ROLLA, Mo. – Missouri S&T softball continues its road stretch this week as the Miners travel to Branson, Missouri to face Minnesota Duluth before opening Great Lakes Valley Conference play later in the week against Drury in Springfield, Missouri.
About the Miners
Missouri S&T enters the week with an 11-9 overall record after a strong start to the 2026 season, powered by a balanced lineup and steady pitching. The Miners are hitting .287 as a team with 152 hits and 17 home runs, while scoring 98 runs through their first 20 games. Leading the offense is Claire Lopez (Olathe, KS/Olathe Northwest), who is batting .438 with 28 hits and a .544 on-base percentage, while Taylor Nelson (Hailey, ID/Phillips Exeter Academy) has provided power in the middle of the lineup with a .386 average, six home runs, and 16 RBIs…