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Freshman guard Terri Smith drives toward the basket as Old Dominion guard Victoria Morris defends her. WKU Lady Toppers played Old Dominion on Feb. 8 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Toppers won 62-48.

Lady Toppers take down Old Dominion for 17th straight home C-USA win

Tyler Mansfield
February 9, 2018
WKU Forward Tashia Brown (10) drives the ball during the Lady Toppers 82-63 win over Florida Atlantic on Feb. 3 at Diddle Arena. Brown lead the team in scoring with 25 points.

Meet the Browns: Brown duo leading Lady Toppers

Tyler Mansfield
February 6, 2018
WKU Forward Tashia Brown (10) drives the ball during the Lady Toppers 82-63 win over Florida Atlantic on Feb. 3 at Diddle Arena. Brown lead the team in scoring with 25 points.

Lady Toppers ride big second quarter to fifth straight win

Tyler Mansfield
February 3, 2018
WKU junior Kayla Smith (32) shoots a deep three pointer during WKU's game vs. Notre Dame on Nov 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers lost 78-65.

Lady Toppers return home Saturday to host FAU

Tyler Mansfield
February 2, 2018
WKU forward Tashia Brown (10) looks for a layup during WKU's game vs Notre Dame on November 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. Brown had 26 points against LA tech on Sunday and won conference player of the week.

Lady Toppers excelling in C-USA road games

Tyler Mansfield
January 30, 2018
WKU senior forward Tashia Brown (10) wrestles for the ball with an opposing player during their game against Notre Dame on Tuesday Nov 14, 2017 in EA Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers lost 78-65.

Lady Toppers close road trip with win over LA Tech

Tyler Mansfield
January 28, 2018
WKU senior forward Tashia Brown (10) drives in for a layup during WKU's game vs Notre Dame on Nov 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU lost 65-78.

Lady Toppers travel to North Texas, LA Tech this weekend

Tyler Mansfield
January 24, 2018
Head coach Michelle Clark-Heard talks to the team during a timeout in the game against Notre Dame Tuesday, Nov. 14 in EA Diddle Arena. Clark-Heard has preached defensive effort this season.

WKU getting defensive effort on a nightly basis

Tyler Mansfield
January 23, 2018
WKU senior forward Tashia Brown (10) wrestles for the ball with an opposing player during their game against Notre Dame on Tuesday Nov 14, 2017 in EA Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers lost 78-65.

Lady Toppers bounce back in Education Day game

Tyler Mansfield
January 18, 2018
WKU senior forward Tashia Brown (10) drives in for a layup during WKU's game vs Notre Dame on Nov 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU lost 65-78.

Lady Toppers look to bounce back against UTSA

Tyler Mansfield
January 17, 2018
WKU junior Kayla Smith (32) shoots a deep three pointer during WKU's game vs. Notre Dame on Nov 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers lost 78-65.

Lady Toppers suffer first conference loss of season to UAB

Tyler Mansfield
January 14, 2018
WKU senior forward Tashia Brown (10) wrestles for the ball with an opposing player during their game against Notre Dame on Tuesday Nov 14, 2017 in EA Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers lost 78-65.

WKU gets record-setting performances, underclassman contributions in win over FIU

Tyler Mansfield
January 12, 2018
WKU junior Kayla Smith (32) shoots a deep three pointer during WKU's game vs. Notre Dame on Nov 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers lost 78-65.

Lady Toppers roll past FIU, move to 3-0 in conference play

Tyler Mansfield
January 12, 2018
WKU senior forward Tashia Brown (10) drives in for a layup during WKU's game vs Notre Dame on Nov 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU lost 65-78.

WKU closes homestand against FIU

Tyler Mansfield
January 11, 2018
WKU senior forward Tashia Brown (10) wrestles for the ball with an opposing player during their game against Notre Dame on Tuesday Nov 14, 2017 in EA Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers lost 78-65.

Lady Toppers beat Southern Miss, win 13th straight home conference game

Tyler Mansfield
January 6, 2018
Lady Toppers forward Ivy Brown (23) and Marshall University forward Talequia Hamilton (0) fight for a rebound during the Lady Toppers' 73-57 win over Marshall University on Saturday Jan. 21, 2016 at E.A. Diddle arena.

WKU to face Southern Miss in second C-USA game

Tyler Mansfield
January 5, 2018
WKU senior forward Tashia Brown (10) drives in for a layup during WKU's game vs Notre Dame on Nov 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU lost 65-78.

