WKU Softball Sweeps Sam Houston in Conference Series

Hilltoppers win third straight conference series with 7-4 victory over Bearkats

Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:42am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a softball game, with overlapping planes of navy, red, and yellow conveying the energy and intensity of the sport.WKU Softball's series sweep over Sam Houston showcases their dominance at home and positions them well for the postseason.Bowling Green Today

The WKU Softball team earned its third conference series sweep on Friday with a 7-4 win over Sam Houston. Both Lauren Satterly and Morgan Sharpe had two hits each, with Satterly hitting her first home run as a Hilltopper. Pitchers Erica Houge and Rylan Smith combined for seven strikeouts in the win.

Why it matters

The series sweep over Sam Houston keeps WKU tied for second place in the conference standings, setting them up well for the postseason. The Hilltoppers have now won 19 of their 20 home games this season, showcasing their dominance at their home field.

The details

WKU jumped out to an early 1-0 lead on a leadoff home run by Kendle White. The Hilltoppers added another run in the second inning on an error. Sam Houston cut the lead to 2-1 with a solo home run in the fourth, but Satterly answered with a home run of her own to make it 3-1. The Bearkats took a 4-3 lead in the sixth with a two-run shot, but WKU responded with three runs in the bottom half of the inning to pull ahead 6-4. Kendle White added an RBI single to provide the final 7-4 margin.

  • WKU earned the series sweep on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • The Hilltoppers improved to 27-8 overall and 11-4 in conference play.

The players

Lauren Satterly

A WKU player who went 2-for-3 at the plate and hit her first home run as a Hilltopper.

Morgan Sharpe

A WKU player who also went 2-for-3 at the plate and hit an RBI double to tie the game at 4-4.

Erica Houge

The WKU starting pitcher who earned her 17th start of the season and combined with Rylan Smith for seven strikeouts.

Kendle White

A WKU player who hit a leadoff home run to start the game and added an RBI single later on.

Kennedy Stinson

A WKU player who hit a two-RBI double to give the Hilltoppers a 6-4 lead in the sixth inning.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great weekend for us and shoutout to the crowd for showing up. It's always a great day to have Good Friday. Shoutout to our team, it's a good home win. I thought a lot of different people stepped up today. Day three is always hard because our pitchers have already been seen by them but I thought our pitchers did a good job.”

— Amy Tudor, WKU Softball Head Coach

What’s next

WKU will stay home to host Lipscomb on Tuesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. CT as they look to continue their strong home performance.

The takeaway

The WKU Softball team's third straight conference series sweep, including a 7-4 victory over Sam Houston, keeps them tied for second place in the standings and showcases their dominance at home this season. The Hilltoppers are poised for a strong finish to the regular season and a deep postseason run.