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Molly St. Claire is a sports reporter for the Herald for Fall 2023.

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter

Molly St. Clair is a sports reporter for the College Heights Herald. This is her third semester on staff. Originally from Evansville, Indiana, she is a senior journalism major with a Spanish minor. Prior to transferring to WKU, she played two years of collegiate golf at Lewis University and worked as a sports editor for the Lewis Flyer. During summer 2023, she interned for Water to Thrive and spent time in Ethiopia and Uganda documenting the impact of clean water via writing, video and photography.

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Batter Kelsey Schmidt (28) leads off second base during Western Kentucky University's game against Southern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

WKU softball defeats Louisiana Tech in its first game of C-USA tournament

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
May 9, 2024
WKU guard Dontaie Allen (11) drives the lane during a game in the Round of 64 against Marquette at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March 22, 2024

A collective of change in college sports

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
May 7, 2024
The WKU softball team watches in-fielder Sophie Weber (12) bat during Western Kentucky University's game against Southern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

WKU softball wins two of three in last series of the regular season

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
May 6, 2024
Thorpedo Anna and Jockey Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr. pose for pictures in the winners circle following a win in the Arkansas Fantasy, March 30, 2024

Horse owned by WKU alumnus set to race in the Kentucky Oaks

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
May 1, 2024
WKU Softball junior Randi Drinnon (7), swings at a pitch during WKU’s matchup against Northern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the WKU Softball Complex. WKU won 11-2.

WKU softball sweeps MTSU

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
April 22, 2024
Pitcher Katie Gardner (5) pitches during Western Kentucky University's game against Southern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

WKU Softball loses to Kentucky

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
April 18, 2024
WKU Softball junior Randi Drinnon (7), swings at a pitch during WKU’s matchup against Northern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the WKU Softball Complex. WKU won 11-2.

WKU softball drops two games at Ole Miss

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
April 15, 2024
Katie Gardner, with her left arm wrapped, pitching through injury during the 2022 season

Student Athlete Spotlight: Katie Gardner leads WKU softball in her last year on the Hill

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
April 12, 2024
The WKU softball team watches in-fielder Sophie Weber (12) bat during Western Kentucky University's game against Southern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

WKU softball loses two in three game series at Liberty

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
April 7, 2024
Pitcher Katie Gardner (5) pitches during Western Kentucky University's game against Southern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

WKU softball drops weekday contest to Lipscomb

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
April 4, 2024
The WKU softball team watches in-fielder Sophie Weber (12) bat during Western Kentucky University's game against Southern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

WKU softball sweeps Sam Houston

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
March 31, 2024
Batter Kelsey Schmidt (28) leads off second base during Western Kentucky University's game against Southern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

WKU softball drops two games in series against FIU

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
March 25, 2024
WKU Softball junior Randi Drinnon (7), swings at a pitch during WKU’s matchup against Northern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the WKU Softball Complex. WKU won 11-2.

WKU softball falls to EKU

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
March 14, 2024
Batter Kelsey Schmidt (28) leads off second base during Western Kentucky University's game against Southern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

WKU softball wins series at New Mexico State

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
March 11, 2024
WKU Softball junior Randi Drinnon (7), swings at a pitch during WKU’s matchup against Northern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the WKU Softball Complex. WKU won 11-2.

WKU softball goes 3-1 at Hilltopper Spring Fling

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
March 3, 2024
WKU Softball junior outfielder Brylee Hage (11) makes contact during WKU's matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks on March 21, 2022 at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU softball falls at Louisville

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
February 27, 2024
WKU senior pitcher Katie Gardner (5) throws a pitch during the game against the University of Akron at the WKU Softball Complex on March 5, 2023. Gardner pitched the entire game with 9 total strikeouts by the end of the game. WKU won 5-0.

WKU softball goes 4-1 in Hilltopper Classic

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
February 25, 2024
Hilltoppers softball Savannah Fierke (17) and Katie Gardner (5) hold each other close as they skip to the outfield before their matchup with Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas on March 21st at the WKU Softball Complex.

WKU softball goes 3-2 at Chattanooga Challenge

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
February 18, 2024
WKU softball starts season 3-1-1

WKU softball starts season 3-1-1

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
February 12, 2024
WKU softball prepares for 2024 campaign

WKU softball prepares for 2024 campaign

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
February 8, 2024
Guard Alexis Mead (3) drives the lane during a game against Cornell University in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

Lady Toppers extend their win streak to three

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
January 10, 2024
WKU head coach Greg Collins signals the Lady Toppers to their positions during the matchup with FAU in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. WKU won 66-65.

