Hilltoppers Host Bison in Midweek Matchup

Tuesday, April 7

Bowling Green, Ky.

6 p.m. CT

Western Kentucky University

Lipscomb

Utility Macy Gregor (5) | Photo by Liam Downie

Photo by: Liam Downie/WKU Athletics

4/6/2026 5:00:00 PM | Softball

WKU Game Notes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- WKU Softball continues its homestand with a game against Lipscomb on Tuesday, April 7. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. CT.
GAME INFO VS. LIPSCOMB
Location: WKU Softball Complex, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Tuesday, April 7
- 6 p.m. CT
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ABOUT THE HILLTOPPERS

WKU is on its way to its best home record in program history, currently at 19-1. The 2022 team posted a program-best 23-2 record at the WKU Softball Complex.
In a weekend of three games or longer, WKU hit its second-best batting average against Sam Houston. In the three-game series, WKU hit .405 with 22 runs scored on 32 hits.
Leading the way against the Bearkats was Maci Masters who hit a staggering .714 with five hits in seven at-bats. Two of her five hits were home runs, and she tied for the most RBI over the weekend with four.
The Hilltopper pitching staff matched its conference-series-best ERA at 1.47 against Sam Houston. WKU also posted a 1.47 ERA in the three-game sweep against Missouri State.
Erica Houge led in the circle with a 1.35 ERA and a save while Rylan Smith collected the most wins with two. The pair combined for 13 strikeouts in 19.0 innings of work.
The Tops are on the cusp of setting yet another single-season program record as they inch closer to the team's single-season home run record of 50. Through the 35 games played, the WKU offense has combined for 46 home runs, led by Maci Masters with 11.
WKU is three wins away from its 20th 30-win season. If the Tops can win against Lipscomb and take the first two games against Liberty this weekend, the 2026 squad will be the fastest to 30 wins in 38 games, beating the 2019 & 2022 squads who reached 30 wins with 39 games.
While Maci Masters has 11 home runs, Annie White and Kennedy Stinson have nine and Kendle White has seven. WKU has never had more than two players with double-digit home runs in one season. The 2026 season has the potential to have four before the conference tournament.

ABOUT THE BISON
Series Record

The all-time record between the two teams is tied, 18-18.
WKU is 7-8 when hosting at the WKU Softball Complex

Scouting Lipscomb

Lipscomb is currently 9-28 and has a 2-10 record in the ASUN.
The Bison are currently hitting .291 and the pitching staff is posting a 4.85 ERA.
Offensively, the Bison are led by Macyn Kirby with a .459 batting average. Kirby has accumulated 50 hits in 109 at-bats and has collected 10 RBI.
Brenna Sherman leads in home runs with four while Presley Rader boasts the best slugging percentage at .614 with two doubles, one triple, and three home runs.
In the circle, the Bison are led by Brooke Beam with a 4.31 ERA. Beam has thrown a total of 89.1 innings and has collected 39 strikeouts. Opponents are posting a .337 batting average when Beam is in the circle.