Softball eliminated in Fayetteville.

Mizzou Softball hasn’t missed the NCAA Tournament since 2006, but that maybe in question after Larissa Anderson’s Tigers were eliminated at the SEC Tournament in Fayetteville with a 7-2 loss to No. 5 seed Alabama on Wednesday night.

The Tigers finished the season with a record of 34-24 overall with a D1 Softball RPI in the Top 40s – so they still resemble a quality club with certainly chance of making a regional. With a non-conference record of 26-6 and the only SEC team that finished undefeated in midweek games – there are still some positive credentials on that resume. ($$) According to D1Softball’s latest projection — Missouri is listed as a No. 3 seed in the Norman Regional.

The Tigers will learn their postseason fate on Selection Sunday as the Selection Show airs at 6:00 p.m. CST on ESPN2. Stay tuned for that.

In other news, Mizzou Hoops transfer target Jimmy Bell Jr. has announced his commitment to Mississippi State fresh off of his visit to Starkville — so Missouri’s pursuit of a big man continues as the transfer portal closes soon. Not ideal.

And Mizzou Basketball makes it official — as Kobe Brown has been invited to the NBA Draft Combine May 15-21 in Chicago. Read more info on MUTigers.com.

There have been reported rumors about Brown entering the transfer portal — but here’s what Sam Snelling had to say about that:

Onto the links. M-I-Z!

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Yesterday at Rock M

• From Brandon Kiley’s latest Recruiting Reset: Where does Cam’Ron Johnson fit into Missouri’s offensive line plan?

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More Links:

(Columbia Missourian)

• From Brandon Haynes: Bianca Turati has interim tag removed, named Mizzou tennis’ head coach
• From Jack Knowlton: Mizzou men’s basketball target Jimmy Bell Jr. chooses Mississippi State
• From Jaden Lewis: Charlie Ward details what Anthony Robinson II brings to Missouri

(Columbia Daily Tribune)

• From Chris Kwieceinski: New Mizzou lineman Cam’Ron Johnson made a promise. You should believe him

(Miscellaneous/Tweets)

• Mizzou Baseball Head Coach Steve Bieser joined Andy Humphrey on KTGR to discuss the series win over Ole Miss and a pivotal upcoming series against Georgia. Give it a listen!
• From ABC17’s Chanel Porter: Mizzou softball falls to Alabama in second round of SEC Tournament
• Mizzou Tennis has officially announced Bianca Turati as their next head coach. Read more on MUTigers.com.

• Mizzou Wrestling commitment:

• Congrats to Gary Pinkel and Tony Temple — who will be inducted into the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame

• The latest edition of The Sternberg Scoop!

• Cool video from Mizzou Hockey:

• Unfortunate news for the former Mizzou Tiger as the Chiefs waived Martez Manuel

• D’Moi Hodge had a reported workout with the Blazers:

• Mizzou Baseball’s Senior Spotlight features pitcher Zach Franklin and Jacob Hasty

• Hear from Mizzou Men’s Golf Coach Mark Hankins on the upcoming NCAA Tournament:

• Bat signal for the soccer program? Stay tuned!

• Mizzou Track and Field heads to Baton Rouge for the SEC Outdoor Championships. Read it at MUTigers.com.

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