Sports are based around competition. Everyone knows that. But when it comes to fighting ovarian cancer, the SEC is on the same team.

All 13 SEC softball teams wore teal in place of their school colors to promote awareness of ovarian cancer.

The campaign stemmed from Mississippi State player Alex Wilcox, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015. 

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Defying all odds, Wilcox continued to play throughout her treatment and led her high school team to multiple state championships. After signing with the Bulldogs in 2016, she appeared in eight games with three starts, recorded 15 at-bats and hit a home run.

Mississippi State’s softball team supported Wilcox throughout her battle and campaigned during the 2018 season with the slogan “No One Fights Alone.”

Wilcox passed away in 2018, but her legacy has lived on.

In addition to teams participating in “Wear Teal Day,” they also recognize those that have lost their lives to ovarian cancer as well as the survivors.

“There are so many wonderful women who have valiantly fought against ovarian cancer including Alex, and today we come together for them,” LSU head coach Beth Torina said. “SEC softball is a tremendous group, and this day will be a momentous one in the fight against ovarian cancer.”

LSU took it a step further.

The Tigers hosted a Geaux Teal Walk earlier in the day to further spread awareness about the disease. 

“This cause means so much to me, my family and all of SEC softball,” Torina said. “It’s going to be a very special day where all of our softball teams are united together to honor Alex and spread awareness of ovarian cancer to help save lives of other women throughout the country.”