Missouri Softball Competes in 2025 Mary Nutter Classic

The University of Missouri softball team, currently ranked No. 22, is set to compete in the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California, from February 20 to 22. Mizzou will face tough opponents including No. 4 UCLA and No. 19 Oregon, and all games will be streamed on FloCollege. The Tigers have a mixed history against their opponents, holding a 2-0 record against Rutgers but a 4-20 record against UCLA. In related news, the Longwood Lancers and USC Upstate will have their final game of a series broadcast on ESPNU, marking the 18th consecutive season for Big South softball to be televised. Additionally, Mizzou has also been invited to the 2026 Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational, showcasing their competitive schedule in the coming years. The Tigers aim to improve their performance following a 2-3 showing in the previous year's Clearwater Invitational.