Trip to Murray State Up Next for WKU Softball

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Following its second Conference USA series victory, WKU Softball is headed to Murray State for a midweek non-conference tilt on Wednesday. First pitch between the Hilltoppers (21-12) and Racers (9-22) is slated for 5 p.m. CT, from Racer Field in Murray, Ky. Action will be streamed for free on the OVC Digital Network.

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Murray State enters the midweek tilt looking to snap an eight-game skid while the Hilltoppers will look to get back into the win column after dropping their series finale at Charlotte over the weekend. WKU owns an 8-2 advantage in the all-time series against Murray State. The Red and White are 2-2 when playing in Murray since the series commenced in 2010. When the team's met on The Hill during the 2017 campaign, WKU claimed a 1-0 decision as Kathryn Downing tossed a two-hitter and Brittany Vaughn scored the game's lone run.

This season, common opponents between the in-state foes include South Alabama, Tennessee Tech and Jacksonville State. The Racers split with South Alabama, topped Tennessee Tech and dropped both decisions to JSU.

Murray State is 2-4 when playing at Racer Field this season while the WKU squad owns a 5-5 record in true road games. This will mark the Hilltoppers' first – and only - game in the state of Kentucky that will not be played at the WKU Softball Complex.

Through 31 games, Murray State owns a collective batting average of .229 with 184 hits – 50 for extra bases – to go along with a .330 slugging percentage. In the circle, the Racers' pitching staff has registered a 3.78 ERA with 94 strikeouts while holding opposing batters to a .281 clip.

In comparison, WKU has posted a .288 batting average with 246 hits – 88 extra-base – and a .462 slugging mark. In the circle, WKU's pitchers own a collective 3.13 ERA with 162 strikeouts while holding opposition to a .263 average at the plate.

Following Wednesday's game, WKU will return home after four games on the road to host UTEP for a three-game series. Saturday's doubleheader will commence at 1 p.m. CT while Sunday's finale is slated for noon.

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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Players Mentioned

Kathryn Downing

Brittany Vaughn