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Hey there, and welcome to The Towel Rack. We know why you’re here: You want the most comprehensive and in-depth coverage of Western…
Fletcher Keel
Dec 2, 2021
Lady Toppers Basketball: Lady Tops Fall to Purdue, 79–69, at Home to Open Regular Season
Lady Toppers Basketball: Lady Tops Fall to Purdue, 79–69, at Home to Open Regular Season
Western Kentucky women’s basketball is attempting to erase the horrifying COVID-filled memories of the 2020 basketball season. Despite all…
Matt McCay
Nov 11, 2021
#TokyoToppers: Ramsey Qualifies for Shot Put Final
#TokyoToppers: Ramsey Qualifies for Shot Put Final
Former Western Kentucky shotput thrower Jessica Ramsey has qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics shot put finals after finishing in the Top…
Fletcher Keel
Jul 30, 2021
#TokyoToppers: Franklin, Canada Defeat Mexico to Win Olympic Bronze
#TokyoToppers: Franklin, Canada Defeat Mexico to Win Olympic Bronze
Former Western Kentucky outfielder Larissa Franklin and the Canadians have won their first ever Olympic softball medal after defeating…
Fletcher Keel
Jul 27, 2021
#TokyoToppers: Franklin Logs Two Hits as Canada Opens Olympics With Shutout Victory
#TokyoToppers: Franklin Logs Two Hits as Canada Opens Olympics With Shutout Victory
Larissa Franklin went 2-for-4 from the plate and scored once as Team Canada shutout Team Mexico, 4–0, on the first day of Olympic softball…
Fletcher Keel
Jul 21, 2021
#TokyoToppers: Franklin, Canada Open Olympic Run Against Mexico
#TokyoToppers: Franklin, Canada Open Olympic Run Against Mexico
Former Hilltopper outfielder Larissa Franklin and the Canadian National Softball Team open their 2020 Olympic Tournament tonight* against…
Fletcher Keel
Jul 20, 2021
#TokyoToppers: Former Hilltoppers set to Compete in the 2020 Olympics
#TokyoToppers: Former Hilltoppers set to Compete in the 2020 Olympics
We are 11 days out from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics officially beginning and several Hilltoppers will be taking their place on the world’s…
Fletcher Keel
Jul 12, 2021
Podcast: 100 miles of Hate week
Podcast: 100 miles of Hate week
The Towel Rack and RedOUT are at it again, bringing you the longest running podcast following WKU athletics, Hilltopper news, original…
Devin Stewart
Jan 22, 2021
WKU Athletics: 2020 in Review
WKU Athletics: 2020 in Review
2020 is finally on the way out and what a year it’s been.
Jared Rosdeutscher
Dec 31, 2020
WKU Hilltoppers: Conference USA Moves Volleyball, Soccer Seasons to Spring
WKU Hilltoppers: Conference USA Moves Volleyball, Soccer Seasons to Spring
On Friday, just as everyone was getting into their cars for the weekend and leaving all of their cares behind them for 48 hours…
Fletcher Keel
Aug 21, 2020
WKU Video Archives: Full Game Lady Toppers Basketball Library
WKU Video Archives: Full Game Lady Toppers Basketball Library
The past few weeks (Coronavirus pandemic) has freed up a lot of time that would normally be committed to watching sports. With that free…
Ross Shircliffe
Apr 8, 2020
Lady Topper Notebook: Tops Blitz UTEP Early and Survive; Struggling UTSA Comes to Diddle Saturday
Lady Topper Notebook: Tops Blitz UTEP Early and Survive; Struggling UTSA Comes to Diddle Saturday
The Western Kentucky Lady Toppers are officially rolling again. Sure, a few bumps, bruises, and cuts occur, but if anyone in C-USA Women’s…
Matt McCay
Feb 14, 2020
Lady Topper Hoops: Keys to Victory Against Marshall
Lady Topper Hoops: Keys to Victory Against Marshall
The Western Kentucky Lady Toppers are poised to make some noise. After a slow start to Conference play, they’ve rebounded and are now…
Ross Shircliffe
Jan 25, 2020
