A tough season for the Kentucky Wildcats softball team came to a likely end on Tuesday with an SEC Tournament loss to Mississippi State.

Kentucky softball finished last in the SEC in 2026, ending an NCAA Tournament streak. What went wrong, and what's next for Rachel Lawson's team?

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LEXINGTON — Owning a two-run lead and requiring just three outs for a victory is typically an enviable position for the team on the right side of the ledger. Anyone who followed UK softball in 2026 ...