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LSU freshman utility Elyse Thornhill (9) runs to third base during their 13-2 victory against University of Connecticut on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

Serrett, Thornhill and Smith lead softball’s standout freshman class

By Marc Stevens February 23, 2016

LSU softball coach Beth Torina and her staff brought in an elite recruiting class for the 2016 season, and the rookies are already making their mark. Infielders Amber Serrett and Shemiah Sanchez, utility...

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

Tigers notch two wins against ranked opponents in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

By Marc Stevens February 21, 2016

After a disappointing 3-0 loss to No. 9 Arizona to start to the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on Friday, the No. 4 LSU softball team responded with four-straight wins to close out the tournament. The...

LSU freshman infilder Shemiah Sanchez (23) batting during LSU's 5-0 victory against Ohio State University on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at Tiger Park

The No. 4 Tigers defeat UC Santa Barbara, 5-2

By Marc Stevens February 20, 2016

The No. 4 LSU softball team won its third game of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic comfortably defeating University of California Santa Barbara, 5-2, Saturday afternoon. The Tigers’ (6-2) offense...

LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) defending first base during their 2-1 defeat against the University of the Pacific on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

No. 4 LSU softball falls to No. 9 Arizona, 3-0

By Josh Thornton February 19, 2016

The No. 4 LSU softball team dropped its second game of the season, 3-0, to No. 9 Arizona in Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic opener in Palm Springs, California on Friday night.  The Wildcats’...

LSU junior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) sneaking back to base during their 13-2 victory against University of Connecticut on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

No. 4 softball team to face three ranked opponents in the Mary Nutter Classic

By Joshua Thornton February 18, 2016

The No. 4 LSU softball team will be facing its toughest test of the season yet as it travels to Palm Springs, California for the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. LSU will begin the tournament with a doubleheader...

LSU freshman outfielder Akiya Thymes (00) on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at Tiger Park

Born with it: Akiya Thymes brings her family’s dynamic speed to LSU softball program

By Josh Thornton February 17, 2016

LSU freshman outfielder Akiya Thymes has blistering speed — blink once and you just might miss her. The Tiger faithful have seen their fair share of game-changing base runners, such as A.J. Andrews...

LSU sophmore otfielder Emily Griggs chatting with junior infilder Sahvanna Jaquish during their 2-1 defeat against University of the Pacific on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

Jaquish’s offensive explosion powers LSU in Tiger Classic

February 15, 2016

The No. 3 LSU softball team opened its season in a dominating fashion during the 18th edition Tiger Classic hosted at Tiger Park. LSU (4-1) outscored opponents 42-5 over the weekend and won each of its...

LSU junior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) celebrating the teams run during their 2-1 defeat on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

Offense fuels No. 3 LSU softball team to 4-1 mark in Tiger Classic

By Josh Thornton February 14, 2016

The No. 3 LSU softball team started off the 2016 season winning four of five games in the annual Tiger Classic at Tiger Park. Offense wasn’t a problem for LSU (4-1); the Tigers outscored their opponents...

LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmions (3) drops the ball during their 2-1 defeat against University of the Pacific on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

No. 3 LSU softball falls to Pacific University in Tiger Classic

By Josh Thornton February 13, 2016

In a shocking defeat, No. 3 LSU softball team lost its first game of the season against Pacific University. Pacific’s junior pitcher Cassidy Gustafson held the LSU lineup in check, only one run on...

LSU sophomore infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) hits the ball during the Tiger's 8-0 first victory against Arizona on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Tiger Park.

No. 3 LSU softball notches third-straight mercy rule victory

By Marc Stevens February 13, 2016

The No. 3 LSU softball team secured its third straight run-rule victory 13-2 in Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader against the University of Connecticut at Tiger Park. Although the Tigers (3-0) and...

The LSU Lady Tigers’ infield discuss strategy before a pitch during the Tigers’ 10-5 final victory against Arizona on Sunday, May 24, 2015 in Tiger Park.

No. 3 LSU softball sweeps opening night doubleheader in Tiger Classic

By Marc Stevens February 12, 2016

After demolishing Ohio State 9-0 in five innings, the No. 3 LSU softball team secured its second straight run-rule victory against the University of North Florida (0-2) in its second game of Friday’s...

LSU freshman Carley Hoover (21) celebrates after striking out a batter during the Tiger's 10-5 final victory against Arizona on Sunday, May 24, 2015 in Tiger Park.

Tigers trounce Ohio State, 9-0, in five innings in season opener

By Josh Thornton February 12, 2016

The No. 3 LSU softball team started the 2016 Tiger Classic with a victory in the first game of a Friday doubleheader, run-ruling Ohio State, 9-0, in five innings. The Tigers (1-0) started fast at the plate,...