Mississippi College faced Alabama Huntsville in a three-game Gulf South Conference series, ultimately losing two of three amid celebrations marking 40 years of Choctaw softball. After an initial 7-6 loss despite an early lead, the Choctaws bounced back, winning Game 2 decisively 7-0, bolstered by Reagan Rios's stellar pitching. However, in the rubber match, UAH clinched the series with a 6-4 victory, despite a late-game comeback from Mississippi College. The weekend also honored softball alumni, celebrating the program鈥檚 legacy of over 1,000 wins and featuring tributes to past championship teams.

By the Numbers
  • Mississippi College is now 25-16-1 for the season.
  • Reagan Rios threw a complete-game two-hitter in Game 2, striking out four batters.
State of Play
  • Mississippi College struggled to maintain leads in two close games against UAH.
  • The team celebrated its 40-year history with alumni events that highlighted past achievements.
What's Next

The Choctaws will host No. 15 West Florida next weekend for another crucial Gulf South Conference series, striving to regain momentum after the series loss.

Bottom Line

The weekend underscored the enduring legacy of Mississippi College softball, even as the team seeks to improve its performance on the field going forward.