Mizzou Softball Drops Series to No. 4/6 Alabama

Missouri's season of close calls continues with a narrow loss to the highly ranked Crimson Tide.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:03pm

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Missouri softball's season of narrow defeats continued on Sunday as the Tigers fell 4-3 to No. 4/6 Alabama in the series finale. After taking an early 2-0 lead, Missouri was unable to hold off a late Crimson Tide comeback, with Alabama scoring three runs in the fourth inning and one more in the fifth to secure the victory.

Why it matters

Despite the loss, Missouri has shown it can compete with some of the top teams in the country, raising hopes that the Tigers may be able to turn their season around and make a push for the postseason in the coming weeks.

The details

Missouri struck first, with designated player Abby Carr hitting a two-run home run in the second inning to put the Tigers up 2-0. However, Alabama responded with a three-run home run in the fourth to take the lead, and added another run in the fifth to make it 4-2. Carr hit her second home run of the game in the sixth to bring Missouri back within one, but the Tigers were unable to complete the comeback.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • Missouri and Alabama played a three-game series, with the Tigers dropping the final game.

The players

Abby Hay

Missouri's first baseman, who hit a leadoff single in the second inning.

Abby Carr

Missouri's designated player, who hit two home runs in the game.

Marissa McCann

Missouri's starting pitcher, who gave up three runs in 3.1 innings of work.

Jocelyn Briski

Alabama's star pitcher, who held Missouri to just two hits after the second inning.

Ambrey Taylor

Alabama's third baseman, who hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning to give the Crimson Tide the lead.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to compete at the highest level and find ways to win these close games against top opponents.”

— Larissa Anderson, Missouri Softball Head Coach

What’s next

Missouri will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they take on SIUE, who has lost four straight games.

The takeaway

While the loss to Alabama was disappointing, Missouri has shown it can hang with the best teams in the country. If the Tigers can find a way to close out these close games, they may be able to make a late-season push for the postseason.