The last time the Western Kentucky softball team played in the NCAA Tournament, it had a strong pitcher that led the team to two victories.
But an injury to Miranda Kramer – the Hilltoppers’ star pitcher – late in a 14-inning victory against Georgia in WKU’s second game left the team without a dominant force in the circle.
WKU won the marathon game, but was unable to beat the Bulldogs in two chances the following day and saw the season come to a close.
It’s an experience head coach Amy Tudor learned from and has tried to build off of.