May 16, 2004

Columbia, Mo. - The Missouri softball team will host a NCAA Regional selection show watch party tonight at 7:30 p.m. (CT) in the men's basketball lounge located on the third floor of the Hearnes Center Arena. Airing on ESPN News between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. tonight, members of the media and community are invited to join the team as they look for their 10th NCAA Regional bid.

Returning home from a second place showing at the Big 12 Softball Conference Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla., the Missouri softball team is 29-24 overall and hopes to make their 10th NCAA Regional appearance. Last season, the Tigers travelled to Michigan for the NCAA Regional Championships, but lost their first and second game to Notre Dame and Wright State respectively.

Head Coach Ty Singleton along with the 17-member Missouri softball team will be available immediately following the selection show for interviews.

Please contact Missouri softball Media Relations associate Emily Gatewood at 573-268-4275 if you have any questions.