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WKU Baseball predicted fifth in CUSA Preseason Poll

Austin Rice, Sports Editor
January 29, 2026
Von Smith
The Hilltoppers dugout reacts to a strike during WKU’s game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Nick Denes Field.

CUSA released its annual preseason poll, with WKU Baseball predicted to finish fifth in the standings. 

Dallas Baptist received the most votes with 144 points, followed by Louisiana Tech (111) and Kennesaw State (108). 

WKU received 97 votes, just behind Jacksonville State (102) for fourth place. 

The Hilltoppers are fresh off their first CUSA tournament championship in team history, culminating in a trip to the NCAA Tournament, the first since 2009.

About the Contributors
Austin Rice
Austin Rice, Sports Editor
Austin Rice is the sports editor for the Herald.
Von Smith
Von Smith, Visuals Editor
Von Smith is a photojournalist from the south end of Louisville currently working as the Visuals Editor at the WKU Herald. Von began working as a staff photographer his freshman year and intends on remaining there through graduation.