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LSU senior outfielder Emily Griggs (8) scores a run during the Tigers' 9-2 victory over University of Texas Arlington on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 in Tiger Park.

LSU softball sweeps doubleheader against UT Arlington and Southern Miss

By Treasure Washington February 9, 2018

In their final opening weekend as college players, senior pitcher Allie Walljasper and senior outfielder Emily Griggs delivered once again. Walljasper recorded eight strikeouts in LSU’s 4-0 win against...

LSU junior third baseman Shemiah Sanchez (23) throws the ball to first base during the Tigers' 3-0 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 in Tiger Park.

LSU softball infield has open competition, plenty of depth

By Treasure Washington February 9, 2018

LSU coach Beth Torina doesn’t really need a more permanent infield for the season opener. With so much depth at every position, this is more than a good thing. “They’re...

LSU senior pitcher Carley Hoover (21) pitches the ball during the Tigers' 3-0 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 in Tiger Park.

LSU softball senior pitchers look to dominate 2018 season

By Egan Valliant February 9, 2018

LSU softball has one of the deepest bullpens in the nation as seniors Carley Hoover and Allie Walljasper head into their final season as Tigers. The seniors and their dominance on the mound have been crucial...

LSU senior pitcher Carley Hoover (21) pitches the ball during the Tigers' 3-0 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 in Tiger Park.

Hoover’s two-hit shutout pushes No. 8 LSU past Illinois-Chicago

By Kennedi Landry February 8, 2018

Amid first game jitters, senior pitcher Carley Hoover’s dominance on the mound brought No. 8 LSU to a 3-0 season opening win over Illinois-Chicago. Hoover dominated on the mound, only allowing two...

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New indoor practice facility coming to Tiger Park

By Treasure Washington February 1, 2018

The LSU softball team announced plans for a new indoor facility at Tiger Park on Thursday. The LSU Softball Performance Center will be the largest indoor facility in the Southeastern Conference. The 14,500...

LSU softball coach Beth Torina speaks to the media during softball media day in the Bill Lawton Room on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.

Notebook: Infield not officially set in stone while freshmen, transfers look to make big impacts

By Treasure Washington January 30, 2018

LSU coach Beth Torina enters her seventh season with the softball program coming off a third straight Women’s College World Series. “I’m proud to be at the helm and the state of the program...

LSU junior pitcher Carley Hoover (21) readies for play during the Tigers' 3-0 loss to Minnesota on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Tiger Park.

Carley Hoover looks ahead to senior season

By Treasure Washington January 25, 2018

LSU senior pitcher Carley Hoover is ready to have fun with her teammates in her final season at Tiger Park. “The drive back here from home this time around, I just had a very different...

LSU senior outfielder Emily Griggs (9) describes her excitement for the first softball practice of the season on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at Tiger Park.

LSU softball focusing on reinventing rather than replacing

By Treasure Washington January 11, 2018

While the LSU softball team has been to the Women’s College World Series in four of its last six seasons, there is still room to improve.The team’s last WCWS appearance ended in a 4-1 loss...

LSU softball head coach Beth Torina addresses the media on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 for the first time this season.

LSU softball signs eight during early signing period

By Kennedi Landry November 8, 2017

LSU softball and coach Beth Torina welcome eight new athletes from the class of 2018 during the 2017 early signing period. The signees include pitchers Shelby Wickersham and Ali Kilponen; infielder Georgia...

LSU senior catcher and infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) runs to first base during the Tigers’ 6-3 loss to Tennessee on Friday, April 21 2017, at Tiger Park.

Former player Sahvanna Jaquish prepares for new role as coach

By Kennedi Landry October 9, 2017

Sahvanna Jaquish is one of the most decorated players to ever step into Tiger Park, but this season she’s up for a new challenge.The four time all-American joins LSU’s staff...

LSU junior pitcher Allie Walljasper (25) prepares to pitch the ball during the Tigers’ 14-2 victory over OSU on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in Tiger Park.

Notebook: Fall practice brings an influx of new players and competition at multiple positions

By Kennedi Landry October 4, 2017

LSU softball kicked off its first fall practice on Wednesday in preparation for the 2018 season. “I’m so excited, especially for the last go around,” senior pitcher Allie Walljasper said....

LSU senior forward Nicole Howard (10) runs during LSU's 2-0 win against Lamar University on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at LSU Soccer Stadium.

Nicole Howard emerging as leader for LSU soccer

By Traven Handley September 6, 2017

Nicole Howard took a slight detour before she made her way to the LSU soccer program. Two years ago, Howard was the top ranked junior college player in the country and spent two years at Lewis and Clark...