WKU Baseball Splits Series with Indiana, Falls 7-3 in Finale

Hilltoppers Split Series with Indiana: A Look at WKU Baseball's Season So Far

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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WKU Baseball concluded its four-game weekend series against Indiana with a 7-3 loss on Sunday at Nick Denes Field, resulting in a 2-2 series split. The Hilltoppers now stand at 7-6 overall for the season.

Why it matters

This series split with Indiana highlights several key trends for WKU Baseball as they progress through the 2026 season. The team's ability to compete with a program like Indiana, despite early deficits, demonstrates a growing resilience and potential for success.

The details

Indiana jumped to an early lead with a three-run homer in the first inning, extending their advantage to 4-0 by the third. WKU responded in the third inning when Camden Ross drew a bases-loaded walk, scoring Cael Frost. The Hilltoppers continued to chip away in the fourth, with Austin Haller and Reid Howard executing a successful double steal, followed by an RBI groundout from Frost, narrowing the gap to 4-2. However, Indiana answered with two runs in the sixth and another solo home run in the eighth, pushing their lead to 7-2. Daniel Stewart provided a spark in the bottom of the eighth with a solo home run over the left-field wall, bringing the score to 7-3.

  • On Sunday, March 2, 2026, WKU Baseball concluded its four-game weekend series against Indiana with a 7-3 loss at Nick Denes Field.

The players

Kaʻolu Holt

A WKU pitcher who delivered two scoreless innings in relief.

Ethan Reynolds

A WKU freshman who recorded his first collegiate hit with a single into center field in the sixth inning.

Camden Ross

A WKU player who drew a bases-loaded walk in the third inning, scoring Cael Frost.

Cael Frost

A WKU player who scored on Camden Ross's bases-loaded walk in the third inning and later contributed an RBI groundout in the fourth inning.

Daniel Stewart

A WKU player who hit a solo home run over the left-field wall in the bottom of the eighth inning.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

WKU will host Cincinnati in a midweek matchup on Tuesday, March 3, at Nick Denes Field. The game was originally scheduled to be played in Cincinnati but was moved due to potential inclement weather.

The takeaway

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