Mizzou Softball Shows Promise in Opening Weekend

Head coach Larissa Anderson remains optimistic despite 2-3 start to the season.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The University of Missouri softball team opened their 2026 season with a 2-3 record, but head coach Larissa Anderson expressed optimism about the team's potential despite the disappointing start.

Why it matters

Mizzou softball has high expectations this season after making the NCAA Tournament in 2025. While the opening weekend results were not ideal, the team's strong performance in certain games suggests they have the talent to compete at a high level this year.

The details

The Tigers lost their first three games of the season before bouncing back with two wins on the final day of the opening weekend tournament. Anderson was pleased with how the team responded to the early adversity and believes the squad has the ability to improve as the season progresses.

  • The 2026 Mizzou softball season began on February 6th.

The players

Larissa Anderson

The head coach of the Mizzou softball team, who is in her 4th season leading the program.

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What they’re saying

“We didn't get the results we wanted, but I saw a lot of positives from the team this weekend that give me confidence we can turn things around.”

— Larissa Anderson, Head Coach (Columbia Missourian)

What’s next

Mizzou will look to build on their two wins when they return to action next weekend for another tournament.

The takeaway

Despite the disappointing start, Mizzou softball showed flashes of their potential and have the talent to bounce back and compete for a postseason berth if they can find more consistency as the season progresses.