WKU Notes
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fresh off its third Conference USA series win, WKU Softball will set its sights on in-state foe Eastern Kentucky as the Colonels visit The Hill for a Wednesday doubleheader. First pitch from the WKU Softball Complex is slated for 3 p.m. CT. Both non-conference tilts will be streamed on CUSA.tv.
GAME INFORMATION
Wednesday, April 11 – EKU at WKU – 3 p.m. CT – Livestats | CUSA.tv
– EKU at WKU – 5 p.m. CT – Livestats | CUSA.tv
Eastern Kentucky enters Wednesday's doubleheader with a 22-12 record on the season. The Colonels are 2-8 on the year in true road games and 14-11 in contests away from Richmond. WKU currently sits at 23-14 overall and owns a 12-6 mark from the confines of the WKU Softball Complex.
Most recently, EKU visited Morehead State over the weekend to pick up its first road victories of the season with 7-0 and 14-2 decisions. The Colonels will host Kentucky Tuesday before heading to Bowling Green for Wednesday's matchup.
Common opponents between Wednesday's sides include Austin Peay, Murray State, Youngstown State and Sacred Heart. EKU split against APSU, took both sides of a doubleheader with Murray State, defeated YSU and claimed the decision over Sacred Heart. The contests against Austin Peay and Murray State were all played from EKU's Gertrude Hood Field.
Through 34 games, Eastern Kentucky owns a collective batting average of .284 with 248 hits – 94 for extra bases – to go along with a .498 slugging percentage. In the circle, the Colonels' pitching staff has registered a 3.06 ERA with 137 strikeouts while holding opposing batters to a .259 clip.
In comparison, WKU has posted a .288 batting average with 275 hits – 95 extra-base – and a .457 slugging mark. In the circle, WKU's pitchers own a collective 3.59 ERA with 179 strikeouts while holding opposition to a .272 average at the plate.
Last season, WKU and EKU faced off from Richmond, each claiming a game. In the series that dates back to the inaugural WKU Softball season – 2000 – the Hilltoppers own a slim 11-10 advantage. EKU has claimed six of the 11 games played on The Hill with the most recent meeting from Bowling Green taking place prior to head coach Amy Tudor's tenure, back in 2013.
Following the midweek matchups, the Red and White will hit the road for another crucial C-USA series. WKU will head to Birmingham, Ala., to take on UAB. The weekend schedule is still pending with inclement weather in the forecast.
How to Follow the Hilltoppers: For complete information on WKU Softball, follow the team on Twitter at @WKUSoftball, Instagram @WKU_Softball and Facebook /WKUSoftball.
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