AUBURN, Ala.. – WKU used stellar performances from sophomores Carleigh Chaumont and Hannah Parker in order to earn a split Friday afternoon in the Lady Toppers’ opening day of the 2016 season. WKU opened its season with an 8-4 victory over Appalachian State before falling to No. 4 Auburn, 19-1, in the nightcap.
GAME 1: WKU 8, APPALACHIAN STATE 4 (7 INN.)
Chaumont and Parker teamed up to lead the Lady Toppers in WKU’s 8-4 victory over Appalachian State. Parker excelled both in the circle and at the plate, turning in a career-best six strikeouts and adding a career-high three RBI.