"They [Arkansas] capitalized on a couple of our errors", said head coach Amy Tudor. "Credit to them, they took advantage. I hope we learn from this game and get back to work tomorrow."
WKU 0, ARKANSAS 7
After three scoreless innings from both sides, the Razorbacks took advantage of two on base for a three-run shot over the center field wall on the 1-1 pitch for a 3-0 lead. Another solo home run from the next Razorback up and an RBI double led to a 5-0 ballgame after the top of four.
In the fifth inning, Arkansas made way with a bases-loaded RBI fielder's choice: getting their nine-spot batter out at second, while six-spot headed across the plate.
The final run of the game was a an RBI single into left field in the sixth inning to cap off the shutout in Bowling Green.
Four different Tops picked up hits in the seven-inning match up. Kaytlan Kemp and Kelsey Schmidt made way with base hits, as Taylor Davis hit for a double, her third of the season, while TJ Webster gained the only multi-hit night for the Red and White.
Katie Gardner got the go in the circle, giving up only four earned runs and striking out two in 3.1 innings of work. In relief, Kelsie Houchens gave up an earned run and collected five K's in the circle for WKU.
The Tops are back for their final road trip of the season, heading to Miami to take on FIU for a three-game weekend series, April 28-30.
TOP STORYLINES
- Arkansas leads the all-time series at 3-1 against WKU.
- Head coach Amy Tudor earned her career 500-win mark in the Tops 9-0 win over Evansville. She is 513 all-time, while 296 as WKU's head coach.
- On the stat sheet, Faith Hegh is leading the Tops with a .387 batting average, while also owning 53 hits. Taylor Sanders leads with 39 RBIs and nine home runs and while Taylor Davis has 50 hits and stolen 17 bases.
- The Hilltoppers collectively hold 335 hits, 183 RBIs, a .287 batting average with 20 home runs.
- In the Conference USA Preseason Coaches Poll, the Hilltoppers were predicted to finish second in C-USA, while fifth-year outfielder Taylor Davis was named to the Preseason All-Conference team.
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