The No. 25 Ole Miss Rebels softball team (20-4, 2-1 SEC) is set to face the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (14-8, 1-2 C-USA) in a midweek matchup today at 5 p.m. CT in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This game marks Ole Miss’s final non-conference road test of the regular season.
Ole Miss Rebels Overview:
Recent Performance: The Rebels are coming off a series win over No. 10 Arkansas to open SEC play.
Key Players:
Aliyah Binford: A two-way star, Binford boasts a .360 batting average with six doubles, three triples, two home runs, and 23 RBIs. In the circle, she holds a 1.52 ERA over eight appearances, including a recent no-hitter against Murray State.
Lexie Brady: The veteran leads the team with a .396 average, seven home runs, and 20 RBIs.
Miali Guachino: This freshman pitcher has made an immediate impact, leading the SEC with 104 strikeouts and recording a 1.60 ERA over 70 innings.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Overview:
Recent Performance: The Hilltoppers recently dropped a series to Sam Houston but secured a 12-inning marathon win in the opener.
Key Players:
Maci Masters: The sophomore infielder is hitting .318 with 10 extra-base hits, including four home runs, and has 14 RBIs.
Morgan Sharpe: An All-CUSA Second Team honoree, Sharpe leads the team with a .342 batting average and has driven in 13 runs.
Rylan Smith: The sophomore pitcher holds a 5-2 record with a 2.84 ERA and has tallied 49 strikeouts over 49.1 innings.
Series History:
This will be the sixth meeting between the two teams in the last four seasons, with Western Kentucky holding a 3-4 record against Ole Miss, including a win last season.