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WKU Baseball sweeps FIU to open CUSAplay
Western Kentucky University infielder JPAcosta (4) makes a successful hit on the ball during Western’s game against Indiana University on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at Nick Denes Field.Acosta finished the game with three at bats, two putouts, and three assists.(Jacob Sebastian)
WKU Baseball started Conference USAplay with a three-game sweep over the FIU Panthers this weekend at Nick Denes Field.
The Hilltoppers improve to 12-8 overall and 3-0 in CUSA, tying them with Jacksonville State and Louisiana Tech at the top of the conference.
WKU Softball swept in weekend series against Jacksonville State
Big Red’s signature stare has found its way across a spectrum of Western Kentucky University’s sports equipment, ranging from football helmets to these softball batting gloves. WKU brought its record to 19-3 during its 8-0 win against EKU at the WKU Softball Complex on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.(Von Smith)
WKU Softball dropped all three games against Jacksonville State this weekend, falling to 19-6 and 3-3 in Conference USA.
The stellar offense from the Hilltoppers was nearly unrecognizable this weekend, totaling just three runs and 14 hits on the weekend.
Read more by David Quintanilla
WKU Football 2026 schedule, staff updates
Big red celebrates withAmarion Sains after he hit a field goal and now gets free Slim Chickens for the rest of the year during WKU game against NMSU on Nov. 1, 2025.(Gabriel Milby)
Conference USAhas officially pulled back the curtain on the 2026 football season, and forWestern Kentucky, the journey back to bowl season begins with a brutal non-conference schedule.
Following a release this week, the Hilltoppers’12-game slate is now set, highlighted by a season-opening three-game road stretch that will test Head Coach Tyson Helton’s ability to lead a team.
Read more by Michael Givner Jr.
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