May 9, 2025

WKU Baseball Sweeps Louisiana Tech in Historic Series

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WKU Baseball made history by sweeping Louisiana Tech in a three-game series, boosting their conference record and showcasing their offensive strength. Junior Carlos Vasquez and the pitching staff played crucial roles in the victories, with WKU demonstrating dominance, especially at home. This series marked a significant achievement for the Hilltoppers, as it was the first sweep of Louisiana Tech since 1996. Head Coach Marc Rardin emphasizes the need for maintaining momentum as the team prepares for their next series against New Mexico State.

Bowling Green, KY – WKU Baseball achieved a historic milestone by sweeping Louisiana Tech in a three-game Conference USA series from May 2-4, 2025. This victory not only boosted their conference record to 14-7 but also propelled the Hilltoppers into third place in the standings. With an overall record of 38-10, WKU has demonstrated impressive dominance, particularly at home, where they hold the best record in the nation at 29-1 at Nick Denes Field.

During the series against Louisiana Tech, WKU outscored the Bulldogs a significant 36-24, showcasing their offensive strength and deep lineup. Junior Carlos Vasquez was particularly noteworthy, finishing the series with a remarkable 6-for-12 batting performance, contributing six runs batted in (RBIs) and underscoring his integral role in the team’s success.

The Hilltoppers’ pitching staff also played a crucial part in the series, restricting Louisiana Tech to only nine earned runs on 17 hits over the three games. Senior Cal Higgins made a strong impression with his relief pitching, delivering 2.2 innings of solid work over the first two games. He allowed just three hits, one earned run, no walks, and managed to strike out five batters, reinforcing the strength of WKU’s pitching rotation.

The series began with a thrilling walk-off victory for the Hilltoppers in game one, securing a 9-8 win despite Louisiana Tech tying the game in the eighth inning. The first game featured key performances from junior Ryan Wideman, who hit a three-run home run, and both Vasquez and senior Kyle Hayes, who contributed significantly during the second inning.

In the second game, WKU took an early advantage and secured a narrow 5-4 win, thanks to a crucial RBI triple by senior Ethan Lizama that helped close out the game. The final game of the series was characterized by an explosive start for the Hilltoppers, as they scored an astounding 12 runs in the first inning alone. This strong offensive display allowed them to overcome a seven-run deficit and ultimately win 22-12. Key contributions in the final game included a two-RBI single from Kyle Hayes and a two-run double from Carlos Vasquez. The offense was robust, featuring eight players who recorded at least two hits, with Vasquez, Camden Ross, and Reid Howard each contributing three hits to the game.

With this series sweep, WKU has now achieved its sixth doubleheader sweep of the year, maintaining an undefeated status in the six doubleheaders they have played this season. This series marked the first time since 1996 that WKU has swept a three-game series against Louisiana Tech, highlighting the significance of the achievement for the team and its supporters.

Head Coach Marc Rardin emphasized the importance of consistent, quality baseball and the need for the team to maintain their momentum moving forward. WKU is set to continue their season as they prepare to face New Mexico State in another three-game series scheduled from May 9-11, 2025.

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