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Top-Seeded Texas A&M Faces Elimination After Stunning Loss to Liberty

The Aggies must win three consecutive games, starting tonight, to keep their NCAA softball championship hopes alive.

Texas A&M's Emiley Kennedy pitches against Texas in the SEC tournament.
Texas A&M pitcher Emiley Kennedy (11) and Texas A&M infielder Mac Barbara (31) hug after beating Texas in the SEC tournament.
Texas A&M's Emiley Kennedy pitches against South Carolina in the SEC tournament.
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Overview

  • Texas A&M, the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA softball tournament, suffered an 8-5 upset loss to Liberty in their second regional game.
  • Liberty's KK Madrey delivered a pivotal two-run home run during a decisive five-run sixth inning, securing the Flames' victory.
  • Aggies ace Emiley Kennedy, typically dominant, allowed eight earned runs on 11 hits in a rare off-game performance.
  • Texas A&M will face the winner of the Saint Francis–Marist elimination game tonight, needing three consecutive wins to advance to the super regionals.
  • The Aggies opened the tournament with an 18-0 combined no-hitter against Saint Francis but now face the challenge of avoiding early elimination.