As postseason play begins, both LSU tennis programs are entering a defining stretch — one shaped by momentum, home-court advantage and the opportunity to make a deep run.
For the LSU men’s tennis team, their biggest headline is clear: postseason tennis is coming to Baton Rouge.
For the first time since 2009, the Tigers will host a regional. With Alabama State, Michigan and Pepperdine heading down to the boot, it will be one for the books.
The Tigers earned the right to serve as a regional host this upcoming weekend, a significant advantage as NCAA regionals get underway across the country. Playing at home not only gives LSU familiar courts and crowd support but also reflects the consistency of play the program has shown throughout the season, including ranked wins and strong SEC performances.
Hosting puts LSU in a prime position to advance, with the expectation that the Tigers will lean on the depth and doubles strength to push toward the super regional the second week of May.
On the women’s side, LSU enters regionals with serious momentum of its own, hosting a regional as well. The women’s team will face off with Rice, Texas Christian University and Stephan F. Austin starting on May 2. This postseason marks the 27th appearance and LSU’s 10th consecutive showing.
The Tigers are coming off a strong SEC Tournament run that included an upset over multiple top-ranked opponents and a trip to the conference championship match. The late-season surge, combined with standout individual performances — like multiple All-SEC selections led by Cadence Brace —- has positioned LSU as a dangerous team in the bracket.
The NCAA regionals for women’s tennis are scheduled for the first weekend of May, marking the start of a three-stage postseason that includes regionals, super regionals and ultimately a national championship.
LSU’s recent form suggests they have the capability to advance beyond the opening rounds, especially if the singles lineup continues to deliver in tight matches.
For both programs, the path forward is clear: survive and advance.
The men will look to capitalize on the Baton Rouge regional and turn home-court advantage into a deep postseason push, while the women aim to carry the momentum picked up in the SEC Tournament onto the national stage.
If both squads find their momentum and rhythm at the right time, LSU could see extended postseason runs on both sides of the draw, adding to the historical run.
