| FIU Series // April 1-3 // WKU Softball Complex | |||||
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| Game 1: FIU | Friday, April 1 | 6 p.m. CT | Livestats | Facebook Live (HSSN) | ||||
| Game 2: FIU | Saturday, April 2 | 1 p.m. | Livestats | Facebook Live (HSSN) | ||||
| Game 3: FIU | Sunday, April 3 | 1 p.m. | Livestats | Facebook Live (HSSN) | ||||
| Promotions | Military Appreciation Weekend Fan Friday Free Admission with Church Bulletin (Sunday only) |
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| Game Notes | WKU | FIU | ||||
| Series History | FIU (Trail, 33-35; Full History) | ||||
| Social Media | @WKUSoftball  | @WKU Softball  | Facebook  | YouTube  | Tik Tok |
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WKU has won six of its last seven matchups against FIU. There are no common opponents between the Hilltoppers and Panthers so far this season. In C-USA action, WKU has taken on a pair of division opponents in Charlotte and FAU as well as UTEP from the west. FIU played two west division squads in Louisiana Tech and UAB. Most recently, FIU hosted No. 2 Florida State last weekend, dropping both games of a doubleheader.
The Hilltoppers traveled to Boca Raton last weekend for a three game set with FAU. The Owls won the series taking two out of three but the Hilltoppers took the Saturday contest winning 4-2 with their seventh come-from-behind win of the season. Both losses came by a one-run margin, moving WKU to 8-2 in one-run decisions.
The Hilltoppers are sitting at 6-3 in the Conference, while FIU has a record of 1-5. WKU is currently tied for first in the East Division with FAU, and the Panthers sit in sixth behind Middle Tennessee.
All three games will be streamed on Facebook Live through HSSN. Additionally live stats will be available the entire weekend
COMPLETE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
WKU (22-7) vs. FIU (15-17)
Friday, April 1, 2022 | 6 p.m. CT
WKU Softball Complex | Bowling Green, Ky.
Livestats | Watch
WKU vs. FIU
Saturday, April 2, 2022 | 1 p.m. CT
Livestats | Watch
WKU vs. FIU
Sunday, April 3, 2022 | 1 p.m. CT
Livestats | Watch
TOP STORYLINES
- WKU Softball has played FIU 68 times in program history, with FIU leading the series 35-33. The Hilltoppers have won 6 of the last 7 matchups with the Panthers.
- FIU won the last game with a 3-2 result down in Miami to avoid the four-game series sweep. Prior to that defeat WKU had won six in a row.
- After last weekend's results, WKU head coach Amy Tudor is now 473-371-2 in her career. Since coming to The Hill ahead of the 2014 campaign, Tudor boasts an overall record of 256-165-1 and a conference record of 92-69. Since the 2014 season, Tudor has an 11-7 record against FIU including a six-game winning streak that was snapped in the last meeting.
- Hilltopper fans will be able to watch all remaining home games this season for free on Facebook Live. New this year, Hilltopper Sports Properties (HSP) has added the ability for a secondary stream called "Behind The Mic", allowing for simultaneous softball games to be streamed. The full slate of home games available to stream on Facebook Watch can be found HERE.
- WKU has seen three athletes earn Conference USA Player of the Week honors in five weeks of the award being distributed this season. Bailey Curry, Taylor Sanders and Brylee Hage have all been honored with the accolade this season. Shelby Nunn became the Hilltoppers' fourth athlete recognized this year, earning C-USA's Pitcher of the Week.
- Shelby Nunn was named WKU's second-ever Preseason Pitcher of the Year, which is the first in the Conference USA era. Adrienne Lathrop was the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Pitcher of the Year ahead of the 2008 campaign.
