Western Kentucky's softball team beat UTEP, 6-1 to take the series on Sunday in El Paso, Texas.
The Hilltoppers won their ninth conference-opening series since joining Conference USA in 2015. Katie Gardner pitched a complete seven innings, while Taylor Sanders picked up her seventh home run of the season.
Taylor Davis was a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs, while Faith Hegh collected two hits. WKU tied for the season-high seven stolen bases.
In the circle, Gardner worked through her sixth complete game this season as she struck out eight batters, walked five and only gave up one run on four hits to the Miners' offense.