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Rally Falls Short as Softball Drops Finale to No. 4 Tennessee
3/29/2026 | Softball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Despite a clutch home run from freshman Madi George, the Ole Miss softball dropped a 4-3 heartbreaker in the finale against No. 4 Tennessee on Sunday afternoon at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
George's three-run blast helped the Rebels (23-15, 2-10 SEC) rally to tie the game, but the Lady Volunteers (30-5, 7-5 SEC) managed to walk-off with a win in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Both Rebel starter Emilee Boyer and Lady Vols starter Erin Nuwer traded scoreless frames through the first two innings, but the Lady Vols were able to break through for three runs in the third inning on a bases clearing double.
The Rebels threatened to respond in the fourth inning, as Mackenzie Pickens and George both singled. However, back-to-back fielder's choices got the Lady Vols out of the inning unscathed.
Kyra Aycock entered the game in bottom of the frame and calmly generated a key double play to keep the deficit in check. From there, the Rebels threatened again as Laylonna Applin singled and advanced on a wild pitch. However, Tennessee managed to hold the Rebels off the board once again.
In the sixth inning, the Rebels finally broke through as Pickens led off the inning with a walk and Persy Llamas nearly launched a home run to center field but settled for a single off the wall to put runners at the corners. Next up was George, who fought back against Lady Vols pitcher Karlyn Pickens and blasted her 10th home run of the season to straightaway center field to tie the game at 3-3.
Aycock continued her big weekend by getting out of the sixth inning with a strikeout and pair of groundouts. However, the Lady Vols managed to put together a rally, loading the bases with one out. The Rebels got the first out but gave up a bases loaded walk to end the game.
The Rebels are back in action on Tuesday, making the short trip up to face Memphis. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT and will be streamed via ESPN Plus.
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For all Ole Miss softball news and information, go to OleMissSports.com and follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissSoftball, on Facebook at Ole Miss Softball and on Instagram at @olemisssoftball. Also, follow head coach Jamie Trachsel on Twitter at @Jamie_Trachsel.
George's three-run blast helped the Rebels (23-15, 2-10 SEC) rally to tie the game, but the Lady Volunteers (30-5, 7-5 SEC) managed to walk-off with a win in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Both Rebel starter Emilee Boyer and Lady Vols starter Erin Nuwer traded scoreless frames through the first two innings, but the Lady Vols were able to break through for three runs in the third inning on a bases clearing double.
The Rebels threatened to respond in the fourth inning, as Mackenzie Pickens and George both singled. However, back-to-back fielder's choices got the Lady Vols out of the inning unscathed.
Kyra Aycock entered the game in bottom of the frame and calmly generated a key double play to keep the deficit in check. From there, the Rebels threatened again as Laylonna Applin singled and advanced on a wild pitch. However, Tennessee managed to hold the Rebels off the board once again.
In the sixth inning, the Rebels finally broke through as Pickens led off the inning with a walk and Persy Llamas nearly launched a home run to center field but settled for a single off the wall to put runners at the corners. Next up was George, who fought back against Lady Vols pitcher Karlyn Pickens and blasted her 10th home run of the season to straightaway center field to tie the game at 3-3.
Aycock continued her big weekend by getting out of the sixth inning with a strikeout and pair of groundouts. However, the Lady Vols managed to put together a rally, loading the bases with one out. The Rebels got the first out but gave up a bases loaded walk to end the game.
The Rebels are back in action on Tuesday, making the short trip up to face Memphis. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT and will be streamed via ESPN Plus.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
For all Ole Miss softball news and information, go to OleMissSports.com and follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissSoftball, on Facebook at Ole Miss Softball and on Instagram at @olemisssoftball. Also, follow head coach Jamie Trachsel on Twitter at @Jamie_Trachsel.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Karlyn Pickens (8-3)
L: Aycock, Kyra (9-8)
Batting:
HR: George, Madi 1
RBI: George, Madi 3
SH: Pickens, Mackenzie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Pickens, Mackenzie 1 ; Llamas, Persy 1 ; George, Madi 1
Batting:
2B: Alannah Leach 1 ; Emma Clarke 1 ; Elsa Morrison 1
RBI: Saviya Morgan 1 ; Elsa Morrison 3
Base Running:
RUNS: McCall Sims 1 ; Emma Clarke 2 ; Makenzie Butt 1
HBP: Gabby Leach 1
Game Leaders
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H
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RBI
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AB
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H
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RBI
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AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
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Players Mentioned
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/ SoftballHIGHLIGHTS: SB vs. No. 4 Tennessee
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SB at No. 4 Tennessee (3-28-2026)
Saturday, March 28
HIGHLIGHTS: SB at No. 4 Tennessee (3-27-2026)
Friday, March 27
HIGHLIGHTS: Softball vs.UAB(03/25/26)
Wednesday, March 25