BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU softball opened its Conference USA season on a high note as the Lady Toppers swept FIU (17-14, 3-2 C-USA) in a Saturday doubleheader at the WKU Softball Complex.
WKU began the day with a balanced offensive attack, defeating the Panthers, 10-2, in six innings. The Lady Toppers would then use a dramatic walk-off hit in the nightcap to rally past FIU for a thrilling, 5-4 victory.
GAME 1: WKU 10, FIU 2 (6 inn.)
The Lady Topper bats lit up the sky in the first game of the twin bill as eight WKU players combined for a season-best 12 total hits, including a combined four home runs.