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Miscues fault Lady Toppers in 7-1 loss to Lipscomb

Tyler Lashbrook
April 24, 2014
WKU's redshirt senior Caden Dickerson reacts after what will likely be his last game as a Hilltopper, a 73-72 loss to the University of Louisiana Lafayette in the semifinal round of the Sun Belt Tournament Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, La. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

No luck in NOLA: Toppers’ season ends in Sun Belt semifinals

Tyler Lashbrook
March 18, 2014
WKU's redshirt senior Caden Dickerson reacts after what will likely be his last game as a Hilltopper, a 73-72 loss to the University of Louisiana Lafayette in the semifinal round of the Sun Belt Tournament Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, La. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

WKU seniors leave it all on the court

Tyler Lashbrook
March 16, 2014
WKU junior guard T.J. Price drives the ball pass ULL junior guard Kevin Brown during the 2014 Men's Sun Belt Tournament semifinal round at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, La. on Saturday Mar. 15, 2014. (Jeff Brown/HERALD)

Toppers’ end season with tournament loss to ULL

Tyler Lashbrook
March 15, 2014
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward George Fant (44) and Louisiana-Lafayette center J.J. Davenport (44) jump for a rebound during the last home game of the regular season against Louisiana-Lafayette in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, March 06, 2014. (Jabin Botsford/HERALD)

Toppers prepared for third game against ULL in SBC semifinals

Tyler Lashbrook
March 15, 2014
WKU's senior forward O'Karo Akamune (15) drives around ULM's forward DeMondre Harvey (2) during the second half of WKU's 72-63 victory over the University of Louisiana-Monroe Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

WKU relying on veterans in New Orleans

Tyler Lashbrook
March 14, 2014
From left, WKU's George Fant, Chris Harrison-Docks, Trency Jackson, and T.J. Price congratulate each other after coming from behind to beat Murray State 71-64 at E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, December 21, 2013.

Toppers appreciate extra rest before Saturday’s tournament opener

Tyler Lashbrook
March 14, 2014
WKU junior forward George Fant (44) is surrounded by Jaguars during the first half of WKU's game against South Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. The Toppers trailed 26-14 at the half. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

Three Toppers earn Sun Belt honors

Tyler Lashbrook
March 11, 2014
WKU's junior guard T.J. Price (52) gets around forward Shawn Long (21) and guard Kevin Brown (31) to shoot a layup during the first half of the Topper’s game against the University of Louisiana Lafayette Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. The Toppers lead 37-34 at the half. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

Toppers clinch No. 2 seed in Sun Belt, knocking off Louisiana-Lafayette 75-72

Tyler Lashbrook
March 7, 2014
WKU junior forward George Fant lays the ball up to the rim during WKU's win over Troy of 81-76 on Thursday Feb. 13, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. (Jeff Brown/HERALD)

Conference seeding on the line for WKU and ULL

Tyler Lashbrook
March 6, 2014
WKU senior forward O'Karo Akamune (15) and UT Arlington guard Jamel Outler (3) fight for a rebound during a basketball game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and UT Arlington at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. (Jabin Botsford / College Heights Herald)

Akamune embraces senior leadership role

Tyler Lashbrook
March 6, 2014
WKU's junior guard T.J. Price (52) goes up for a layup during the first half of WKU's game against South Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

WKU preps for Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday

Tyler Lashbrook
March 4, 2014
WKU junior guard T.J. Price (52) and UT Arlington forward Brandon Williams (11) reach for a loose ball during a basketball game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and UT Arlington at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. (Jabin Botsford / College Heights Herald)

Toppers slip up at UT Arlington to lose 80-73

Tyler Lashbrook
March 2, 2014
WKU's junior forward George Fant (44) looks to shoot around forward Emani Gant (21) during the second half of WKU’s 68-64 victory over Texas State on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. Fant led the Toppers with 21 points for the night.

Toppers rally to edge Texas State, 51-50

Tyler Lashbrook
February 28, 2014
WKU's junior forward George Fant (44) faces Texas State forward Emani Gant (21) during the tipoff of WKU’s game against Texas State on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.