Lady Toppers complete comeback against Liberty

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
January 6, 2024
Forward Odeth Betancourt (21) during a game against Cornell University in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

Lady Toppers prepare for road contest against Liberty

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
January 4, 2024
Forward Caitlin Staley (22) goes up for a layup during a game against the Mercer Bears in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Lady Toppers fall to Missouri State

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
December 21, 2023
Forward Odeth Betancourt (21) during a game against Cornell University in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

Strong fourth quarter leads Lady Toppers over Abilene Christian

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
December 18, 2023
Outside hitter Paige Briggs (1) serves the ball over the net during a match against Florida International University at the E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Briggs Drafted Fifth Overall in Inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Draft

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
December 12, 2023
Guard Alexis Mead (3) drives the lane during a game against Cornell University in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

Lady Toppers Fall to Ball State

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2023
WKU Football takes the field against the USF Bulls for the 2023 season opener. Sept. 2, 2023.

WKU Athletes and Fans Celebrate Launch of Red Towel Trust Website

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2023
WKU Volleyball waves to fans in Thompson-Boling Arena after defeating Coastal Carolina University in round one of the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship on Dec. 1, 2023.

WKU Volleyball 2023 season recap

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
December 4, 2023
WKU Volleyball celebrates a point during a close match against Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Championship on Dec. 2.

[Photo] WKU volleyball starts season 2-1

September 2, 2024
Redshirt sophomore setter Callie Bauer serves during WKU's game against the University of Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Championship on Dec. 2. Bauer led the team in blocks and assists.

[Photo] WKU Volleyball loses in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

December 2, 2023
The Hilltoppers celebrate a point. The team put up a cumulative .478 hitting percentage during the game against Coastal Carolina on Dec. 1 in the first round of the NCAA DIvision I Volleyball Championship.

WKU Volleyball prepares for second round showdown against Tennessee

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
December 2, 2023
Defensive Specialist Abby Shaefer serves in the second set against Coastal Carolina in the NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship. WKU defeated Carolina in three sets.

Redshirt sophomore setter Callie Bauer led the team with 43 assists in the match against Coastal Carolina on Dec. 1 in round one of the NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship.

The Hilltoppers celebrate a point during their match-up against Coastal Carolina University on Dec. 1, 2023. WKU posted a .478 hitting percentage over the three sets.

[Photo] WKU Volleyball sweeps Coastal Carolina in first round of NCAA Volleyball Championship

Shelby Huelsman
December 1, 2023
Forward Odeth Betancourt (21) during a game against Cornell University in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

WKU Women’s Basketball falls to no. 16 Kansas State in Gulf Coast Showcase

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
November 24, 2023
WKU women’s volleyball poses with the C-USA regular season champions trophy after they defeated FIU 3-0 at Diddle Arena on Nov. 4, 2023.

WKU Volleyball defeats New Mexico State in C-USA Championship

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
November 19, 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 Volleyball advances to C-USA Championship Game following five set thriller

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2023
Rightside hitter Kenadee Coyle (33) spikes a ball over the net during a match against Florida International University at the E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

WKU Volleyball advances past Jacksonville State in C-USA Tournament

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2023
Outside hitter Kaylee Cox (8) spikes the ball over the net during a match against Florida International University at the E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

WKU Volleyball defeats MTSU in two weekend matchups

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2023
Setter Callie Bauer sets the ball during the WKU Volleyball match against University of Arkansas at the E.A Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2023.

WKU Volleyball extends win streak to 17

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2023
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold finishes shot at Olde Stone Country Club. 

WKU Women’s Golf ends season with 2nd place finish in Southern Tournament

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2023
Outside hitter Paige Briggs bumps the ball during the WKU Volleyball match against University of Arkansas at the E.A Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2023.

WKU Volleyball completes back-to-back sweeps of New Mexico St

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2023
Defensive Specialist Abby Schaefer bumps the ball during the WKU Volleyball match against University of Arkansas at the E.A Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2023.

WKU Volleyball defeats New Mexico St in three sets

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
October 13, 2023
Redshirt junior shooting guard Dontaie Allen (11) catches an inbound during the matchup with FIU in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. WKU won 70-59.

Four WKU Basketball Players receive C-USA preseason honors

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2023
WKU Golf junior Luke Fuller shot a 2-over 74, the team's second-best result of the day, in the final round of competition at the Pinetree Intercollegiate hosted by Kennesaw State on Oct. 19, 2021.

