WKU designated hitter Maci Masters (30) runs to her teammates after hitting a home run during a game against Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1. Masters had three at-bats during the game. (Photo by Lauren Howe.)

Gallery: WKU Softball gets back to the field for double header weekend

The WKU softball team returned to the field for a doubleheader against Evansville and Kentucky on Saturday. The Hilltoppers experienced highs and lows, securing a 5-4 win over the Aces and falling 8-5 to the Wildcats. Talisman photographer Lauren Howe captured the best moments from each game.

WKU pitcher Erica Houge (11) pitches the ball during a game against the University of Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1. The Hilltoppers lost to the Wildcats 8-5. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
WKU third baseman Katie Murphy (3) looks at plays on her wristband during a game against Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1. Murphy had one hit during the game. (Photo by Lauren Howe.)
A spectator watches the WKU vs. Evansville game from Parking Structure 3 on Saturday, March 1. The Hilltoppers defeated the Aces 5-4. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
WKU right fielder Macy Gregor (5) reaches base during a game against Evansville at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1. The Hilltoppers defeated the Aces 5-4. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
WKU pitcher Maddy Wood (25) throws a pitch during a game against Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1. The Hilltoppers lost to the Wildcats 8-5. (Photo by Lauren Howe.)
WKU designated hitter Maci Masters (30) runs to her teammates after hitting a home run during a game against Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1. Masters had three at-bats during the game. (Photo by Lauren Howe.)
WKU right fielder Macy Gregor (5) watches the ball during a game against Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1. Gregor had three at-bats. (Photo by Lauren Howe.)
WKU second baseman Charlotte Herron (20) runs to third base during a game against Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1. Herron had four at-bats during the game. (Photo by Lauren Howe.)
WKU first baseman Annie White (16) runs to home plate after hitting a home run during a game against Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1. White had two runs during the game. (Photo by Lauren Howe.)
WKU right fielder Macy Gregor (5) adjusts her helmet while at-bat during a game against Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1. Gregor had three at-bats. (Photo by Lauren Howe.)