Hilltopper Softball Sweeps Sam Houston in Thursday Doubleheader

WKU Softball secures third straight conference series win with two victories over the Bearkats.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:35am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a softball game, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the players, field, and ball in motion.WKU's softball team continues its dominant conference play, sweeping Sam Houston with a pair of decisive victories.Bowling Green Today

The WKU Hilltopper softball team earned their third straight series win on Thursday, defeating Sam Houston in a doubleheader. WKU won the first game 9-1 in a run-rule victory and took the second game 6-1. The Hilltoppers' hitters combined for five home runs and 22 hits across the two games, while the pitching staff limited the Bearkats to just two runs in 12 innings.

Why it matters

This series sweep over Sam Houston continues WKU's strong start to the conference season, as the Hilltoppers improve to 10-4 in Conference USA play. The offensive outburst and dominant pitching performances showcase the team's well-rounded abilities and set them up for continued success in the conference race.

The details

In the first game, WKU used four-run innings in the 1st and 5th to cruise to a 9-1 run-rule victory. Jenna Blanton hit an inside-the-park home run, while Annie White and Morgan Sharpe also went deep for the Hilltoppers. In the second game, Maci Masters led the way with two home runs, driving in four runs to power WKU to a 6-1 win. Katie Murphy also had an RBI single in the 5th inning.

  • The doubleheader sweep occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • The Hilltoppers and Bearkats will conclude their series on Friday, April 4, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT.

The players

WKU Softball

The softball team of Western Kentucky University, a member of Conference USA.

Sam Houston

The softball team of Sam Houston State University, also a member of Conference USA.

Maci Masters

A WKU softball player who hit two home runs and drove in four runs in the second game of the doubleheader.

Annie White

A WKU softball player who hit a three-run home run in the first game of the doubleheader.

Morgan Sharpe

A WKU softball player who hit a two-run home run in the first game of the doubleheader.

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What they’re saying

“I thought today was a really good day in the circle. Obviously at the plate we had a lot of hits, and a lot of runs and it was pretty clean. Overall, I'm pretty happy with two wins today and I'm really proud of our squad.”

— Amy Tudor, WKU Softball Head Coach

What’s next

The Hilltoppers and Bearkats will conclude their three-game series on Friday, April 4, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT.

The takeaway

WKU's dominant offensive and pitching performances in this series sweep over Sam Houston showcase the team's well-rounded abilities and position them for continued success in the Conference USA race. The Hilltoppers' power at the plate and strong pitching staff make them a formidable opponent for any team in the conference.