Good morning, Bowling Green.

Western Kentucky student-athletes earned a record 101 CUSA Academic Medals—surpassing last year's total of 86.

The conference announced Friday that the medals honor athletes with a GPA of 3.75 or higher.

The Warren County Fire Department is launching a Tactical Thermal Imaging training course this fall to help firefighters move quickly and work safely.

Fire Training LLC and world-renowned Andy Starnes’ business will provide advanced equipment — designed to help locate fires and find safe access paths.

Western Kentucky’s women's tennis team swept Campbellsville 7-0 at the Warren County Tennis Facility last Thursday — Coach Greg Davis reached 88 wins and the team now prepares to visit Austin Peay on Saturday.

On Friday, Apr. 3, J.D.

Gonzalez recorded his first multi-hit game as the Hot Rods won 4-2 over the Dash at Bowling Green Ballpark, with the bullpen pitching four scoreless innings. The team played the second game Saturday at 4:05 p.m.

Western Kentucky’s softball team swept the series with a 7-4 win over Sam Houston on Friday at the WKU Softball Complex.

Lauren Satterly and Morgan Sharpe led the offense as the team improved its home record.

Western Kentucky's baseball team fell to Liberty 6-2 Friday at Nick Denes Field.

WKU wrapped up the three-game series with Liberty on Saturday at noon—fans were asked to park in Parking Structure 2.

WKU men's golf team is tied for fifth in the Mason Rudolph Championship after the first round at Vanderbilt Legends Club.

Rafe Blankenship tied his career best with a 68 and coach Austin King said the team handled the wind better — the second round is set for Saturday.

The WKU Hilltoppers lost 6+5 to the Flames on Saturday at Nick Denes Field after leading 5–0 through the eighth before Liberty scored 6 in the ninth inning.

WKU hired Chase Lane as director of scouting on Friday, Apr.

3 and Will McNamara as assistant director of compliance; Lane (formerly of Georgia Tech’s recruiting and NIL collective) and McNamara (from Ball State) join the Hilltoppers ahead of their Sept. 5 season opener at Nevada.

WKU Baseball vs Belmont

6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Cheer for WKU Baseball as they take on Belmont in a thrilling matchup.

Community Farmers Market

8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and connect with local farmers and artisans.

New Mexico State Aggies at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Baseball

12-5 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Enjoy collegiate baseball action as the Aggies take on the Hilltoppers.

Fountain Square Arts Festival

All day — Fountain Square Park — Free entry — Celebrate creativity from local artists at this vibrant arts festival in the heart of Bowling Green.

Bowling Green Reptile and Exotics Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Sloan Convention Center — Admission fee may apply — Explore a variety of exotic reptiles and other amazing animals in a vibrant vendor atmosphere.

WKU Baseball vs. Austin Peay

6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the WKU Baseball team in action as they take on Austin Peay.

Carly Pearce Concert

6:30-9:00 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets available — Experience the evolution of country music with Carly Pearce's heartfelt performance.

WKU Baseball vs. Kennesaw State

6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Tickets available — Cheer on the WKU Hilltoppers as they face off against Kennesaw State in a thrilling baseball matchup.

WKU Baseball vs. Kennesaw State

3-8 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Cost info not specified — Catch the action as WKU Baseball takes on Kennesaw State in this exciting matchup.

Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert

7 PM — The Capitol — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless sound of the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra on their national tour.