COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri softball fell to Kansas on Wednesday evening, 3-0, to close its 10-game homestand at Mizzou Softball Stadium.
Following the loss, Mizzou moves to 18-16 in 2025 while Kansas advances to 15-12 this season.
The Jayhawks utilized a three-run homer from Hailey Cripe in the first inning to power past Mizzou.
??Senior catcher Julia Crenshaw opened the Tigers effort in the bottom half of the first with a double to right center. She has now reached base in seven-straight games (six-game hitting streak) after her team-leading 11th double of the season.
Freshman second baseman Sophie Smith posted her second double in as many games before an Adi Koller single to left field in the second inning. Koller also had a stolen base Wednesday.
Koller, a sophomore outfielder from Texarkana, Texas, has now started in three-straight games. She has also hit safely in five consecutive games.
Stefania Abruscato also had a hit for Mizzou Wednesday.
Junior pitcher Cierra Harrison (7-5) was able to clinch three strikeouts over two innings in the start. She was handed the loss, allowing three earned runs on four hits.
Sophomore pitcher Marissa McCann entered the third inning strong, striking out the first batter she faced. She secured six strikeouts over five innings of working, matching her longest career relief outing (at Hofstra, 3/26/24).
UP NEXT
- Mizzou next travels to Oxford, Mississippi, to take on No. 19/21 Ole Miss for a Saturday through Monday SEC series. The first two games will be available on SEC Network+ before an SEC Network finale on Monday night.
- The Saturday and Sunday matchups are both set for 2 p.m., CT while the Monday night finale is scheduled for 6 p.m., CT.
FOLLOW THE TIGERS
- For all the latest on Mizzou Softball, stay tuned to MUTigers.com and follow the team @MizzouSoftball (X, Instagram, Facebook).
- The 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 built a Rock M at the Mizzou Softball Stadium, a centerpiece of Tiger pride. The Rock M debuted this season at the Mizzou Softball Stadium.
