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WKU guard Josie Gilvin (33) shoots the ball through defenders during the Lady Topper's game against the La Tech Lady Techsters in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

Gilvin commits to Kentucky

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2025
Lady Toppers Head Coach Greg Collins speaks to Western Kentucky forward Mya Pratcher (5) and forward Mariama Sow (6) during the Lady Toppers game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

OPINION: WKU Women’s Basketball postseason report

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
March 30, 2025
WKU guard Josie Gilvin (33) shoots the ball through defenders during the Lady Topper's game against the La Tech Lady Techsters in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

Gilvin, Chatfield enter transfer portal

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers forward Zsofia Telegdy (23) yells in frustration after losing grip on the ball during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Lady Toppers fall in CUSA semifinals

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2025
WKU forward Mariama Sow (6) and Lady Raider guard Jada Harrison (23) battle for a jump ball during the Lady Topper's game against the Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

‘100 Miles of Hate’ in Huntsville: WKU to face MTSU in CUSA semifinals

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
March 13, 2025
WKU guard Alexis Meade (3) celebrates the Lady Topper's win over the Lady Raiders in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. WKU won 63-58.

3 Lady Toppers honored with CUSA post-season awards

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2025
University of Texas El Paso guard Portia Adams(11) pushes opponent Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Alexis Mead (3) during a game against at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Lady Toppers fall victim to second-half comeback at Liberty

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Josie Gilvin (33) drives to the basket during a game against University of Texas El Paso at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Lady Toppers look for win at Liberty

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2025
Western Kentucky guard Destiny Salary (1) celebrates a play during the Lady Toppers game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Lady Toppers roll UTEP in scoring showcase

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2025
Guard Josie Gilvin (33) and guard Karis Allen (32) celebrate after their win against La Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 7. WKU won 64-56.

Player spotlight: Gilvin guiding Lady Toppers in career season

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Alexis Mead (3) inbounds the ball to Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Destiny Salary (1) during the matchup against Jacksonville State University in E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Lady Toppers to host UTEP

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Acacia Hayes (10) drives the ball through traffic during the matchup against Jacksonville State University at E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 8., 2025.

Strong defense leads Lady Toppers at Sam Houston

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Destiny Salary (1) passes the ball after being smothered by Jax State defense in the paint of the E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Lady Toppers head to Sam Houston

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
February 19, 2025
WKU head coach Greg Collins rallies his team ahead of the Lady Topper's game against the Sam Houston Bearkats in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

OPINION: WKU Women’s Basketball progress report

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
February 13, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Alexis Mead (3) drives the baseline after losing her defender in the game agains Jax State in the E.A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Lady Toppers defeat Gamecocks in extra time

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2025
WKU’s Mya Pratcher (5) shoots during the Lady Topper’s game against Kennesaw State at E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, February. 6, 2025.

Lady Toppers set to host Jax State

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Salma Khedr (34) goes up for a layup during a game against Sam Houston State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Lady Toppers winning streak comes to an end at NMSU

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2025
Western Kentucky Lady Toppers guard Mackenzie Chatfield (0) shoots a field goal during a game against Sam Houston State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Red hot Lady Toppers take 6-game win streak to NMSU

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2025
Sam Houston State University forward Nyla Inmon fumbles with the ball during a game against Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Lady Toppers roll Bearkats for 5th straight win

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2025
The Lady Toppers bench celebrate a play by their teammate, Acacia Hayes (10), during the Lady Topper's game against the Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders in Bowling Green, Ky. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

Lady Toppers snap MTSU’s 33-game CUSA win streak, end 5-game skid against rival

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2025
Western forward Mya Pratcher (5) plays defense against Fighting Hawk’s guard Jayla Owen (44) during WKU’s match against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers won 74-69.

