Middle Tennessee softball dropped the series opener to WKU on Friday night, falling 6-2 after a strong performance by WKU in the fifth inning.

By the Numbers
  • 3 errors by the WKU defense on Friday night
  • 52 hits by Echols leads CUSA
State of Play
  • The game was scoreless through four innings with only two hits combined for both teams.
  • WKU took the lead with four runs in the fifth inning, securing their victory.
  • MTSU answered back with a run in the sixth inning, but it wasn't enough to overcome WKU's lead.
What's Next

The Blue Raiders will face WKU in game two at 1 p.m. CT on April 20 at WKU Softball Complex.

Bottom Line

Despite a late rally, Middle Tennessee softball couldn't overcome WKU's strong performance in the series opener, leading to a 6-2 defeat.