VISUALS: WKU baseball loses first game to BYU 3-2

Jacob Sebastian, Staff Photographer

February 13, 2026

Western infielder Dalton Fiveash (1) and catcher Daniel Stewart (33) talk on the sideline before Western’s first game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. Stewart was at bat five times during the game. BYU won 3-2. (Jacob Sebastian)

Western catcher Ian Nguyen (30) slides to safety at third base during Western’s game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. Nguyen finished the game with two hits and two doubles. (Jacob Sebastian)

Western infielder Reid Howard (3) watches a ball fly after a hit during Western’s game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. Howard was the second-to-last hitter in the game and finished the match with one hit and two stolen bases overall. (Jacob Sebastian)

Western right-handed pitcher Dawson Hall (9) throws a pitch during Western’s game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. BYU won the game 3-2. (Jacob Sebastian)

Western outfielder Parker Coley (5) sprints from home to second base after a hit during Western’s game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. Coley finished the game with one hit and one double. (Jacob Sebastian)

Western infielder JP Acosta (4) argues that he is safe against BYU Infielder Ryder Robinson’s (8) insistence that he isn’t during Western’s game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. Acosta was declared not safe. (Jacob Sebastian)

Western infielder JP Acosta (4) looks to the distance after reaching first base during Western’s game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. The play was reviewed, and Acosta was deemed unsafe. Acosta finished the game with one hit, one run batted in, one sacrificial hit, and one walk. (Jacob Sebastian)

A BYU player warms up before going to bat during Western’s game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. (Jacob Sebastian)

Western right-handed pitcher Gavin Perry (44) tries to strikeout BYU hitters during Western’s game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. (Jacob Sebastian)

Western outfielder Parker Coley (5) fumbles a catch during Western’s game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. BYU won the game 3-2. (Jacob Sebastian)

Western outfielder Cael Frost (7) goes for a hit during Western’s game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. Frost finished the game with one run and one strikeout. (Jacob Sebastian)

Western catcher Ian Nguyen (30) motions to Western’s dugout after sliding to safety at third base during Western’s game against Brigham Young University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Nick Denes Field. Nguyen finished the game with two hits and two doubles. (Jacob Sebastian)

About the Contributor

Jacob Sebastian

Jacob Sebastian, Staff Photographer

Jacob Sebastian is a photographer for the Herald. Sebastian is a sophomore double majoring in Photojournalism and Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies. Originally from Cub Run, Kentucky, this is his first year on Herald staff.