LSU Softball kicked off the 2025 season in Tiger Park on Thursday vs. Charlotte.

Freshman Pitcher Jayden Heavener threw the first debut perfect game in program history, leading the Tigers to a win

With the freshmen’s debut, Heavener faced 18 batters striking out 13 times and having a pitch count of 85 through her first six collegiate innings.

Coming back off of a torn ACL injury, Senior Infield Danieca Coffey came back better than ever, leading the LSU offense going two for two at bat and having two runs batted in.

Junior Infield McKaela Walker went two for four at bat, having a double base hit, and 2 Run Batted In.

Coming back from an injury, Redshirt Freshman Utility Tori Edwards made her presence known, going two for three at bat, having a double base hit and 2 Run Batted In.

Sophomore Utility Maddox McKee went one for three at bat and two running bat ins

Transfer Junior Outfield Jalia Lassiter made her debut with Tigers going one for three at bat, having a double base hit and 1 Run Batted In.

The Tigers beat Charlotte 8-0. The Tigers are taking on Central Arkansas at 6:30 p.m. and will be back in Tiger Park Saturday taking on the same two teams for the second day of a three part tournament for Tiger Classic