Defense leads WKU to win over Middle Tennessee in C-USA opener

Tyler Mansfield
January 5, 2018
WKU junior Kayla Smith (32) shoots a deep three pointer during WKU's game vs. Notre Dame on Nov 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers lost 78-65.

WKU opens conference play against rival Middle Tennessee

Tyler Mansfield
January 3, 2018
Senior Tashia Brown of Lake Park, Ga. competes with a member of the WKU men’s basketball team during Hilltopper Hysteria, on Friday, Oct. 13.

WKU overcomes Lee University, closes non-conference play with win

Tyler Mansfield
December 30, 2017
Junior forward Tasha Brown (10) drives to the net for a layup during the Lady Toppers' 67-58 win against Louisiana Tech on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017at Diddle Arena. Jack Atkerson/ Herald

WKU travels to undefeated Ball State

Tyler Mansfield
December 20, 2017
Senior Tashia Brown of Lake Park, Ga. competes with a member of the WKU men’s basketball team during Hilltopper Hysteria, on Friday, Oct. 13.

WKU beats Toledo, goes 2-0 in West Palm Invitational

Tyler Mansfield
December 17, 2017
Junior guard Tashia Brown (10) takes a shot over Louisiana Tech guard Anna McLeod (14) during the game against Louisiana Tech on Thursday Feb. 2, 2017 at Diddle Arena. Jack Atkerson/ Herald

WKU rolls past Mississippi Valley State for fifth straight win

Tyler Mansfield
December 13, 2017
WKU senior forward Tashia Brown (10) drives in for a layup during WKU's game vs Notre Dame on Nov 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU lost 65-78.

Red-hot Hilltoppers host Mississippi Valley State Tuesday

Tyler Mansfield
December 11, 2017
WKU junior Kayla Smith (32) shoots a deep three pointer during WKU's game vs. Notre Dame on Nov 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers lost 78-65.

Lady Toppers roll to 92-54 win over Evansville

Tyler Mansfield
December 1, 2017
WKU junior Kayla Smith (32) shoots a deep three pointer during WKU's game vs. Notre Dame on Nov 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers lost 78-65.

Lady Topper hoops return home to host Evansville

Tyler Mansfield
November 29, 2017
WKU senior forward Tashia Brown (10) drives in for a layup during WKU's game vs Notre Dame on Nov 14, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU lost 65-78.

Lady Toppers using consistency to win tight games

Tyler Mansfield
November 27, 2017
WKU senior forward Tashia Brown (10) wrestles for the ball with an opposing player during their game against Notre Dame on Tuesday Nov 14, 2017 in EA Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers lost 78-65.

Notre Dame match-up energizes Diddle

Tyler Mansfield
November 15, 2017

WKU falls to Notre Dame in “incredible” atmosphere

Tyler Mansfield
November 15, 2017

Lady Toppers ready to battle with Notre Dame

Tyler Mansfield
November 13, 2017

WKU set for Hawkeye Challenge in Iowa City

Tyler Mansfield
November 9, 2017

Elgedawy’s athleticism, size gives WKU true post presence

Tyler Mansfield
November 7, 2017

Lady Toppers cruise to 101-58 exhibition win over Union

Tyler Mansfield
November 3, 2017

Young Lady Toppers face tough 2017-18 schedule

Tyler Mansfield
October 30, 2017

Newcomers shine for Lady Toppers in Hysteria scrimmage

Tyler Mansfield
October 16, 2017
WKU defensive Devon Key celebrates with his teammates during the Hilltoppers' 22-23 loss to Louisiana Tech University on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017 at L.T. Smith Stadium.

TOPPER EXTRA: Underclassmen emerge as playmakers for defense

Tyler Mansfield
September 21, 2017
Western center outfielder Kes Carter poses for a portrait at Nick Denes Field. Christian Randolph/WKU Herald

Former WKU baseball star finding success in independent league

Tyler Mansfield
July 16, 2017
Senior tight end Mitchell Henry struggles with Illinois sophomore line backer T.J. Neal in the first half of the WKU vs Illinois game on Sept. 06, 2014 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Nick Wagner/HERALD

Former WKU tight end Mitchell Henry passes, loses battle with leukemia

Tyler Mansfield
June 30, 2017

WKU bests EKU, will travel to Marshall

Tyler Mansfield
May 3, 2017
Junior right handed pitcher Conner Boyd (43) looks to pitch during the Hilltoppers 3-1 loss against Charlotte on April 15 at Nick Denes Field.