Toppers prep for Sun Belt tour in Texas

Tyler Lashbrook
February 27, 2014
Former WKU basketball player Darel Carrier poses for a photo with his wife, Donna, President Gary Ransdell and Athletic Director Todd Stewart as his jersey number is retired during a special halftime ceremony on Feb. 22. Carrier played for WKU from 1962-64, and became the eighth Hilltopper to have his jersey retired. (Ian Maule/HERALD)

Darel Carrier’s No. 35 jersey retired

Tyler Lashbrook
February 25, 2014
Junior guard Trency Jackson drives past Louisana-Monroe junior center Marvin Williams and junior forward Tylor Ongwae during the first half of their game at Diddle Arena on Thursday, Feb 22. The Toppers defeated the Warhawks 72-63. (Ian Maule/HERALD)

New lineup and strong start sparks WKU to win over ULM

Tyler Lashbrook
February 25, 2014
WKU junior guard Trency Jackson (3) goes up for a layup during the first half of WKUÕs game against the University of Louisiana-Monroe Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

Lineup change sparks WKU in 72-63 win over Louisiana-Monroe

Tyler Lashbrook
February 23, 2014
WKU forward George Fant (44) shoots over South Alabama Jaguars forwards Mychal Ammons (13) and Augustine Rubit (21) during the first half of Saturday's game against South Alabama at Diddle Arena. South Alabama lead 26-14. (Austin Anthony/HERALD)

Top to South: WKU looking for answers after Jaguars stun Toppers in Diddle

Tyler Lashbrook
February 18, 2014
WKU junior forward George Fant lays the ball up to the rim during WKU's win over Troy of 81-76 on Thursday Feb. 13, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. (Jeff Brown/HERALD)

Fant, Price bounce back: WKU rebounds with home win over Troy, 81-76

Tyler Lashbrook
February 14, 2014
WKU senior forward Akamune O'Karo protects a rebound from UALR forward James White during the second half of WKU’s 83-87 overtime loss against the University of Arkansas Little Rock Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.

Toppers looking to bounce back against Troy

Tyler Lashbrook
February 13, 2014
WKU senior guard Chaney Means dribbles the ball up court past Troy freshman guard Chant Lewis during the second half of their at Diddle Arena, Wednesday, February 12th, 2014. The Lady Toppers won the game 93-66. (Ian Maule/HERALD)

Lady Toppers conquer Troy 93-66 to snap losing skid

Tyler Lashbrook
February 13, 2014

Toppers’ win streak ends at Arkansas State

Tyler Lashbrook
February 11, 2014
WKU senior forward O'Karo Akamune shoots the ball during the game against Texas State in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Akamune provides extra energy off the bench

Tyler Lashbrook
February 4, 2014
WKU senior guard Brandon Harris (12) rebounds the ball during the game against Texas State in Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Defining Five: WKU wins fifth straight since 2009-10

Tyler Lashbrook
February 4, 2014
WKU senior forward O'Karo Akamune (15) makes a layup during a basketball game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and UT Arlington at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. (Jabin Botsford / College Heights Herald)

Toppers storm back from early deficit to beat UT-Arlington, 77-72

Tyler Lashbrook
January 31, 2014
Ole Miss point guard Derrick Millinghaus attempts to push past Topper freshman point guard Brandon Harris during their match at Diddle Arena on Dec. 30, 2013. The Ole Miss Rebel Black Bears defeated the Toppers 79-74. (Rae Emary/HERALD)

Testing the defense: UT-Arlington will challenge WKU’s dominating defense

Tyler Lashbrook
January 30, 2014
WKU head coach Ray Harper speaks to the Toppers during the second half of WKU’s 83-87 overtime loss against the University of Arkansas Little Rock Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.

Next man up: Toppers show strength in numbers

Tyler Lashbrook
January 28, 2014
WKU junior forward George Fant shoots a layup during the first half of WKU's game against Georgia State in Diddle Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Toppers rage against the Cajuns: move to 4-0 on the road in Sun Belt Conference play

Tyler Lashbrook
January 26, 2014
WKU junior guard T.J. Price drives the ball during the second half of WKU's game against Georgia State Thursday Jan. 9 in Diddle Arena. Price was the leading scorer for WKU with a total of 15 points. Georgia State defeated WKU 77-54 making WKU 2-1 in Sun Belt play this season.

