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Softball. Miscues Prove Costly as WKU Drops C-USA Twin Bill to Charlotte

Box Score (Game 1)
Box Score (Game 2)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – WKU softball dropped a pair of tough contests to Charlotte (26-17, 7-7 C-USA) Saturday afternoon as the 49ers started the Conference USA doubleheader by edging the Lady Toppers, 1-0, in a pitching duel and then used a big fifth inning in the nightcap in order to capture an 11-3 victory in five innings.

GAME 1: WKU 0, CHARLOTTE 1

The series opener between the two teams quickly turned into a pitcher’s duel as WKU’s Kat Downing and Charlotte’s Lexi Betancourt both recorded impressive outings in the circle for their respective teams.