WKU Softball Welcomes Charlotte to The Hill for Weekend Series

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After a month-long road trip, WKU Softball will finally return to The Hill to host seven of its next eight games at home in Bowling Green. This weekend, the Hilltoppers will turn their focus to the visiting Charlotte 49ers as WKU looks to sweep its second-straight Conference USA series to open league play.

WEEKEND SERIES INFORMATION
Saturday, March 23 – 1 p.m. vs. Charlotte – Livestats | Stream
Saturday, March 23 – 3 p.m. vs. Charlotte – Livestats | Stream
Sunday, March 24 – 1 p.m. vs. Charlotte - Livestats

WKU is off to a 19-5 start on the 2019 campaign and sits atop the C-USA standings with a perfect 3-0 record in league play. Charlotte enters the weekend 10-15 overall with a 2-4 reading its conference matchups. The 49ers opened C-USA play at UTEP with a 2-1 series loss before hosting Marshall last weekend and avoiding the sweep with a win in the series finale.

Across the squad's 12-game road stretch, the Hilltoppers racked up a 9-3 record including victories in its last four games entering the weekend series.

Charlotte heads to The Hill after six-straight home games that saw that 49ers sport a 2-4 record. UNCC is 2-4 in away games this season with those victories coming at Grand Canyon and at UTEP. WKU and Charlotte have not faced any common opponents this season.

In the all-time series, WKU leads 8-5 and has claimed each of the last two series 2-1 over the 49ers. The Hilltoppers lead the all-time series in Bowling Green, 4-2.

The Hilltoppers have worked themselves into a groove on the bases, successfully stealing 53-of-61 bags. WKU's 2.21 stolen bases per game leads Conference USA and ranks 14^th across the country. Shannon Plese (12-for-13) and Rebekah Engelhardt (10-for-11) have already reached double-digit steals on the season. As a team, WKU has recorded at least one steal in 21-of-24 games this season.

WKU's pitching staff has combined for a 2.56 ERA on the season while all three pitchers to earn a start this season own an ERA below 3.00. The Hilltopper hurlers have combined for 219 strikeouts this season while holding opposing hitters to a .197 batting average.

On the contrary, Charlotte's pitchers own a collective 6.69 ERA with opposition batting .334 against the staff. The 49er pitchers have struck out a combined 85 hitters this season.

TICKETS & PARKING
Single-day admission can be purchased for $5 for adults and $3 for kids ages 3-12 (free on Sunday). WKU students can receive free admission by showing their student ID. Additionally, Flexible Ticket Packages are available for $35 for 24 vouchers and can be used for all regular-season games.

Spectator parking will be available in the Creason lot both days (not PS3).

PROMOTIONS
On Saturday, the first 100 fans inside the stadium can pick up a 2019 replica jersey towel. All area Girl Scout troop members can receive a complimentary ticket to Saturday's outing while friends and family can purchase additional tickets for $3. This weekend will also serve as the team's Military Appreciation series as all former and current military members will receive two complimentary tickets to the Charlotte series. Saturday's slate will also include Big Brother/Big Sister Day as each big and little receive free admission to both games while friends and family can purchase tickets for $3.

This Sunday, and every Sunday this season, will be Sunday Funday, featuring free admission for all kids 12 and under and there will be a $5 kid's meal offered at the concession stand. Sundays will also double as Faith & Family Day all year as fans can receive free admission by bringing their church bulletin to the ticket window.

How to Follow the Hilltoppers: For complete information on WKU Softball, follow the team on Twitter at @WKUSoftball, Instagram @WKU_Softball and Facebook /WKUSoftball.

WKU Softball Welcomes Charlotte to The Hill for Weekend Series

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Players Mentioned

Rebekah Engelhardt

Shannon Plese