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[Photo] WKU releases new helmets for UTEP game

Jake McMahon, Sports editor
October 3, 2024
Redshirt senior guard and forward Dontaie Allen analyzes the play before making a move during a game in E.A. Diddle Arena.

[Photo] A collective of change in college sports

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
May 7, 2024
Katie Gardner, with her left arm wrapped, pitching through injury during the 2022 season

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

Molly St. Clair, Sports reporter
April 12, 2024
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[Photo] WKU Reveals Renderings for Hilltopper Fieldhouse and Press Box

Michael Givner Jr.
October 20, 2023
Freshmen Arevi Cline demonstrates great follow through in her first collegiate tournament.

[Photo] WKU Women’s golf finish ninth in Lady Paladin Invitational

Molly St. Clair, Golf Reporter
September 26, 2022
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[Photo] ‘I just thought this was divine intervention’: Harbaugh reflects 20 years after title

Wyatt Sparkman, News reporter
September 13, 2022
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[Photo] WKU’s new look defense dominates its annual spring game

Cassady Lamb, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2022
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[Photo] Audrey McDole named WKU Dance head coach

Cassady Lamb, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2022
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[Photo] WKU Volleyball’s Briggs named to 2022 Women’s Collegiate National Team

Wyatt Sparkman, Sports Editor
March 22, 2022
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[Photo] Lady Topper Golf finishes second at Spring Break Shootout

Adi Schanie, Sports Reporter
March 16, 2022
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[Photo] Hage becomes third Hilltopper to win C-USA Player of the Week in 2022

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
March 14, 2022
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[Photo] Bergeron named NCBWA National Co-Pitcher of the Week

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 8, 2022
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[Photo] WKU Baseball wins first game against Kentucky since 2016

Camden Bush, Baseball Reporter
March 2, 2022
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[Photo] WKU Softball’s Curry named Conference USA Player of the Week

Lynda Eernisse, Softball Reporter
February 21, 2022
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[Photo] Former WKU Football player that was reported missing is found safe

Wyatt Sparkman, Sports Editor
January 27, 2022
WKU Cheer Coed National Championship

[Photo] WKU Cheer wins first coed national title, All Girl squad finishes runner-up

Piper McCoun, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2022
The Lady Toppers took on the KSU Thorobrettes in a regular season matchup on Nov. 21, 2021 at Diddle Arena.

[Photo] Lady Toppers get a time change for Thursday's game against FAU

January 20, 2022
The last time WKU and MTSU met, the Hilltoppers held on for a 20-17 victory. Another chapter of the famed 100 Miles of Hate rivalry will be written on Saturday.

[Photo] WKU vs MTSU: Blue Raiders bringing staunch defense into rivalry matchup

Wyatt Sparkman, Football reporter
November 5, 2021
WKU's Savannah Heckman placed 14th at the 2021 C-USA Cross Country Championships on Oct. 30, 2021.

[Photo] Savannah Heckman named WKU’s first cross country athlete of the week since 2015

Lynda Eernisse, Sports reporter
September 7, 2021
WKU's Dedrick Troxell placed 17th in the men's side of the Memphis Twilight Classic on Sept. 4, 2021.

[Photo] Both WKU cross country programs earn top-10 finishes in Memphis Twilight Classic

Jake Moore, Sports Editor
September 5, 2021
WKU freshman Faith Martin sits in 49th place after two days of competition at the USA Intercollegiate.

[Photo] WKU in 10th, Barrett one shot behind top ten after second day at USA Intercollegiate

Jake Moore, Sports Editor
September 5, 2021
WKU senior Kenlie Barrett, a transfer from Sam Houston State, tied for eighth in the Old Stone Intercollegiate, posting a 54-hole score of 8-over 224.

[Photo] Lady Toppers sit in sixth place after first day of USA Intercollegiate competition

Lynda Eernisse, Sports reporter
September 4, 2021
Junior forward Katie Erwin keeps the ball away from a defender during the Hilltoppers' season opener against Austin Peay on Aug. 19, 2021. Erwin would score a goal and provide an assist during the match.

