The WKU Hilltoppers secured a 7-3 victory over the New Mexico State Aggies in their series opener on Friday night at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltopper offense recorded nine hits from six players, highlighted by two home runs. Pitching stood strong, allowing just three runs on four hits while striking out 14 batters. Mick Uebelhor excelled in relief, contributing 4.2 scoreless innings and seven strikeouts. This win improves WKU's record to 18-16 overall and 5-8 in Conference USA play.

By the Numbers
  • WKU recorded 14 strikeouts, matching a season high.
  • Mick Uebelhor struck out seven batters in 4.2 scoreless innings.
State of Play
  • The series is now tied at 13-13, with WKU winning the last seven matchups against NMSU.
  • The Hilltoppers hit two home runs, marking their sixth multi-home run game of the season.
What's Next

The Hilltoppers will continue their three-game series against the Aggies on Saturday, April 11, with the first pitch set for 3 p.m. CT. The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

This victory highlights WKU's offensive potency and pitching strength, providing momentum as they look to continue their winning streak in the series. A strong performance by Uebelhor establishes a solid foundation moving forward.