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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Wednesday, February 25
Oxford, Miss.
5 PM
Ole Miss
12-5
10
vs
2
Central Arkansas
9-7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arkansas | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Ole Miss | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
Softball Rides Power Surge to Win Over Central Arkansas
2/25/2026 | Softball
OXFORD, Miss. โ The Ole Miss softball program launched three home runs en route to a 10-2 win in five innings over Central Arkansas on Wednesday night at the Ole Miss Softball Stadium.
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The Rebels (12-5, 0-0 SEC) improved to 2-0 at home behind home runs from Taylor Roman, Kennedy Bunker and Madi George. Emilee Boyer tossed a complete five innings, striking out three Bears (9-7, 0-0 ASUN) in the win.
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While the night opened on a shaky start with a two-run home run in the first inning by the Bears, the Rebels completely took over from there.
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A walk by Mackenzie Pickens, followed by a single from Persy Llamas and a George walk helped load the bases with one out. The Rebels would then strike for back-to-back runs on wild pitches, tying the game at 2-2.
After another Bears walk, Roman attacked a mistake by the Bears pitcher and blasted a three-run home run to left field to break the game open and take a 5-2 lead.
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Boyer kept the Bears at bay on offense, while the Rebels added to the advantage in the third inning. Cassie Reasner led off the frame with a hit and Bunker was next up. The senior roped a home run to her pull side, extending the lead to 7-2. Later in the frame, Laylonna Applin picked up a stolen base and Taylor Malvin would drive her home to extend the lead once again and make it 8-2.
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In the bottom of the fourth inning, the lead ballooned further, as George blasted her team-leading fifth home run of the season to make it 9-2.
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Needing one more run to put the game away, Bunker and Roman reached on back-to-back walks to set up Liesl Osteen. Osteen worked the count, before recording the game sealing RBI single to earn the run rule victory.
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The Rebels return to action on Friday, hosting Jacksonville State to open the Ole Miss Classic. Action in the annual event begins with a 2 p.m., neutral matchup between ULM and Jacksonville State, before the Rebels host Jacksonville State at 5 p.m. CT. All Ole Miss games will be streamed via SEC Network Plus.
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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.
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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 coachย Jamie Trachselย on Twitter at @Jamie_Trachsel.
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The Rebels (12-5, 0-0 SEC) improved to 2-0 at home behind home runs from Taylor Roman, Kennedy Bunker and Madi George. Emilee Boyer tossed a complete five innings, striking out three Bears (9-7, 0-0 ASUN) in the win.
ย
While the night opened on a shaky start with a two-run home run in the first inning by the Bears, the Rebels completely took over from there.
ย
A walk by Mackenzie Pickens, followed by a single from Persy Llamas and a George walk helped load the bases with one out. The Rebels would then strike for back-to-back runs on wild pitches, tying the game at 2-2.
After another Bears walk, Roman attacked a mistake by the Bears pitcher and blasted a three-run home run to left field to break the game open and take a 5-2 lead.
ย
Boyer kept the Bears at bay on offense, while the Rebels added to the advantage in the third inning. Cassie Reasner led off the frame with a hit and Bunker was next up. The senior roped a home run to her pull side, extending the lead to 7-2. Later in the frame, Laylonna Applin picked up a stolen base and Taylor Malvin would drive her home to extend the lead once again and make it 8-2.
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In the bottom of the fourth inning, the lead ballooned further, as George blasted her team-leading fifth home run of the season to make it 9-2.
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Needing one more run to put the game away, Bunker and Roman reached on back-to-back walks to set up Liesl Osteen. Osteen worked the count, before recording the game sealing RBI single to earn the run rule victory.
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The Rebels return to action on Friday, hosting Jacksonville State to open the Ole Miss Classic. Action in the annual event begins with a 2 p.m., neutral matchup between ULM and Jacksonville State, before the Rebels host Jacksonville State at 5 p.m. CT. All Ole Miss games will be streamed via SEC Network Plus.
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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.
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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 coachย Jamie Trachselย on Twitter at @Jamie_Trachsel.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Boyer, Emilee (3-3)
L: Jaleigh White (3-1)
Batting:
HR: Trinity Brandon 1
RBI: Trinity Brandon 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Addie Graham 1 ; Trinity Brandon 1
Batting:
HR: George, Madi 1 ; Bunker, Kennedy 1 ; Roman, Taylor 1
RBI: Malvin, Taylor 1 ; George, Madi 1 ; Bunker, Kennedy 2 ; Roman, Taylor 3 ; Osteen, Liesl 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Pickens, Mackenzie 1 ; George, Madi 2 ; Reasner, Cassie 2 ; Bunker, Kennedy 2 ; Rettiger, Izzy 1 ; Roman, Taylor 1 ; Applin, Laylonna 1
SB: Applin, Laylonna 1
HBP: Bunker, Kennedy 1 ; Thompson, Grace 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
0
H
2
RBI
0
cf/lf
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
1
AB
2
R
2
H
1
RBI
1
AB
3
R
2
H
1
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
INF
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RHP/UT
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UT
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