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Michael Givner Jr. is a sports staff reporter for Fall 2024.

Michael Givner Jr., Sports Reporter

Michael Givner Jr is a sports reporter for the Herald.  Givner is in his fourth semester on the Hill, as well as his fourth semester on the Herald staff.  He is a journalism major with a minor in broadcasting from Florence, Kentucky.

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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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