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Junior Pitcher Kelsey Aikey pitches during WKU's game against Charlotte at the WKU Softball Complex beginning March 23 in Bowling Green. Aikey was just named Conference USA Pitcher of the Week

WKU softball looks ahead after record-breaking season

Sophie Austin
May 10, 2019
Kendall Smith slides into home during game against Florida Atlantic on Sunday, March 31, 2019. WKU won the game with a final score of 10-2.

5 WKU softball players chosen for all-conference teams

Sophie Austin
May 8, 2019
Freshman Kennedy Sullivan throws a pitch during WKU’s win 5 to 3 over WIU in Bowling Green on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.

Lady Techsters hand Hilltoppers first sweep of season

Sophie Austin
April 30, 2019
North Texas third baseman Lacy Gregory (6) tags the plate before WKU catcher Kendall Smith (2) can reach it. Smith scored a career high 4 RBI's in the 8-0 victory against North Texas on Sunday. CHRIS KOHLEY/HERALD

Hilltoppers continue success against North Texas

Sophie Austin
April 16, 2019
Freshman OF Jordan Thomas gets ready to swing at a pitch during their March 4 game against Dayton. Thomas was a 7-year varsity player before coming WKU.

Jordan Thomas wins C-USA weekly award following North Texas series

Sophie Austin
April 15, 2019
Junior pitcher Kelsey Aikey is WKU's all-time leader in saves and has accumulated an 8-6 record this season.

Kelsey Aikey leads Hilltoppers with confidence

Sophie Austin
April 9, 2019
WKU freshman Kennedy Sullivan throws a pitch during WKU’s 9-7 win against Indiana State at the Softball Complex on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019.

Cardinals take down Hilltoppers with early offense

Sophie Austin
April 4, 2019
WKU women's head coach Travis Hudson cheers on his team as they play against Tennessee State on Tuesday in Diddle Arena.

Travis Hudson joins college national team coaching staff for summer

Sophie Austin
April 3, 2019
Kendall Smith slides into home during game against Florida Atlantic on Sunday, March 31, 2019. WKU won the game with a final score of 10-2.

Strong pitching keeps WKU undefeated in C-USA play

Sophie Austin
April 2, 2019
Junior Pitcher Kelsey Aikey pitches during WKU's game against Charlotte at the WKU Softball Complex beginning March 23 in Bowling Green. Aikey was just named Conference USA Pitcher of the Week

Aikey and Vorbrink collect C-USA weekly honors

Sophie Austin
April 1, 2019
Junior Pitcher Kelsey Aikey pitches during WKU's game against Charlotte at the WKU Softball Complex beginning March 23 in Bowling Green. Aikey was just named Conference USA Pitcher of the Week

Hilltoppers sweep FAU in doubleheader to stay undefeated in C-USA

Sophie Austin
March 30, 2019
WKU senior shortstop Rebekah Engelhardt prepares to throw to first after catching an infield grounder from Charlotte at the WKU Softball Complex March 23, in Bowling Green. Behind Engelhardt, junior third base Morgan McElroy yells the whereabouts of the baserunner advancing from second to third. Engelhardt cranked in 2 runs and 3 RBIs going 2-3 at the dish in the WKU 11-2 victory.

Hilltoppers record sweep to remain perfect in C-USA play

Sophie Austin
March 26, 2019
Junior Pitcher Kelsey Aikey pitches during WKU's game against Charlotte at the WKU Softball Complex beginning March 23 in Bowling Green. Aikey was just named Conference USA Pitcher of the Week

Aikey named C-USA Pitcher of the Week following Charlotte series

Sophie Austin
March 25, 2019
Senior outfielder Shannon Plese launches a home run during the the Hilltoppers' win over Indiana State in the WKU Softball Complex on Monday.

Hilltoppers start C-USA play with sweep of FIU

Sophie Austin
March 19, 2019
WKU's Isidora Pekez (6) wins a head-ball over Rice's Erin Van Dolder October 14 in Bowling Green. 

Lady Toppers announce new staff members for 2019 season

Sophie Austin
March 12, 2019
WKU freshman Kennedy Sullivan throws a pitch during WKU’s 9-7 win against Indiana State at the Softball Complex on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019.

Hilltoppers go into Lipscomb after tough weekend

Sophie Austin
March 12, 2019
WKU’s Rebekah Engelhardt gets high-fives from her teammates in the 2 inning after scoring a run against Butler University during the WKU Hilltopper Classic at the WKU Softball Complex Feb. 24 in Bowling Green. Both Englelhardt and Morgan McElroy (not pictured) would score 2 of WKU’s final 3 points on an RBI single by Maddie Bowlds.

Solid pitching helps Hilltoppers go undefeated in weekend series

Sophie Austin
March 4, 2019
Senior outfielder Shannon Plese launches a home run during the the Hilltoppers' win over Indiana State in the WKU Softball Complex on Monday.

WKU off to best start in program history following Hilltopper Classic

Sophie Austin
February 26, 2019
Redshirt junior Sarah Gorham jumps to head the ball during the game against Vanderbilt Sept. 8 at the WKU Soccer Complex. In their upcoming game Friday, the Lady Toppers are looking to score their first goal since Sept. 3.

Former WKU soccer player signs with Swedish pro team

Sophie Austin
February 20, 2019
Freshman Kennedy Sullivan throws a pitch during WKU’s win 5 to 3 over WIU in Bowling Green on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.

Hilltoppers survive first loss to get series win

Sophie Austin
February 19, 2019
WKU freshman guard Charles Bassey (23) shoots a free-throw during an exhibition match vs Kentucky Wesleyan in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 3.

Topper Extra: MTSU by the numbers

Sophie Austin
February 14, 2019
Wku’s softball team starts off their practice after their warm ups with batting at the WKU Softball Complex on Feb.4, 2019.

Lady Toppers look for continued improvement after hot start to season

Sophie Austin
February 12, 2019
Tolu Smith slams home a bucket during the Hilltoppers' victory over Texas-San Antonio at Diddle Arena on Jan. 31. HERALD/ Joseph Barkoff

Topper Extra: Rice by the numbers

Sophie Austin
February 7, 2019
Taveion Hollingsworth celebrates during the Hilltoppers' 72-66 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday at Diddle Arena.

Topper Extra: UTSA by the numbers

Sophie Austin
January 31, 2019
Freshman outfielder Luke Brown (22) runs to first base against the LA Tech Bulldogs on Friday, April 27. Brown scored a run in the Hilltoppers' 6-1 victory at Nick Denes field.

WKU outfielder will transfer

Sophie Austin
January 23, 2019
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