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How is Mahurin Family Foundation Head Coach Hank Plona feeling after the Hilltoppers' four-game winning streak and a victory over the Conference USA-leading Liberty Flames? On today's episode, Plona and Randy Lee share some takeaways from WKU's successful 2-0 road trip to the east coast and what's gone right for the Hilltoppers as of late. Find out on this edition of the Tops Live Podcast. See Pri...

How is Head Coach Hank Plona feeling after his first win over Middle Tennessee? On today's episode, Plona and Randy Lee share some takeaways from WKU's 101st win over the Blue Raiders. Then, how can WKU build off this road rebound with the Jax State Gamecocks coming to town? Find out on today's short but insightful edition of the Tops Live Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

WKU is searching for consistency. After dropping to 4-4 in league play, Randy Lee asks Head Coach Hank Plona what runs through his mind when WKU falls down against a talented opponent. After Liberty hit 17 threes on Wednesday night to beat WKU 76-69 in Diddle, where can the Tops and Plona learn their biggest lessons as they march forward to face Sam Houston in Huntsville this weekend? Step back an...

Fresh off WKU's first CUSA win, Reily Chestnut catches up with Head Coach Greg Collins. Where does Coach Collins feel the team's trajectory has changed since Saturday's 68-59 breakthrough? How can the Lady Toppers keep chopping wood and working toward a CUSA postseason bid in March? What challenges do Sam Houston and Louisiana Tech pose on this week's huge road swing? Finally, who has inspired Col...

Head Coach Hank Plona and Hilltopper voice Randy Lee return to the podcast circuit for another illuminating addition to the Tops Live Podcast lexicon. After trouncing Campbellsville despite the season ending Achilles injury to energizer Bryant Selebangue, how does Plona feel about the kids he's got available? Where must the Tops grow to fill the gaps left by Selebangue's absence? How do the Tops s...

The time has come! The Hilltoppers are returning to the Big Dance for the 7th straight year. In what could be the final episode of the 2025 Tops Live Volleyball Podcasting season, broadcaster Reily Chestnut wonders what is going through Head Coach Travis Hudson's mind as the Tops make their 18th trip to the NCAA Tournament. The Tops sit in the same subregional as three other opponents from the reg...

Reily Chestnut and Head Coach Tyson Helton are back to prepare you for this revenge trip to last year's CUSA Championship in Jacksonville, Alabama. What does this incarnation of Jacksonville State have that reflects last year's CUSA Champions? What about WKU football's defensive intensity has Helton excited for this title fight rematch? Two of CUSA's best meet at AmFirst to decide who will be back...

WKU Volleyball's dynasty still reigns! After stealing the crown from FIU in Miami's Conference USA Volleyball Tournament, Head Coach Travis Hudson and Reily Chestnut are back to reflect on another kodak moment for the program. Along the way, these gentlemen share some of their favorite moments and stories about how the Tops survived countless setbacks to stand tall hoisting another pair of trophie...

The Voice of the Hilltoppers Randy Lee and Mahurin Foundation Head Men's Basketball Coach Hank Plona are back for another high-octane episode centered around the Hilltoppers' 1st 4-0 start since 2019. Listen as both men combine modern analysis with historical perspective! It's another refreshingly transparent talk with Coach Plona and you've got the front row seat to another excellent edition of t...

How is Head Coach Tyson Helton feeling after becoming the 1st Hilltopper head ball coach to win 7 in a row over Middle Tennessee? Where is Helton's concentration centered ahead of the Tops' road trip to Death Valley? What stands out this LSU team coached by former UTSA figurehead Frank Wilson after Brian Kelly couldn't satisfy Baton Rouge? Find out about this rare break from the CUSA title race on...

CUSA Tournament weekend has arrived! On today's episode, what will Head Coach Travis Hudson disclose about the Tops as they seek their 3rd straight CUSA Tournament crown in Miami? How much pressure lies on WKU's shoulders ahead of postseason play? Where must WKU be sharpest in order to beat New Mexico State in the third CUSA postseason head-to-head between the Tops and Aggies after meeting in back...

