Mizzou Softball Struggles Despite SEC Win, Baseball Streaks

Missouri's softball team faced a challenging week, securing a win against a top 25 opponent but suffering losses that put their NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy. The Tigers were defeated by Southern Illinois and subsequently lost a series against Mississippi State, where they were shut out in one game and won another in a high-scoring affair. Julia Crenshaw stood out with a home run, but the team has struggled offensively, needing to win at least 8 of their remaining 13 games to qualify for the tournament. Meanwhile, Missouri baseball continued its poor form, extending its SEC losing streak to 15 games after being swept by Florida. Despite a midweek win against SIUE, the team's season remains difficult, highlighted by multiple errors and close losses. The struggles of both teams raise concerns for their postseason aspirations as the season progresses.