An old connection brought Western Kentucky's Ty Downing back into a familiar setting.
The Greenwood High School product's previous relationship with first-year WKU coach John Pawlowski is one of the reasons Downing returned to the program this season as a graduate senior catcher.
"I have some innings under my belt, and I just try to lead the younger guys and hopefully contribute to the team," Downing said.
Downing is well-traveled in his time in college baseball, but Bowling Green and WKU are home.
After starting 14 games for the Hilltoppers in 2014 as a junior, he opted to not play last season for personal reasons after graduating.