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VISUALS: WKU Hilltoppers secure sixth straight win over Lipscomb

Summer Crawford, Sports Visual Editor
April 7, 2026
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Western Kentucky University pitcher Erica Houge (11) pitched 5 innings during WKU’s 5-1 win over Lipscomb University at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Houge was able to pitch only 3 hits against Lipscomb. (Summer Crawford)
A Western Kentucky University softball player goes up to bat during WKU’s 5-1 win over Lipscomb University at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The Hilltoppers gave up 5 runs during this game. (Summer Crawford)
Western Kentucky University pitcher Rylan Smith (17) held Lipscomb University to only 2 hits during WKU’s 5-1 win at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Summer Crawford)
Lipscomb University outfielder Mallory Ogle (25) is up to bat during WKU’s 5-1 win over Lipscomb University at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Summer Crawford)
Lipscomb University pitcher Elizabeth Martin (14) warms up in between innings during WKU’s 5-1 win over Lipscomb University at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Summer Crawford)
Western Kentucky University outfielder Kendle White (21) goes up to bat during WKU’s 5-1 win over Lipscomb University at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Summer Crawford)
Lipscomb University infielder Kyla Jobe (20) is able to slide into second base after Western Kentucky University infielder Anna Mauck (23) lost control of the ball during WKU’s 5-1 win over Lipscomb University at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Summer Crawford)
Western Kentucky University pitcher Rylan Smith (17) looks up at the Lipscomb batter during WKU’s 5-1 win over Lipscomb University at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Summer Crawford)
Western Kentucky University softball high-fives after their 5-1 win over Lipscomb University at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Summer Crawford)
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Summer Crawford
Summer Crawford, Sports Visuals Editor
Summer Crawford is a sophomore Photojournalism major originally from Floyd Knobs, Indiana. This is her second semester working for the Herald photo staff.