Good morning, Hilltoppers!
Please read on for a sports dominated newsletter on WKU Softball's start to their season, as well as both wins and losses to Jax State for the Lady Toppers and WKU Basketball. Have a magnificent Monday, and as always, GO TOPS!
The WKU softball team watches in-fielder Sophie Weber (12) bat during Western Kentucky University’s game against Southern Illinois University on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Photo by Eli Randolph.
Adrianna Lein | Sports Reporter
The 2025 season-opening tournament for WKU Softball proved to be challenging, grabbing one victory in a five-game weekend Feb 7-9
The Hilltoppers traveled to Atlanta over the weekend to compete in the Buzz Classic Despite top performances from sophomore transfer Maci Masters and redshirt junior transfer Jenna Blanton, WKU walked away with a 1-4 record. The duo combined for seven runs and 14 hits. Masters also hit the two lone Hilltopper home runs
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Hilltoppers collapse in Jax State comeback victory
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