Missouri finishes second in the Big 12, earns No. 9 rank for regional tournament
Jenna Marston is congratulated by the Missouri softball team after getting the game-winning hit on Sunday, May 13, 2012.
Missouri will host its fourth consecutive NCAA Regional softball tournament beginning May 17. The Tigers will face the Illinois State Redbirds. DePaul and Massachusetts round out the regional bracket.
Sunday’s game
Jenna Marston saved the day the for Tigers and the game for Chelsea Thomas as her walk-off hit drove in Mackenzie Sykes for the game-winning run. It was Missouri’s only run of the game, coming with two outs in the 10th inning.
With the win Missouri locked second place in the Big 12 with a 17-7 record.
It was a big day for Thomas, who notched 13 strikeouts to set a new school record with 898. She passes Teresa Wilson, who set the previous record in 1983.
Missouri won all three games against Oklahoma State:
• Thomas threw a no hitter in Friday’s 4-0 win.
• Baily Erwin got the win and Thomas the save in Saturday’s 5-3. Ashley Fleming hit her 15th home run of the season, a new personal best.
Team awards
The team’s annual banquet was held Saturday night. Here are the honors that were handed out:
• Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year: Corrin Genovese
• Hardest Worker: Mackenzie Sykes
• Best Pitcher: Chelsea Thomas
• Best Hitter and Most Valuable Player: Ashley Fleming
-
-
This group of moms dubbed themselves the “mommarazzi” as they all lined up with their cameras before the start of Sunday’s game.
-
-
Chelsea Thomas threw 13 strike outs in her complete game shutout.
-
-
Jenna Marston is congratulated by the Missouri softball team after getting the game-winning hit on Sunday, May 13, 2012.
-
-
Ashley Fleming collects high fives from her teammates as she is honored for Senior Day on Sunday. With her are her parents, Susan and Mark Fleming.
-
-
Second baseman Ashtin Stephins throws to first base for an out as shortstop Corrin Genovese looks on.
-
-
Players watch as Kathy Earleywine, mother of Missouri softball coach Ehren Earleywine, throws out the first pitch Sunday, May 13, 2012, Mother’s Day.
-
-
Ashley Fleming rounds the bases Saturday, May 12, 2012, after hitting her career-high 15th home run. Missouri beat Oklahoma State 5-3.
-
-
Kristin Nottelmann is honored on Senior Day and heads out to the field with her mother, Gwyn, Sunday, May 13, 2012. Behind them is Nottelmann’s father, Jim.
-
-
Oklahoma State players watch as Mackenzie Sykes scores the winning run in the 10th inning Sunday, May 13, 2012. Sykes scored from second off a hit by Jenna Marston.
-
-
Kelsea Roth watches as the ball heads toward the outfield wall, falling in for a hit.
Like this:
Like Loading...
