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Missouri softball walks away from Mary Nutter Classic with 2-3 record

Rebecca Jackson February 28, 2025

The Tigers faced many challenges during their week in California Missouri softball struggled in the Mary Nutter Classic, walking away with two wins and three losses during its three days...

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Missouri softball opens fall scrimmage season with an 11-3 win against Missouri State

Rebecca Jackson October 2, 2024

The Tigers were helped by newcomers and returners in opening game Missouri Softball kicked off their fall season against Missouri State, beating them 11-3 in 10 innings.  The Tigers rolled...

Analyzing Missouri Softball’s 2025 Transfer Class

Sebastian Cruce September 16, 2024

Missouri Softball inked three new players through the transfer portal, two coming from power-five conferences During the offseason, Missouri Softball showed their willingness to be active...

Missouri softball announces SEC schedule for 2025 season

Sebastian Cruce September 16, 2024

The Tigers host four SEC squads, including both Texas and Oklahoma who are playing in their inaugural SEC season Missouri Softball announced their SEC opponents for the upcoming season, including...

Missouri Softball Head Coach Larissa Anderson’s contract extended through 2028

Sebastian Cruce September 5, 2024

Anderson helped lead the Tigers to their first super regional appearance since 2021 Missouri Softball Head Coach Larissa Anderson has extended her contract through 2028, Director of Athletics...

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Missouri softball falls short in super regional loss to Duke

Dylan Heinrich June 6, 2024

The Tigers battled for three days before falling just short in extras on the final day Missouri hosted a super regional for the first time since 2021, looking for a trip to the Women’s...

Missouri softball falls short and finishes second in SEC tournament

Dylan Heinrich May 22, 2024

After three wins by a combined five runs, the Tigers finished even after a 6-1 loss in a finale to Florida Missouri softball started off the SEC Tournament red hot, winning three close games...

The anatomy of a pinch runner: Claire Cahalan and Danielle Blackstun’s unique role with Missouri softball

Dylan Heinrich May 5, 2024

Two freshmen have become an integral part of the Tigers’ game plan while only starting one game combined all season. There can only be nine players on a softball diamond for one team at...

New team, same result: Missouri softball takes series win against Mississippi State in final home series

Dylan Heinrich May 5, 2024

The Tigers followed a familiar formula, winning the first two games before losing the third in heart-breaking fashion Missouri wrapped up its final home series of the season, defeating Mississippi...

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Missouri softball’s use of advanced analytics and the change in the industry; a conversation with Alivia Forshey

Dylan Heinrich May 5, 2024

How one woman has impacted the Tigers without ever dawning a black-and-gold uniform Sports is viewed as a game of numbers. For softball, it’s the number of hits a player whacks, the number...

No. 13 Missouri drops to 8-10 in SEC play after losing to Georgia

Jake Ciancio May 5, 2024

Outstanding offense from freshman Abby Hay isn’t enough as Georgia defeats Missouri 2-1 in the series No. 13 Missouri traveled to Athens, Georgia for a top-15 showdown against No. 9 Georgia....

Consistent pitching + clutch hitting = 4-1 Missouri softball win over SIUE

Dylan Heinrich May 5, 2024

Lilly Whitten’s six innings of one-run pitching proved enough to lead the Tigers to another win Shutdown pitching combined with key hits early helped Missouri softball beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...