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SEC Softball Teams Honor Alex Wilcox with Teal Jerseys
OU and Texas among 15 schools participating in annual 'All for Alex' weekend
Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:34am
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SEC softball teams honor the legacy of a fallen teammate with a weekend of teal-clad competition and celebration.Mississippi State TodayAll 15 Southeastern Conference (SEC) softball teams, including the University of Oklahoma (OU) and the University of Texas, are wearing teal jerseys on Saturday as part of the sixth annual 'All for Alex' weekend. The event honors the legacy of Alex Wilcox, a former member of the 2018 Mississippi State softball team who passed away.
Why it matters
The 'All for Alex' weekend is an important annual tradition in SEC softball that brings awareness to ovarian cancer, the disease that claimed Wilcox's life. By having all conference teams participate, the event helps honor Wilcox's memory and the impact she had on the softball community.
The details
As part of the 'All for Alex' weekend, the 15 SEC softball teams will don teal jerseys, the color associated with ovarian cancer awareness. This unified show of support is meant to celebrate Wilcox's life and the positive influence she had on her teammates and opponents.
- The 'All for Alex' weekend takes place annually in April.
The players
Alex Wilcox
A former member of the 2018 Mississippi State softball team who passed away from ovarian cancer.
University of Oklahoma (OU)
One of the 15 SEC softball teams participating in the 'All for Alex' weekend by wearing teal jerseys.
University of Texas
One of the 15 SEC softball teams participating in the 'All for Alex' weekend by wearing teal jerseys.
What they’re saying
“Alex's legacy continues to inspire us all, and we're proud to come together as a conference to honor her memory.”
— Greg Sankey, SEC Commissioner
The takeaway
The 'All for Alex' weekend is a powerful display of unity and support within the SEC softball community, as teams come together to raise awareness for ovarian cancer and celebrate the life of a beloved teammate and friend.
