University of Missouri
#16 Texas A&M
#19 @MizzouSoftball Hosts #16 Texas A&M for Weekend Series
4/21/2016 3:33:00 PM | Softball
Aggies mark fifth consecutive Top 25 opponent in an SEC series
| OPPONENT | LOCATION | DAY // TIME | LIVE STATS | WATCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 Texas A&M | Columbia, MO | Saturday, April 23 // 3:30 pm (CT) | Stats | ESPNU |
| #16 Texas A&M | Columbia, MO | Sunday, April 24 // 6 pm (CT) | Stats | SEC Network |
| #16 Texas A&M | Columbia, MO | Monday, April 25 // 6 pm (CT) | Stats | SEC Network |
COLUMBIA, Mo. – No. 19 Mizzou Softball (31-12, 6-9 SEC) continues its Southeastern Conference home schedule from April 23-25 against No. 16 Texas A&M (33-11, 6-9 SEC) at University Field.
The series opener on Saturday afternoon between the Tigers and Aggies is set for 3:30 p.m. (CT) and will broadcast live on ESPNU. Sunday evening's matchup will begin at 6 p.m. (CT) and will broadcast live on SEC Network.
The series finale is set for Monday night at 6 p.m. (CT) and will air live on SEC Network. Adam Amin and Amanda Scarborough will be on the call for each game this series.
Fans can also listen to a radio broadcast courtesy of KTGR (103.1 FM / 100.5 FM / 1580 AM) on Monday night with Matt Michaels and Chad Moller on the call. Each matchup this weekend will also be online at StatBroadcast.com and on Twitter (@MizzouSoftball).
The Tigers' series opener on Saturday will give fans the opportunity to play "Softball Bingo" and win prizes courtesy of the Tiger Team Store. Sunday marks Military Appreciation Night at University Field. Fans who present a military ID will receive free admission to the game. Fans will also have the opportunity for photo opportunities with the Mizzou ROTC cannon on the concourse. Monday's series finale will bring $3 general admission tickets available for all fans.
A detailed parking map for 2016 Mizzou Softball home games can be found here.
MIZZOU TALLIES TWO WINS AT IOWA ON TUESDAY
- Mizzou took care of business on Tuesday, April 19, with a doubleheader sweep at Iowa. The Tigers outscored the Hawkeyes, 18-5, over the two games.
- Mizzou's potent offense produced in a big fashion, hitting .355 with 18 runs scored, six doubles, three home runs, 18 RBI, 37 total bases and 13 stolen bases.
GADBOIS RUNS WILD AGAINST HAWKEYES
- Redshirt senior Taylor Gadbois was incredible atop Mizzou's lineup in the twin billing in Iowa City, Iowa, hitting .750 (6-for-8) with five runs scored, two RBI and six stolen bases.
- Gadbois tallied two three-hit games and two three stolen base outings in the doubleheader.
CRANE CONTINUES OUTSTANDING SENIOR CAMPAIGN
- Senior Emily Crane continued her senior season power surge against the Hawkeyes, roping two more home runs.
- Crane enters this weekend with 15 long balls in 2016, one away from cracking the Top 10 single season Mizzou Softball home run list.
TIGERS' PITCHING SHINES AS WELL IN IOWA
- All four Mizzou pitchers appeared over the doubleheader, hurling 14.0 innings with two earned runs (1.00 ERA), seven strikeouts and limiting Iowa batters to a .176 average.
- Junior Cheyenne Baxter was outstanding in relief in game one, tossing 4.0 shutout innings en route to her second win of the year.
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