For the first time in LSU soccer history, the Tigers control their own destiny for the Southeastern Conference title as the final quarter of conference play approaches.
LSU (11-5-1, 6-2 SEC) sits in a four-way tie with Georgia, South Carolina and No. 13 Florida for first place in the SEC standings.
The Tigers have already defeated Georgia and play a round-robin of sorts next week, hosting South Carolina on Thursday and traveling to Florida on Sunday before finishing the regular season at Arkansas.
“We always tend to play Florida toward the end of the year, but this year it’s going to have an extra bit of importance,” said coach Brian Lee. “South Carolina is usually near the top of the table, so we’re possession.”
Associate head coach Debbie Hensley said the well-worn motto of approaching the season one game at a time has kept the team from thinking too much about SEC title implications.
“You can get overwhelmed, looking at what’s on the horizon rather than the big match right in front of you,” Hensley said. “Staying in control of your perspective is how you stay in a title race like we