Western Kentucky’s softball team swept a pair of contests Saturday in the Gardner-Webb Tournament, topping Youngstown State 17-6 in five innings before downing Hampton 10-2 in six innings in Boiling Springs, N.C.

The Hilltoppers had 20 RBIs and 27 runs scored on the day to open the season with a 3-1 record with one game remaining on the slate Sunday.

With four triples in four games already in 2018, WKU has already surpassed its total of three from last season. The Hilltoppers have also notched four home runs so far, with a pair off the bat of Kelsey McGuffin. WKU’s collective team batting average has climbed to .365 with 46 hits – 18 for extra bases – this season.

Against Youngstown State, Kendall Smith and McGuffin each homered to pace the attack. Smith finished 2-for-4 with three RBIs and McGuffin had two RBIs. Paige Carter added a 3-for-3 day with three RBIs.

Shelby Nunn earned the win in relief after pitching 1 2/3 innings while allowing one run and striking out two.

In the win over Hampton, McGuffin again homered as part of a 2-for-4 day. Brittany Vaughn and Tommi Stowers added two RBIs each to back Nunn, who earned the win with a complete-game effort. Nunn struck out 11.

WKU returns to action Sunday at 9 a.m. against Hampton in Boiling Springs.