After failing to qualify for the Southeastern Conference Tournament that their own school was hosting, Missouri softball players spent parts of last week watching other teams play in their home stadium. Outfielder Cayla Kessinger said she and her teammates even cheered for other squads.
“It’s the SEC,” Kessinger, a sophomore, said. “Everybody’s your friend, I guess.”
At least that’s how the Tigers have to feel, knowing that despite a last-place finish in the SEC, they made the NCAA Tournament for the 12th straight year because they play in the nation’s most well-rounded conference.
MU’s RPI of 24 is the 12th best in the 13-team SEC.