University of Missouri softball, with a record of 20-22, is set to face off against No. 15/16 Mississippi State this weekend in Starkville, Mississippi. The three-game series will take place at Nusz Park, with game times scheduled for 6 p.m., 2 p.m., and 1 p.m. CT. Missouri holds a 15-10 series lead against Mississippi State, with their last series win in Starkville dating back to 2014.
In a recent matchup against Southern Illinois, Mizzou suffered a 5-3 loss, despite standout performances from players like Julia Crenshaw and Kayley Lenger. Crenshaw, the team’s senior catcher, currently leads the Tigers with a .390 batting average and has recorded 12 doubles and 11 home runs. Lenger was featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10 for a remarkable diving catch.
The Tigers faced off against No. 1 Texas in their previous series, where they were unable to secure a win despite close matchups. Madison Walker hit her 14th homer of the season in the series finale, bringing her to second in the SEC for home runs this season.
Missouri Softball has had a challenging schedule in 2025, ranked 29th for RPI with the seventh toughest schedule. Following the series against Mississippi State, the Tigers will return home for a midweek game against SIUE before a weekend series against No. 3 Texas A&M.
The team is looking to continue their success, building on the momentum of their recent achievements and striving for more wins as they progress through the season. Fans can follow Mizzou Softball on social media and join the Diamond Club to support the team and help expand the tradition of excellence in Mizzou Softball.
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