WKU News

It’s nearly time for an incredible event! In just under a month, WKU will welcome the Louisville Slugger Warriors, the nation’s first and only competitive amputee baseball team, to the Hill for a powerful two-day event celebrating courage, perseverance, and the love of America’s pastime.

WKU’s Baseball team, the Army ROTC program, the university’s Military Student Services office, and the Mary E. Hensley Lecture Series are joining forces to bring this unique experience to campus. It will be an autumn weekend to remember!

Friday, October 10 – Documentary Screening & Q&A
The weekend kicks off with an exclusive screening of Curveballs… Secrets to the Game of Life, a new documentary highlighting the Warriors’ extraordinary stories. Each player has faced life-changing challenges, including combat injuries, accidents, or congenital conditions, yet continues to prove that neither the game, nor the human spirit, has limits. A Q&A with team members will follow. Due to popular demand, we have moved this event to the DSU Auditorium.

·      Downing Student Union Auditorium, WKU campus

·      6:00 p.m.

·      Free and open to the public

·      Parking available in PS2 Parking Garage

Saturday, October 11 – Scrimmage Game
The action continues as the Warriors take the field against WKU’s Hilltopper Baseball team. Don’t miss this exciting matchup at Nick Denes Field.

·      Nick Denes Field

·      1:00 p.m.

·      General admission is free; reserved and VIP tickets are available for purchase, with proceeds supporting WKU scholarships and local youth baseball.

More details and ticket information are available at wku.edu/hensley/louisville-slugger-warriors.php.

The Hensley Lecture Series honors Mary E. Vass Hensley (1906–1966), a dedicated educator and WKU alumna who spent nearly four decades in service to students across Kentucky.