Price’s big night lifts WKU past Louisiana-Monroe, 69-51

Tyler Lashbrook
January 24, 2014
Junior forward George Fant dunks the basketball during the first half of the Toppers game against Arkansas State Saturday at Diddle Arena.

‘Persistent’ Toppers beat Arkansas State in double overtime in Diddle

Tyler Lashbrook
January 19, 2014
WKU sophomore center Aleksej Rostov shoots during the first half of WKU’s game against the University of Arkansas Little Rock Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.

Trojans escape Diddle with overtime win, WKU drops second-straight

Tyler Lashbrook
January 17, 2014
WKU's Brandon Harris attempts to grab a rebound during the second half of WKU's game against Georgia State Thursday evening in Diddle Arena. Georgia State defeated WKU 77-54.

Panthers show no mercy: Georgia State routes WKU 77-54 in Diddle

Tyler Lashbrook
January 10, 2014

WKU comes out on top at Troy

Tyler Lashbrook
January 4, 2014

Harrison-Docks hits game winner, Toppers defeat South Alabama 58-56

Tyler Lashbrook
January 3, 2014
Freshman Brandon Harris and junior Trency Jackson attempt to catch up to Ole Miss point guard Marshall Henderson during the final moments of the game at Diddle Arena on Dec. 30. WKU lost to Ole miss 74-79. 

Henderson, Summers too much for WKU late, Rebels defeat Toppers 79-74

Tyler Lashbrook
December 31, 2013

WKU rolls past Brescia 103-65, Ole Miss looms

Tyler Lashbrook
December 29, 2013
WKU's Trency Jackson reacts to a foul call as the Hilltoppers take on Southern Miss at E.A. Diddle Arena on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. The Hilltoppers would go on to win 68-65.

Jackson leads WKU to 68-65 home win over Southern Mississippi

Tyler Lashbrook
December 19, 2013
WKU senior forward O'Karo Akamune slam dunks the ball during an inter-sqaud scrimmage during Hilltopper Hysteria.

Injured O’Karo Akamune to return soon

Tyler Lashbrook
December 15, 2013
Junior guard Trency Jackson attempts to pass to junior forward Aaron Adeyoe through Louisville freshman forward Mangok Mathiang (12), junior forward Chane Behanan (21), and junior guard Wayne Blackshear during the game at KFC Yum center in Louisville, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Harper looking for stale offense to boost with personnel additions

Tyler Lashbrook
December 15, 2013
Freshman guard Chris Harrison-Docks shoots over Louisville junior guard Wayne Beshear during the game at KFC Yum center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 14. Harrison-Docks had 10 points and rebound in his season debut on Saturday.

Jackson and Harrison-Docks make WKU debut

Tyler Lashbrook
December 15, 2013
Junior guard T.J. Price shoots over Louisville senior guard Tim Henderson during their game Saturday at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. WKU lost 79-63.

Louisville too much for WKU in second half: Toppers fall 79-63

Tyler Lashbrook
December 14, 2013
Junior guard Brandon Harris screams in frustration after a foul was called on, senior guard Jamal Crook, which prevented a fast break opprutunity during their victory of Florida International in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship.

WKU earns first road win 69-60 over Southern Illinois behind Harris’s career night

Tyler Lashbrook
December 8, 2013
WKU freshman guard Payton Hulse drives the ball against EIU's Keenen Anderson during their game on Nov. 30, 2013 at EA Diddle Arena. WKU won 68-53.

WKU looks to end road struggles at Southern Illinois

Tyler Lashbrook
December 5, 2013
November 30, 2013, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA_ | Junior George Fant looks to shoot the ball in WKU's 68-53 win against Eastern Illinois on Nov. 30, 2013 at EA Diddle Arena.

Topper offense, defense producing different results early

Tyler Lashbrook
December 3, 2013

WKU falls on sloppy night to BGSU

Tyler Lashbrook
December 3, 2013
Junior George Fant shoots two points in WKU's 68-53 win against Eastern Illinois on Nov. 30, 2013 at EA Diddle Arena. Fant had 20 points in the game.

