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LSU outfielder junior Bailey Landry (26) congratulates junior indfielder Constance Quinn (5) during the Tigers' 16-0 victory against Tennessee Tech in five innings on Sunday, Mar. 6, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers not overlooking midweek doubleheader

By Marc Stevens March 7, 2016

Southeastern Conference play is just around the corner for the No. 5 LSU softball team. No. 4 Alabama will come rolling into Tiger Park for a top-five matchup between conference foes on Friday night. The...

LSU sophomore pitcher Carley Hoover (21) throws first career no-hitter during the Tigers' 16-0 victory against Tennessee Tech in five innings on Sunday, Mar. 6, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers dominant in LSU Invitational

By Josh Thornton March 6, 2016

The No. 5 LSU softball team, now winners of 15 straight matches, didn’t have much trouble with its opponents in the LSU Invitational this weekend. Although LSU coach Beth Torina refuses to compare...

LSU senior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) high fives LSU pitcher LSU sophmore pitcher Carley Hoover (21) after her third consecutive strikeout during their 2-1 defeat against University of the Pacific on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

LSU sweeps Saturday doubleheader as Hoover dominates

By Marc Stevens March 6, 2016

Rarely does a pitcher win two games in the same day. But that’s exactly what sophomore pitcher Carley Hoover did Saturday night. The No. 5 LSU softball team defeated Liberty 8-0 via mercy-rule in...

LSU Freshman infield Amber Serrett (17) hits the ball during the Tigers' 5-3 victory against Texas Tech on Sunday February 28, 2016 at Tiger Park.

Dominant pitching, explosive offense fuel LSU’s Friday sweep of LSU Invitational

By Josh Thornton March 5, 2016

A two-hour delay couldn’t stop the No. 5 LSU softball team from dominating both of its opponents in the LSU invitational. In the first battle of the Tigers,, LSU demolished Memphis, 17-2, in five...

LSU senior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) high fives LSU pitcher LSU sophmore pitcher Carley Hoover (21) after her third consecutive strikeout during their 2-1 defeat against University of the Pacific on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

Tigers host final home tournament before SEC play

By Marc Stevens March 3, 2016

Seven games are all that stand between the No. 5 LSU softball team and the opening of Southeastern Conference play against No. 4 Alabama on March 11. But first, the team must finish a midweek doubleheader...

LSU sophomore pitcher Carley Hoover (21) cheers with her teammates for fans during the Tigers' 9-1 victory against Illinois State on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Softball attendance reflecting success of LSU program

By Josh Thornton March 1, 2016

In sports, there’s nothing like home field advantage, especially in the Southeastern Conference where passionate fan bases reign supreme. Since returning to campus in 1997, the program has never...

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...