WKU Baseball is set to host New Mexico State for a three-game CUSA series starting Friday, April 10. The first pitch at Nick Denes Field is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and will be available to stream on ESPN+. The Hilltoppers boast a current record of 17-16 and will look to build on their recent win against Belmont, where they scored four runs in the eighth for a comeback victory. Both teams are competing in the CUSA, with WKU aiming to improve their conference standing of 4-8 against an opponent sitting at 6-6.

By the Numbers
  • WKU has recorded 200 runs and 300 hits this season, with a batting average of .275.
  • Lane Arroyos leads WKU with a .344 average, 44 hits, and 36 RBIs, including 16 doubles, which ranks No. 2 nationally.
State of Play
  • WKU is on a seven-game winning streak against New Mexico State, having recently claimed victory in a 10-inning thriller in the 2025 CUSA Tournament.
  • New Mexico State enters the series with a similar challenge, having lost their last game to No. 22 Arizona State, making them 14-17 overall.
What's Next

The Hilltoppers will seek to maintain momentum this weekend, facing the Aggies in games on Saturday and Sunday, with WKU aiming for improvement in their overall conference record.

Bottom Line

The upcoming series presents an opportunity for both teams to fortify their standings in the conference. WKU's recent offensive successes could be pivotal, while New Mexico State must leverage their strong batting average to keep pace.