WKU owns an overall record of 13-6 on the campaign, while EKU is fairly even at 12-7 this season. Last weekend, the Hilltoppers stayed at home, hosting their last tournament of the season, the Hilltopper Spring Fling, and going a perfect 4-0 over two days for the first time this season. EKU was split 2-2, hosting their own four-team tournament in Richmond this past weekend.
Both the Hilltoppers and Colonels have squared off with Evansville this season. WKU beat took care of the Purple Aces, a run-rule 9-0 match that was head coach Amy Tudor's career 500th win, while EKU fell 5-10 in DePaul's Dome Tournament.
WKU holds the all-time series edge 14-12, but EKU took the meeting in 2021 in 1-0 decision in Bowling Green. The Hilltoppers are 6-4 all-time in Richmond and have won 2 of their last 3 outings at EKU.
Wednesday's tilt between the Hilltoppers and Colonels will be streamed on ESPN+. Livestats will also be available.
GAME 20
WKU (13-6) vs. EKU (12-7)
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | 4 p.m. CT
Livestats | ESPN+
Gertrude Hood Field | Richmond, Ky
TOP STORYLINES
- Head coach Amy Tudor earned her career 500-win mark in the Tops 9-0 win over Evansville. She is now at 502 all-time, while 285 as WKU's head coach.
- The Hilltoppers stay at home next weekend, hosting the first three-game series of the season when Miami of Ohio comes to town.
- On the stat sheet, TJ Webster is now leading the Tops with a .420 batting average off of 21 hits. Brylee Hage owns 24 hits on the season, while Taylor Sanders notches 18 RBIs and three home runs for 2023.
- The Hilltoppers collectively hold 149 hits, 85 RBIs, a .316 batting average with five home runs.
- In the Conference USA Preseason Coaches Poll, the Hilltoppers were predicted to finish second in C-USA, while fifth-year outfielder Taylor Sanders was named to the Preseason All-Conference team.