Tops lose series at La. Tech, host EKU Tuesday

Tyler Mansfield
May 1, 2017
Junior right handed pitcher Conner Boyd (43) looks to pitch during the Hilltoppers 3-1 loss against Charlotte on April 15 at Nick Denes Field.

Hilltopper baseball travels to Louisiana Tech for weekend series

Tyler Mansfield
April 26, 2017
WKU football players do high-knee drills before going through their plays during practice on Tuesday at L.T. Smith Stadium. 

5 things to watch for in the Red White Game

Tyler Mansfield
April 19, 2017
WKU junior infielder Tyler Robertson (16) throws for a double to first base to get Charlotte senior outfielder Zach Jarrett (10) out as well as sophomore Reece Hampton (2) during the Hilltoppers extra-inning loss on Thursday April 13, 2017 at Nick Deans Field.

WKU falls to Charlotte in weekend slate

Tyler Mansfield
April 17, 2017
Redshirt Junior Ryan Thurston (20) pitches the ball during the 5-4 win against Ohio University on Friday, March 3 at Nick Denes Field.

Toppers host Charlotte in crucial C-USA series

Tyler Mansfield
April 12, 2017
WKU senior volleyball players Jessica Lucas (left) and Alyssa Cavanaugh have been selected as 2017 Senior CLASS Award Candidates. 

Volleyball team to host annual spring tournament Saturday

Tyler Mansfield
April 12, 2017
Redshirt Junior Ryan Thurston (20) pitches during the 5-4 win against Ohio University on Friday, March 3 at Nick Denes Field.

Kirkpatrick throws complete game, but Tops fall at UTSA

Tyler Mansfield
April 10, 2017
Junior left-handed pitcher Evan Acostra (31) pitches during the Hilltoppers' 13-1 loss to Southern Mississippi on Sunday at Nick Denes Field.

WKU tops Murray State, UTSA series up next

Tyler Mansfield
April 5, 2017
Lipscomb pitcher Dayton Tripp (4) pitches to junior WKU outfielder Colie Currie (3) during the Hilltoppers' 10-4 loss to LU on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017 at Nick Denes Field. Brendan O'Hern/HERALD

WKU’s offense clicks in 10-9 win over Murray State

Tyler Mansfield
April 5, 2017
WKU infielder Brittany Vaughn (5) collides with University of Alabama at Birmingham catcher Olivia Black (44) during the Lady Toppers' 7-3 win on Saturday at the WKU Softball Complex.

Softball drops weekend series vs. UAB

Tyler Mansfield
April 3, 2017
Infielder Thomas Peter (7) bats during the Hilltoppers' 4-3 loss against UK on Tuesday, Mar. 21 at the Bowling Green Hot Rods stadium. 

Hilltoppers fall on the road to No. 2 Louisville

Tyler Mansfield
March 29, 2017
Junior first baseman Nathan Methuen (18) catches the ball as UK's infielder Zeke Lewis (4) slides into base during the Hilltoppers' 4-3 loss against UK on Tuesday Mar. 21, 2017 at the Bowling Green Hot Rods stadium.

WKU baseball wins weekend series at MTSU

Tyler Mansfield
March 27, 2017

Ohmer commits to WKU basketball, Hollingsworth earns honors

Tyler Mansfield
March 22, 2017
infielder Thomas Peter (7) bats during the Hilltoppers' 4-3 loss against UK on Tuesday Mar. 21, 2017 at the Bowling Green Hot Rods stadium.

WKU falls to Kentucky, MTSU up next

Tyler Mansfield
March 22, 2017
Lipscomb pitcher Dayton Tripp (4) pitches to junior WKU outfielder Colie Currie (3) during the Hilltoppers' 10-4 loss to LU on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017 at Nick Denes Field. Brendan O'Hern/HERALD

WKU sees positives in 4-3 loss to 19th-ranked Kentucky

Tyler Mansfield
March 22, 2017

Tops host UK Tuesday at BG Ballpark

Tyler Mansfield
March 20, 2017
Redshirt Freshman pitcher Caleb Bruner (40) gets ready to throw the ball during the 10-4 loss against Lipscomb University on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017 at Nick Denes Field.

Tops show strides in 13-6 win over Illinois State

Tyler Mansfield
March 11, 2017
Redshirt Freshman pitcher Caleb Bruner (40) gets ready to throw the ball during the 10-4 loss against Lipscomb University on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017 at Nick Denes Field.

