Softball Archives - Page 8 of 24

MU softball shines in first year under Larissa Anderson

Caroline Stiefbold, Max Baker • June 4, 2019

Many expected 2019 to be a rebuilding year for Missouri softball. After former coach Ehren Earleywine was fired before the 2018 regular season, interim coach Gina Fogue took over. In 11 years as coach,...

Norman’s effort on mound not enough as Missouri falls to Auburn 3-0

Jerry Duggan • May 11, 2019

After fighting its way to a .500 record in SEC play in coach Larissa Anderson’s first season at the helm, the Missouri softball team entered the SEC Tournament as a No. 7 seed. All but guaranteed a berth...

Missouri falls to South Carolina in series finale

Caroline Stiefbold • May 8, 2019

Despite a late rally, Missouri softball (32-22, 12-12) dropped its third game against South Carolina (36-16, 9-14) on Sunday, 5-2. “We tell the whole team we’re playing for our seniors,” coach Larissa...

Wilmes’ walks-off, wins series for Missouri against No. 16 South Carolina

Max Baker • May 7, 2019

One day after Missouri senior first baseman Kolby Romaine received a Gatorade bath from teammates after her walk-off single, sophomore Brooke Wilmes led off the bottom of the eighth with a solo shot and...

Norman, Romaine help Missouri come back to beat South Carolina, 4-3

Jerry Duggan • May 6, 2019

Redshirt senior ace Madi Norman gave up three solo home runs in the first three innings, but allowed just one hit over the last four frames, allowing her team to get to work on offense and post an eventual...

Norman, Gasper shut out UMKC in nonconference finale

Jerry Duggan • May 3, 2019

Senior Regan Nash hit the ball about 20 feet and made it all the way around the bases. After a leadoff single by sophomore center fielder Brooke Wilmes, Nash stepped into the box and dropped down a bunt....

Missouri struggles in Starkville, swept in three game set

Max Baker • April 30, 2019

After winning six consecutive games, Missouri (29-21, 10-11 SEC) lost all three games against Mississippi State (30-19, 7-14 SEC) in Starkville, Mississippi over the weekend. In game one, Missouri began...

Starting pitching carries Missouri past SEMO in doubleheader

Jerry Duggan • April 25, 2019

After sweeping an SEC series last weekend at home against the Texas A&M Aggies, Missouri softball looked to keep the momentum going with a doubleheader against Southeast Missouri State, an Ohio Valley...

Kim Wert exemplifies blue-collar attitude expected in Missouri softball

Max Baker • April 23, 2019

As a 10-year-old, Kim Wert’s little league teammates were forced to duck when she threw the ball. That’s when her parents knew she had a gift. Realizing Kim might need to play for a more competitive...

Missouri softball sweeps Texas A&M for 10th SEC victory of the season

Caroline Stiefbold • April 23, 2019

Missouri (27-18, 10-8) finished off the weekend with its second-straight SEC shutout against Texas A&M (25-21, 3-15). The Tigers topped the Aggies 4-0 Saturday to sweep the series. The Tigers’ offense...

Missouri softball run-rules Texas A&M to clinch series

Caroline Stiefbold • April 22, 2019

Missouri softball came back after a nail-biter win Thursday night with a five-inning win Friday night. The Tigers (26-18, 9-8) raised their conference record to above .500 with a 8-0 victory over Texas...

Clutch hitting fuels Missouri in 4-3 win over Texas A&M

Max Baker • April 21, 2019

Missouri (25-18, 8-8) defeated Texas A&M (25-19, 3-13) 4-3 after a homerun by senior Kolby Romaine put the Tigers ahead in the sixth to help seal the Missouri victory. Senior Madi Norman weaved in and...