[Photo] Lady Toppers open fall season with 2-0 shutout of Austin Peay

Jake Moore, Sports Editor
August 19, 2021
WKU infielder, Taylor Sanders (15) rounding third base after hitting a homerun during a game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021.

[Photo] WKU adds games against No. 5 Florida and exhibition versus Canada Softball

Jake Moore
April 6, 2021
WKU head coach Rick Stansbury yelling at his team while playing in the NIT basketball tournament on March 25, 2021.

[Photo] Hilltoppers season ends in NIT quarterfinal

Kaden Gaylord
March 25, 2021
WKU players celebrates after WKU infielder, Taylor Sanders (15) hit a homerun during the game against UAB Saturday, March 20, 2021. 

[Photo] WKU Softball looking strong ahead of conference play

Jake Moore
March 23, 2021
Running backs coach Carlos Locklyn talking to graduate running back Adam Cofield during WKU's second spring practice on March 18, 2021. 

[Photo] Hilltoppers complete second spring practice

Wyatt Sparkman
March 19, 2021
Head coach Rick Stansbury in the huddle with the Hilltoppers in the midst of a timeout. WKU played UAB in the C-USA Semifinal winning 64-60 to advance to the Championship game. 

[Photo] WKU clinches C-USA Championship berth: ‘Now we’re down to one game’

Kaden Gaylord
March 12, 2021
WKU redshirt Junior guard, Luke Frampton (14) makes a three-pointer during the game against Old Dominion on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] Hilltoppers set focus for C-USA Championship

Kaden Gaylord
March 9, 2021
Western Kentucky University Junior Guard Meral Abdelgawad drives to the basket during The Hilltoppers 71-54 loss to Mercer College on December 18, 2020 at the EA Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY.

[Photo] Three Lady Toppers awarded C-USA regular season awards

Drew Toennies
March 8, 2021
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers outfielder Brylee Hage (11) Green Bay vs WKU February 23, 2020 at WKU Softball Complex

[Photo] Lady Toppers to battle against Mississippi State for Bulldog Invitational Championship

Jake Moore
March 7, 2021
WKU guard Meral Abdelgawad (40) makes a basket at the game in Diddle Arena on Feb. 5, 2021. WKU won 71-64.

[Photo] Lady Toppers split series at FIU, one week left

Drew Toennies
March 2, 2021
head John Pawlowski fists bumps redshirt junior pitcher Bailey Sutton (3) as he talks to his team following a 5-4 win over Cincinnati on Feb. 26, 2021. 

[Photo] Riffe lifts WKU over Bearcats in extra innings, Hilltoppers snap three game losing skid

Wyatt Sparkman
February 27, 2021
Western Kentucky University Lady Toppers celebrate their one point win over the Charlotte Lady 49ers: Tori Hunter (21), Fatou Pouye (12), Meral Abdelgawad (40).

[Photo] Lady Toppers take down FIU opening weekend series, Pouye drops 23 on Lady Panthers

Drew Toennies
February 27, 2021
Senior Marlowe Mosley running in the 2020 Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championships on Feb. 22, 2020 at the Birmingham Crossplex.

[Photo] WKU’s Mosley nabs third C-USA Track Athlete of the Week Award

Jake Moore
February 17, 2021
Lady Topper Kelsey Aikey (12) pitching against Illinois State on March 1, 2020 at the WKU Softball Complex

[Photo] Softball returns to the Hill, with veteran leadership

Jake Moore
February 9, 2021
Western Kentucky University Lady Toppers Meral Abdelgawad (40) yells out “lets go!” following a big play against Charlotte on Jan. 30, 2021. 

[Photo] Lady Toppers win triple overtime affair, sweep Charlotte

Drew Toennies
February 2, 2021
WKU women's runners (left) senior Haley Webb, (middle) senior Savannah Heckman, and (right) freshman Rory O'Connor conditioning at Charles M. Ruter Track and Field Complex. 

