Hilltoppers Earn Spot in Sunday’s Bulldog Invite Championship Game

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — WKU Softball earned a split on Day 2 of the Bulldog Invitational, dropping a five-inning decision to No. 18 Mississippi State, 10-0, before downing Ball State 8-1 to open bracket play. Hilltopper redshirt-sophomore Jordan Ridge connected for the first home run of her career, WKU’s 14^th of the season.
 
“I am very proud of the team’s response after falling in game one,” began head coach Amy Tudor. “We came out with a purpose and played all parts of the game well. Sullivan held down the circle while a lot of players, including her, provided plenty of run support.”
 
“Additionally, Ridge stepped up huge for us in game two today, both offensively and defensively and Aikey…