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The Hilltoppers pushed Jacksonville State to the brink in the CUSA Tournament, but a 12‑11 defeat capped a season that delivered four straight 30‑win campaigns, a 495‑foot homer, and a suite of program records.
With a 29‑26 record and a .286 team batting average, Western Kentucky University's baseball squad prepares for back‑to‑back showdowns that could define its postseason trajectory.
The Western Kentucky University baseball team is poised to compete in the Conference USA Championship, facing Middle Tennessee on May 20 and Jacksonville State on May 22. With a 29‑26 record and standout performances from Lane Arroyos, the Hilltoppers hope to translate their late‑season momentum into a title run.
WKU’s final regular-season game against Delaware ended 6-3 after a back-and-forth contest that saw early leads, a career-high pitching performance and a late surge by the visitors.
Lane Arroyos’ double tied a program record as WKU Baseball blanked Delaware 3-0, moving the Hilltoppers to 29-25 and setting up a final showdown on Saturday.
The Hilltoppers opened their series against the Blue Hens on Thursday evening at Bob Hannah Stadium, falling 7-3 after a sluggish start that saw Delaware seize an early three‑run advantage before WKU rallied late.