Firing on all cylinders, WKU Softball secured it seventh-straight conference-opening series with a doubleheader sweep of Southern Miss on Saturday in Hattiesburg, Miss. The Hilltoppers claimed the Conference USA-opener with a five-inning run-rule 11-3 win before turning around and taking game two 4-1. The game one victory also marked the 350th career win for head coach Amy Tudor.
WKU climbed to 17-6 with the sweep and is now 2-0 in C-USA play. Southern Miss dropped to 9-14 overall and 0-2 in league play.
“We did a great job in all aspects of the game today,” Coach Tudor shared. “Aikey and Nunn both held it down in the circle, we played good defense behind them and showed up offensively throughout the lineup. Jordan Vorbrink stepped up huge for us today. She was focused and came through with hit and hit.”
Jordan Vorbrink reached base during all seven of her plate appearances, combining for a 5-for-5 day at the dish while added a pair of walks. The junior racked up three RBI and two runs scored across the day.
WKU combined for a .404 batting average on the day while collecting 21 hits – six for extra bases – and 15 runs. The Hilltopper pitching staff posted a 2.33 ERA while Southern Miss posted an 8.17 mark. Shelby Nunn (11-4) and Kelsey Aikey (5-1) picked up wins in the circle for the Red and White.
(Courtesy WKU Athletics)