[Photo] WKU Cross-Country to close out regular season at Blazer Classic

Nick Kieser
October 15, 2020
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WKU Athletics
October 13, 2020
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women’s golfer Sarah Arnold plays a practice round at Olde Stone Country Club. 

[Photo] Lady Toppers place second in Hoover Invitational

Matthew Hargrove
September 23, 2020
Western Kentucky University head coach Tyson Helton roams the sidelines at Cardinal Stadium on Sept. 12, 2020. 

[Photo] Hilltoppers to host Liberty for home opener, fall in week one at the University of Louisville

Casey Warner & Nick Kieser
September 15, 2020
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Letter to the editor: An update on season tickets, HAF from WKU Athletics

WKU Athletics
April 29, 2020
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers outfielder Brylee Hage (11) Green Bay vs WKU February 23, 2020 at WKU Softball Complex

[Photo] WKU softball sweeps MTSU, sets new record for fewest games needed to reach 20-win mark

Kaden Gaylord
March 9, 2020
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[Photo] WKU baseball claims 3rd straight series win at USC Upstate, scores 32 runs during 1st road swing

Nick Kieser
March 1, 2020
WKU graduate senior guard Camron Justice tries a 3-pointer in the corner during WKU's 15-point comeback in the last four minutes of the game. Justice shot 4 for 8 from deep for 14 points, as the Hilltoppers defeated the Bulldogs 95-91 in OT in Diddle Arena on Feb. 27, 2019.

[Photo] Taveion Hollingsworth’s career-high 43 points sends WKU past Louisiana Tech in overtime classic

Elliott Wells
February 28, 2020
WKU guard Josh Anderson (4) encourages the crowd to get louder after the referees made a call against Charlotte at the Charlotte v WKU basketball game on Feb 22, 2020 in Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers were defeated 72-20.

[Photo] Hilltoppers drop 1st game of C-USA Bonus Play against clutch-shooting Charlotte

Elliott Wells
February 23, 2020
Sophomore guard Meral Abdelgawad (40) receives some feedback from WKU women's basketball head coach Greg Collins during the Lady Toppers' game against Belmont in Diddle Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 13 in Bowling Green.

[Photo] Lady Toppers maintain good C-USA standing despite inconsistency over winter break

Jesse Spencer
January 28, 2020
WKU head coach Tyson Helton leads his squad on to the field to play in-state adversary, the Louisville Cardinals on September 14, 2019 at Nissan Stadium. Louisville won 38-21.

[Photo] Tyson Helton inks 15 in early signing class, believes newcomers will ‘be a good fit’ for WKU

Drake Kizer
December 18, 2019
WKU head coach Tyson Helton speaks with the team during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. WKU defeated Arkansas 45-19.

[Photo] WKU accepts bid, will play Western Michigan in First Responder Bowl in Dallas

Alec Jessie & Drake Kizer
December 9, 2019
Johnathan Hayden (center) runs toward the finish line after toppling the last hurdle during the Hilltopper Relay event which took place on Friday, April 6 at the Charles M. Rueter Track and Field Complex. Hayden took first place in the 110m hurdles.

[Photo] WKU takes home 11 first-place finishes in the Hilltopper Relays

Tory Bowling
April 9, 2018
Former Head Coach Ken McDonald stands amongst his team during a timeout of his last game, against the University of Louisiana-Lafayette on Jan. 5, 2012. McDonald will be replaced with Ray Harper as head coach. 

Official WKU release regarding Ken McDonald’s termination

WKU Athletics
January 6, 2012
Bjork: Guidry fined $4,500, loses university vehicle

Bjork: Guidry fined $4,500, loses university vehicle

WKU Athletics
November 18, 2011

WKU’s statement on George Fant, T.J. Price’s NCAA rules violations

WKU Athletics
November 15, 2011
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