With one combined baserunner through the first 15 outs, WKU and FAU would each go on to score their next trips to the plate. Florida Atlantic struck first, scoring three runs in the bottom of the third inning. Jordan Thomas put the Hilltoppers in the hit and run column with a solo home run to lead off the top of the fourth.
In the bottom of the fifth, the Owls added three more runs to open up a 6-1 advantage over the Hilltopper squad.
Shelby Nunn took the loss in Sunday's finale, moving to 15-13 on her debut campaign. Nunn allowed three runs – two earned – while striking out a pair. Kelsey Aikey closed the game, tossing the final 3.0 frames in her 20th relief appearance of her sophomore campaign.
WKU will be back in action on Thursday, May 5 as Lipscomb visits The Hill. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. CT and will be streamed on CUSA.tv.
TOPPER NOTES:
- Jordan Thomas continued her tear, connecting for her second home run in as many days after leading off the fourth inning with a shot to right-center field. Thomas now owns five homers on her debut campaign.
- Sophomore Kelsey Aikey now owns sole possession of second place on WKU's career relief appearances list with 38 across her first two years on The Hill. The record is 39.
