Duke secures historic win against Missouri in Columbia Super Regional
- Duke defeats Missouri 4-3 in 9 innings to secure their first super regional win and qualify for the World Series.
- The game featured a scoreless pitching duel until D'Auna Jennings hit a decisive home run in the ninth inning.
- It was a historic victory for Duke as they held off Missouri in a wild 4-3 game.
D'Auna Jennings hit a home run in the ninth inning, helping Duke win 4-3 against Missouri and advance to the Women’s College World Series for the first time. The game was tied until Jennings' home run broke the deadlock. Missouri tried to catch up in the bottom of the ninth but fell short. Both teams played well, but Duke managed to secure the win. In the previous game, Missouri won 3-1 against Duke, forcing a deciding game. Missouri's pitcher, Laurin Krings, along with two relievers, limited Duke to only two hits. Abby Hay played a key role in Missouri's victory by driving in runs and scoring herself. Taylor Pannell pitched well to secure the win for Missouri. In the first game of the series, Duke won 6-3 against Missouri. Cassidy Curd played a crucial role in Duke's victory by retiring 11 batters in a row. Duke showed a strong performance, with Francesca Frelick and D'Auna Jennings contributing to the win. Curd's pitching and Duke's solid batting helped them secure their first super regional win in program history. Overall, Duke played well in the series, with strong pitching and batting performances leading them to victory. Missouri put up a good fight, but Duke's determination and skill earned them a spot in the Women’s College World Series.