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LSU redshirt junior pitcher Ali Kilponen (2) pitches the ball Saturday, March 12, 2022 during LSU's 13-6 win against Alabama at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Softball Safety Series: How sustainable is Softball’s current trend of pitching?

SEC play is in full swing in the world of college softball. For LSU, that means big opponents with even bigger at bats. With even the smallest bit of knowledge on the sport, anyone could look at the Tigers’...

LSU softball redshirt junior pitcher Ali Kilponen (2) celebrates after getting the strikeout Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, during LSU’s 8-1 win against South Alabama at Tiger Park on Skip Bertman Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Ali Kilponnen pitches a no-hitter in LSU Softball’s 12-0 win over Nicholls State

By Tyler Harden March 24, 2022

LSU softball seemed to have control of all aspects of the game Wednesday night against Nicholls State. Ali Kilponnen pitched a no-hitter and the Tigers’ bats reached a new level. Coming off of a...

LSU softball redshirt sophomore Raeleen Gutierrez (55) and Alabama softball senior pitcher Montana Fouts (14) look at the umpire to see if Raeleen is safe or out Saturday, March 12, 2022 during LSU's 13-6 win against Alabama at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU puts a close on Alabama’s undefeated streak; goes 2-1 on the weekend

By Mackay Suire March 14, 2022

“Why not us?”  That was the question that the LSU softball team asked themselves and one another when in practice last week. They knew that they were preparing for the biggest weekend...

LSU softball sophomore infielder Danieca Coffey (13) signals that she is safe as she runs through first base Saturday, March 12, 2022 during LSU's 13-6 win against Alabama at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU falls 2-1 to Alabama in series finale, wins 2-of-3 in the series

By Tyler Harden March 13, 2022

LSU Softball opened their SEC Conference play this weekend against none other than the Alabama Crimson Tide, who came in as the No.2-ranked team in the country. However, LSU stood their ground against...

LSU softball redshirt sophomore infielder Taylor Pleasants (17) walks to her position Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, during the Tigers' 3-0 win against South Alabama at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU softball sweeps ULL in an away and home series, pitching success carries LSU to 15-6

By Nick Ombrellaro March 6, 2022

In back-to-back years LSU has swept ULL during their regular season matchups. “It was about the fifth inning when I knew that it was not going to end quietly, and it never does," Head Coach Beth...

LSU softball redshirt junior infielder Georgia Clark (25) touches first base for the out Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, during the Tigers' 3-0 win against South Alabama at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU softball mercy rules Troy in game two of double-header

By Mackay Suire March 5, 2022

After its grueling loss in game one of their double header versus Troy, LSU offense riled up the Trojans in a sixth inning rally, run-ruling their opponents with ten runs to their two. This double...

LSU softball sophomore pitcher Morgan Smith (37) slides into second Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, during the Tigers' 3-0 win against South Alabama at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Softball: Three takeaways from day one of the Purple & Gold Challenge

By Nick Ombrellaro February 26, 2022

The Tigers put up 22 runs in their two wins on Friday, beating SFA 10-4 in game one, and Drake 12-4 to wrap up the day. It was a chilly afternoon at Tiger Park, but the Tigers were able to battle back...

LSU softball junior infielder Georgia Clark (25) prepares to stomp on home plate after hitting a homerun Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, during LSU’s 8-1 win against South Alabama at Tiger Park on Skip Bertman Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Key takeaways from LSU Softball’s opening weekend, looking head to early season reps

By Mackay Suire, Tyler Harden February 17, 2022

Head Coach Beth Torina had a conversation with former LSU Baseball Coach, Paul Maneiri, this past weekend where he reminded her that opening days can be more nerve-wracking than the game to get to the...

LSU softball junior pitcher Ali Kilponen (2) is in the zone Thursday, May 21, 2021 during LSU’s 102 victory over McNeese State in Tiger Park.

LSU softball splits games at day two of the Tiger Classic

By Nick Ombrellaro February 12, 2022

The Tigers opened the day well beating the South Alabama Jaguars 8-1. They followed this up falling 3-2 to Central Arkansas. The biggest similarity I can draw about the games today is the LSU offense corresponded...

LSU softball purple team cheers their teammates on during the Purple and Gold World Series on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Softball hosts the Tiger Classic, secures two wins at the start of opening weekend

By Mackay Suire February 12, 2022

Baton Rouge provided the perfect weather on Friday for LSU softball’s Opening Day. Fans were excited to see the Tigers back in action for the first time this season and their performances did not...

LSU softball sophomore shortstop Taylor Pleasants (17) makes contact with the ball Thursday, May 21, 2021 during LSU’s 10-2 victory over McNeese State in Tiger Park.

LSU Softball sophomore Taylor Pleasants on opening up to become the best version of herself

By Mackay Suire February 10, 2022

From “Air” Aliyah Andrews to Britni Sneed, LSU Softball has had its fair share of iconic players throughout the years. While this season’s roster is stacked with talent, there is one...

LSU softball freshman outfielder Madilyn Giglio (9) bunts the ball down during the Purple and Gold World Series on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Softball: Introducing the rookies, what they’ve done, what they bring to the table

By Tyler Harden February 8, 2022

There is a lot to be excited about with the new Tigers of the LSU Softball Team. The Tigers are coming off a super-regional appearance in the NCAA Softball Tournament. There are players that the team has...