Fant powers Toppers past Eastern Illinois in second half

Tyler Lashbrook
December 1, 2013

WKU falls to Marshall on Tuesday night road game

Tyler Lashbrook
November 27, 2013
Junior forward Aaron Adeoye pulls in a rebound in WKU's 73-58 win over UNC-Wilmington on Nov. 21, 2013.

Fant propels WKU to win in second half

Tyler Lashbrook
November 22, 2013

Harper wants WKU to hit shots vs. UNC-Wilmington

Tyler Lashbrook
November 21, 2013
Junior guard T.J. Price (52) drives towards the basket as guard Jalen Riley (5) defends during WKU’s 57-50 victory over East Tennessee State Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.

Rebound Game: Fant, Toppers bounce back against ETSU

Tyler Lashbrook
November 19, 2013
Junior T.J. Price shoots 2 points. Price scored 18 points in the game. WKU won 57-52 against East Tennessee State on Nov. 16, 2013 at E.A. Diddle Arena. 

Toppers prevail in second half to win their first home game of the season

Tyler Lashbrook
November 17, 2013
WKU Head Coach Ray Harper yells to his team in the second half March 22 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. KU beat WKU 64-57.

Toppers ink three new basketball players for next season

Tyler Lashbrook
November 14, 2013

Toppers drop midnight opener against Wichita State

Tyler Lashbrook
November 12, 2013
WKU junior forward George Fant attempts to recover a rebound during the exhibition game against Campbellsville at E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 2. 

Toppers see room for improvement in exhibition win

Tyler Lashbrook
November 5, 2013

Freshman walk-on shines in WKU’s exhibition win

Tyler Lashbrook
November 4, 2013

English forward Lawson brings unique skill set to WKU

Tyler Lashbrook
October 31, 2013
Senior guard Brandon Harris, second from right, covers junior guard Trency Jackson during a drill at the Hilltoppers' first practice of the season at Diddle Arena on Oct. 7.

Toppers look to replace Crook at point guard

Tyler Lashbrook
October 31, 2013
Freshman guard T.J. Price and freshman forward George Fant try to steal the ball from Kentucky forward Terrence Jones during the teams' NCAA Tournament game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville on Thursday night. UK won 81-66.

Price, Fant look to capitalize off experience in junior season

Tyler Lashbrook
October 31, 2013
WKU senior forward O'Karo Akamune slam dunks the ball during an inter-sqaud scrimmage during Hilltopper Hysteria.

Toppers show high-flying ability at Hilltopper Hysteria

Tyler Lashbrook
October 22, 2013
Senior guard Brandon Harris, second from right, covers junior guard Trency Jackson during a drill at the Hilltoppers' first practice of the season at Diddle Arena on Oct. 7.

Basketball team hits the court for first practice

Tyler Lashbrook
October 10, 2013

Basketball notebook: New guys adjusting to lfe at WKU

Tyler Lashbrook
October 10, 2013

Certain bags not permitted at Saturday’s game

Tyler Lashbrook
August 29, 2013

Men’s basketball team working towards start of the season

Tyler Lashbrook
August 27, 2013

Toppers release full 2013-14 schedule

Tyler Lashbrook
July 26, 2013
Jeremy Evans (40) dunks as North Texas players George Odufuwa and Eric Tramiel watch during the Sun Belt Championships in 2009 in Hot Springs, Ark. Evans has been playing for the Utah Jazz the past three seasons.

Former Topper has been a slam dunk in NBA

Tyler Lashbrook
May 3, 2013

Super Sophomore: Gooch breaks assistant coach’s double-double record

Tyler Lashbrook
March 6, 2013

Sun Belt Tournament looms for Heard’s Lady Toppers

Tyler Lashbrook
March 6, 2013

Lady Toppers fall in final home game

Tyler Lashbrook
March 2, 2013

Lady Toppers look forward to rematch with MTSU

Tyler Lashbrook
March 1, 2013
Freshman guard Micah Jones puts up a shot against a South Alabama defender. The Lady Hilltoppers lost 65-59.

