Mizzou Softball Heads to Illinois for Midweek Doubleheader

Tigers look to extend 7-game win streak against Fighting Illini

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:52pm

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The University of Missouri softball team will travel to Champaign, Illinois on Wednesday, March 18th to take on the University of Illinois Fighting Illini in a midweek doubleheader. Mizzou enters the matchup with a 12-16 overall record and 0-3 in SEC play, while Illinois is 8-18 on the season and 0-3 in Big Ten conference action.

Why it matters

This nonconference doubleheader provides an opportunity for the Tigers to build momentum and get back on track after a slow start to their SEC schedule. Mizzou has dominated the all-time series against Illinois, winning 17 of the 21 previous meetings, and will look to extend their current 7-game win streak in the matchup.

The details

The two teams will play a doubleheader, with the first game scheduled for 1 p.m. CT on Wednesday, March 18th at Eichelberger Field in Champaign. Mizzou is coming off a 5-3 victory over Illinois in their last meeting in March 2025 in Columbia. The games will be streamed live on Big Ten Network+.

  • The doubleheader is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1 p.m. CT.
  • Mizzou and Illinois last met in March 2025, with Mizzou winning 5-3.

The players

University of Missouri

The University of Missouri softball team, known as the Tigers, is the NCAA Division I college softball program of the University of Missouri.

University of Illinois

The University of Illinois softball team, known as the Fighting Illini, is the NCAA Division I college softball program of the University of Illinois.

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The takeaway

This midweek doubleheader provides an opportunity for the Mizzou softball team to build momentum and get back on track after a slow start to their SEC schedule. With Mizzou's historical dominance over Illinois, the Tigers will look to extend their current 7-game win streak in the series and gain valuable experience ahead of the remainder of their conference slate.