Hay, Kan. – The Missouri Southern softball team faced the No. 1 seed University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos in the 2025 MIAA Conference Championship semifinals. The Bronchos plated a run in the second and maintained their lead for a 4-0 win.
No. 4 Missouri Southern (37-17) | No. 1 Central Oklahoma (45-8)
Central Oklahoma added runs in the second, third, and fourth innings to lead 4-0.
The game concluded with a final score of 4-0.
Kylee Jacks recorded two hits in three at-bats.
Carsen Tinkler contributed both offensively and defensively, securing one hit in three at-bats and amassing five assists at third base.
Bailey Dillon contributed one hit. The Lions tailed four hits.
Avery Tallman pitched 2.1 innings, striking out one over 12 batters.
Kiki Pickens entered in relief and pitched 3.2 innings with one strikeout.
Stats Tracker:
- Hits: Kylee Jacks (2), Bailey Dillon (1), Carsen Tinkler (1)
- Pitching:
- Avery Tallman (L, 15-7): 2.1 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO
- Kiki Pickens: 3.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO
Up next:
Missouri Southern now awaits its official placement in the NCAA Division II Central Region Championships bracket, set for May 8–10. The Lions were ranked No. 6 in this week's NCAA Central Region rankings. The NCAA Division II Softball Championship selection show will stream live on NCAA.com at 10 a.m. Eastern on Monday, May 5.
The Missouri Southern softball season is presented by Arvest Bank, a proud supporter of Lion Athletics.
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