WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BASEBALL

Conference USAD1-FBSspring

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Bowling Green sits home to Western Kentucky University's baseball program, which operates from Tony Gwynn Stadium and draws from a student body of 16,762 across the 118-year-old institution. The Hilltoppers are competing in Conference USA during the spring season with a 69-player roster under staff leadership. Through early action, Western Kentucky has posted a 2-1 record while playing exclusively away from home, outscoring opponents 7.3 points per game compared to allowing 6.0 per contest.

The squad's opening games showcase a team still establishing rhythm ahead of conference play, having completed all three non-conference contests on the road. With zero home games recorded and conference competition not yet underway, the Hilltoppers remain positioned to determine their trajectory as they return to Tony Gwynn Stadium. The 2-1 start provides early momentum despite the limited offensive output averaging just 7.3 runs per game, suggesting room for improvement in run production as the season progresses.

KEY FACTS

SchoolWestern Kentucky University
SportBaseball
ConferenceConference USA
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationBowling Green, Kentucky
VenueLa Moderna Field
Head CoachStaff

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
-AlbrechtUN
-Jason AllberyUN
-BamesbergerUN
-Paul BergstromUN
-Paul - P BergstromUN
-Jackson BerneyUN
-Mitch (H) BoyerUN
-Mitch (P) BoyerUN
-Isaac CollinsUN
-ConnollyUN
-Ryan (H) ConnollyUN
-Ryan (P) ConnollyUN
-CrawfordUN
-DecasterUN
-Ben (H) DotzlerUN
-Ben (P) DotzlerUN
-FitzgeraldUN
-FowlerUN
-GandyUN
-D GerberUN
-Garrett GilbertUN
-Brennan HammerUN
-Will HanafanUN
-HighbergerUN
-Jake HoltonUN
-Jordan (H) HoveyUN
-Jordan (P) HoveyUN
-Denson (H) HullUN
-Denson (P) HullUN
-IsingUN
-Evan (H) JohnsonUN
-Evan (P) JohnsonUN
-Bobby (H) KametasUN
-Bobby (P) KametasUN
-LambUN
-LopezUN
-LucanskyUN
-LukowskiUN
-Andrew MeggsUN
-MillerUN
-MurrayUN
-OltmanUN
-Bryce OnlyUN
-Keith OrenUN
-Mitch (H) RaganUN
-Mitch (P) RaganUN
-Will RobertsonUN
-J. RogallaUN
-John (H) SakowskiUN
-John (P) SakowskiUN
-Nate (H) ShoemakerUN
-Nate (P) ShoemakerUN
-Jonah (H) SmithUN
-Jonah (P) SmithUN
-Evan SpryUN
-Austin StroscheinUN
-Jack StruncUN
-Thomas (H) SwaffordUN
-Thomas (P) SwaffordUN
-Dylan (H) TebrakeUN
-Dylan (P) TebrakeUN
-Parker UptonUN
-David VilchesUN
-Jared WegnerUN
-Justin (H) WickUN
-Justin (P) WickUN
-Ryan WindhamUN
-Ryan - P WindhamUN
-WoodrowUN

SEASON RECORD

17-15

Overall

11-3

Home

6-12

Away

0-0

Conference

6.0 PPG / 6.2 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Feb 13Saint Mary's GaelsW 11-3
Feb 14Saint Mary's GaelsL 2-7
Feb 14Saint Mary's GaelsW 9-8
Feb 21UC San Diego TritonsL 7-8
Feb 22San Diego TorerosL 5-15
Feb 22Utah UtesL 4-9
Feb 27Tarleton State TexansL 7-8
Feb 28Abilene Christian WildcatsL 11-12
Mar 1Tarleton State TexansW 5-4
Mar 7Gonzaga BulldogsW 2-1
Mar 7Gonzaga BulldogsL 4-5
Mar 8Gonzaga BulldogsW 7-6
Mar 10LSU TigersL 4-8
Mar 13Tulane Green WaveW 8-6
Mar 14Tulane Green WaveW 2-1
Mar 15Tulane Green WaveW 5-4
Mar 18Omaha MavericksW 8-2
Mar 20Miami HurricanesL 4-9
Mar 21Miami HurricanesL 1-11
Mar 22Miami HurricanesL 5-15
Mar 24Omaha MavericksW 7-6
Mar 25South Dakota State JackrabbitsW 11-5
Mar 27Sacramento State HornetsW 6-2
Mar 28Sacramento State HornetsL 4-7
Mar 29Sacramento State HornetsW 4-3
Mar 31Nebraska CornhuskersL 5-6
Apr 2UConn HuskiesW 3-1
Apr 3UConn HuskiesL 2-11
Apr 4UConn HuskiesL 9-11
Apr 8North Dakota State BisonW 16-4
Apr 10Seton Hall PiratesW 5-0
Apr 11Seton Hall PiratesW 9-1
Apr 12Seton Hall Pirates--
Apr 14Nebraska Cornhuskers--
Apr 17Villanova Wildcats--
Apr 18Villanova Wildcats--
Apr 19Villanova Wildcats--
Apr 22Omaha Mavericks--
Apr 24Butler Bulldogs--
Apr 25Butler Bulldogs--
Apr 26Butler Bulldogs--
Apr 28North Dakota State Bison--
May 1St. John's Red Storm--
May 2St. John's Red Storm--
May 3St. John's Red Storm--
May 5Kansas Jayhawks--
May 8Georgetown Hoyas--
May 9Georgetown Hoyas--
May 10Georgetown Hoyas--
May 12Nebraska Cornhuskers--
May 14Xavier Musketeers--
May 15Xavier Musketeers--
May 16Xavier Musketeers--

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Western Kentucky Baseball compete in?
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Baseball competes in the Conference USA conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Western Kentucky play baseball home games?
Western Kentucky Baseball plays home games at La Moderna Field in Bowling Green, KY.
Who is the head coach of Western Kentucky Baseball?
The head coach of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Baseball is Staff.
When was Western Kentucky Baseball program established?
The establishment date for Western Kentucky Baseball is not currently available.