Lady Toppers look to take down rival MTSU

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2025
WKU forward Torri James (2) shoots a free throw during the Lady Topper's game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers in Bowling Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

Lady Toppers overcome poor shooting for first CUSA win

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
January 9, 2025
WKU guard Destiny Salary (1) attempts a shot during the Lady Topper's game against the Liberty Flames in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

WKU Women’s Basketball looks to end 3-game skid

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
January 8, 2025
WKU guard Alexis Mead (3) attempts a layup during the Lady Topper's game against the Liberty Flames in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

Lady Topper comeback falls short in heartbreaking loss to FIU

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
January 4, 2025
WKU guard Destiny Salary (1) drives the ball during the Lady Topper's game against the Liberty Flames in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

Lady Toppers fall against Liberty in CUSA opener

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
January 2, 2025
Western guard Acacia Hayes (10) struggles to keep possession of the ball against the Fighting Hawks defense during WKU’s match against North Dakota on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 at E.A. Diddle Arena. Acacia was the highest scorer of the game, at 21 points.

Oregon State bests WKU in first game of Maui Invitational

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
December 20, 2024
WKU forward Zsofia Telegdy (23) fights through defenders during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

Lady Toppers take first loss

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2024
The women of Western Kentucky’s volleyball team listen to head coach Travis Hudson during a time out during the matchup against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Nov. 14, 2024.

WKU Volleyball’s season comes to a close

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
December 5, 2024
Western Kentucky University volleyball Head Coach Travis Hudson talks to defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) during a match against Middle Tennessee State University at Diddle Arena on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2024.

WKU Volleyball to start NCAA tournament against Minnesota

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2024
Western Kentucky University defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) digs a ball during a match against Kennesaw State University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

WKU Volleyball to start NCAA tournament campaign in Lexington

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2024
WKU guard Mackenzie Chatfield (0) attempts a lay up during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Chatfield had career high points count during the game.

Lady Toppers start 6-0 for the first time since 1994

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
November 27, 2024
Western Kentucky University outside hitter Kaylee Cox (8) digs a ball during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

Cox drafted to Pro Volleyball Federation

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
November 26, 2024
Right side hitter Kenadee Coyle (33) celebrates a kill with her teammates during WKU’s 3-0 sweep of Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 in Diddle Arena. Coyle had 9 kills for the day, contributing to Western’s 13 game win streak this season.

WKU Volleyball claims C-USA tournament championship

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
November 24, 2024
The women of Western Kentucky’s volleyball team listen to head coach Travis Hudson during a time out during the matchup against Liberty University at Diddle Arena on Nov. 14, 2024.

WKU Volleyball advances in C-USA tournament

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
November 22, 2024
WKU center Josie Gilvin (33) try’s to distract KSU’s Diara Williams (4) from passing the ball during WKU’s win against Kentucky State University 104-49 in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Lady Toppers keep rolling at Abilene Christian

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2024
WKU guard Destiny Salary drives to the basket against opposition from Kentucky State’s Amyah Adair-Mars during WKU’s game against Kentucky State University on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Diddle Arena.

WKU Women’s Basketball looks to stay undefeated

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
November 20, 2024
Right side hitter Kenadee Coyle (33) attempts to block an attack from Louisiana Tech’s Izabely Benjamin (1) during WKU’s 3-0 sweep of LA Tech on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 in Diddle Arena. Western won all 6 sets between two games against LA Tech this weekend.

WKU Volleyball sweeps Liberty, finishes C-USA play 18-0

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
November 15, 2024
Western Kentucky University defensive specialist Callahan Weigandt (0) serves the ball during a match against Kennesaw State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

WKU Volleyball looks to clinch C-USA regular season title

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2024
Kennedy Coradini throws shot put as a member of the WKU Track and Field Team. (Photo provided by Kennedy Coradini)

IN PRINT: There’s no place like home: Bowling Green athletes continue their careers on the Hill

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2024
Alexis Mead (3) drives the ball from half court during the 3rd quarter against Kentucky State University in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Lady Toppers look to start 3-0

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2024
WKU guard Destiny Salary drives to the basket against opposition from Kentucky State’s Amyah Adair-Mars during WKU’s game against Kentucky State University on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Diddle Arena.

