Wildcats upset Tigers, move to one win from Super Regional berth

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KOLD News 13) - The Arizona Wildcats are one win from the Super Regional round of the NCAA softball tournament.

Hanah Bowen tossed a complete game shutout early Saturday as Arizona beat Missouri 2-0 in the Columbia Regional.

Carlie Scupin crushed a two-run home run in the fifth inning, which was more than enough for Bowen to get the win.

Bowen gave up only four hits and struck out six in seven innings of work.

In the third inning, severe weather in the Columbia area forced the game to be delayed for more than an hour.

Arizona will face Missouri again at 1 p.m. Sunday. If Arizona wins, the Wildcats advance to Super Regional in Tallahassee, Florida.

If Missouri wins, the teams will play against at 3:30 p.m.

Missouri advanced to the championship round with a 2-0 win over Missouri State late Saturday night.

COLUMBIA REGIONAL SCHEDULE

Friday, May 20

Game 1: Missouri 3, Missouri State 1

Game 2: Arizona 8, Illinois 3

Saturday, May 21

Game 3: Arizona 2, Missouri 0

Game 4: Missouri State 2, Illinois 0 (Illinois eliminated)

Game 5: Missouri 2, Missouri State 0 (Missouri State eliminated)

Sunday, May 22

Game 6: Arizona vs. Missouri, 1 p.m.

Game 7: Arizona vs. Missouri, 3:30 p.m. (only necessary if Missouri wins G6)

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