Mississippi State’s Women’s College World Series run was built on more than wins, as players found healing through grief, overcame adversity and embraced the underdog role together.

Mississippi State softball was shut out for a second time in the Women's College World Series, ending its season after a 4-0 loss to Texas.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Mississippi State softball has dropped to the losers' bracket in the Women's College World Series. The Bulldogs (43-20) lost 8-0 in five innings to No. 11 seed Texas Tech (58-7) at Devon Park on May 28 in the program's WCWS debut.

Here's a closer look at why Mississippi State softball players and fans are holding broccoli at this week's Women's College World Series:

After being eliminated from its first Women's College World Series, Mississippi State softball is confident the Bulldogs can return.