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Softball

Lady Tigers sweep weekend slate

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
February 26, 2012

The LSU softball team notched four wins over the weekend, holding its last three opponents scoreless and extending its winning streak to six games. In her first start of the season, sophomore pitcher Meghan...

Softball: Tigers sweep Saturday slate

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
February 25, 2012

The LSU softball team continued its hot streak Saturday with two wins. The Tigers (7-4) started off their day against South Alabama. LSU came out swinging, notching four runs in the first inning. South...

Softball: Tigers carry first winning record of season

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
February 24, 2012

For the first time in the young season, the LSU softball team will go into a game with a winning record. The No. 25 Tigers (5-4) are riding back-to-back shutouts into their games Saturday against South...

Softball: LSU heads to Las Vegas tourney

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
February 17, 2012

The LSU softball team is leaving rainy Baton Rouge for the desert of Las Vegas this weekend. The No. 25 Tigers (2-2) faced a rain delay in their season opener, a 5-3 defeat at the hands of Penn State,...

The art of pitching

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
February 14, 2012

The LSU softball team's 2012 campaign is officially under way, and this season's success hinges in large part on the talents of the Tigers' (2-2) experienced pitching staff. In two games this season, junior...

Senior catcher Morgan Russell sends the ball into the field Sunday during the Tigers’ game against Louisiana Tech at Tiger Park. LSU won, 8-0.

Softball: Tigers break even in Tiger Classic

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
February 12, 2012

The No. 22 LSU softball team bounced back from the first 0-2 start in program history to finish the 2012 Tiger Classic at an even 2-2, punctuated by a 8-0, five-inning victory over Louisiana Tech on Sunday. The...

LSU loses season opener to Penn State, 5-3

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
February 10, 2012

The LSU softball team lost its season opener, 5-3 to Penn State, despite a career high 13 strikeouts for senior pitcher Brittany Mack in seven innings. Mack struck out the side in the first and again in...

Softball: LSU starts season with tough competition

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
February 9, 2012

The LSU softball team isn't wasting any time jumping into a rigorous schedule that features five of last year's eight College World Series teams. The No. 22 Tigers will start their opening weekend against...

Season lineup holds plenty of competition

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
February 8, 2012

The LSU softball team is two days away from its first pitch, and first-year LSU coach Beth Torina still hasn't decided on a starting lineup. But the decision isn't tough due to indecisiveness or a lack...

Eight seniors to lead Tigers into daunting 2012 schedule

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
February 7, 2012

The LSU softball team and first-year Tiger coach Beth Torina will be searching for the "it" factor this season against some of the nation's best teams. Torina, who leads the Tigers into the 2012 season...

LSU sophomore utility player Jacee Blades catches the ball Jan. 18 during practice.

Softball: Lady Tigers predicted to finish second in SEC West

By Albert Burford
Sports Writer
February 2, 2012

The Southeastern Conference coaches have picked the No. 22 LSU softball team to finish second in the SEC West — right where the Tigers finished last season. Despite returning 2011 Third- Team All-American...

Pitchers utilize varied approaches

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
January 26, 2012

Lauded by their coach as one of the best around, the Tigers' pitching staff has set the bar high. LSU coach Beth Torina said the staff is "extremely talented," but what makes it even more effective is...