Mississippi State's Delainey Everett credits late father after OU shutout: 'He would just be so proud'
Delainey Everett of Mississippi State honored her late father during a significant softball game against Oklahoma. She pitched a three-hit shutout, leading her team to a 6-0 victory and securing a spot in the Women's College World Series. Everett's performance was particularly meaningful as it coincided with her parents' wedding anniversary.
- ▪Delainey Everett's father, Brandan Everett, passed away in January 2025.
- ▪She wore a blue ribbon in her hair and carried a towel with her father's badge number during the game.
- ▪The victory marked Mississippi State's first Women's College World Series berth.
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