MIAMI - Virginia Tech committed four errors and had just three hits in dropping a 2-1 decision in softball to 21^st-ranked Missouri Sunday morning on the final day of the FIU Invitational.

Tech got on the board in the second inning. Charisse Mariconda singled up the middle and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Misty Hall. Caroline Stolle singled to left center and Mariconda came in when the throw from the outfield went astray.

The Tigers got back in the game in the third inning, scoring an unearned run. A hit and two Tech errors allowed Mizzou to load the bases before Angela Tincher walked Lindsey Ubrun on four pitches to bring home a run.

Missouri won the game in the seventh on another Tech error. A leadoff walk and a single put two on with no one out. Eventually Amanda Renth hit a ground ball to Mariconda, who misplayed the ball and it rolled into the outfield, allowing the winning run to score.

Tincher wasn't at her best in the game, allowing six hits while striking out just six. She went 6.1 innings, giving up two unearned runs and two walks to drop her record to 2-1.

Tech had just three hits in the game, and none after the third inning. Erin Ota, Stolle and Mariconda had the only hits.

The Hokies (3-2) will be in action again next weekend at the Green & White Tournament, hosted by UNC Charlotte. Tech will play the host 49ers Saturday at 2 p.m., followed by Presbyterian at 4 p.m.