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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.

Silver lining: Three LSU softball players who shined despite 2-1 series loss to Ole Miss

By Ava Hebert & Lizzie Falcetti | @avahebe4 & @lizziefalcetti March 19, 2024

LSU softball ended its perfect record on Sunday with a 5-2 loss to Ole Miss and couldn’t find its fire again in the final game on Monday. The chilly, windy night in Baton Rouge cooled off the...

The LSU softball team meets on the mound Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, during LSU’s 8-5 win over Boise State at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

No. 2 LSU softball’s 24-game winning streak comes to an end with 5-2 loss to Ole Miss

By Lizzie Falcetti | @lizziefalcetti Ava Hebert | @avahebe4 March 17, 2024

On a holiday considered lucky, LSU softball couldn’t find its fortune. The Tigers lost their first game of the season 5-2 to Ole Miss on Saint Patrick’s Day. After shutting out the Rebels 3-0...

LSU softball graduate student infielder Taylor Pleasants (17) swings for the ball Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, during LSU’s game against Boise State in Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

Deal them in: LSU softball defeats Texas 7-4 in top 3 matchup

By Ava Hebert | @avahebe4 March 12, 2024

LSU softball defeated Texas 7-4 in a top 3 matchup, proving it deserves to be in the conversation of national championship teams.“It was another day we felt really good on the field,” starting...

The LSU softball team celebrates graduate student infielder Taylor Pleasants' (17) diving catch Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, during LSU’s 8-5 win over Boise State at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU softball sweeps Kentucky in first SEC series, remains only undefeated team

By Ava Hebert | @avahebe4 March 10, 2024

LSU softball swept Kentucky in its first SEC matchup of the season.The Tigers won the series with scores of 6-2, 4-3 and 8-3 respectively.Head coach Beth Torina’s motto of “you need two out...

LSU softball graduate student infielder Taylor Pleasants (17) swings for the ball Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, during LSU’s game against Boise State in Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

‘Back to 0-0’: Undefeated status holds no weight for LSU softball going into SEC play

By Lizzie Falcetti | @lizziefalcetti March 7, 2024

Nineteen wins. Zero losses.  After playing nearly 20 non-conference games, LSU softball started its season with a perfect record.  The Tigers defeated 13 different teams, some of them multiple...

LSU softball senior infielder Danieca Coffey (13) swings for the ball Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, during LSU’s 8-5 win over Boise State at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

Danieca Coffey declared out for the rest of LSU softball’s 2024 season

By Ava Hebert | @avahebe4 March 5, 2024

LSU softball third basemen Danieca Coffey was declared out for the remainder of the 2024 season on Tuesday. “Very unfortunate loss for the team,” head coach Beth Torina said, “but...

LSU softball graduate student utility Raeleen Gutierrez (55) sends the ball flying Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, during LSU’s 8-5 win over Boise State at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

3 takeaways: LSU softball becomes only undefeated team in top 25 after home tournament

By Ava Hebert | @avahebe4 Lizzie Falcetti | @lizziefalcetti March 3, 2024

A different side of LSU softball emerged in the Purple and Gold Challenge, with offense not being its main superpower.   In the previous 12 games, the Tigers continuously powered through...

The sun sets Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, during LSU’s 8-5 win over Boise State at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

‘Less friends, more sisters’: Maci Bergeron and Abigail Savoy’s journey to LSU softball

By Ava Hebert | @avahebe4 February 26, 2024

College sports teams are made up of a multitude of athletes. People of different backgrounds, coming from different high schools, states and even countries.LSU’s softball team is similar to this...

The sun sets Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, during LSU’s 8-5 win over Boise State at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

No. 6 LSU softball sweeps Tiger Classic. Here’s three players who stood out

By Lizzie Falcetti | @lizziefalcetti February 25, 2024

Another home tournament for No. 6 LSU softball. Another showcase of a dominant offense that clutches wins.  To kick off the Tiger Classic on Thursday, shortstop Taylor Pleasants hit a walk-off home...

LSU softball graduate student infielder Taylor Pleasants (17) celebrates an inside-the-park grand slam with junior outfielder Madilyn Giglio (9) Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, during LSU’s 8-0 win against Nicholls at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

Taylor Pleasants hits 10th-inning walk-off home run, No. 6 LSU softball beats Boise State 3-2

By Lizzie Falcetti | @lizziefalcetti February 22, 2024

It was the bottom of the 10th inning in the first game of the Tiger Classic, and LSU softball and Boise State were tied at 2-2. Neither team had scored since the top of the sixth. After a five-inning...

LSU softball graduate student utility Raeleen Gutierrez (55) rounds third base after hitting a home run Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, during LSU’s 8-0 win against Nicholls at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

Pros and cons: No. 12 LSU softball stays undefeated after Clearwater Invitational

By Lizzie Falcetti | @lizziefalcetti February 18, 2024

With the game on the line and a runner on third, LSU first baseman Raeleen Gutierrez stepped up to plate.  The Tigers and Northwestern were tied at 12-12 in the bottom of the seventh inning, and LSU...

The LSU softball team celebrates graduate student infielder Taylor Pleasants' (17) inside-the-park grand slam Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, during LSU’s 8-0 win against Nicholls at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

3 takeaways from No. 14 LSU softball’s four shutouts in the LSU Invitational

By Lizzie Falcetti | @lizziefalcetti Ava Hebert | @Avahebe4 February 10, 2024

Shutouts are challenging to come by in college softball.Having five in a row? That’s a test to No. 14 LSU’s top-notch pitching and sharp at-bats. “The cool part is it is five different...