Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers wide receiver K.D. Hutchinson (2) leaps over the Aggie defense at WKU vs NMSU on Nov. 1, 2025 in Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Western defender Abby Wiedermann (8) stops a kick from the blue raiders offense at WKU vs MTSU on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

Senior Warren Central Dragon tight end and middle linebacker Dakota Hunter (11) wipes condensation off of his face guard after hard play in a game against Madisonville North-Hopkins on Oct. 30, 2025 in Bowling Green, Ky.

Western Kentucky’s Dontaie Allen (11) successfully fights for control of the ball with Louisiana Tech forward Daniel Batcho (13) in Western Kentucky's game against Louisiana Tech in Bowling Green, Ky. on Feb. 28, 2024.

Western head volleyball coach Travis Hudson yells to a player, “it doesn’t matter!” during a match against the gamecocks at WKU's game against Jax State on Sept. 26, 2025. Hudson is in his 31st season as being the head coach of western's volleyball team.