What to know about Missouri softball's NCAA Columbia Super Regional: TV, times, tickets, parking
With 16 teams left standing, a super regional is coming to Columbia.
Missouri softball won four straight games to survive and advance its home regional. The Tigers lost their opener before eliminating each of Omaha, Washington and Indiana to keep their season alive.
Now, No. 7 national seed Mizzou is set to face No. 10 Duke in the NCAA Columbia Super Regional beginning Friday at Mizzou Softball Stadium.
The winner of the super regional will advance to the Women’s College World Series.
Here is everything you need to know about the Columbia Super Regional:
Which team does Missouri softball face in the NCAA Super Columbia Regional?
ACC-champion Duke, the No. 10 national seed, is coming to Columbia to face Larissa Anderson’s Missouri team. The Blue Devils (50-6) swept both the ACC Softball Tournament and their home NCAA Durham Regional.
Duke beat Boston College and Clemson in 10 innings to reach the ACC title game, where it saw off Florida State with a late comeback. Next, the Blue Devils beat Morgan State and then defeated South Carolina in back-to-back games to secure its regional.
Coached by Marissa Young, Duke is one of just five teams with 50 so far this season. Blue Devils ace Jala Wright has the nation’s third-best earned run average at 1.09, which is part of a staff that ranks third in the country with a 1.50 team ERA. Pitcher/outfielder Claire Davidson leads Duke with a .445 batting average, which is good for No. 8 in the country.
Missouri (47-16) took the long way round to win its home regional, losing its opener against Omaha last Friday before eliminating Indiana and Washington in quick succession Saturday. The Tigers leaned heavily on ace Laurin Krings, who pitched most of the team’s marathon weekend, including two wins on Sunday to knock off Omaha and secure the regional title.
What days, times, channels are the games?
Missouri and Duke will square off for the first time this weekend at 1 p.m. Friday in Columbia, Missouri. The second game has been tabbed for a noon start, while a time for Sunday’s potential series decider is still to be determined. Pam Ward and Jenny Dalton-Hill will be the commentary team for Missouri’s games, with Friday’s matchup set to air on ESPN2. All games from Columbia will be available to stream on ESPN+.
Quick facts of the Columbia Regional
When: May 24-26 (Friday-Sunday)
Where: Mizzou Softball Stadium in Columbia, Missouri
Teams: Missouri vs. Duke
What is the format of the NCAA Columbia Super Regional?
Missouri and Duke will essentially play a traditional series, with the winner advancing to the Women’s College World Series. If either team wins both Friday and Saturday’s matchups, then it will advance to the tournament in Oklahoma City. If the teams split Friday and Saturday’s games, then they will play again Sunday in a winner-takes-all rubber match.
Where to park at Mizzou Softball Stadium
Parking behind Mizzou Softball Stadium is widely available and free to the public. The spots closest to the stadium are in Lots M, N, K and O.
How to get tickets for Missouri softball in the NCAA Tournament
Single-session tickets were made available at 10 a.m. Wednesday. All-session tickets went on sale to the general public beginning Tuesday morning.
All remaining tickets appear to be for the berm — the grassy hill beyond the outfield at Mizzou Softball Stadium. According to Ticketmaster, all session passes for the berm are selling for $25 each. Single-session general admission tickets are $15.
What else should I know before attending the NCAA Columbia Regional?
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Full Columbia Regional schedule
Friday, May 24
Game 1: Missouri vs. Duke at 1 p.m. CDT (ESPN2)
Saturday, May 25
Game 2: Missouri vs. Duke at noon
Sunday, May 26
If necessary at TBD
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