COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Softball secured a 7-2 midweek victory over Missouri State Wednesday evening at Mizzou Softball Stadium.
With the win, Mizzou improves to 20-18 this season, marking the eighth consecutive season with 20 or more wins — excluding the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season.
Mizzou powered past in-state rival, Missouri State (10-23), on a trio of home runs over a seven-run second frame.
Stefania Abruscato put the Tigers on the board early with her third homer of the season.
Kayley Lenger then added a two-run double to extend the Mizzou edge to 3-0.
Lenger, a junior center fielder from Liberty, Missouri, paced the Tigers Wednesday, going a career-best 3-for-3 with a double, two RBI (career-best matching, season-high) and a run.
Mya Dodge and Taylor Ebbs each added two-run homers during the stanza to push the lead to 7-0.
For Dodge, the homer was her first of the season and 35th in her collegiate career.
Ebbs blasted her seventh long ball of the season to increase her career total to 32.
The Bears cut into the lead with a two-run homer of their own in the sixth.
Cierra Harrison picked up the win in the circle, improving to 9-5 this season (31-10 at Mizzou). She pitched five innings, allowing no runs on one hit with eight strikeouts.
Courtney Donahue (one earned run on two hits with a strikeout) and Nathalie Touchet (zero runs on one hit) each pitched relief innings in the win.
Julia Crenshaw extended her reached base streak to 11 games with two walks and a run.
NEXT UP
- The Tigers next host top ranked Texas (34-3, 7-2 SEC) to continue their five-game homestand at Mizzou Softball Stadium.
- Friday’s SEC series opener with Texas will be on SEC Network+ before consecutive linear shows on SEC Network (Saturday) and ESPN2 (Sunday). Game times for the weekend series are 6 p.m., CT, 5 p.m., and noon.
- Noah Reed and Ashley Moore are on the call for the series opener while the Saturday and Sunday matchups will be broadcasted by Mark Neeley and Danielle Lawrie.
PROMOTION SCHEDULE
- Friday vs. No. 1/1 Texas – Black Out, Fans are encouraged to wear Black, Mizzou mini flags giveaway, while supplies last
- Saturday vs. No. 1/1 Texas – Healthcare Appreciation Day
- Sunday vs. No. 1/1 Texas – Sunday Funday, Free Ice Cream & Sunglasses while supplies last, Postgame Autographs
- No. 1/1 Texas Series – Fans are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items, hygiene products, and monetary contributions to donate to Tiger Pantry as part of SEC Food Fight. Each item is worth one point in the competition across the conference.
FOLLOW THE TIGERS
- For all the latest on Mizzou Softball, stay tuned to MUTigers.com and follow the team @MizzouSoftball (X, Instagram, Facebook).
- Diamond Club is accepting new members. Email MAF@missouri.edu or call 573-882-0704 to join.
- Join us in Expanding the Tradition of excellence in Mizzou Softball! This special initiative focuses on building a Rock M at the Mizzou Softball Stadium, a centerpiece of Tiger pride. The Rock M debuted this season at the Mizzou Softball Stadium.