Lady Toppers drop close one to South Alabama

Tyler Lashbrook
February 28, 2013

Lady Toppers go cold in second half, lose to FIU

Tyler Lashbrook
February 17, 2013

Lady Toppers shooting for Florida sweep

Tyler Lashbrook
February 15, 2013

Lady Toppers sweep FAU with road win Wednesday

Tyler Lashbrook
February 14, 2013
Guard Chaney Means (#2) attempts to run past Arkansas Sate guard Quinisha McDowell (#13) during their game Saturday.

Lady Toppers head to Florida for road swing

Tyler Lashbrook
February 12, 2013
Sophomore guard Chastity Gooch (#30) defends against Arkansas State forward Jane Morrill (#11) and guard Ashley Olvera (#12) during their game Saturday.

Arkansas State too much for Lady Toppers

Tyler Lashbrook
February 10, 2013

Lady Toppers hit stride in win over North Texas

Tyler Lashbrook
February 8, 2013

Heard seeks improvement during days off

Tyler Lashbrook
February 5, 2013

Gooch and Govan not enough to beat MTSU

Tyler Lashbrook
January 29, 2013
Sophomore forward Chasity Gooch wrestles a rebound away sophomore guard Shanice Cason during their game in Murfreesoboro, Tenn. WKU lost the game 57-79.

Gooch and Govan combine for 46 but WKU loses 79-57

Tyler Lashbrook
January 27, 2013

Turnovers key in second conference loss for Lady Toppers

Tyler Lashbrook
January 24, 2013

Govan wins third SBC Player of the Week award

Tyler Lashbrook
January 22, 2013
Sophomore guard Alexis Govan drives to the basket against UALR in the first half at E.A. Diddle Arena.  

Women’s basketball team wins eight of nine over winter break

Tyler Lashbrook
January 22, 2013
Freshman guard Micah Jones (5) goes up for a rebound against UALR in the second half at E.A. Diddle Arena. 

Lady Toppers sweep home stretch with victory over UALR

Tyler Lashbrook
January 19, 2013

Lady Toppers come back in home win

Tyler Lashbrook
January 17, 2013
Junior guard Bianca McGee passes the ball during Saturday's game against Florida Atlantic. The Lady Toppers won 86-68. 

Lady Toppers win big at home

Tyler Lashbrook
January 13, 2013

Lady Toppers suffer first lost in conference play

Tyler Lashbrook
January 7, 2013

Lady Toppers stay perfect in Sun Belt play

Tyler Lashbrook
January 4, 2013

Gooch, Govan lead WKU to third league win

Tyler Lashbrook
December 2, 2012

Lady Toppers improve to 2-0 in Sun Belt

Tyler Lashbrook
November 30, 2012

Lady Toppers improve to 2-0 in Sun Belt

Tyler Lashbrook
November 30, 2012

Records fall at Hilltopper Invitational

Tyler Lashbrook
November 19, 2012
WKU junior Andrea Curry fights for possession against Troy.

WKU takes win, draw over the weekend

Tyler Lashbrook
October 16, 2012
Kenny Perry

WKU hosting first Kenny Perry Invitational

Tyler Lashbrook
October 12, 2012
WKU Black team catcher Ty Hogan fires a throw to first base during the Black and Red inter-squad game at Nick Denes Field. The Red team won by a final score of 8-0 in 8 innings.

WKU baseball returns for fall practice

Tyler Lashbrook
October 2, 2012
WKU volleyball won 3-0 against Troy at Diddle Arena on Friday Sept. 21, 2012.

Paige Wessel having breakout year for WKU

Tyler Lashbrook
September 25, 2012

Lady Toppers secure weekend Sun Belt sweep

Tyler Lashbrook
September 23, 2012
WKU sophmore Heather Boyan, attempts a kill during the Lady Toppers game against Troy. The Lady Toppers handled the Trojans 3-0. 

Lady Toppers sweep Troy to open Sun Belt play

Tyler Lashbrook
September 22, 2012

Extra Questions with Les Forsythe, Director of Athletic Facilities

Tyler Lashbrook
September 21, 2012
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WKU coach Taggart gives away UK tickets at Topper Cafe

Tyler Lashbrook
September 12, 2012
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