Magnolia, Ark. – The No. 6 Missouri Southern softball team squared off against No. 2 Augustana University in the NCAA Division II Central Region Tournament Championship. After a scoreless deadlock early, the Vikings broke through and maintained their lead to a 4-0 victory. The Lions conclude their season as Central Region runner-up, marking their first appearance in the championship since 1998, when they also finished as runner-up under head coach Pat Lipira.
No. 6 Missouri Southern (39-19) | No. 2 Augustana (49-9)
In the fourth inning, the Vikings broke the stalemate, scoring two runs to take a 2-0 lead.
Augustana added two runs in the seventh inning. Southern mounted a comeback attempt in the bottom of the seventh, as
Kylee Jacks singled and advanced to third, but the game concluded with a 4-0 final score.
Kylee Jacks added two hits in three at-bats, adding a stolen base during her performance in center field.
Maddie Rolfs contributed with a double, recording one hit in three at-bats while playing right field. The Lions had three hits.
Kiki Pickens pitched 4.0 innings while striking out two without issuing a walk.
NaTalia Sewell followed with 2.1 innings, with two strikeouts.
Avery Tallman closed with a .2 inning and struck out one batter.
Stats Tracker:
- Hits: Kylee Jacks (2), Maddie Rolfs (1)
- 2B: Maddie Rolfs (1)
- SB: Kylee Jacks (1)
- Pitching:
- Kiki Pickens (L, 19-6): 4.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO
- NaTalia Sewell: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO
- Avery Tallman: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO
The Missouri Southern softball season is presented by Arvest Bank, a proud supporter of Lion Athletics.
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