The LSU softball team is No. 1 in the nation for the first time in program history after moving up to the top spot in both the NFCA Poll and USA Softball Poll on Tuesday.
The Tigers (27-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) received 23 of 32 first place votes in the NFCA Poll following their series win against previously undefeated then-No.1 Florida. Oregon checked in at No. 2 with six first place votes, and Florida dropped to No. 3, collecting three first place votes.
A lone first place vote for Florida prevented LSU from being a unanimous No. 1 in the USA Softball Poll, but the Tigers took the top spot with 19 of 20 voters giving them the nod as the nation’s best team.
“There have been so many great players in this program’s history who have truly helped in building LSU softball and paving the way for this ranking and the success of this year’s team,” said LSU coach Beth Torina in a news release. “We have a special group of young women that truly understand the team concept and have worked hard to accomplish everything they have done so far this season.
“We are honored by the respect we have been shown for our accomplishments to this point; however, we have a clear understanding that there is still a long way to go in the 2015 season.”
LSU hosts Nicholls State at 6 p.m. tonight at Tiger Park.