Mizzou Softball Drops Doubleheader in Louisiana

Tigers lose to Houston and McNeese State in first day of tournament play.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Missouri softball team lost both games of a doubleheader on its first day of competition in Louisiana, falling to Houston 4-0 and McNeese State 4-3 after the Cowboys rallied with a sixth-inning grand slam.

Why it matters

The losses are a setback for the Tigers, who were looking to build momentum heading into conference play. Mizzou will need to regroup quickly to have a successful season in the highly competitive SEC.

The details

In the first game, Houston scored four runs in the sixth inning to pull away from the Tigers. In the second game, McNeese State trailed 3-0 before hitting a grand slam in the sixth to come from behind and hand Mizzou the loss.

  • The doubleheader took place on February 21, 2026.

The players

Missouri Tigers

The softball team from the University of Missouri.

Houston

The University of Houston softball team, Mizzou's opponent in the first game.

McNeese State

The McNeese State University softball team, Mizzou's opponent in the second game.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

The losses are a disappointing start to Mizzou's season, but the team will need to quickly regroup and learn from these early setbacks to have a successful campaign in the highly competitive SEC conference.