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No. 7 Softball knocks off No. RV/25 Mississippi State, 8-7

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AUSTIN, Texas – On Saturday morning at the Lone Star State Invitational, senior center fielder Shannon Rhodes registered a career-high two HR's and five RBIs and junior third baseman Mary Iakopo homered for the third-straight game as No. 7 Texas softball (6-0) held off a strong challenge from No. RV/25 Mississippi State (7-3) to prevail, 8-7.

Important Notes

  • Texas has now won its last five match-ups against teams ranked in either the NFCA or USA Softball poll at game time and six of its last seven.
  • Junior second baseman Janae Jefferson has now reached base safely in 23 straight games dating back to the 2020 season.