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LSU junior Bailey Landry (26) stretches under the rain during game two of the Tigers' 1-0 victory against Longwood University on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Despite roster changes, LSU still has high expectations

By Kennedi Landry February 9, 2017

Every season, every team goes through a cycle where they lose key contributors and welcome new faces. LSU softball is no different. While the Tigers do go into this season losing five seniors, including...

LSU sophomore pitcher, Carley Hoover (21), pitches the ball during the Tigers' 5-2 victory against McNeese State on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Tiger Park.

Hoover, Walljasper and Smith form potent pitching rotation for LSU

By Kennedi Landry February 7, 2017

Powerful bats have always been a mainstay in Tiger Park under LSU coach Beth Torina. In fact, the Tigers have hit 180 home runs in the last three years, but after losing two of its best hitters in program...

LSU softball head coach Beth Torina addresses the media on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 for the first time this season.

Notebook: Jaquish to spend more time at catcher; multiple positions up for competition

By Hannah Martin February 6, 2017

LSU coach Beth Torina still doesn’t have all the infield positions set. But one thing is certain: senior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish will play an integral role for the Tigers this season. Torina announced...

LSU softball head coach Beth Torina addresses the media on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 for the first time this season.

Fresh faces, infusion of experience have Tigers looking forward to new season

By Kennedi Landry February 6, 2017

The LSU softball team has had back-to-back Women’s College World Series appearances for the first time in program history, with a third place finish in the 2016 season. Following two historic seasons,...

LSU junior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) shakes hands with freshman infielder Shemiah Sanchez (23) during the Tigers' 2-0 victory against South Carolina on Sunday, Apr. 24, 2016 in Tiger Park.

LSU softball ranked top five in two preseason polls

By Josh Thornton January 31, 2017

Before LSU’s season kicks off in 10 days the Tigers landed in the top five of two preseason polls. The Tigers are tied with Florida for the No. 4 spot in the NFCA coaching poll, which was released...

LSU senior infielder Bianka Bell (27) stands under the rain during game two of the Tigers' 1-0 victory against Longwood University on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Former LSU softball player Bianka Bell transitions to role as student coach

By Hannah Martin January 30, 2017

Bianka Bell, LSU’s career leader in home runs, has a new job. After Bell finished her senior season with the Tigers last spring, she decided to become a student coach. The Tampa, Florida native plans...

LSU sophomore pitcher Carley Hoover (21) pitches during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against LIU Brooklyn on Friday, May 20, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Trio of Tigers named preseason All-SEC

By Kennedi Landry January 25, 2017

A trio of Tigers were named to the All-Southeastern preseason team. Seniors Bailey Landry and Sahvanna Jaquish and junior Carley Hoover were selected by the SEC’s 14 coaches with LSU, tying with...

LSU senior infielder Bianka Bell (27) high fives senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) during the Tigers' 8-0 victory against South Carolina on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Six softball players named to All-Louisiana teams

By Marc Stevens June 12, 2016

Six LSU players were named to the Louisiana Sports Writers Association 2016 All-Louisiana Collegiate Softball team and two more were selected as honorable mentions. Senior third baseman Bianka Bell, senior...

LSU catcher Kellsi Kloss, right, cries after Oklahoma defeated LSU in an NCAA Women's College World Series softball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, June 6, 2016. Oklahoma won 7-3. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Despite loss of seniors, softball may return stronger than ever in 2017

By Marc Stevens June 8, 2016

The LSU softball team’s 2016 season was full of ups and downs. But ultimately the group didn’t take the next step, after being eliminated in the Women’s College World Series for the second...

LSU sophomore pitcher, Carley Hoover (21), pitches the ball during the Tigers' 5-2 victory against McNeese State on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Tiger Park.

Sooners defeat Tigers in WCWS semi-finals, end LSU’s season

By Marc Stevens June 6, 2016

After claiming a victory once on Saturday and once on Sunday afternoon, the No. 10 LSU softball team entered its third-straight elimination game against No. 3 Oklahoma at the Women’s College World...

LSU senior infielder, Bianka Bell (27), hits the ball during the Tigers' 5-2 victory against McNeese State on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Tiger Park.

Bell’s homers lift Tigers past Bulldogs, eliminate second straight SEC foe from WCWS

By Marc Stevens June 5, 2016

LSU softball senior third baseman Bianka Bell has the most home runs of any player in team history. She showed the ability that earned her the crown against No. 16 Georgia on Sunday. Bell blasted two long...

LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmons (3) runs to first during the Tigers' 10-2 victory against LIU Brooklyn on Friday, May 20, 2016 in Tiger Park.

Tigers survive to keep season alive, eliminate Alabama from WCWS

By Marc Stevens June 4, 2016

For the fourth time this season, the No. 10 LSU softball team battled against No. 6 Alabama.  But this time the stakes were higher, as one team’s season was coming to an end after the Women’s...