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WKU 's Sarah Gorham (10) wins a header from North Texas' Elle Marie Defrain (16) Oct. 12 in Bowling Green. 

Lady Toppers in control of own C-USA Tournament destiny

Tyler Eaton
October 22, 2018
WKU sophomore Victoria Mayo (3) heads the ball as she is defended by UTEP junior defender Kori Lewis (14) during a Lady Topper 4-3 victory game against University of Texas at El Paso on Sunday, October 7, at WKU Soccer Complex.

Lineup change helps Lady Toppers get first conference wins

Tyler Eaton
October 8, 2018
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Former Hilltopper donates $1 million to athletics

Tyler Eaton
October 2, 2018
Former Lady Topper Volleyball player Sydney Engle to join the WKU Soccer team as a goalkeeper.  Engle changed from volleyball to soccer due to new NCAA rules that lets individuals switch between sports after graduation.

Sydney Engle becomes first to play for volleyball and soccer team

Tyler Eaton
September 17, 2018
Senior Outside Hitter Sydney Engle speaks in the media room at diddle arena on her experience with volleyball and her team on Tuesday Aug. 22, 2017. “It’s a sport that i finally got into,” said Engle. “My team, they just make me want to get better all the time. I want to provide for them and do the best i can for them.”

Former volleyball star joins WKU soccer

Tyler Eaton
September 1, 2018
On Sunday August 26. The WKU women soccer team play their first game of the season against Miami, Ohio.

Barnett shines through despite rough start to Lady Toppers’ season

Tyler Eaton
August 27, 2018
Big Red urges the crowd to rise to its feet in support of WKU during the second half of WKU's game vs MTSU in Diddle Arena. 

WKU’s lawsuit over Big Red copyright infringement revisited after 15 years

Tyler Eaton
June 6, 2018
Redshirt senior Brittany Vaughn celebrates with the team during the the first game during the WKU vs. EKU doubleheader on April 11 at the softball complex. WKU defeated EKU 6-3 in the first game, but lost 8-4 in the second.

Hilltoppers secure Conference USA Tournament spot

Tyler Eaton
May 7, 2018
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Hilltoppers swept by offensive onslaught from FAU

Tyler Eaton
April 30, 2018
WKU Athletics Director Todd Stewart stands before the WKU Board of Regents on Jan. 26. The Board approved seven hirings and one raise for athletics on April 27.

Board of Regents approves Collins’ $200,000 salary

Tyler Eaton
April 30, 2018
Greg Collins addresses the media during a press conference where he was announced as the new head coach of the WKU women's basketball team on April 4 in Diddle Arena. The announcement of Collins as head coach came shortly after Michelle Clark-Heard announced she would be leaving WKU to coach the Cincinnati Bearcats women's team.

Greg Collins will have $200,000 base salary as Lady Toppers head coach

Tyler Eaton
April 24, 2018
Redshirt senior Brittany Vaughn celebrates with the team during the the first game during the WKU vs. EKU doubleheader on April 11 at the softball complex. WKU defeated EKU 6-3 in the first game, but lost 8-4 in the second.

Hilltoppers draw even in conference play with series win over Marshall

Tyler Eaton
April 23, 2018
Western Kentucky University linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe (4) celebrates after sacking the Louisiana Tech quarterback during the Hilltoppers' 22-23 loss to Louisiana Tech University on Saturday September 16, 2017 in Houchens-Smith Stadium. 

WKU athletics make up 5 percent of C-USA honor roll

Tyler Eaton
April 16, 2018
Freshman Nicole Ogorek attempts a pole vault at the Hilltopper Relays on April 6 at the Ruter Track and Field Complex. Ogorek placed 8th.

GALLERY: Hilltopper Relays

Tyler Eaton
April 10, 2018
A ball falls through the net during the Lady Toppers 82-63 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday Feb. 3, 2018 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers finished the game with 64.7 percent on the line.

Lady Toppers bring on Porter-Talbert as assistant coach

Tyler Eaton
April 10, 2018
WKU redshirt senior pitcher Ben Morrison (10) throws against UTSA players during WKU's victory over UTSA 9-5 on Saturday, March 31 at Nick Denes Field.

Hilltopper pitching struggles to stop middle of UTSA lineup

Tyler Eaton
April 2, 2018
WKU men's basketball coach Rick Stansbury reacts during WKU's game vs. Florida Atlantic in E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday Feb. 8, 2018. WKU beat Florida Atlantic 75-63.

See where Rick Stansbury ranks in salary among top college coaches

Tyler Eaton
March 2, 2018
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The man behind WKU’s season tickets sees his work as more than just illustrations

Tyler Eaton
February 27, 2018
What the Hilltoppers need to win the conference

What the Hilltoppers need to win the conference

Tyler Eaton
February 20, 2018
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Videoboard upgrades announced for Diddle Arena, Houchens-Smith Stadium

Tyler Eaton
February 8, 2018
Hilltopper Athletic Foundation has gap of over $5 million

Hilltopper Athletic Foundation has gap of over $5 million

Tyler Eaton
February 6, 2018
Big Red urges the crowd to rise to its feet in support of WKU during the second half of WKU's game vs MTSU in Diddle Arena. 

Rising attendance at men’s basketball games is making a statement in wake of budget cuts

Tyler Eaton
January 25, 2018
WKU quarterback Mike White (14) throws a pass during WKU's game vs Ball State on September 23, 2017 in L.T. Smith Stadium.

WKU defense carries Hilltoppers to another ugly victory

Tyler Eaton
October 8, 2017

The Spirit of WKU Tailgating

Tyler Eaton
September 23, 2017
WKU sophomore Chandler Backes (5) attempts to head the ball during WKU's game verses Vanderbilt on Friday Sept. 8 at the WKU Soccer Complex.

WKU’s attack sputtering as conference play looms

Tyler Eaton
September 11, 2017
WKU forward Chandler Backes (5) heads the ball as she is defended by Evansville midfielder Maggie Leazer (18) during the Lady Topper's game against University of Evansville on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at WKU Soccer Complex.

Lady Toppers fall in final non-conference game

Tyler Eaton
September 10, 2017
WKU forward Chandler Backes (5) heads the ball as she is defended by Evansville midfielder Maggie Leazer (18) during the Lady Topper's game against University of Evansville on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at WKU Soccer Complex.

Lady Toppers fall at home to Vanderbilt

Tyler Eaton
September 9, 2017
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