WKU Game Notes
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With a one-game lead on Louisiana Tech heading into this weekend's series in the Conference USA standings, WKU Softball is heading south to take on the Lady Techsters. After LA Tech's field was damaged by a tornado that hit campus early Thursday morning, the three-game series will now be played at ULM – about 30 miles down the road in Monroe, La., across Saturday and Sunday.
WEEKEND FOLLOWING INFORMATION
Saturday, April 27 – vs. LA Tech (Monroe, La.) – 2 p.m. CT | Livestats
Saturday, April 27 – vs. LA Tech (Monroe, La.) – 4 p.m. CT | Livestats
Sunday, April 28 – vs. LA Tech (Monroe, La.) – Noon CT | Livestats
WKU heads to Louisiana with a 15-3 record in league play, good for first place in the conference. Tech owns a share of second place, posting a 14-4 mark identical to that of North Texas. Overall, WKU has posted its fourth 30-win campaign under head coach Amy Tudor, currently sitting at 33-9 while Louisiana Tech is 36-13.
Currently riding a six-game win streak dating back to its series against North Texas, WKU will look to add to that while Louisiana Tech enters the series on a three-game skid.
Louisiana Tech was predicted to win the league by the C-USA Preseason Coaches Poll, receiving 9-of-12 first place votes. The Lady Techsters saw a league-best four student-athletes selected to the Preseason All-Conference squad. On the contrary, WKU finished seventh in the Preseason Coaches Poll and did not have any individuals recognized.
The Hilltoppers and Lady Techsters both opened their seasons at the Sand Dollar Classic down in Gulf Shores, Ala., playing five common opponents in Florida A&M, Tennessee State, No. 17 Auburn, South Alabama and Missouri State. LA Tech went 5-0 on the weekend, outscoring opponents 26-10. WKU opened the season 4-1 but outscored the field 24-14.
In conference action, both squads have faced off against Marshall, North Texas and Charlotte. WKU and Tech both suffered series losses at Marshall while North Texas also grabbed a 2-1 series win over the Lady Techsters. WKU claimed the series over the Mean Green after dropping the opener. Both weekend foes swept Charlotte.
In the all-time series, Louisiana Tech owns a 6-4 lead over the Hilltoppers. WKU is 0-4 against Tech in Ruston but 4-2 against the Lady Techsters in neutral settings. Each of the last two meets between the sides have been in the Conference USA Tournament where the Lady Techsters have ended the Hilltoppers' run in both 2017 and 2018. Prior to that, WKU had claimed the last three meetings.
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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