You may have noticed something different about the teams’ uniforms if you’ve been following SEC softball recently. They are all wearing a shade of teal or teal accents. Not every day you see a lot of Teal in the sports world.

So, why is everyone suddenly obsessed with this color?

Well, it all comes down to a special campaign called “All for Alex,” which is all about honoring the legacy of a former Mississippi State softball player named Alex Wilcox.

Who Was Alex Wilcox?

Alex Wilcox was a talented softball player who played for Mississippi State University in 2018. She battled ovarian cancer with remarkable courage and strength, becoming an inspiration to many. Sadly, she passed away in the summer of 2018, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and love for softball.

She was just 18 years old. RIP Alex.

The #NoOneFightsAlone Campaign

In an effort to honor her legacy and continue the fight against ovarian cancer, the Bulldogs have launched the #NoOneFightsAlone campaign. As part of the initiative, all 13 SEC softball teams wore teal or teal accents on April 22nd.

The Geaux Teal Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation hooked each school up with some seriously cool All for Alex shirts for the teams and staff to rock during pregame warmups.

It’s awesome to see everyone coming together to support such an important cause. Videos were played throughout each stadium on the day to remember Alex’s impact on the softball community.