WKU Men’s Golf finishes 12th in Purdue Fall Classic

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2023
Defensive Specialist Abby Schaefer bumps the ball during the WKU Volleyball match against University of Arkansas at the E.A Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2023.

WKU Volleyball sweeps Jacksonville St in two-game series

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2023
Setter Callie Bauer sets the ball during the WKU Volleyball match against University of Arkansas at the E.A Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2023.

WKU Volleyball defeats Liberty in back-to-back contests

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2023
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold plays a practice round at Olde Stone Country Club. 

WKU Women’s Golf places third in Lady Paladin Invitational

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2023
WKU Volleyball defeats UTEP 3-1

WKU Volleyball defeats UTEP 3-1

Molly St. Clair, Sports Rpeorter
September 22, 2023
WKU middle hitter Gabby Weihe (10) spikes the ball during the WKU Volleyball match against East Tennessee State University at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Friday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Three WKU Volleyball players take home C-USA weekly honors

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2023
WKU Golf junior Luke Fuller shot a 2-over 74, the team's second-best result of the day, in the final round of competition at the Pinetree Intercollegiate hosted by Kennesaw State on Oct. 19, 2021.

WKU Men’s Golf finishes 8th in Streamsong Invitational

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2023
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold finishes shot at Olde Stone Country Club. 

WKU Women’s Golf wins Jennifer Duke Invitational

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2023
WKU Volleyball team celebrates during their game against Charlotte on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 in Diddle Arena.

WKU Volleyball wins first match of Holiday Inn – University Plaza Invitational

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2023
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold plays a practice round at Olde Stone Country Club. 

WKU Women’s Golf finishes 8th in Boilermaker Classic

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
September 6, 2023
WKU Hilltoppers' outside hitter Paige Briggs (1) jumps for spike against UT Martin in a 2021 contest.

WKU Volleyball sweeps Belmont in first home contest of the year

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
August 29, 2023
WKU Hilltoppers break before their volleyball game against the Ole Miss Rebels on the evening of Sept. 10, 2021, at Diddle Arena. WKU lost 3-1.

WKU Volleyball upsets no. 12 Marquette

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
August 27, 2023
WKU Volleyball team celebrates during their game against Evansville on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 in Diddle Arena.

WKU Volleyball enters 2023 season with top 25 ranking

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
August 24, 2023
Members of the WKU cheer team hype up the crowd during the matchup with UNT in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, March 4, 2023. WKU won 76-67.

Sideline Champions: WKU Cheer’s journey to three national titles

Molly St. Clair
May 8, 2023
'Respect others, love yours': Welcoming world religions

‘Respect others, love yours’: Welcoming world religions

Molly St. Clair, Sports editor
May 3, 2023
Sophomore Catie Craig plays at PGA National prior to being crowned the individual champion at the C-USA Championship. Photo credit to JC Ridley, Conference USA.

Craig wins C-USA Women’s Golf Championship; WKU places 2nd

Molly St. Clair
April 16, 2023
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold finishes shot at Olde Stone Country Club. 

WKU Women’s Golf finishes 13th in The Bruzzy Tournament

Molly St. Clair
April 2, 2023
President Timothy Caboni, Steve Lutz, the new head coach of the men’s basketball team and Director of Athletics Todd Stewart in the Jack and Jackie Harbaugh Stadium Club building on Monday, March 20, 2023. Lutz made the move to WKU from Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

Lutz to be paid over half a million in salary

Molly St. Clair
March 30, 2023
Katy Tinius (far right), Shelley Fredlake (second from right) and two other team mates talk on the WKU tennis courts, previously located where the current WKU baseball indoor facility is. At the time, the women's team did not have uniforms provided by the school.

The impact of Title IX on intercollegiate athletics

Molly St. Clair
March 21, 2023
WKU men’s basketball head coach Rick Stansbury talks with guard /forward Dontaie Allen during the WKU v MTSU game at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. on Feb. 9, 2023. WKU won 93-89.

Stansbury resigns as WKU Men’s Basketball head coach

Molly St. Clair
March 11, 2023
Freshman guard Acacia Hayes (10) shoots a layup during the matchup with UTSA in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Hayes scored a total of 31 points, the most she has scored in a single game during the 2022-2023 season. WKU won 77-69.

WKU Women’s Basketball advances to C-USA finals after win over UTSA

Molly St. Clair
March 10, 2023
Head coach Rick Stansbury points the Hilltoppers to defensives positions during the matchup with UTEP in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2023. WKU won 74-69.

