Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Saturday, April 12
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
4 PM
Middle Tennessee
20-22, 8-9
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WKU
21-17, 7-9
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Western Kentucky
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Middle Tennessee
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MTSU falls to WKU in pitchers duel
4/12/2025 7:26:00 PM | Softball
Blue Raider bats record one hit
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee softball fell to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 2-1, on April 12 to even the series at one apiece.
The Blue Raiders (20-22, 8-9 CUSA) struggled at the plate, managing just one hit against the Hilltoppers (21-17, 7-9 CUSA). Macie Harter recorded the lone hit in the fifth inning. Despite drawing nine walks, MTSU was unable to capitalize. The Blue Raiders' only run came in the first inning when Ansley Blevins walked with the bases loaded.
On the mound, Jesyne Espinal pitched well in relief, tossing four innings and allowing just one earned run while striking out two.
By the Numbers
Up next
The series finale will take place tomorrow, April 13, with first pitch set for 12:00 pm CT. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and live stats will be available at Stat Broadcast.
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The Blue Raiders (20-22, 8-9 CUSA) struggled at the plate, managing just one hit against the Hilltoppers (21-17, 7-9 CUSA). Macie Harter recorded the lone hit in the fifth inning. Despite drawing nine walks, MTSU was unable to capitalize. The Blue Raiders' only run came in the first inning when Ansley Blevins walked with the bases loaded.
On the mound, Jesyne Espinal pitched well in relief, tossing four innings and allowing just one earned run while striking out two.
By the Numbers
- 23: The Blue Raiders home run streak was ended at 23 games this afternoon. It was the longest streak in NCAA softball this season.
- 9: Middle Tennessee tied a season high with nine walks today.
- 10: Jana Want is riding a 10 game on base streak after two walks this afternoon.
Up next
The series finale will take place tomorrow, April 13, with first pitch set for 12:00 pm CT. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and live stats will be available at Stat Broadcast.
FOLLOW THE BLUE RAIDERS
Follow Middle Tennessee Softball on social media on Facebook (Blue Raider Softball), Twitter (MT_Softball) and Instagram (@mt_softball).
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: SMITH, Rylan (11-6)
L: ESPINAL, Jesyne (2-4)
Batting:
2B: WHITE, Kendle 1
RBI: MASTERS, Maci 1 ; DRINNON, Randi 1
Base Running:
RUNS: WHITE, Kendle 1 ; WHITE, Annie 1
HBP: WHITE, Annie 1
Batting:
RBI: Blevins, Ansley 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Edgmon, Addy 1
CS: Harter, Macie 1
Game Leaders
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Players Mentioned
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