Big Red’s Reads: Yelder to Super Bowl, Doyle to Pro Bowl & Hollingsworth POTW
Big Red’s Reads: Yelder to Super Bowl, Doyle to Pro Bowl & Hollingsworth POTW
Happy Tuesday Hilltopper Nation. After an eventful weekend, we’ve got a lot of WKU news to catch up on. Here’s a rundown of everything you…
Ross Shircliffe
Jan 21, 2020
Lady Topper Hoops Notebook: Lady Tops Tread Water in Conference USA, Split Road Trip
Lady Topper Hoops Notebook: Lady Tops Tread Water in Conference USA, Split Road Trip
Western Kentucky Women’s Basketball dug itself a hole in Conference USA, losing its first two on the road against teams (North Texas and…
Matt McCay
Jan 20, 2020
Lady Topper Hoops: WKU Victorious in a Thriller at Home for Education Day, 69–65 Over UAB
Lady Topper Hoops: WKU Victorious in a Thriller at Home for Education Day, 69–65 Over UAB
Have you ever had your inside a bucket and screamed a high pitched squeal? That was Diddle Arena Thursday morning around 11:00. Western…
Matt McCay
Jan 10, 2020
Lady Topper Hoops: Tops in Early Hole after Dropping first Two Conference Games
Lady Topper Hoops: Tops in Early Hole after Dropping first Two Conference Games
Western Kentucky women’s basketball has looked much improved. The Lady Toppers were decent last year, ultimately making a nice run with a…
Matt McCay
Jan 8, 2020
WKU Sports: Favorite Photos of the Decade
WKU Sports: Favorite Photos of the Decade
They say a picture is worth a thousand words and over the past decade, WKU has had several iconic photos taken from an array of all the…
Jared Rosdeutscher
Dec 17, 2019
WKU Volleyball: Tops Force 5th Set, Fall to Louisville 3–2 in NCAA Tournament.
WKU Volleyball: Tops Force 5th Set, Fall to Louisville 3–2 in NCAA Tournament.
WKU Volleyball’s magical run came to in end in front of 5023 fans at EA Diddle Arena as Travis Hudson’s squad came up short in the 5th set…
Ross Shircliffe
Dec 6, 2019
WKU Volleyball: Lady Tops Sweep Owls, Set Up Second-Round Meeting With Cardinals
WKU Volleyball: Lady Tops Sweep Owls, Set Up Second-Round Meeting With Cardinals
Western Kentucky volleyball swept the Kennesaw State Owls — 25–23, 25–20, 25–23 — to win their First Round matchup in the NCAA Tournament…
Fletcher Keel
Dec 5, 2019
WKU Volleyball: Toppers #15 Overall Seed. Will host Regional.
WKU Volleyball: Toppers #15 Overall Seed. Will host Regional.
After a historic season in which WKU Volleyball finished a record 31–1 overall with both the Conference USA regular-season and tournament…
Ross Shircliffe
Dec 1, 2019
Lady Topper Hoops: Early Season Notebook
Lady Topper Hoops: Early Season Notebook
Y’all forgive me because in full “Medicare Matt” mode. I’m an insurance agent and it’s health insurance season, so perhaps this update…
Matt McCay
Nov 15, 2019
Lady Topper Hoops: Tops Fall at Louisville, 75–56. Defense Much Improved
Lady Topper Hoops: Tops Fall at Louisville, 75–56. Defense Much Improved
Last Night, Western Kentucky Women’s Basketball opened up the season against a top ten Louisville (1–0) for the second season in a row.
Matt McCay
Nov 6, 2019
Lady Topper Hoops: WKU Struggles Against KWC, Steal It in the Fourth Quarter, 72–60
Lady Topper Hoops: WKU Struggles Against KWC, Steal It in the Fourth Quarter, 72–60
Western Kentucky women’s basketball is underway, but certainly, not in the fashion Head Coach, Greg Collins probably envisioned. WKU faced…
Matt McCay
Nov 1, 2019
WKU Softball: Season Comes To An End As Blue Raiders One Hit Toppers In 1–0 Defeat
WKU Softball: Season Comes To An End As Blue Raiders One Hit Toppers In 1–0 Defeat
WKU Softball’s magical season came to an end against arch-rival Middle Tennessee as they were one hit in a 1–0 pitchers dual at the…
Ross Shircliffe
May 8, 2019
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