This never seemed possible just one month ago.
On April 16, Mizzou dropped the rubber match of a three-game set against Georgia. They fell to 25-17, and things seemed bleak for a season that began with expectations for at least a Super Regional trip. In fact, Larissa Anderson was wondering if a postseason was even in the cards.
Story has been updated with reaction from the team. When I asked Larissa Anderson if she ever thought hosting was off the table, she said she held a team meeting in late March to count the number of wins the Tigers needed just to be eligible to make the tournament.