VISUALS: WKU Softball celebrates 14th-straight win over EKU

Von Smith, Visuals Editor

March 10, 2026

Eastern Kentucky University outfielder Reese Knox warms up her throwing arm in between innings during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Von Smith)

Western Kentucky University’s outfielder Kendle White (21) warms up to bat during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. White averaged .286 for the 2026 season. (Von Smith)

Big Red’s signature stare has found its way across a spectrum of Western Kentucky University’s sports equipment, ranging from football helmets to these softball batting gloves. WKU brought its record to 19-3 during its 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Von Smith)

Western Kentucky University pitcher Erica Houge (11) winds up on the pitching circle during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. As a freshman, Houge appeared in 39 games with 15 starts, pitching a total of 122.2 innings. (Von Smith)

The Eastern Kentucky University Colonels went scoreless during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Von Smith)

WKU’s Big Red reacts to a strikeout during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Von Smith)

Western Kentucky University outfielders gather midfield during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. WKU’s outfielders had a slow evening as the Colonels struggled the get the ball past the infield during a scoreless game. (Von Smith)

Eastern Kentucky University infielder Jordan Smith (14) takes a step back from the home plate after struggling to bat during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. WKU was able to defeat the Colonels within four innings as they struggled to connect with the ball. (Von Smith)

Western Kentucky University infielder Anna Mauck (23) joins her teammates at home base after hitting the night’s only home run during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Von Smith)

Western Kentucky University pitcher Erica Houge (11) threw for four innings and allowed two hits during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Von Smith)

Eastern Kentucky University went scoreless during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The Hilltoppers dominated the Colonels within 5 short innings, pushing their season record to 19-3. (Von Smith)

Western Kentucky University infielder Katie Murphy (3) gestures to the fans after WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Murphy has 14 hits this season. (Von Smith)

Western Kentucky University softball head coach Amy Tudor speakers with infielder Katie Murphy (3) before batting during WKU’s 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Tudor, who helped start the softball team in 2000, added her 600th win while coaching at WKU this season. (Von Smith)

Western Kentucky University infielder Katie Murphy (3) celebrates with dugout bubbles as WKU continued to dominate during their 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Von Smith)

About the Contributor

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.