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Mizzou softball goes 2-2 at home tournament
Tigers split four games at Mizzou Invitational, prepare for SEC play against Florida
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Mizzou softball team hosted the Mizzou Invitational over the weekend, going 2-2 with wins over Wichita State and Drake, and losses to Miami (Ohio) in two games. The Tigers' offense was inconsistent, scoring 12 runs in one game but only 1 or 2 in their losses. Mizzou now looks ahead to SEC play, starting a three-game series at Florida next weekend.
Why it matters
Mizzou softball is looking to bounce back from a slow start to the season and establish momentum heading into conference play in the SEC, one of the toughest softball conferences in the country. The team's performance at the home tournament will be an indicator of how prepared they are to compete against top-tier opponents in the SEC.
The details
In the four-game tournament, Mizzou beat Wichita State 12-4 in six innings and Drake 10-2 in five innings, but lost to Miami (Ohio) twice, 5-1 and 8-2. The Tigers' offense was inconsistent, with big offensive outbursts in the wins but only managing 1 or 2 runs in the losses. Standout performances came from Abby Hay, Sophie Smith, and Sidney Forrester, who each had multiple hits in the wins. Pitchers Cierra Harrison and Marissa McCann had mixed results, with McCann striking out a career-high 12 batters in the win over Drake.
- The Mizzou Invitational was held on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, 2026.
- Mizzou's three-game SEC series at Florida is scheduled for Saturday, March 8 (12pm), Sunday, March 9 (3pm), and Monday, March 10 (6pm), 2026.
The players
Mizzou softball
The softball team representing the University of Missouri, competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Miami (Ohio)
The women's softball team from Miami University, a public research university located in Oxford, Ohio.
Wichita State
The women's softball team from Wichita State University, a public research university located in Wichita, Kansas.
Drake
The women's softball team from Drake University, a private university located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Florida
The women's softball team from the University of Florida, a public research university located in Gainesville, Florida and a member of the SEC.
What’s next
Mizzou softball will travel to Gainesville, Florida to face the University of Florida Gators in a three-game SEC series on March 8-10, 2026.
The takeaway
Mizzou softball's uneven performance at their home tournament highlights the need for more consistent offensive production as they prepare to face top-tier SEC competition. The team will look to build momentum and find their stride heading into conference play.
