DECEMBER 5, 2013 • COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • WKUHERALD.COM
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TOPPERNATION The Topper athletics teams came into the 2013 season with high hopes and expectations during WKU’s last year in the Sun Belt Conference. The men’s basketball team has gotten off to an up-and-down start, while the Lady Toppers have taken their knocks against top competition and seen success against other foes. The football team, meanwhile, is still waiting to hear what the postseason holds — the Toppers could be headed to a bowl game, or they could start their holiday vacations early. A decision on WKU’s postseason fate is expected sometime this weekend. Be sure to check wkuherald.com over the break to keep up with the action.
Junior guard Alexis Govan struggles to maintain control of the ball as she dribbles toward the basket. WKU lost 74-61 against No. 4 Louisville on Nov. 27 at Diddle Arena. JEFF BROWN/HERALD Defensive specialist Ashley Potts (2) jumps on setter Melanie Stutsman (14) after Stutsman breaks the WKU record for career assists during the first set of the Lady Topper's 3-2 victory over South Alabama Friday, Nov. 15, at Diddle Arena. MIKE CLARK/ HERALD
Coach Bobby Petrino walks to the sidelines during the first half of Saturday's game against Arkansas State. The Toppers won the game 34-31 to finish the season 8-4, the best record WKU has posted since becoming an FBS member, but they are still waiting to hear their postseason fate. The NCAA will announce this weekend whether or not WKU has been selected for postseason play. AUSTIN ANTHONY/HERALD