
December 2, 2023
Guard Khristian Lander shoots a three-pointer during a game against the Kentucky Wesleyan College Panthers in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Career-high from Khristian Lander propels WKU over Campbellsville

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
November 30, 2023
Wide receiver Malachi Corley smiles after his touchdown during a game against Sam Houston State University at L.T Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

WKU Football takes down FIU 41-28 in regular season finale

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
November 25, 2023
Fifth-year senior guard Jalen Jackson locks eyes on the goal during the November 19 game at E.A. Diddle Arena.

WKU Men’s Basketball falls to Canisius 85-77 in Northern Classic

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
November 25, 2023
Senior forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. dunks the ball during the game against Kentucky State on November 18, 2023.

WKU Men’s Basketball defeats Kentucky State

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
November 19, 2023
WKU quarterback Austin Reed (16) converts a third down against Middle Tennessee on Sept. 28, 2023 at L.T. Smith Stadium.

WKU Football shakes off slow start, takes down UTEP 21-13

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
November 5, 2023
WKU Volleyball players cheer on their teammates after scoring a point during the WKU Volleyball match against University of Arkansas at the E.A Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2023.

WKU defeats FIU in first of two weekend matchups

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
November 3, 2023
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers forward Kayla Meyer (24) jockeys for control of the ball over University of Kentucky Wildcats freshman midfielder Mallory Glass (15) and senior defender Maggy Henschler (9) during a match on Wednesday evening, Sept. 1 at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU won the match 1-0.

WKU Soccer eliminated from C-USA Tournament by Louisiana Tech

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
November 2, 2023
WKU #11 Ellie Belcher and #20 Ansley Cate go head-to-head with University of Texas at El Paso goalkeeper #30 Mariah Scott in an attack on goal on Sept. 22, 2022. WKU upset the Miners 1-0.

WKU Soccer falls to New Mexico State in season finale

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
October 28, 2023
WKU #13, Katie Erwin, a senior from Louisville, Ky takes a corner kick in the Hilltoppers game against the University of Texas at El Paso on Sept. 22, 2022. The Hilltoppers upset the Miners 1-0.

WKU Soccer shuts out Liberty

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
October 22, 2023
WKU Reveals Renderings for Hilltopper Fieldhouse and Press Box

WKU Reveals Renderings for Hilltopper Fieldhouse and Press Box

Michael Givner Jr.
October 20, 2023
WKU Soccer celebrates a goal against the University of Texas at El Paso in a 1-0 win. Sept. 22, 2022.

WKU Soccer Shuts Out Sam Houston 

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
October 17, 2023
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers forward Kayla Meyer (24) jockeys for control of the ball over University of Kentucky Wildcats freshman midfielder Mallory Glass (15) and senior defender Maggy Henschler (9) during a match on Wednesday evening, Sept. 1 at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU won the match 1-0.

WKU Soccer shuts out LA Tech 

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
October 13, 2023
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers women’s soccer team celebrates a 1-0 victory against the University of Kentucky Wildcats Wednesday evening, Sept. 1, 2022, at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Ky.

WKU Soccer Falls to UTEP

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
October 8, 2023
WKU #13, Katie Erwin, a senior from Louisville, Ky takes a corner kick in the Hilltoppers game against the University of Texas at El Paso on Sept. 22, 2022. The Hilltoppers upset the Miners 1-0.

WKU Soccer Shuts Out Chicago State

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
October 2, 2023
WKU #11 Ellie Belcher and #20 Ansley Cate go head-to-head with University of Texas at El Paso goalkeeper #30 Mariah Scott in an attack on goal on Sept. 22, 2022. WKU upset the Miners 1-0.

WKU Soccer draws versus FIU

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
September 30, 2023
WKU Soccer celebrates a goal against the University of Texas at El Paso in a 1-0 win. Sept. 22, 2022.

WKU Soccer draws with Jacksonville State 

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
September 25, 2023
WKU #25 Lily Rummo celebrates with teammates #13 Katie Erwin and #9 Sydney Ernst after scoring the only goal of the night. The Hilltoppers upset the University of Texas at El Paso 1-0.

WKU Soccer Shuts out Middle Tennessee State

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
September 15, 2023
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers women’s soccer team celebrates a 1-0 victory against the University of Kentucky Wildcats Wednesday evening, Sept. 1, 2022, at the WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green, Ky.

WKU Soccer Falls to Purdue 

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
September 11, 2023
WKU women’s soccer players embrace after a big goal to put Western up two goals against their opponent FIU after their game on March 4, 2021.

WKU Soccer draws versus Evansville 

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
September 8, 2023
The WKU Soccer team huddled up before the game against Marshall Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the WKU Soccer Complex. 

WKU Soccer draws versus Belmont 

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter
September 3, 2023
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