Mizzou Softball Finishes Florida Road Trip

Tigers take on NC State, UCLA, Northwestern, FAU, and Duke at Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Mizzou softball team is wrapping up its Florida road trip this weekend at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational in Clearwater, Florida. The Tigers will face off against NC State, No. 6/7 UCLA, Northwestern, No. 23 FAU, and No. 22/19 Duke over the three-day tournament.

Why it matters

This tournament provides the Tigers with an opportunity to face off against some of the top teams in the country and gain valuable experience ahead of their SEC schedule. Mizzou is looking to bounce back after a 25-31 overall record and 6-18 mark in SEC play last season.

The details

The Tigers enter the tournament with a 2-4 record so far this season. Freshman Abby Carr was named to the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic All-Tournament team, and junior Abby Hay had a strong offensive showing with two home runs and six RBIs. Mizzou's pitching staff is led by senior Cierra Harrison and junior Marissa McCann, who combined for 20 wins last season.

  • The tournament runs from Friday, February 13 to Sunday, February 15.
  • Mizzou's first game is against NC State on Friday at 11:30 a.m. CT.
  • The Tigers will also face UCLA on Friday at 5 p.m. CT, Northwestern on Saturday at 9 a.m. CT, FAU on Saturday at 2 p.m. CT, and Duke on Sunday at 8 a.m. CT.

The players

Abby Carr

Freshman pitcher who was named to the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic All-Tournament team after recording one home run, four RBIs, and a 1.35 ERA in 10.1 innings pitched.

Abby Hay

Junior first baseman who led the team with six RBIs, two home runs, and a .375 batting average at the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic.

Cierra Harrison

Senior right-handed pitcher who recorded 10 wins with a 3.94 ERA and 89 strikeouts last season.

Marissa McCann

Junior right-handed pitcher who led the Tigers in strikeouts with 113 in 148.0 innings pitched last season.

Gracie Britton

Freshman catcher who reclassified after her fall season in high school to join the Tigers for the spring campaign.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready to face some of the top teams in the country this weekend, but this is a great opportunity for our team to grow and improve before conference play begins.”

— Larissa Anderson, Head Coach (mutigers.com)

What’s next

The Tigers will return home after the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational and prepare for their SEC opener against LSU on April 4.

The takeaway

This tournament will test the Tigers against some of the nation's elite programs, providing valuable experience that could pay dividends as Mizzou looks to bounce back from a challenging 2025 season and make a push in SEC play.