Western Kentucky softball took its first lead of a series against Louisiana Tech early Sunday but a rally by the Lady Techsters resulted in a 7-1 win for the home team.
The Hilltoppers (33-12 overall, 15-6 Conference USA) were swept in a conference series for the first time this season.
WKU entered the weekend with a four-game lead on second-place Marshall in the C-USA East Division. The Toppers' lead over the Thundering Herd (31-17, 14-7) is now down to one game with three league contests to play.
Scoreless into the third inning, Morgan McElroy led of the frame with a double down the left-field line.