BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball is set for its final weekend on The Hill as UTSA comes to town for a three-game series slated for Saturday and Sunday. Prior to Sunday's series finale, the Hilltoppers will honor their five seniors: Cassidy Blackford, Rebekah Engelhardt, Kelsey McGuffin, Shannon Plese and Jordan Vorbrink – so fans should arrive to the park early. Any scheduling changes will be posted to WKUSports.com in addition to all of the team's social media pages.
FOLLOWING INFORMATION
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Entering the final weekend of Conference USA regular-season action, WKU has already locked up a spot in the league's postseason tournament while UTSA is still fighting for a berth. Prior to any weekend contests, the Hilltoppers sit in third in the conference standings while the Roadrunners come in tied for seventh. WKU owns a 15-6 record in C-USA action while UTSA is 8-13. Overall, WKU sits at 34-12 on the year while UTSA sports a 20-27 reading.
Common opponents between WKU and UTSA include Missouri State, Auburn, Middle Tennessee, Marshall, Louisiana Tech and North Texas. Against the similar foes, the Hilltoppers posted a 7-6 record while the Roadrunners put up a 4-10 reading.
UTSA enters the weekend on a two-game win streak. The Roadrunners are 4-10 in contests outside of San Antonio this season while WKU owns a 15-3 record inside the WKU Softball Complex this year.
This weekend's series will be the first-ever meetings between WKU and UTSA.
The Roadrunners were predicted to finish 12th in the C-USA Preseason Coaches Poll while one individual was named a Preseason All-Conference honoree. Just like UTSA, the Hilltoppers are outperforming the league's preseason expectation. WKU came away from the poll slated to finish seventh with zero Preseason All-Conference selections.
TICKETS & PARKING
Wednesday's contest will be the team's WKU Faculty & Staff Appreciation game with all WKU Faculty and Staff members receiving two complimentary tickets by showing their WKU ID.
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 (not PS3).
PROMOTIONS
Saturday will be filled with promotions as it will serve as Bark in the Park, Big Red's Rascals Weekend and Hilltopper Athletic Foundation Weekend. Leashed dogs will be allowed in the WKU Softball Complex and the first 100 fans can pick up a bandanna for their furry friend. Fans can receive free admission by bringing an item to donate to the Humane Society. All members of Big Red's Rascals will receive free admission while any HAF member will receive two complimentary tickets to the games.
This Sunday, and every Sunday this season, is 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.
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