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VISUALS: WKU Softball secures win during Conference USA opener against Missouri State

Natasha Gomez, Staff Photographer
March 8, 2026
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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers pitcher Maddy Wood (25) throws a pitch during WKU’s game against Missouri State on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Natasha Gomez)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers infielder Morgan Sharpe (6) slides into home plate during WKU’s game against Missouri State on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Natasha Gomez)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers infielders Katie Murphy (3) and Lauren Campisano (26) are in position as Missouri State Bears outfielder Brynn Romine (7) prepares to bat during WKU’s game against Missouri State on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Natasha Gomez)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers pitcher Maddy Wood (25) throws a pitch during WKU’s game against Missouri State on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Natasha Gomez)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers celebrate after infielder Morgan Sharpe (6) scored the final run of WKU’s game against Missouri State on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Natasha Gomez)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers pitcher Rylan Smith (17) celebrates a strikeout during WKU’s game against Missouri State on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Natasha Gomez)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers catcher Maci Masters (30) prepares to bat against the Missouri State Bears during WKU’s game against Missouri State on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Natasha Gomez)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers outfielder Jenna Blanton (24) runs to first base after hitting the ball during WKU’s game against Missouri State on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Natasha Gomez)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers infielder Morgan Sharpe (6) hits the ball and goes for a triple during WKU’s game against Missouri State on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Natasha Gomez)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers celebrate after catcher Maci Masters (30) scored her ninth home run of the season during WKU’s game against Missouri State on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Natasha Gomez)
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Natasha Gomez
Natasha Gomez, Staff Photographer
Natasha Gomez is a sophomore majoring in Journalism. She is a staff photographer for the Herald and news reporter for Herald Español.