LSU softball’s ace, Sydney Berzon, announced her verbal commitment to Oklahoma on Friday via Instagram.

Following LSU’s NCAA Regional exit, the 6-foot junior entered the transfer portal in late May and was named the top player available by Softball America. She was the only five-star prospect on the market.

In the Baton Rouge regional, Berzon started only one of three games and threw a shutout to eliminate UCONN. She kept LSU’s postseason hopes alive and only allowed two walks and five hits in seven innings.

In her three years as a Tiger, Berzon boasts 416 strikeouts in over 486 innings and a 2.02 career ERA.

She had less time on the mound this season due to persistent injuries and the introduction of freshman pitcher Jayden Heavener. Yet, Berzon still managed 104 strikeouts, six shutouts and an 18-8 overall record.

Although a star since she arrived on LSU’s campus, 2024 was undoubtedly her breakout season. She recorded 185 strikeouts over 204 innings and a 1.78 ERA. Berzon earned All-American honors in her first two years with LSU.

Now entering her fourth and final year of eligibility, Berzon will head to Norman for 2026.

Oklahoma got the best of LSU in 2025, beating them 4-1 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.

The Sooners made a hopeful run in the postseason, reaching the Women’s College World Series semifinals, but lost to the national runners-up Texas Tech 3-2. It marked the last game of Sam Landry’s collegiate career, so Oklahoma was on the hunt for a new ace.

For now, the most likely prospect for LSU’s ace is Heavener, who was named to the 2025 D1Softball Freshman All-American Second Team and earned two SEC Freshman of the Week honors.

She made 21 starts in her debut season for the Tigers, just one fewer than Berzon with 22.