On the Tigers Sports Update, a weekly report on the LSU Softball road opener, the LSU Baseball season opener, the LSU Gymnastics SEC showdown, and the LSU Women’s Basketball rivalry against South Carolina.
With new faces and new captains, the Tigers are off to a hot start as they kicked off their season Friday with the Tiger Classic. The Tigers completely dominated their opponents and are undefeated at 6-0.
The Tigers are in Clearwater, Florida for the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational. Looking to keep their win streak alive, the Tigers played Nebraska Thursday, Feb. 12, but were shutout by the Cornhuskers 9-0. Although they lost the first game, they redeemed themselves with a win against Oklahoma City, defeating them 9-4. LSU will be back Friday, Feb. 13 to take on No. 22 Duke at 3:30 p.m.
Going from Tiger Park to Alex Box, Baseball season is finally here and the National Champions are kicking off their season opener Friday, Feb. 13 against Milwaukee at 2 p.m.
Key returners such as Steven Milam, Chris Stanfield, Jake Brown and Derek Curiel are expected to make a big impact on the diamond as well as sophomore pitcher Casan Evans, who is the starter on the mound.
Shifting to the PMAC, No. 2-ranked LSU Gymnastics hosted the No. 14-ranked Penn State Friday, Feb. 6. The Tigers came out victorious sweeping each event and ending the night with a 197.525, marking this their 18 consecutive victory in the PMAC.
They’ll be looking to make it 19 as they will stay at home and take on the No. 17-ranked Auburn Tigers in an SEC showdown Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:45 p.m.
No. 6-ranked LSU Women’s Basketball will take on No. 3-ranked South Carolina in the PMAC Saturday, Feb. 14. This is a top-10 matchup and a game everyone has been waiting for, including LSU Students.
Students were able to share their opinions on their score prediction and who they think will take home the win.
“LSU of course because I think they can start off strong and be consistent, which means they can also end strong,” Hadley Cronin said. “I’m thinking it’s going to be a close game, so I’m thinking 75-72.”
“South Carolina looks very well-rounded and I believe LSU is also well-rounded, but we also have some holes that could be exposed by Dawn Staley, so I think I have South Carolina winning,” Carmelo Wyre said. “My score prediction is a fairly close game. I would say 79-76.”
There’s some mixed opinions on who the students have winning the game, but here’s some background knowledge on both teams. South Carolina currently leads LSU for the all-time series 18-12 since 2001.
Both teams are coming off wins, with LSU traveling to Auburn, where they had an impressive defensive performance, beating them 77-44. On the other hand, South Carolina traveled to Tennessee where they pounded the Vols 93-50.
Both teams have something to lose as it’s coming down to the wire for the SEC Championship and March Madness. If you’re still trying to get tickets, it’s too late because it’s sold out, but you can catch the game on ESPN and see who comes out with the win.