WKU Women’s Basketball improves to 2-0 with rout of Kentucky State

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2024
Western Kentucky University setter Callie Bauer (14) sets a ball during a match against Middle Tennessee State University at Diddle Arena on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2024.

WKU Volleyball clinches share of conference title

Austin Rice and Peyton Reid
November 9, 2024
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.

WKU Women’s Basketball welcomes Kentucky State

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2024
Western Kentucky University defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) digs a ball during a match against New Mexico State University on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

WKU Volleyball extends winning streak to 17

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
November 2, 2024
Western Kentucky University defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) digs a ball during a match against Kennesaw State University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

WKU volleyball takes 15-game winning streak into series against New Mexico State

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2024
The Lady Toppers celebrate their victory over UAB in E.A. Diddle Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. WKU won 75-71.

Lady Toppers prevail in exhibition against Lee University

Peyton Reid, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2024
Western Kentucky’s Kenadee Coyle (33) spikes the ball while Louisiana’s Tech’s Izabely Benjamin (1) attempts a block during a game at Diddle Arena on October 18, 2024.

WKU volleyball makes it 15 straight

Austin Rice and Peyton Reid
October 26, 2024
Right side hitter Kenadee Coyle (33) celebrates a kill with her teammates during WKU’s 3-0 sweep of Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 in Diddle Arena. Coyle had 9 kills for the day, contributing to Western’s 13 game win streak this season.

WKU volleyball sweeps LA Tech, improves to 10-0 in conference play

Austin Rice and Peyton Reid
October 20, 2024
Western Kentucky University setter Callie Bauer (14) sets a ball during a match against Middle Tennessee State University at Diddle Arena on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2024.

WKU volleyball looks to improve C-USA record to 10-0

Peyton reid, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2024
Western Kentucky University volleyball Head Coach Travis Hudson talks to defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (15) during a match against Middle Tennessee State University at Diddle Arena on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2024.

WKU volleyball escapes FIU with two wins

Austin Rice and Peyton Reid
October 13, 2024
Western Kentucky University outside hitter Kaylee Cox attempts to block a ball during a match against Kennesaw State University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

WKU volleyball keeps rolling, defeats MTSU in two games

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
October 9, 2024
Western Kentucky University middle hitter Izzy Van De Wield (25) tips a ball during a match against Kennesaw State University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

WKU volleyball dominates weekend against Kennesaw State

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
October 5, 2024
WKU outside hitter Kaylee Cox bends in reaction to digging the ball against Arkansas State University in Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

WKU volleyball looks to stay hot against Kennesaw State

Peyton Reid, Sports reporter
October 3, 2024
Outside hitter Faith Young (22) spikes the ball past the Eastern Illinois defense in Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

WKU volleyball sweeps weekend series against Jacksonville State

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
September 28, 2024
Defensive specialist Callahan Wiegandt (0), right, celebrates with teammates during a game against Arkansas State University in Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

WKU volleyball goes 3-0 at Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
September 22, 2024
Outside hitter Kaylee Cox (8) successfully hits the ball past University of Dayton defense at Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

WKU volleyball goes 0-3 at Hyatt Place Invitational

Peyton Reid and Austin Rice
September 15, 2024
Outside hitter Faith Young (22) spikes the ball during a game against the University of Tennessee in Diddle Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

WKU volleyball prepares to host Hyatt Place Invitational

Peyton Reid, Sports reporter
September 12, 2024
Outside hitter Alivia Skidmore (17) attempts to hit a ball past the defense in a game against the University of Tennessee at Diddle Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

WKU volleyball drops close match to No. 16 Tennessee

Peyton Reid, Sports reporter
September 10, 2024
Defensive specialist Kelsey Brangers passes the ball during a match against Florida International University at the E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

WKU volleyball prepares for Tennessee

Peyton Reid, Sports reporter
September 9, 2024
WKU Volleyball celebrates a point during a close match against Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Championship on Dec. 2.

WKU volleyball starts season 2-1

Peyton Reid, Sports reporter
September 2, 2024
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 looks to find same success with smaller 2024 roster

Peyton Reid, Sports reporter
August 30, 2024
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