In episode two, Greg Collins discusses the bright spots for his team four games into the season, the things that need improvement and the Lady Toppers' upcoming battle with No. 17/19 Vanderbilt on Wednesday evening in E.A. Diddle Arena. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Hank Plona's Hilltoppers are back! Fresh off the opening night win over Tennessee Tech, Plona and Randy Lee sit down to share their thoughts on how WKU looked after the 82-70 kickstart last Monday. After that, what can WKU try to improve before visiting their old Bluegrass rivals at Eastern Kentucky this Monday night. From rivalries to threes, hear about it all in the Season 2 premiere of the Tops...

Where does WKU stand after besting New Mexico State last Saturday during homecoming? What has Head Coach Tyson Helton's attention during WKU's idle week? Where must WKU remain consistent to avoid a slip in focus with extra time to scout Middle Tennessee? How has Rodney Tisdale Jr. impressed Helton in his last 2 performances for the injured Maverick McIvor? Find out on today's episode of the Tops L...

What makes WKU's wins over rival Middle Tennessee so special? How did this road trip fortify the Tops further as they remain tied with UTEP on the conference summit? What challenges do the Tops face this weekend with so many special moments taking place off the floor? Finally, what have WKU's three seniors meant to Travis Hudson ahead of their final home weekend on the Hill? Find out the answer to...

It's time for a new season of Lady Topper Basketball talk on the Tops Live Podcast. Reily Chestnut and head coach Greg Collins are back to chat after WKU's new look squad won in their preseason game over Lindsey Wilson last week. How can WKU learn and grow to get ready for the start of the season against Kentucky State Wednesday night? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Hosts Randy Lee and Terry Obee talk with Head Coach Tyson Helton, Athletic Director Todd Stewart, Running Back George Hart III and Defensive Tackles Coach Kali James heading into the Hilltoppers' homecoming game against New Mexico State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

After going 2-1 in Weekday CUSA, the Tops are back on the Saturday train to host New Mexico State for homecoming this weekend. Sitting at 6-2 with 3 of their 4 conference wins on the road, Reily Chestnut sits down with Head Coach Tyson Helton to discuss another season of bowl eligibility for Western Kentucky. How has Helton's staff approached the extra prep time for this Saturday's battle against...

The streak may be history ... but the Tops hopes of winning CUSA remain alive and well! After splitting the weekend with UTEP team sporting NCAA volleyball's 24th-highest RPI, it's time to turn the page as the Hilltoppers get ready to march down to Murfreesboro Friday and Saturday. Why is Middle Tennessee more dangerous than their record could reveal? What is Head Coach Travis Hudson looking for i...

The Tops take on unbeaten UTEP this weekend and you know what that means? Another electric edition of the Tops Live Podcast with Reily Chestnut and Head Coach Travis Hudson. Despite this being the 2nd year in a row WKU and UTEP play with unblemished CUSA records, Hudson doesn't feel any addition pressure. What about this final rivalry weekend against UTEP has Hudson's attention? Where must the tea...

Head Coach Tyson Helton is pushing the reset button after WKU's shocking 25-6 loss last Tuesday against FIU. In his discussion of the program with Randy Lee, Helton preaches the benefit of less time to stew over lost opportunities while stressing the urgency WKU must now finish the regular season holding onto. As WKU marches on to face an equally fired-up contender at Louisiana Tech next Tuesday,...

Reily Chestnut is back with Head Coach Travis Hudson to talk Tops' Volleyball. Listen and learn how Hudson feels about sharing the Tuesday stage with former WKU MVP QB Brandon Doughty and his former setter Jessica Lucas as all three were honored at WKU's football game vs FIU for being inducted into the CUSA Hall of Fame. Next, you will find out where Hudson feels his team still has work to do desp...

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Hosts Randy Lee and Terry Obee talk with Head Coach Tyson Helton, Athletic Director Todd Stewart, Offensive Lineman Karsten Upchurch and Running Backs Coach Bryan Applewhite heading into the Hilltoppers' first #WeekdayCUSA of the season at new CUSA foe Delaware. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Randy Lee and Head Coach Tyson Helton return to chat about WKU's first road win at Missouri State this past Saturday. On today's episode, you'll hear Lee and Helton chat about: La'Vell Wright's impact on the ground game for WKU and their 2nd half execution What was it like trying to chase & contain former BGHS Purple QB Deuce Bailey of Missouri State last Saturday Helton's thoughts on WKU's ne...