EKU Softball’s Lilly Davis Homers, Upsetting Louisville and Making History with Record Crowd
Eastern Kentucky University's softball team upsets Louisville in a 6-2 victory at Gertrude Hood Field, with Lilly Davis hitting a 2-run home run in front of a record crowd of 794 fans.
By the Numbers- Program-record 794 fans in attendance.
- EKU has won 23 of its last 24 games.
- Maddi Rutan (19-2) threw a complete game with 3 strikeouts.
- Lilly Davis went 2-for-3 with a 2-run home run and a double.
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State of Play- Eastern Kentucky University (33-5, 14-1 ASUN) completes its first Power Five victory since 2014.
- Ranks No. 64 in the NCAA RPI ranking.
- EKU out-hit Louisville 7-6 and displayed stellar defense.
Eastern Kentucky University will face Bellarmine in Louisville after winning seven consecutive ASUN Conference series.
Bottom LineEastern Kentucky University's softball team's historic upset victory over Louisville, fueled by Lilly Davis and Maddi Rutan, marks a significant milestone in the program's success, showcasing a dominant performance and setting the stage for continued excellence in upcoming matchups.
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