The LSU soccer team accomplished a program first by beating No. 13 Florida on Sunday, but the Tigers still have their eye on one more new prize — a Southeastern Conference championship.
LSU (12-6-1, 7-3 SEC) remains squarely in the hunt for a share of the school’s first-ever SEC title with just one regular season match remaining.
“It would be an overwhelming achievement,” said senior goalkeeper Mo Isom. “The SEC has been the second-best conference all season, and to prove that we’re in the elite ranks would be a testament to all our work and done.”
Despite claiming the fourth SEC West title in five seasons, LSU has never earned the No. 1 seed in the SEC Tournament, but twice held the second seed, in 2008 and 2009.
Lee said the depth of the conference, which has seven likely NCAA tournament candidates, will create a simultaneous challenge and opportunity for LSU in the eight-team tournament, regardless of seeding.
“No matter who you’re going to play, it’s basically a guarantee they will be a top-50 team,” Lee said. “That’s a little different than in past years and shows the SEC is as deep as it’s ever ready.”
 
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