SOUTH COMMONS SOFTBALL COMPLEX - COLUMBUS, Ga. - The hopes for a second national title in program history for the University of Mobile Softball team fell short on Wednesday, June 1 when the Rams fell to Oklahoma City University, 3-0. Entering Wednesday's action, Mobile needed two victories over the Stars on Wednesday to claim the 2022 NAIA Softball Red Banner, with Oklahoma City needing just one win over Mobile. The Stars came away victorious in game one to secure the national title over Mobile.
The runner-up finish for Mobile is the third in program history, joining the 2003 and 2008 teams. Mobile's lone national championship title came in 2006, as this year's appearance at the NAIA Softball World Series for the Rams marked the 21st time in program history.
Mobile finishes the 2022 season with a remarkable 52-4 overall record, the best season under fifth-year head coach Alison Sellers-Cook yet.
Game Notes / Recap
- Oklahoma City drew first blood in the top of the first inning, scoring two runs off a two-run single.
- Mobile's Eila Infante ended the inning with a big play from first by gunning-down the OCU runner at home to end the inning.
- Oklahoma City added an insurance run off a single in the fourth inning following a leadoff double. The Stars would hold their 3-0 lead to win the game.
- The Stars' starting pitcher Shelbey Cornelson took control in the circle for the Stars, hurling a complete game against Mobile, while allowing six hits.
- Cornelson was later named the MVP of the 2022 NAIA Softball World Series.
- Mobile had their chances and left a total of nine runners on base throughout the seven innings of play.
- Eila Infante and Caitlin McRee both led Mobile in hits, recording two each in the loss.
- Jaden Morace finishes her incredible collegiate career at Mobile as the new single-season program leader in runs (75) and ties the single-season hits record at Mobile (83).
Following the game, the NAIA and Championship Tournament Committee announced the 2022 NAIA Softball All-Tournament team which saw three Rams honored. Mobile saw starting pitcher Emily Butts, center fielder Jaden Morace, and first baseman Eila Infante all earn a place on the all-tournament team following their performances in the 2022 NAIA Softball World Series.
Mobile's 52-4 season saw remarkable moments throughout the year, highlighted by the team setting a new all-time program record in consecutive wins in a single season by starting the 2022 campaign with 34-straight victories. Additionally, head coach Alison Sellers-Cook surpassed 500 career wins this season, while being just eight wins shy of 200 at Mobile.
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the University of Mobile is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.
For information about the University of Mobile, areas of study, admissions and more, visit umobile.edu, connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
