Monday, April 21, 2025
Hilltoppers win series agains MTSU
Outfielder Ryan Wideman (33) connects with the ball during WKU’s game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Nick Denes Field.
David Quintanilla | Sports Reporter
WKU Baseball earned its fourth Conference USA series win of the season against Middle Tennessee State University April 17-19 at Nick Denes Field
The Hilltoppers took two of three games against MTSU, improving their conference record to 11-4 and their overall record to 33-7. WKU lost its first home game of the season in game two against the Blue Raiders
The WKU pitching staff allowed 16 runs in the series, the most runs allowed in a three-game home series this season
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WKU Softball sweeps NMSU
Photo by Von Smith
Adrianna Lein | Sports Reporter
WKU Softball secured its first Conference USA series sweep over New Mexico State University April 17-19
Sophomore pitcher Rylan Smith started in every game of the three-game series Freshman left fielder and reigning CUSA Freshman of the Week Kennedy Stinson lived up to her title with a grand slam in game two and seven RBIs across the series
The Hilltoppers are now 24-19 on the season and 10-10 in CUSA
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Western Kentucky University first baseman Annie White (16) is celebrated by her teammates after hitting a homer during a game against the University of Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Photo by Anna Bell Lee
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WKU guard Mackenzie Chatfield (0) attempts a lay up during the Lady Toppers game against Tennessee State University in Bowing Green, Ky on Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 Chatfield had career high points count during the game. Photo by Eli Randolph.
Peyton Reid | Sports Reporter
Former WKU sophomore guard Mackenzie Chatfield announced her commitment to Washington State on social media Thursday
Chatfield entered the transfer portal on March 25 after two seasons with the Lady Toppers She made strides in her sophomore campaign, being a spark off the bench, averaging 19 9 minutes per game
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