“Beyond the Score”: Chad Willis Is More Than Just Racing

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By most standards, many would say Chad Willis lives a double life. A typical weekday for Willis includes studying for tests and working in WKU’s Chemistry Department. Both are relatively average activities for a college student; However, it’s what Willis …

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Several Records Set At Hilltopper Relay

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Courtesy of www.allkyhoops.com The Hilltopper Relays took place on Saturday, April 14th. In attendance at this year’s event were Bellarmine, Eastern Illinois, Central Michigan, Marshall, Murray State, and Campbellsville, among others. Several records were set, Jade Nimo bested a school …

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Annual Red-White Game Has Great Turn Out

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    Courtesy of www.trinitychurchbg.com There were 3,500 fans who witnessed the annual Red-White WKU spring football game. That is about 10,000 shy of the 2012 Atheltic Department goal. For the fans in the stands the game offered a good …

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Derrick Gordon To Transfer Out of WKU

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  By: Fletcher Keel Earlier today, star freshman shooting guard Derrick Gordon announced he is leaving WKU. Gordon, who averaged 11 points and 6 rebounds this past season for the Hilltoppers, released a statement today in regards to his departure …

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WKU’s Softball Team Winless After Three Game Series

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Courtesy of www.loseassoc.com The softball Toppers, came away from North Texas winless in the three game series which took place Friday, March 30th through Sunday, April 1st. After dropping the series’ first two games by one run a piece, the …

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