Hilltopper Nation

Presented by Don Franklin Auto |  Hosts  Randy Lee , Tyler Eaton and  Brett Williams  open this week's episode with an overview of WKU Football's staff changes before switching gears to talk both men's and women's hoops. From there, the trio touch on women's tennis as well as track and field as well as the chaotic spring that is quickly approaching. See Privacy Policy at https:...

Newly promoted WKU Football defensive coordinator Maurice Crum discusses his new opportunity to lead the Hilltopper defense, what he learned from former WKU defensive coordinator Clayton White, how he’s prepared for the role, the future of WKU’s defense and linebacker group, the continuity in the defensive coaching staff, and how he and his family have found a home in Bowling Green over the last f...

Presented by Don Franklin Auto |  Hosts  Randy Lee , Tyler Eaton and  Brett Williams  open this week's episode with discussion of the return of Raneem Elgedawy for Lady Topper Basketball and the impact she'll make for Greg Collins' squad. The trio then switches gears to recapping Hilltopper Basketball's C-USA opening weekend at Charlotte and looking ahead to this weekend's Loui...

WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart joins the program for the first episode of 2021 to reflect on the department’s success having games played in 2020 through the COVID-19 pandemic, having a 1.3% COVID positivity rate on thousands of tests during the fall semester, the second WKU Football season under head coach Tyson Helton, the start of the men’s basketball season, the national exposure from...

Presented by Don Franklin Auto |  Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's episode with a tribute to WKU Volleyball legend Alyssa Cavanaugh, who passed away on Dec. 25, 2020. From there, the hosts recap WKU Football's bowl game. After that, the trio talks WKU Basketball scheduling with Lady Topper Hoops' Conference USA-opening doubleheader on hold due to...

Presented by Don Franklin Auto |  Hosts  Randy Lee , Tyler Eaton and  Brett Williams  open this week's episode previewing WKU Football's bowl trip to Mobile, Alabama for the 2017 Cure Bowl rematch before transitioning to WKU Men's and Women's Basketball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

WKU Football Head Trainer Jessica Judd discusses what it’s been like navigating the team through a global pandemic, the differences in working with the student-athletes during COVID, the protocols in place to care for an individual who contracts the virus, the challenges in handling the pandemic with such a large roster, making it through the season with all 11 games played and a bowl game, and ho...

Presented by Don Franklin Auto |  Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's episode talking about WKU Football's bowl bid and newest coaching hire. The trio then switched gears to the hardwood to preview Hilltopper Basketball's upcoming game at Alabama. From there they transition to Lady Topper Basketball's upcoming five-game homestand. See Privacy Policy...

WKU Football redshirt senior defensive tackle Jeremy Darvin discusses the Hilltoppers getting selected for the LendingTree Bowl, his experiences with postseason play, getting a rematch with Georgia State in bowl competition, how the Tops finished the regular season on a three-game winning streak, playing for defensive line coach Kenny Martin, how the team stayed disciplined through the COVID-19 pa...

Presented by Don Franklin Auto |  Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's episode talking about WKU Football's third-straight win before switching gears to talk potential bowl game scheduling. From there, the trio switches gears to the hardwood to preview Hilltopper Basketball's upcoming games against Gardner-Webb (Thursday) and Rhode Island on Sunday. Then they...

WKU Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities Les Forsythe discusses the challenges his department has faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the process of instituting new gameday safety guidelines for home events, navigating through a full football season, and a look at last weekend's first basketball games in Diddle Arena. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Presented by Don Franklin Auto |  Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams begin this week's episode with the latest football scheduling news followed by discussions of bowl games. From there, the trio talks about the opening week for WKU's Men's and Women's Basketball teams and scheduling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

WKU Hilltopper Basketball redshirt junior guard Luke Frampton discusses the team’s 2-1 start in the Crossover Classic, what their bubble setups in South Dakota and Louisville have been like, what brought him to WKU as a transfer from Davidson, the other skills he brings in addition to his reputation as a sharpshooter, the depth of this year’s squad, and the grind of starting the season with six ga...

Presented by Don Franklin Auto |  Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams recap WKU Football's fourth win of the season, before discussing the Tops' regular-season finale against Charlotte being pushed back. They also talk about Men's Basketball bubble play and how the Hilltoppers ended up in South Dakota before taking a look at Greg Collins' Lady Topper Basketball team...

WKU Lady Topper Golf graduate senior Mary Joiner discusses what made her use the NCAA waiver for an extra year of eligibility, playing in the first Division I college golf tournament this fall, the impact head coach Adam Gary has had on her, being the winningest women’s golfer in WKU and Conference USA history, what she sees for the future of the program, and her plans after leaving The Hill. See...

Presented by Don Franklin Auto |  Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's show by recapping WKU Football's third win of the season, before previewing  Tyson Helton  and company's next game: a Senior Day tilt against FIU. From there, the trio switches to Men's and Women's Basketball scheduling, Diddle Arena attendance and game environments. Epi...

WKU Football redshirt senior safety Devon Key discusses becoming the program's all-time FBS era leader in career tackles in Saturday's win over Southern Miss, how WKU has navigated the COVID-19 pandemic as one of few teams nationally without a season disruption, the birth of his son this year, what led him to WKU out of high school, the bonds between the Hilltopper senior class, his process of bec...

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's show by revisiting WKU Football's trip to Boca Raton, before previewing Tyson Helton and company's next game: a tilt against visiting Southern Miss. They closed the gridiron chat by highlighting some upcoming individual player milestones. From there, the trio switches to recapping WKU Volleyball's sea...

WKU Volleyball sophomore middle hitter Avri Davis discusses the team’s season-opening win over UAB last weekend, her starting debut in that victory, preparing this fall for a limited schedule and a full slate in the spring, the outlook for this year’s team coming off a memorable 2019 season, the improvement of her own game, her relationship with head coach Travis Hudson, and her role on WKU Athlet...

Presented by Don Franklin Auto |  Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's show by recapping WKU Football's trip to Provo, Utah, before previewing Tyson Helton and company's next game: a trip to Boca Raton, Florida, to face former Hilltopper and current Florida Atlantic head coach Willie Taggart. From there, the trio switches to basketball schedulin...

Presented by PNC Bank | WKU Hilltopper Basketball senior guard Taveion Hollingsworth discusses what the pandemic has been like for him, the ability to spend more time with his daughter in quarantine, how the team built chemistry through COVID-19 obstacles, what originally drew him to WKU, what he would tell recruits about playing for the Hilltoppers, what it was like when the Conference USA Tourna...

Presented by Don Franklin Auto |  Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's show by recapping the latest WKU Football win and looking ahead to this weekend's nationally-televised game at No. 10/11 BYU before switching gears to talk WKU Men's and Women's Basketball schedules, WKU Cross Country Championships and WKU Volleyball's season-opener. See Priv...

WKU Soccer freshman defender Ellie Belcher discusses what led her to play for WKU, her run to a state championship locally last year at Greenwood High School, practicing this fall for a season that was moved to the spring because of COVID-19, getting to host UAB in an exhibition last Friday and winning on penalty kicks, and her expectations for the Lady Toppers in the spring. See Privacy Policy at...

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's show by recapping the latest WKU Football result and looking ahead to this weekend's game against Chattanooga before switching gears to talk WKU Men's and Women's Golf, WKU Tennis and WKU Cross Country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

WKU Lady Topper Basketball head coach Greg Collins discusses staying adaptable during the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of technology on recruiting and scouting, the team’s large group of incoming freshmen, his expectations for the development of the returning players, the success of 2020 senior Dee Givens in her pro career overseas, navigating through the long wait for the upcoming season, and th...