PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri softball team practices

January 26, 2013 | 11:11 p.m. CST

The Missouri softball team returned Friday for its first practice of the season.

Missouri softball head coach Ehren Earleywine talks to reporters about what it means for the team to join the SEC before his team's first practice Friday afternoon at Devine Pavilion. | Roxana Pop

Missouri shortstop Corrin Genovese stretches during a warmup before practice Friday at Devine Pavillion. | Roxana Pop

MIssouri first baseman Kelsea Roth throws the ball during softball practice Friday at Devine Pavilion. | Roxana Pop

Angie Bass leads Carson Bass, 3, to a table where the Missouri softball team was signing signatures Saturday at Mizzou Arena during the men's basketball game. Bass said going to Missouri softball games is a family tradition, and they always sit right behind home plate.
| Whitney Hayward