Hilltoppers Host Belmont for Second Matchup

WKU Baseball looks to bounce back from sweep against Liberty as they welcome Belmont to Nick Denes Field

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:40am

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WKU Baseball will host the Belmont Bruins on Tuesday at Nick Denes Field for their second matchup of the season. The Hilltoppers are coming off a tough weekend sweep at the hands of the Liberty Flames, bringing their record to 16-16 overall and 4-8 in Conference USA. Belmont enters the game with a 12-20 record and 4-5 mark in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Why it matters

This midweek matchup provides an opportunity for the Hilltoppers to get back on track after a difficult conference series. A win could help boost their conference standing and momentum heading into the second half of the season.

The details

In the previous meeting between the two teams on March 18, WKU defeated Belmont 7-2 behind a strong pitching performance. The Hilltoppers outhit the Bruins 6-3 in that game. WKU will look to senior catcher Camden Ross (.330 batting average) and junior infielder Lane Arroyos (.341, team-high 42 hits, 36 RBIs) to lead the offense, while graduate right-hander Gavin Perry (4.87 ERA, 45 strikeouts) anchors the pitching staff.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • WKU is coming off a weekend sweep at the hands of Liberty, dropping their record to 16-16 overall and 4-8 in Conference USA.

The players

Lane Arroyos

A junior infielder for WKU who leads the team with a .341 batting average, 42 hits, and 36 RBIs. His 15 doubles also lead Conference USA.

Camden Ross

A senior catcher for WKU who is hitting .330 on the season.

Gavin Perry

A graduate right-handed pitcher for WKU who leads the team with a 4.87 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 40.2 innings of work.

Charlie Davis

A senior infielder for Belmont who leads the team with a .356 batting average, 47 hits, and 24 RBIs.

McKale Stevenson

A freshman right-handed pitcher for Belmont who leads the team with a 2.43 ERA, 11 walks, and 34 strikeouts in 33.1 innings pitched.

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What they’re saying

“We need to bounce back strong after a tough weekend. Belmont is a good team, but we know we can beat them if we play our game.”

— Lane Arroyos, Junior Infielder, WKU

What’s next

If WKU can defeat Belmont, it would provide a much-needed confidence boost heading into their next conference series against Florida International University.

The takeaway

This midweek matchup against Belmont represents an important opportunity for the Hilltoppers to regroup and regain their footing after a difficult conference series. A win could help propel WKU forward as they look to climb the standings in Conference USA.