Jul 8, 2008 | Fox Sports
Western Kentucky Notes, Quotes
FINAL RECORD: 29-7, 16-2, second in Sun Belt East. WHAT WENT RIGHT: The Hilltoppers pulled all of their varying skills and talents together, finished strong, won the Sun Belt Tournament, beat Drake and San ...
THP Gears Up For Memorial Weekend Enforcement
"That is a disturbing upward trend that we are dedicated to reversing this year," sai THP Colonel Mike Walker.
“They beat a No. 4 seed that has pro talent on it.”
Western Kentucky's Courtney Lee shoots high over Drake's Klayton Korver and Josh Young during their NCAA West Regional first-round tournament basketball game Friday March 21, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. via Lexington Herald-Leader
Senior Hilltopper Mike Walker Gets First Piece of Net after Sun Belt Championship
WKU Men's Basketball is headed back to the NCAA Tournament after winning the Sun Belt title on Mar. via WBKO-TV Bowling Green
Men's Basketball: Farewell to five
“Just for him personally because he's been through so much on and off the court.”
Issue date: 2/26/08 Section: Sports Media Credit: Brenden Sullivan Senior guard Courtney Lee drives to the basket against Louisiana-Monroe's guard Jonas Brown during the Hilltoppers last home game on Saturday ... via College Heights Herald
Hilltoppers' Walker done for season
“He brought us great toughness and obviously is a terrific rebounder. Our other bigs will come together to make up for Mikes absence.”
Western Kentucky senior forward Mike Walker will miss the remainder of the 2007-08 season after tearing the ACL in his left knee during last week's game against South Alabama. via Sports Network
W. Kentucky, South Alabama make early play for tourney
“I'm glad he won't be able to do any shooting for them anymore”
The Sun Belt Conference isn't participating in Bracketbusters weekend. But the league is staging what its followers hope will be a bracket builder tonight. via USA Today
“It was one of the toughest games (we've had).”
Brazelton, Lee spur WKU past streaking Middle Tenn. By ROB HERBST, The Daily News, rherbst@bgdailynews.com Sunday, February 17, 2008 12:49 AM CST Joe Imel/Daily News Western Kentucky's Mike Walker breaks up a ... via Bgdailynews.com
Brazelton Helps WKU Battle Past Middle Tennessee On The Road, 71-66
“We knew coming into this game that it was going to be tough, it always is. [MT head coach] Kermit [Davis] always does a good job of getting his team ready to play, and trying to take away the things that we like to do”
' Tyrone Brazelton had 20 points, four assists and three steals Saturday to help lead Western Kentucky University to a 71-66 Sun Belt Conference basketball victory over Middle Tennessee at The Murphy Center. via WBKO-TV Bowling Green
Toppers Earn 20th Victory With 92-57 Decision Over Troy
“Offensively we were good, but we were much better defensively than the last time we played - ' there's no question that was the key.”
' Western Kentucky University had a season-high five players score in double figures Wednesday, while defensively the Hilltoppers held the Sun Belt Conference's top-scoring team to only 40 points through the ... via WBKO-TV Bowling Green
Hilltoppers Blow Past North Texas, 94-84, As Lee Reaches Another Milestone
“We tried to play a little zone and be smart with it”
' Courtney Lee scored a game-high 31 points - ' including collecting the 2,000th of his career - ' and Tyrone Brazelton added 21 to go along with eight assists to help lead Western Kentucky University to a ... via WBKO-TV Bowling Green
Men's Basketball: Mean Green look 'scary' to Horn, Toppers
“Sometimes it's vocally and showing them things and sometimes it's doing it by example”
Issue date: 2/7/08 Section: Sports Coach Darrin Horn has a different adjective than 'mean' for the 'Mean Green' of North Texas. via College Heights Herald
“It took all of our energy to come back. But give Western Kentucky credit. There's no doubt in my mind they are an NCAA Tournament team.”
Western Kentucky forward Jeremy Evans knows the Hilltoppers' inside game has been hit-or-miss this season. via Daily News
WKU Hoops: Series could pick up steam
“There's definitely history (between us)”
WKU, UL used to dominate Sun Belt By ROB HERBST, The Daily News, rherbst@bgdailynews.com Saturday, January 19, 2008 12:25 AM CST LAFAYETTE, La. via Bgdailynews.com
“I thought D.J. was terrific offensively when he was in tonight. We knew this game defensively could be a little bit of a challenge for him because of how (Troy plays)”
Brazelton's showing very much unexpected By ROB HERBST, The Daily News, rherbst@bgdailynews.com /783-3238 Monday, December 31, 2007 11:31 AM CST After an underwhelming two months, Western Kentucky forward ... via Daily News
Brazelton Leads Record-Setting Effort From Beyond The Arc In Win At Troy
“Nothing was forced, he was taking good shots - ' I've never seen anything like it.”
' Troy came into its match-up against Western Kentucky University Saturday leading the Sun Belt Conference with better than 11 three-pointers per game. via WBKO-TV Bowling Green
Southern Illinois Snaps Shooting Slump In 88-78 Win Over WKU
“The difference in the game was Wesley Clemmons getting back on track for them offensively, and our combined production from five bigs was 14 points and 12 rebounds while their two starters had 44 and 16”
' Wesley Clemmons scored 18 of his career-high 24 points after halftime Saturday, including nine in a row midway through the final period, to lead Southern Illinois to an 88-78 non-conference men's basketball ... via WBKO-TV Bowling Green