Tops fall to Lipscomb, host Ohio this weekend

Tyler Mansfield
March 1, 2017
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Topper Baseball opens with series win over Valparaiso

Tyler Mansfield
February 20, 2017
Outfielder Grant Malott hits the ball during the Hilltoppers 3-1 loss to Louisiana Tech on Sunday April 10, 2016 at WKU Softball Complex in Bowling Green, Ky. Malott was at bat twice and had 1 hit.

Hilltoppers open season against Valpo at home

Tyler Mansfield
February 15, 2017
Chalmette High School Senior Mitchell Robinson (23) attempts to score a basket in a game against Ballard High School on Sat. Feb. 11, 2017 at Bowling Green High School. The 7 foot 5-star recruit signed to WKU on Nov. 15, 2016. Brendan O'Hern/HERALD

WKU signee Robinson spends weekend in Bowling Green

Tyler Mansfield
February 13, 2017

Peter, Sowell ‘excited’ for final seasons as Hilltoppers

Tyler Mansfield
February 8, 2017
Vanderbilt University running back Ralph Webb (7) is tackled by WKU junior linebacker T.J. McCollum (6) during the Hilltoppers game against Vanderbilt on Saturday Sept. 24, 2016 at L.T. Smith Stadium. McCollum transferred to Pordue where former Hilltopper Head Coach Jeff Brohm recently took the head coaching position.

WKU top linebacker McCollum decides to transfer

Tyler Mansfield
February 6, 2017
Junior right hand pitcher Cody Coll pitches during the Hilltoppers 3-2 win over Belmont University on Tuesday April 19, 2016 at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Ky. Coll faced 17 batters with 4 strikeouts.

WKU Baseball looking for a new start in 2017

Tyler Mansfield
February 1, 2017

WKU’s offense powered by hot three-point shooting

Tyler Mansfield
January 30, 2017
Lady Toppers forward Ivy Brown (23) and Marshall University forward Talequia Hamilton (0) fight for a rebound during the Lady Toppers' 73-57 win over Marshall University on Saturday Jan. 21, 2016 at E.A. Diddle arena.

Lady Toppers excelling in ‘tough’ conference

Tyler Mansfield
January 24, 2017
Lady Toppers forward Tashia Brown (10) shoot the ball as she is defended by Marshall University players during the Lady Toppers' 73-57 win over Marshall University on Saturday Jan. 21, 2016 at E.A. Diddle arena.

WKU gets revenge over Marshall at home

Tyler Mansfield
January 21, 2017
Redshirt senior guard Kendall Noble (12) drives to the basket while Indiana University's guard Karlee McBride (21) and forward Kym Roster (11) guard her during the Lady Topper's 85-74 win Nov. 19, 2016 in Diddle Arena. Evan Boggs/HERALD

WKU overwhelms C-USA leading MTSU in home victory

Tyler Mansfield
January 16, 2017
Senior guard Ima Akpan (20) drives to the basket while Indiana Hoosiers Senior center Jenn Anderson (43) defends during the Lady Toppers' 85-74 win against Indiana University Saturday Nov. 19, 2016 at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Career performances lead Lady Toppers past FIU

Tyler Mansfield
January 1, 2017
Junior forward Tashia Brown (10) gets ready to go up for the layup while Indiana Hoosiers Junior guard Tyra Buss (3) and forward Kym Royster (11) defendduring the Lady Toppers' 85-74 win against Indiana University Saturday Nov. 19, 2016 at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Lady Toppers edge Ball State behind Tashia Brown’s 22 points

Tyler Mansfield
December 22, 2016
Head coach Rick Stansbury talk to Junior Lomomba (5) during the Hilltoppers 103-97 double overtime win over Kentucky Wesleyan College on Saturday Nov. 5, 2016 at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Hilltoppers sign five-star recruit

Tyler Mansfield
November 16, 2016

BASKETBALL SPECIAL: Six non-conference games to watch

Tyler Mansfield
November 10, 2016

Lady Tops end season, earn honors

Tyler Mansfield
November 2, 2016
Junior forward Shayna Dheel (19) attempts to block Old Dominion University's Maddie Morningstar's (17) pass during the Lady Toppers' 1-0 loss against ODU on Friday, Oct. 28, at the WKU Soccer Complex. Tyger Williams/HERALD

Lady Tops fall to ODU in regular-season finale

Tyler Mansfield
October 31, 2016

Lady Tops host ODU in regular-season finale

Tyler Mansfield
October 26, 2016
Senior midfielder Caitlin Hesse (6) goes up to head the ball against UAB midfielder Paige Merry (16) during WKU's 2-0 win Sunday, Oct. 9, at the WKU Soccer Complex. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

