Tennessee Lady Vols secure series victory over Missouri with pitching and power display
Sage Mardjetko and Ella Dodge lead Lady Vols past Missouri in a two-game sweep, maintaining a commanding 17–10 lead in the all-time series.
The No. 8-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols have secured a three-game series victory against Missouri, capitalising on strong pitching performances and timely hitting to close out the contest on Friday. The Lady Vols, who hold a 42–8 overall record and sit 16–7 in SEC play, defeated the Tigers in the second game of the series.
Leading the charge for the Lady Vols was starter Sage Mardjetko, who recorded her 12th win of the 2026 season. Mardjetko pitched five innings for Tennessee, recording seven strikeouts against 24 batters while allowing two runs, one of which was earned. Her performance was supported by relief pitcher Karlyn Pickens, who tossed two innings and struck out four batters.
Offensive support came from second baseman Ella Dodge, who drove in a run with a solo home run in the third inning. This power display helped secure the Friday victory, following a 3–1 win in the opening match on Thursday. The Lady Vols now hold a 17–10 lead in the all-time series against Missouri, underscoring their historical dominance over the Tigers.
The source of the report, Vols Wire, notes that the Lady Vols' success is reflected in the NFCA/GoRout Division I Coaches Poll, where they remain ranked eighth. In contrast, Missouri enters the final contest with a 27–28 record, including an 8–15 mark in conference play.
A series finale is scheduled for Saturday between the Lady Vols and the Tigers. The contest is set to begin at 1 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
