The LSU softball team has released its 2010 schedule, and the Tigers are set for some key non-conference matchups early in the slate.
LSU will face 30 teams that appeared in NCAA Regionals last season. The Tigers open the season against North Carolina, DePaul and Texas in the Time Warner Texas Invitational on Feb. 12-14.
“Our opening weekend at Texas is one of the better opening weekends in the nation,” LSU coach Yvette Girouard said in a news release. “It will be a challenge for us to start on the road against three quality programs. We also recruit heavily in Texas and it will be a special weekend for the five Texans on our roster.”
After the Texas Invitational, the Tigers will stay at Tiger Park for 18 straight home games from Feb. 17 to March 7. LSU will host three tournaments in that span.
“Our home schedule is very exciting for our fans at Tiger Park especially our tournament schedules,” Girouard said. “You always want to make sure that the schedule addresses the RPI, and we’ve done that by playing seven NCAA Tournament teams leading up to conference play.”
LSU finished 34-18-1 last season, finishing second in the Southeastern Conference Western Division and almost making the NCAA Super Regional round before losing two straight to Arizona State.
 
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