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Commute: A Lot on the Line for Mizzou Softball
TL;DR
Mizzou Softball is set to face Auburn in the SEC Tournament, needing a win to secure an NCAA Tournament bid. The game starts at 10 a.m. CST due to weather changes.
Key points
- Mizzou Softball faces Auburn in SEC Tournament
- Game is crucial for NCAA Tournament qualification
- Mizzou needs one win to secure an at-large bid
- Cierra Harrison is the starting pitcher
- Game time moved to 10 a.m. CST due to weather
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**Welcome to the Morning Commute**
*Today we’re talking about Mizzou Softball!* Mizzou Softball is Lexington bound for the SEC Tournament.
Tournament Bound ✈️#MIZ 🐯🥎 | #OwnIt | #FLYCOUpic.twitter.com/0afFbs364p
— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) May 4, 2026 11th-seeded Missouri takes on 14th-seeded Auburn in the opening game of the tourney. After sweeping Auburn earlier in the season, Mizzou will look for their fourth straight win against the other Tigers. This game will essentially be for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Here’s the latest RPI breakdown from True Deck: Despite boasting a better record — and sweeping on the road — #Mizzou still sits four spots behind Auburn in RPI rankings ahead of their #SEC Tournament matchup.
MU needs one win to secure qualification for an at-large bid while Auburn needs three.
Anybody’s game. pic.twitter.com/Cj4y9loSdk
— True Deck (@ByTrueDeck) May 4, 2026 In the latest softball bracketology from Benjamin Rosenberg, Mizzou is a No. 3 seed in the Lincoln, Nebraska Regional — but things can obviously change with a loss to Auburn. (Editor’s note: And by change, we mean if they don’t win the season is over) 🚨 Softball Bracketology: Champ Week Preview 🚨
Q&A
What time does Mizzou Softball play against Auburn in the SEC Tournament?
Mizzou Softball's game against Auburn starts at 10 a.m. CST.
What does Mizzou need to do to qualify for the NCAA Tournament?
Mizzou needs to win at least one game in the SEC Tournament to secure an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament.
How does Mizzou's RPI ranking compare to Auburn's before their matchup?
Despite having a better record, Mizzou is four spots behind Auburn in RPI rankings ahead of their SEC Tournament game.
Who is starting for Mizzou Softball in the SEC Tournament opener?
Senior ace Cierra Harrison will start for Mizzou in their SEC Tournament opener against Auburn.
