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Lily West broke Creighton's all-time hits record with her 246th career hit in a 5-1 win over UConn.
West tied the record in the first inning with an RBI double to put Creighton on the board.
The milestone came in the seventh inning during a rally that helped secure the win.
West has started every game since her rookie season and has now totaled 224 career games.
Her 21-game on-base streak this season highlights her consistency at the plate.
West has posted a .328 average over 21 games in the current season.
Her career supports a legacy as one of Creighton's top players with multiple 50-hit seasons.
West ranked among the team leaders in hits and conference performance in 2025 and 2026.
Creighton aims for its first BIG EAST Tournament title and an NCAA bid following the milestone.

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sports16h ago

UConn captured its second consecutive BIG EAST Tournament title with an 8-3 win over Creighton to seal the championship.
A pivotal six-run sixth inning pushed UConn ahead, with Heidi Barber hitting an RBI triple and Cat Petteys adding a two-run homer.
Creighton demonstrated early solid defense, but could not sustain the attack as UConn pulled away late in the game.
Lily West became Creighton's career hits leader during the day’s Game 1, highlighting Creighton’s challenge in the tournament.
UConn earned an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Softball Championship with the title.
Head coach Lauren Valentino has led the Huskies to consistent success, guiding them to the BIG EAST title game for the fourth time in five years.
UConn’s offense produced a critical sequence in the sixth inning to seize control of the game.
The championship confirms UConn’s strong postseason potential heading into the NCAA selection.
The article notes UConn’s overall season strength and conference play leading into the final.
Creighton’s pitching change, including Landrey Harris’ appearance, influenced the late-game outcome.

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