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LSU's Ciara Briggs (88) is safe at first as Texas first baseman Joley Mitchell (9) awaits the throw during an NCAA college softball game Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)

Can LSU softball finish the job in 2025? Previewing a pivotal season

By Isabelle Callahan January 15, 2025

As the LSU Tigers gear up for the 2025 softball season, excitement and anticipation are growing among fans and players. With a potent mix of veterans and promising newcomers, the team is ready to make...

LSU softball graduate student outfielder Ciara Briggs (88) catches the ball on Sunday, May 19, 2024,during LSU's 9-0 win against Southern Illinois in the NCAA Regional Championship game at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU softball’s season ends with 8-0 loss to Stanford in super regionals

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor May 26, 2024

Deep into the postseason, brutality is as much a part of the game as triumph. For every team that lives to play another day, one goes home. On Sunday, May 26 in the decisive game three of the super regionals,...

LSU softball graduate student utility Raeleen Gutierrez (55) swings her bat Friday, April 26, 2024, during LSU's 2-1 loss against Arkansas at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La. 

Key moments in No. 7 LSU softball’s 2-0 series loss against No. 13 Arkansas

By Lizzie Falcetti April 29, 2024

For three straight days, fans packed Tiger park to watch LSU softball’s last conference series.  They kept coming back, hoping to see a Tiger win over Arkansas, which finally happened on the...

LSU softball graduate student infielder Karli Petty (14) connects with the ball Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, during LSU’s 8-0 win against Nicholls at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

No. 7 LSU softball loses 9-4 to No. 19 UL-Lafayette in rematch battle

The No. 19 Ragin' Cajuns came back for revenge and annihilated the No. 7 Tigers. University of Louisiana at Lafayette defeated LSU 9-4 on Tuesday at Yvette Girouard field.A week ago, the Ragin' Cajuns...

LSU softball graduate student pitcher/utility Kelley Lynch (37) pitches the ball on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, during LSU's exhibition game against Co-Lin CC in Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

Personalities behind the pitching: How LSU softball’s three starters vary in approach

By Lizzie Falcetti April 23, 2024

The bases are loaded with two outs and a full count. Will LSU get the strikeout to end the inning, or will its opponent score a run?   Every Tiger pitcher has been in this situation and got out...

LSU softball head coach Beth Torina speaks with the umpire Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, during LSU’s 8-0 win against Nicholls at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

Takeaways: LSU softball drops series against Tennessee, but Tigers’ head coach makes history

By Lizzie Falcetti April 21, 2024

No. 7 LSU softball lost the rubber match against No. 4 Tennessee on Sunday to drop its third straight Southeastern Conference series.  After the Vols shutout the Tigers 3-0 in the first game on Friday,...

LSU softball graduate student pitcher/utility Kelley Lynch (37) pitches the ball on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, during LSU's exhibition game against Co-Lin CC in Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

Highs and lows: Key moments from LSU softball’s three games against Auburn

There are moments in sports that put the game second and the athletes first.  LSU pitcher Kelley Lynch threw a no-hitter against Auburn on Saturday, creating the 2-0 win.  It was the annual ovarian...

LSU softball head coach Beth Torina meets with the team Tuesday, April 2, 2024, during LSU's 7-4 win against ULM in Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

SEC play check in: A look at No. 6 LSU softball’s triumphs and trials

By Lizzie Falcetti April 9, 2024

Thirteen teams make up Southeastern Conference softball. Twelve of them are ranked in national top-25 polls right now.  This conference is fierce, and matchups end in close scores. One or two runs...

LSU softball junior pitcher Raelin Chaffin (34) begins her windup Tuesday, April 2, 2024, during LSU's 7-4 win against ULM in Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU softball drops series against Florida 2-1, three takeaways from the three games

Batting average, fielding percentage and opposing batting average are three categories in the Southeastern Conference, all with something in common.  Florida softball is first in each.  The Gators’...

LSU softball senior outfield/catcher Ali Newland (44) sprints between bases on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, during LSU's exhibition game against Co-Lin CC in Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

‘Jack-of-all-trades’: Ali Newland dominates in every role on and off the diamond

By Lizzie Falcetti April 6, 2024

A Saturday softball game in Tiger Park is crowded with fans in purple and gold from the outfield-grass terrace to the stands.  Among the loud Louisianians cheering this LSU team to victory are softball...

LSU softball senior outfield/catcher Ali Newland (44) steps up to bat on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, during LSU's exhibition game against Co-Lin CC in Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU softball sweeps Texas A&M after sixth-inning grand slam in series finale

By Lizzie Falcetti March 30, 2024

LSU softball trailed in the fifth inning against Texas A&M on Saturday and needed one run to tie the game. The Tigers had been in this situation for all three games of the series and had seen...

LSU softball graduate student infielder Taylor Pleasants (17) swings for the ball Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, during LSU’s 8-5 win over Boise State at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

Explosive sixth inning leads No. 6 LSU softball to 5-1 win against No. 11 Texas A&M

By Lizzie Falcetti March 29, 2024

Tiger Park was lively and fully packed for a Good Friday game against Texas A&M. Then, the good day turned great for Tiger fans after LSU softball beat the Aggies 5-1.  The Tigers were down 1-0...