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LSU freshman pitcher Sydney Smith (12) pitching during LSU's 9-0 victory against University of North Florida on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at Tiger Park

LSU records eighth mercy-rule victory of 2016 with 8-0 win against UL-Monroe

By Josh Thornton March 1, 2016

Without three of their four top hitters, the No. 5 LSU softball team still managed to defeat University of Louisiana-Monroe by mercy-rule, 8-0, in five innings. The in-state rivals were locked in a pitcher’s...

LSU players wear funny hats during the Tigers' 5-3 victory against Texas Tech on Sunday February 28, 2016 at Tiger Park.

Tigers find the extra push in rally culture

February 29, 2016

In the sport of softball, there are a few major keys that can lead to victory. A combination of solid pitching, offense and defense can all go a long way toward a win, but sometimes teams may need an extra...

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.

Dominant pitching staff’s consistency key to Tigers’ success

February 29, 2016

The No. 5 LSU softball team’s bats has been on fire this season. Seven of their 13 wins have come off the mercy rule, averaging nearly 11 runs per game in those matchups. But the Tigers’ (13-2)...

LSU senior infielder Bianka Bell (27) and freshman infielder Shemiah Sanchez (23) dab during the Tigers' 9-1 victory against Illinois State on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 in Tiger Park.

No. 5 LSU puts winning streak on the line in matchup with UL-Monroe

February 29, 2016

After an unblemished 4-0 weekend throughout the Purple and Gold Challenge, the No. 5 LSU softball team has a quick turnaround as they face the University of Louisiana-Monroeon Tuesday at Tiger Park. LSU...

LSU junior outfield Bailey Landry (26) celebrates with her teammates during the Tigers' 5-3 victory against Texas Tech on Sunday February 28, 2016 at Tiger Park.

Tigers cruise to four wins in Purple & Gold Challenge

By Josh Thornton February 28, 2016

LSU coach Beth Torina went into this weekend wanting to get four wins in the ninth annual Purple & Gold Challenge. Her team responded by going undefeated, extending its win-streak to nine games. “I’m...

LSU Junior Outielder Bailey Landry running the bases during the LSU 10-2 victory against Illinois State University on Friday, Feb. 25, 2016 at Tiger Park

LSU wins walk-off thriller at Tiger Park in Purple & Gold Challenge

By Marc Stevens February 27, 2016

The No. 5 LSU softball team defied the odds against Texas Tech on Saturday night. Down 2-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning with two outs already gone, the Tigers trailed the entire contest and coach...

LSU junior catcher and infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) runs in for home base Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, during the Tigers' 5-0 victory against South Alabama in Tiger Park.

Tigers demolish Redbirds, 9-1, in Purple & Gold Challenge

By Josh Thornton February 27, 2016

After blowing out  Illinois State, 10-2, on Friday night, the No. 5 LSU softball team earned a similar result against the Redbirds on Saturday with a 9-1 win, continuing the Tigers winning-streak...

LSU senior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) swings at the ball Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, during the Tigers' 5-0 victory against South Alabama in Tiger Park.

Kloss fuels LSU’s 10-2 blowout of Illinois State

By Marc Stevens February 27, 2016

Senior designated player Kellsi Kloss’ offensive explosion just won’t stop. After hitting two grand slams in a 16-2 rout of Bethune-Cookman, the Cypress, California native torched the Illinois...

LSU senior infielder Bianka Bell (27) and junior infielder Constance Quinn (5) celebrate Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, during the Tigers' 5-0 victory against South Alabama in Tiger Park.

No. 5 Tigers host pair of unranked opponents in the Purple & Gold Challenge

By Josh Thornton February 25, 2016

The No. 5 LSU softball team continues its non-conference slate this weekend in the ninth annual Purple & Gold Challenge held in Tiger Park. The Tigers (9-2) went undefeated in the tournament last season...

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.

No. 5 LSU shuts out South Alabama, 5-0

By Josh Thornton February 24, 2016

Fresh off going 4-1 in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic last weekend, the No. 5 LSU softball team returned to Tiger Park to shut out South Alabama, 5-0, Wednesday night. Even though the Jaguars (6-4)...

The newly renovated Tiger Terrace on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at Tiger Park

LSU softball’s Tiger Park gets offseason facelift

By Marc Stevens February 24, 2016

Prior to the 2016 season, Tiger Park was named the best collegiate softball stadium in the United States by flosoftball.com. The No. 5 LSU softball team ended the 2015 season, 38-5, within the friendly...

LSU sophmore infielder Sydney Bourg (10) leading cheers during their 2-1 defeat against the University of the Pacifc on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

Tigers roll into midweek bout against South Alabama

February 23, 2016

Last season, South Alabama came into Tiger Park ranked No. 24 looking for an upset of then-No. 1 LSU. It didn’t happen. The Tigers defeated the Jaguars by mercy-rule 8-0 in five innings. After a...