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The LSU cheer team performs before the Playstation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.

LSU’s weekend of sports times of interest

By Kennedi Landry April 2, 2019

LSU football's annual National L Club Spring Game kicks off on Saturday at 1 p.m., but they aren't the only Tiger team to face off this weekend.  From Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7...

LSU junior pitcher Zack Hess (38) pitches the ball during the Tigers' 2-1 victory over Kentucky on Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Alex Box Stadium.

Zack Hess’ evolution from dominant close to solid starter wasn’t without struggles

By Brennen Normand April 2, 2019

For LSU’s junior right-hander Zack Hess, there has been one consistent theme while in Baton Rouge — evolution. The journey began with success for the 6-foot-6 flamethrower. During the 2017...

LSU senior infielder Chris Reid (17) celebrates during the Tigers' 2-1 victory over Kentucky on Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Alex Box Stadium.

Chris Reid named SEC Co-Player of the Week

By Brennen Normand April 1, 2019

A weekend at No. 2 Mississippi State seemed like a tough test for the struggling LSU offense. The beloved Baton Rouge native, senior infielder Chris Reid didn't listen to the narrative as he earned SEC...

LSU senior right fielder Antoine Duplantis (8) hits the ball during the Tigers' 2-1 victory over Kentucky on Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Alex Box Stadium.

Antoine Duplantis, Jake Magnum race for SEC hits title as LSU,Mississippi State face off

By Alexandra Cox March 29, 2019

LSU and Mississippi State- one of college baseball's greatest rivalries and two elite national programs. These prestigious baseball names have gone head-to-head nearly every year since their first time...

LSU senior right fielder Antoine Duplantis (8) hits the ball during the Tigers' 2-1 victory over Kentucky on Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball drops midweek game to McNeese behind offensive slump

By Alexandra Cox March 26, 2019

After a disappointing weekend series loss to Georgia, the Tigers continued to struggle offensively as they dropped a midweek game 2-0 Tuesday night against the McNeese State Cowboys. The Cowboys and Tigers...

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri yells to the dugout during the Tigers' 2-1 victory over Kentucky on Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Alex Box Stadium.

The test for the Tigers continues in Athens

By Brennen Normand March 21, 2019

No. 11 LSU (16-5)  heads to Athens, Ga.   to face No. 8 Georgia (18-2)  in an important SEC  weekend. It won’t be an easy road trip as Georgia  is coming off of a three-game...

Sophomore outfielder Daniel Cabrera prepares to swing during LSU's 4-3 win over Bryant on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 in Alex Box Stadium.

Daniel Cabrera hits walkoff in LSU’s extra inning win over Nicholls

By Brennen Normand March 20, 2019

Free baseball, magic at Alex Box and drama was No. 11 LSU baseball’s Wednesday night. LSU (16-5) treated its fans to extra innings in a midweek thriller during its 5-4 route over Nicholls State (11-11)....

LSU softball celebrates after a homerun during the Tigers’ 8-0 win over the Florida Gators on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Tiger Park.

Column: LSU’s softball, gym teams hold the key to breaking the Florida curse

By Chris Caldarera March 19, 2019

Fans could feel the hum of the game’s final buzzer in the pit of their stomachs, and the jubilation Tiger fans experienced in the first half of the contest felt like a distant memory. For the first...

LSU junior center fielder Zach Watson (9) hits the ball during the Tigers' 2-1 victory over Kentucky on Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball sweeps Kentucky to begin SEC play

By Alexandra Cox March 17, 2019

The No. 10 LSU baseball started Southeastern Conference play this weekend by sweeping the Kentucky Wildcats at home after a 7-2 win on Sunday.  Sophomore right hander, Eric Walker started out on the...

LSU junior pitcher Zack Hess (38) throws the ball during the Tigers' 2-1 victory over Kentucky on Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball sweeps Kentucky doubleheader in two different styles

By Brennen Normand March 16, 2019

After an Friday evening of rain and strong wind cooled off Baton Rouge and forced a Saturday doubleheader, LSU won on two polarizing games against Kentucky (13-6, 0-2 SEC). The Tigers (14-5, 2-0 Southeastern...

LSU baseball players celebrate after the Tigers' 6-5 victory over Army on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Alex Box Stadium.

Kentucky poses potential problems for LSU’s SEC opener

By Brennen Normand March 14, 2019

It will be a somber weekend to open SEC play as LSU coach Paul Mainieri will coach his first weekend series since the death of his father early Wednesday morning. LSU (12-5) opens SEC play...

LSU freshman first basemen Cade Beloso (24) hits the ball during the Tigers' 6-5 victory over Southeastern on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball struggles to find more consistency at first base

By Brennen Normand March 11, 2019

First base was summed up best in the movie “Moneyball” — “a confused position.” “It’s not that hard,” Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane said....