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Softball

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...

LSU sophomore outfielder Alex Boulet and fellow teammates warmup Jan. 18 at practice in Tiger Park.

Softball: Lady Tigers enter 2012 with new coach, lofty goals

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
January 19, 2012

After 11 years under the tenure of Hall of Fame softball coach Yvette Girouard, the Lady Tigers enter spring under the tutelage of first-year head coach Beth Torina. Torina, twice named the Sun Belt Coach...

LSU falls, 4-1, in exhibition game with NPF All-Stars

By Hunter Paniagua
Staff Writer
October 10, 2011

The National Pro Fastpitch All-Stars went back to school Tuesday and left with a 4-1 victory against LSU in an exhibition at Tiger Park. As part of a college tour across the country, a team comprised of...

Senior infielder, Cassie Trosclair (3) chases down a ball Friday before the Fall Exhibition against Northwestern State in Tiger Park. The Tigers won both games.

Tigers sweep doubleheader scrimmages against NW State

By Andrew Chapple
Sports Contributor
October 8, 2011

In coach Beth Torina's first event as a Tiger, the LSU softball team picked up a pair of wins in a scrimmage against Northwestern State. The Tigers won the first game, 9-3, and the second, 3-2. "I learned...

Discussion begun to construct lot, garage at old Tiger Park

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
October 4, 2011

Although the LSU softball team hasn't played in the old Tiger Park since 2008, the site still stands, filled with trash cans and debris instead of players and fans. But construction crews will soon clear...

Torina and coaching staff bring changes to LSU

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
September 13, 2011

When the 2012 softball season starts, LSU will have to face something it hasn't experienced in more than a decade — change. With Hall of Fame coach Yvette Girouard officially retired after 11 years...

 

Softball: New softball coach prepares for upcoming season

By Morgan Searles
Staff Writer
July 20, 2011

Motivated by her love of competition, new LSU softball coach Beth Torina excelled as a player and earned an enviable position of athletic leadership. Spending her first month as head coach recruiting,...

Celebrity softball game raises $60,000

By Steven Powell
Editor-in-Chief
July 13, 2011

Red, Rock & Blue, an annual weekend-long charity event for veteran organizations, raised $60,000 last weekend, according to Jacques Doucet, WAFB sports anchor and event organizer. About 70 to 80 percent...

Troy Landry of the reality TV show “Swamp People” chats with LSU gymnast Susan Jackson before participating in the Celebrity/Sorta Celebrity softball game Friday.

Celebrity softball game draws 1,600 fans, raises money for military organizations

By Steven Powell
Editor-in-Chief
July 11, 2011

Nearly 1,600 fans packed Cypress Mounds Baseball Complex on Friday for the second annual Red, Rock & Blue Celebrity/Sorta Celebrity Softball Game. The game, host by WAFB sports anchor Jacques Doucet,...