Ole Miss softball upsets 5-seed Tennessee, advances to SEC quarterfinals vs. Texas
By Ethan Stone
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Ole Miss softball is still fighting.
The Rebels are moving on to the quarterfinal round of the SEC softball tournament after downing 5-seed Tennessee Wednesday afternoon, 4-1. Ole Miss defeated South Carolina in Round 1 and will now look to keep this run going Thursday against 4-seed Texas.
Ole Miss pitchers Emilee Boyer and Kyra Aycock allowed just 4 combined hits and 1 run in the second inning, striking out 4.
Madilynn George drove Kenzie Pickens home to put Ole Miss on the board, lacing a single just under the glove of a Tennessee infielder. George recorded 2 hits on the afternoon and led the team with 2 RBIs. Tenly Grisham was also able to drive in a run of her own, and Ole Miss took a 4-1 lead into the final innings.
From there, Boyer was able to slam the door shut. Here’s a look at the final out:
Ole Miss athletics is running on a bit of a theme here lately when it comes to overperforming in conference tournaments. The Rebels were the 13-seed in this tournament and are now set to face a Longhorns squad that is expected to contend for the conference and national title.
Ole Miss will face Texas tomorrow at 4 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