Stansbury’s future at WKU uncertain

Molly St. Clair
March 10, 2023
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold finishes shot at Olde Stone Country Club. 

WKU Women’s Golf finds third place in UNF Intercollegiate

Molly St. Clair
March 7, 2023
Fifth year forward Jairus Hamilton (3) puts up a two-pointer during the matchup with University of North Texas in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. WKU lost 70-66.

WKU men’s basketball closes regular season with 34 point loss to UNT

Molly St. Clair
March 5, 2023
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold plays a practice round at Olde Stone Country Club. 

WKU Women’s Golf places third in Reynold Lake Oconee Invite; Craig takes first overall

Molly St. Clair
February 19, 2023
A member of the WKU cheer team is lifted by their teammates on Feix Field ahead of the WKU Homecoming game against University of North Texas on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. WKU lost 40-13.

WKU All-Girl Cheer Team wins D1A National Championship

Molly St. Clair
January 17, 2023
WKU freshman guard Acacia Hayes (10) drives against Vanderbilt in E.A. Diddle Arena on Monday, Nov. 7 2022. WKU lost 82-71.

WKU Women’s Basketball defeats FAU

Molly St. Clair
January 16, 2023
WKU senior center Jamarion Sharp (33) makes a shot during the season opener against Kentucky State University in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. WKU won 127-61.

WKU Women’s and Men’s Basketball fall to MTSU

Molly St. Clair
January 1, 2023
The Lady Toppers have an on court meeting during the matchup with Lipscomb in E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. WKU lost 84-66.

‘A source of frustration’: WKU fan presence lags behind women’s athletic successes

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2022
WKU Hilltoppers' senior middle hitter Lauren Matthews (5) spikes the ball over three Old Dominion players during the match on Oct. 28, 2021.

Several Hilltopper athletes recognized for outstanding performances

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
October 28, 2022
Big Red pauses for a moment of silence before a WKU football game on Sept. 10, 2011, in Smith Stadium. Big Red has been WKU's mascot since 1979 when it was created by Ralph Carey. "Big Red is seen as a part of the spirit of Western," Carey said.

Four Hilltoppers earn weekly C-USA honors

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
October 21, 2022
Freshman Averi Cline scores a 84 in her first collegiate tournament.

WKU Women’s Golf finish third in the Southern

Molly St. Clair, Golf reporter
October 20, 2022
WKU Golf junior Luke Fuller shot a 2-over 74, the team's second-best result of the day, in the final round of competition at the Pinetree Intercollegiate hosted by Kennesaw State on Oct. 19, 2021.

WKU Men’s Golf earns best finish of season at Pinetree Intercollegiate

Molly St. Clair, Golf reporter
October 19, 2022
Freshman Riley Grindstaff of the WKU Hilltoppers men’s golf team plays a qualifying round at Bowling Green Country Club on Sept. 17, 2021.

WKU Men’s Golf places 11th in JT Poston Invitational

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
September 28, 2022
Freshmen Arevi Cline demonstrates great follow through in her first collegiate tournament.

WKU Women’s golf finish ninth in Lady Paladin Invitational

Molly St. Clair, Golf Reporter
September 26, 2022
Freshman Riley Grindstaff of the WKU Hilltoppers men’s golf team plays a qualifying round at Bowling Green Country Club on Sept. 17, 2021.

WKU Men’s Golf finishes 16th in Badger Invitational

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
September 14, 2022
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold plays a practice round at Olde Stone Country Club. 

Lady Toppers place second in Jennifer Duke Invitational

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
September 13, 2022
A loud and engaged crowd can have a huge effect on a volleyball team's success on the court. Hudson's Hillraisers are hoping to construct a fan section to cheer WKU Volleyball to victory.

WKU Volleyball sweeps Holiday Inn – University Plaza Invitational

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2022
Sophomore Kelsey Burrell, senior JoAnna Smith, back left, and WKU head women’s golf coach Ron Burchett, back right, watch as sophomore Kristen Wilkinson putts Wednesday at the Bowling Green Country Club during practice.

WKU Women’s golf places third in USA Intercollegiate tournament

Molly St. Clair, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2022
WKU students cool off in the shade while they eat during Topperfest on south lawn on WKU Campus in Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, Aug. 19.

7 ways to stay safe on campus this school year

Molly St. Clair, Staff reporter
August 26, 2022
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