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VISUALS: WKU Hilltoppers down New Mexico State Aggies in a 2-1 weekend series

Sam Huffman and Von Smith
April 12, 2026
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Western Kentucky University infielder JP Acosta (4) refrains from swinging at a high pitch during WKU’s 9-4 win against the New Mexico State Aggies at Nick Denes Field on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Acosta had three hits and three runs to support the Hilltoppers third straight win. (Von Smith)
Western Kentucky University pitcher Aaron Robertson (37) struck out seven players and threw 83 pitches on Friday, April 10, 2026 during a home game against New Mexico State University. (Sam Huffman)
New Mexico State infielder Aidan Lombardi (3) reacts after falling 9-4 against WKU during the second game of the series at Nick Denes Field on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Von Smith)
Western Kentucky University pitcher Aaron Robertson (37) attempts to pick off a player waiting to run from first base on Friday, April 10, 2026 during a home game against New Mexico State University. Robertson struck out seven players and threw 83 pitches. (Sam Huffman)
Western Kentucky University outfielder Hayden Robbins (24) runs to first base after a sacrifice hit on Friday, April 10, 2026 during a home game against New Mexico State University. (Sam Huffman)
Western Kentucky University pitcher Aaron Robertson (37) struck out seven players and threw 83 pitches on Friday, April 10, 2026 during a home game against New Mexico State University. (Sam Huffman)
Western Kentucky University completed its third straight win 9-4 against the New Mexico State Aggies at Nick Denes Field on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Von Smith)
A young fan watches the team warmup before WKU’s 9-4 win against the New Mexico State Aggies at Nick Denes Field on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Von Smith)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers practice shortly before a home game against New Mexico State University on Friday, April 10, 2026. The Hilltoppers practiced their showing and pitching skills, some of which threw around a football during warmups. (Sam Huffman)
Western Kentucky University practice shortly before a home game against New Mexico State University on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Sam Huffman)
Hilltopper fans brave the heat to watch WKU defeat the New Mexico State Aggies 9-4 at Nick Denes Field on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Von Smith)
Western Kentucky University infielder Reid Howard (3) celebrates to the teams dugout after successfully stealing second base during a home game against New Mexico State University on Friday, April 10, 2026. Howard singled to left field allowing two players to score securing the lead with a score of 5-1 in the fourth inning. (Sam Huffman)
Western Kentucky University outfielder Hayden Robbins (24) had four hits and one run during WKU’s 9-4 win against the New Mexico State Aggies at Nick Denes Field on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Von Smith)
Western Kentucky University outfielder Hayden Roberts recollects himself before stepping up to bat on Friday, April 10, 2026 during a home game against New Mexico State University. (Sam Huffman)
Long days in the sun produce elaborate tans for the Aggies coaching staff during WKU’s 9-4 win against the New Mexico State Aggies at Nick Denes Field on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Von Smith)
New Mexico State right-hand pitcher Jack Turner (27) allowed six hits and seven runs during WKU’s 9-4 win against the New Mexico State Aggies at Nick Denes Field on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Von Smith)
Western Kentucky University catcher Camden Ross (8) celebrates as Cael Frost (7) completes back-to-back runs during WKU’s 9-4 win against the New Mexico State Aggies at Nick Denes Field on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Von Smith)
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About the Contributors
Sam Huffman
Sam Huffman, Staff Photographer
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.