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LSU freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) throws a pitch during the Tigers' 2-0 victory against South Carolina on Sunday, Apr. 24, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Hoover, Walljasper, Smith elevating LSU’s deep rotation, leading in the circle

By Marc Stevens April 28, 2016

The No. 12 LSU softball team’s three-headed hitting monster of senior infielders Bianka Bell and Kellsi Kloss and junior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish are a devastating trio at the plate. But a second...

LSU junior infielder, Sahvanna Jaquish (02), catches the ball on first base for the out during the Tigers' 5-2 victory against McNeese State on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Tiger Park.

Tiger Park’s advantage makes life easier for LSU softball

By Marc Stevens April 27, 2016

LSU’s three well-respected home venues — Tiger Stadium, the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and Alex Box Stadium — are typically known for the advantage the home crowds bring to their respective...

LSU senior catcher, Kellsi Kloss (77), hits the ball during the Tigers' 5-2 victory against McNeese State on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Tiger Park.

Hoover’s two-hit performance fuels Tigers to 5-2 victory against McNeese

By Josh Thornton April 26, 2016

The No. 12 LSU softball team won its 14th-straight game against an in-state opponent with its 5-2 win against McNeese State at Tiger Park on Tuesday. The victory moves the Tigers’ (37-13, 10-11 Southeastern...

LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) gets ready to bat during the Tigers' 2-0 victory against South Carolina on Sunday, Apr. 24, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers looking to win 14th-straight against McNeese on Tuesday

By Marc Stevens April 25, 2016

Since April 9, 2014, the No. 14 LSU softball team has dominated its in-state rivals, winning 13 consecutive games and losing only one. This season, the Tigers (36-13, 10-11 Southeastern Conference) are...

LSU senior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) high-fives freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) after the Tigers' 2-0 victory against South Carolina on Sunday, Apr. 24, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers’ consistent offense propels sweep of South Carolina

April 24, 2016

The No. 14 LSU softball team wanted more consistent offensive play entering a three-game set against South Carolina this weekend. They got just that. The Tigers (36-13, 10-11 Southeastern Conference) defeated...

LSU sophomore pitcher Allie Walljasper (25) winds up for the pitch Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, during the Tigers' 5-0 victory against South Alabama in Tiger Park.

LSU’s 8-0 victory against South Carolina caps off ‘perfect day’ in annual “Geaux Teal” game

By Marc Stevens April 23, 2016

Before battling Saturday night against South Carolina, the No. 14 LSU softball team stood united with its opponents that morning against a common enemy – ovarian cancer. The squads participated in...

LSU sophmore pitcher Carly Hoover (21) pitches during LSU's 0-2 defeat against the University of Kentucky on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Tiger Park

Tigers defeat South Carolina, 7-2, to begin “Geaux Teal” week

By Josh Thornton April 22, 2016

With the bases loaded in the bottom of the second inning, LSU sophomore outfielder Emily Griggs swung on a 3-1 pitch and grounded out. Her grounder would give the No. 14 LSU softball team a 1-0 lead and...

LSU senior infielder Bianka Bell (27) daps junior infielder Constance Quinn (5) during LSU's 6-2 victory against the University of Alabama on March 11, 2016 at Tiger Park

LSU softball continue five-game homestand against South Carolina

By Marc Stevens April 21, 2016

The No. 14 LSU softball was predicted as the second-best team in the Southeastern Conference prior to the season, according to the SEC coaches preseason poll. They currently sit 10th in the league standings...

LSU junior infielder/catcher Sahvanna Jaquish softball dances during the game against Northwestern State after it gets rain delayed on Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers overwhelm Lady Demons, 6-1, after two-hour rain delay

By Christian Boutwell April 20, 2016

After a flat tire and a near game-canceling thunderstorm hovered above Baton Rouge, the No. 14 LSU softball team defeated Northwestern State, 6-1, in a five-hour affair on Wednesday night. Before the scheduled...

LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) catches a foul ball during LSU's 2-0 victory against the Nicholls State University on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Tiger Park

Kloss, Simmons, Bell drafted into the National Pro Fastpitch, will continue softball careers

By Marc Stevens April 19, 2016

When discussing professional sports leagues, undoubtedly the National Football League or the National Basketball Association are among the first mentioned. But there exists another, lesser-known league...

LSU junior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) bats during LSU's 0-2 defeat against the University of Kentucky on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Tiger Park

Tigers hope to keep offensive momentum going against Northwestern State

By Josh Thornton April 19, 2016

After winning its first Southeastern Conference series since April 3 last weekend, the No. 14 LSU softball team aspires to keep its National Championship hopes alive. Fresh off a series win against Mississippi...

LSU freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) pitches during the Tigers' 8-0 victory against ULM on Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2016 in Tiger Park.

LSU softball ends conference slide with offensive explosion, solid pitching

By Marc Stevens April 18, 2016

After one of the worst hitting slumps in a three-game set in LSU softball history, the team took a step in the right direction over the weekend. The No. 11 Tigers won two of three contests against Mississippi...