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Softball: FAU eliminated from Conference USA tournament by Western Kentucky

The Owls held a 4-1 lead after the fifth inning, but the Hilltoppers scored five unanswered runs to win.

Coach Joan Joyce talks with sophomore Lauren Whitt (19) during a timeout inn the Owls April 14 game versus the University of North Florida. Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer

Florida Atlantic softball was bounced out the Conference USA tournament by Western Kentucky University 6-5 after surrendering a three run lead late in the game.

FAU (35-21) led 4-1 going into the sixth inning, but Western Kentucky (29-27) scored five unanswered runs, including two in the ninth inning, to secure a matchup in the next round versus Marshall University on Thursday.