May 18, 2025

Texas A&M Falls to Liberty in NCAA Softball Upset

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In a shocking upset, No. 1 seed Texas A&M was eliminated from the NCAA softball tournament by Liberty, losing 8-5 at Davis Diamond. Ace pitcher Emiley Kennedy struggled, giving up 11 hits and 8 earned runs. Liberty’s KK Madrey shined with a 3-for-3 performance and a two-run homer. This defeat marks a pivotal moment in the tournament as Texas A&M must now fight to keep their postseason hopes alive in an upcoming elimination game.

Bryan-College Station, Texas – In a stunning turn of events, No. 1 national seed Texas A&M was eliminated from the NCAA softball tournament’s Bryan-College Station Regional after losing to Liberty 8-5 on Saturday at Davis Diamond. This defeat marks the first major upset of the tournament, sending shockwaves through the bracket.

Texas A&M’s ace pitcher, Emiley Kennedy, struggled throughout the game, giving up 11 hits and eight earned runs while managing to strike out eight batters over the course of seven innings. Prior to this match, Kennedy had only suffered one loss since March 10 and was recognized as a first-team All-SEC selection, highlighting the unexpected nature of this loss.

Liberty’s performance was anchored by senior outfielder KK Madrey, who shined brightly with a perfect 3-for-3 showing at the plate, racking up three RBIs. Notably, Madrey hit a two-run homer during the sixth inning that catalyzed a five-run rally for Liberty, overturning a two-run deficit and securing a three-run lead. Paige Doerr and Alyssa Henault also contributed significantly to Liberty’s offense, each adding two RBIs to the scoreboard.

With this victory, Liberty improved their season record to 49-12 and now finds themselves just one win away from securing their first super regional appearance in program history. Meanwhile, Texas A&M faced elimination and is tasked with bouncing back quickly, as they must now compete against the winner of the Saturday afternoon game between Marist and Saint Francis on Saturday night.

Earlier in the tournament, Texas A&M exhibited dominant play, previously decimating Saint Francis 18-0 in just five innings. However, in order to advance to the super regional round, Texas A&M will need to win two consecutive games against Liberty on Sunday.

Entering the tournament with a strong season record of 46-8, Texas A&M was viewed as a formidable opponent, especially as the top seed, surpassing even four-time reigning national champion Oklahoma. This shocking defeat against Liberty pulls a major spotlight on the unpredictable nature of postseason play, where anything can happen and favorites can fall.

Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching Texas A&M’s next matchup, as the team sets out to reclaim their tournament ambitions in the face of adversity. The need for resilience will be paramount as the Aggies strive to keep their postseason hopes alive amid this upset.

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