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VISUALS: WKU Softball sets program run record against Kennesaw State

Hallie Stafford, Staff Photographer
April 26, 2026
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers right hand pitcher Maddy Wood (25) pitches the ball during WKU’s game against the Kennesaw State Owls at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Kennesaw State Owls Catcher/First Base Savannah Frachiseur (10) swings the bat during WKU’s game against the Kennesaw State Owls at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
A member of Tennessee Static Softball Organization enjoys nachos with cheese as she watches WKU’s softball game against the Kennesaw State Owls at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Kennesaw State Owls pitcher Leah Jannakos (18) pitches the ball during WKU’s game against the Kennesaw State Owls at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Kennesaw State Owls outfeield Ana Gore (22) stands in the outfeild where the ground has been worn from repetitive movement during WKU’s game against the Kennesaw State Owls at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Kennesaw State Owls softballl team huddles on the field and practices pitching in the bullpen during WKU’s game against the Kennesaw State Owls at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers infield Lauren Satterly (1) withholds swinging her bat during WKU’s game against the Kennesaw State Owls at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Kennesaw State Owls pitcher Olivia Tyson (99) watches a foul ball fly over the crowd as she stands in the dugout during WKU’s game against the Kennesaw State Owls at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Kennesaw State Owls Catcher/First Base Macie Howes (44) fails to catch the ball from her teammate during WKU’s game against the Kennesaw State Owls at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers softball team defeats Kennesaw State Owls 7-2 at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
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About the Contributor
Hallie Stafford
Hallie Stafford, Staff Photographer
Hallie Stafford is Assistant Visuals Editor for the WKU Herald. Stafford is in her final year, majoring in film and photojournalism. Originally from Nicholasville, Kentucky, this is her third semester on the Herald staff.