Lady Tops find a way to win against UTSA

Tyler Mansfield
October 24, 2016
Redshirt sophomore midfielder Sarah Gotham (10) celebrates with senior forward Iris Dunn (12) during WKU's game against UAB on Friday, Oct. 7. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

Lady Tops take on Texas-San Antonio tonight

Tyler Mansfield
October 19, 2016

WKU splits matches in final road swing

Tyler Mansfield
October 17, 2016
Junior defender Shayna Dheel (19) drives the ball back upfield against UAB's midfielder Natalie Presedo (6) during WKU's 2-0 victory Sunday, Oct. 9, at the WKU Soccer Complex. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

Lady Toppers set for weekend trip to Florida

Tyler Mansfield
October 12, 2016

Lady Toppers win two over weekend

Tyler Mansfield
October 10, 2016
Western Kentucky University wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) is defended by Houston Baptist University defensive back Nicholas Smith (5) during he Hilltoppers' 50-3 win over Houston Baptist University on Saturday Oct. 1, 2016 at L.T. Smith Stadium.

WKU’s C-USA win-streak snapped in loss at La Tech

Tyler Mansfield
October 7, 2016
Sophomore midfielder Sarah Gotham (10) and Louisiana State senior defender Megan Lee (13) go up to head a ball during the Lady Toppers' 1-0 loss to the Tigers Thursday, Sept. 8 at WKU Soccer Complex. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

WKU splits pair of matches over weekend

Tyler Mansfield
October 3, 2016
Senior forward Iris Dunn (12) sprints toward the ball during the Lady Toppers' 3-0 win over Belmont Saturday, Sept. 17, at Rose Park in Nashville. Kathryn Ziesig/HERALD

Lady Toppers set for weekend trip to Texas

Tyler Mansfield
September 28, 2016

WKU earns shutout victory over Southern Miss

Tyler Mansfield
September 26, 2016

Players To Watch: WKU vs. Vanderbilt

Tyler Mansfield
September 23, 2016

Lady Tops to take on Southern Miss. tonight

Tyler Mansfield
September 21, 2016
Freshman Forward Chandler Backes (5) races Morehead State's defender Taylor Stivers (3) for possession of the ball during WKU's 2-0 win Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, at the WKU Soccer Complex.

Never Backes Down: Freshman forward finds early success at WKU

Tyler Mansfield
September 21, 2016
Junior forward Bria Mosley (23) and Belmont's defender Heather Ferrari (21) fight for the ball during WKU's 3-0 win Saturday, Sept. 17 at Rose Park in Nashville. Kathryn Ziesig/HERALD

Lady Tops earn two victories over weekend

Tyler Mansfield
September 19, 2016

Lady Tops to open C-USA play

Tyler Mansfield
September 14, 2016
Freshman forward Chandler Backes (5) takes a shot on goal against Morehead State's goalie Eva Helgadottir (1) during WKU's 2-0 victory Sunday, Sept. 11 at the WKU Soccer Complex. Evan Boggs/HERALD

Lady Tops split matches to close homestand

Tyler Mansfield
September 12, 2016
Freshman forward Chandler Backes (5) high fives sophomore midfielder Megan Morris (9) during WKU's WKU's 4-0 victory over Georgia State on Sunday, Sept. 4 at the WKU Soccer Complex.

Lady Toppers look to keep win-streak alive during home-stand

Tyler Mansfield
September 7, 2016
Senior forward Iris Dunn (12) battles with Austin Peay's senior defender Mary Ruth Locastro (6) and freshman midfielder Renee Semaan (12) during WKU's 2-1 victory Sunday, Sept. 4 at the WKU Soccer Complex. Matt Lunsford/HERALD

Lady Toppers win weekend home matches

Tyler Mansfield
September 5, 2016
Junior midfielder Hannah Chua (2), center, makes a break for the goal during the Lady Toppers' match against Valparaiso University Sept. 6, 2015, at the WKU Soccer Complex. Michael Noble/HERALD

Lady Toppers set to open homestand Friday

Tyler Mansfield
August 31, 2016

Lady Toppers fall in double overtime on the road

Tyler Mansfield
August 29, 2016
WKU's defender Makenzie Costner (25) drives the ball down the field during the Lady Topper's 3-1 win over University of Tennessee - Martin on Aug. 21, 2015, at the WKU Soccer Complex. William Kolb/HERALD

Lady Toppers face road challenge on Friday

Tyler Mansfield
August 24, 2016

Lady Toppers split weekend road matches

Tyler Mansfield
August 22, 2016
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