Da Boot Sports
9/10/2024
LSU Sports Communications
By: Keonte Herrera


   BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU softball team released its 2024 fall schedule, which features eight games, including six exhibition contests at Tiger Park.

   Fall competition will begin with two games in Mobile, Ala., on Oct. 17 at Jaguar Field. LSU will challenge South Alabama at 3 p.m. CT and Chipola at 6 p.m. CT.

   The remainder of the fall schedule will be played at Tiger Park, beginning with a 6 p.m. CT game versus Southeastern Louisiana on Oct. 23. The Bayou Bengals will play another doubleheader on Oct. 27 against Louisiana Tech and Northwest Florida State (times to be determined) and will play Co-Lin at 5 p.m. CT on Oct. 29. The fall schedule will conclude on Nov. 10, against Southern (2:30 p.m. CT) and Belhaven (5 p.m. CT).

   All times are subject to change.

​   LSU will return 17 players from the 2024 roster, including two-time NFCA All-American pitcher Sydney Berzon and two-time NFCA All-Region infielder Danieca Coffey. The Tigers will welcome nine newcomers comprised of six true freshmen and three transfers in junior infielder Avery Hodge (Oklahoma), junior outfielder Jalia Lassiter (Ole Miss) and fifth-year senior pitcher Ashley Vallejo (McNeese).

Da Boot Sports
5/26/2024
LSU Sports Communications
By: Keonte Herrera


   STANFORD, Calif. – No. 9 LSU’s season concludes after falling to No. 8 Stanford, 8-0, in game three of the Stanford Super Regional on Sunday night at Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium.

   LSU’s season ends at 44-17, while Stanford moves to a 48-15 record.

   Pitcher NiJaree Canady (23-5) received the win after pitching her second shutout of the series. She struck out three batters and allowed three hits and one walk.

   Pitcher Sydney Berzon is given the loss after allowing nine runs on six hits. Berzon also struck out three and gave up no walks. The sophomore finished with a 20-9 record in the circle this season. 

   Three Tigers recorded hits, including catcher Maci Bergeron’s double in the fifth inning. Outfielder Ciara Briggs and third baseman Madyson Manning also tallied hits in the game. 

   After four shutout innings by both clubs, Stanford exploded for seven runs in the fifth, capped by a three-run homer by third baseman Jade Berry to give the Cardinal a 7-0 lead. Stanford put the game away in the sixth after a leadoff home run by outfielder Kaitlyn Lim. 

John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
5/25/2024
By: Alexis Persicke


   STANFORD, CA — Tiger softball played Stanford in their second game of the NCAA Super Regionals. They lost 3-0 despite their overbearing win the previous day, 

    The first inning went quickly, both teams getting out swiftly amidst one walk. LSU and Stanford went three up three down in the second.
 
    The first run of the game was scored in the third. Stanford tripled, and a double brought the run in. The Tigers went three up three down again, ending the inning at 1-0.

    Stanford had another hit, but left two on base with no extra runs in the fourth. The Tigers left one on base after a walk. 

    In the fifth, there was another base hit for Stanford that went nowhere, and LSU had their own double from Pleasants. Stanford had a 1-2-3 inning to follow, and Briggs had a base hit, both teams making no progress. 

    Stanford had a lead off triple in the final inning, scoring their second run on a double. A base hit pushed the third and final run across the plate. Nothing productive was achieved for the Tigers despite their best effort. 

    Due to the loss, LSU must play a third game against Stanford, taking place on Sunday, May 26th at 8:30pm.

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​John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
5/24/2024
By: Alexis Persicke


   STANFORD, CA — LSU played their first game of the NCAA Super Regional Tournament against Stanford, winning 11-1. 
    
    Starting at the plate first, the Tigers scored three. Redoutey singled, and Briggs reached on an error. Lynch doubled, scoring the first run, and Gutierrez had her own base hit for 2 RBI.

   Stanford would score their only run of the game in the bottom of the first inning. 
   The runner made it on base on balls, and scored on a base hit. They almost increased that number, having two in scoring position, but Berzon only let routine ground balls be hit. 

   The next few innings saw no progress for both teams. The Tigers had four hits through three innings from Briggs, Pleasants, Gutierrez, and Redoutey. Stanford showed zeros all across the board. 

   The fifth and final inning is where LSU exploded. Two base hits put Pleasants and Gutierrez into scoring position, and Newland homered for three more runs. Stanford swapped pitchers, then Bergeron followed with a solo shot.

   Petty, Redoutey, and Briggs loaded the bases with their own hits, and Lynch pummeled the ball for a grand slam. Pleasants doubled to earn another hit, and the inning ended with 8 runs and 9 hits. 

   Stanford put another zero on the board despite their best efforts, ending the game early, down by 10. 

   The Tigers will play Stanford again in the NCAA Supers on Saturday, May 25th, at 8:00 PM on
Stanford’s home field.

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Da Boot Sports
5/19/2024
By: Alexis Persicke


   BATON ROUGE, LA — The Tigers played their second game of the Regional against Southern Illinois on Sunday, May 19th in Tiger Park. They shut out and run ruled the Salukis in five innings, 9-0. 

    Kelly Lynch walked the first batter to start the game, but recouped quickly earning three consecutive outs. The Tigers scored their first run in the bottom of the frame. Daniel was safe on an error and Gutierrez sent her home. 

    SIU went three up three down, Lynch gaining her fifth strikeout in only the second inning. Redoutey had a hit, then scored on Petty’s single. Briggs sac flied, and Pleasants had a huge home run to score three. The inning ended, 6-0 Tigers.

    Unproductive outs continued for Illinois, and LSU added to their lead. First Newland was hit by a pitch. Bergeron homered for two, then Petty followed solo, breaking the scoreboard. This brought the game to its final score of 9-0. 

    It was 1-2-3 outs yet again for the Salukis. SIU did manage to get a hit in the fifth, breaking Lynch’s no hitter, but still couldn’t score. 

    Lynch went all five innings with only one hit and six strikeouts, only facing seventeen batters. LSU Tiger Softball will continue to play in the postseason, advancing to the NCAA Super Regionals in games to be announced. 

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John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
5/18/2024
By: Alexis Persicke


    BATON ROUGE, LA — Tiger Softball played their second NCAA Tournament game on Saturday against Southern Illinois. The Tigers hosted at home, but played as the away team for this game, still coming out on top 4-1. 

    LSU started off strong in the first with a base hit for Briggs and a home run for Pleasants. The Salukis went three up three down, ending the inning 2-0. There were two more hits from Manning and Petty at the Tiger’s next at bat, but nothing came of it. They held Illinois to zero despite a stolen base. 

    The third run was scored in the third. Pleasants walked, then scored on Newland’s single The Saluki’s went three up three down yet again. Illinois made a pitching change after another walk, which prevented the Tigers from scoring any more. On defense, LSU made a double play to keep Illinois at zero runs. 

   The Tigers went down one after the other their next two chances at the plate. The bottom of the sixth is where the Salukis saw some progress. A single and stolen base put a runner in scoring position, who came home on another base hit. 

   Southern Illinois had another safe runner on a fielder’s choice, who took two bases on wild pitches. Berzon clapped back after those mistakes, earning a foul fly out to get the Tigers out of a tough spot. 

   In the final inning, McKee singled, advanced to third on Lynch’s single. She scored the final run of the game on a sac fly from Briggs. Illinois went three up three down for the fourth inning in a row, ending the game 4-1. 

   LSU Tiger softball will continue to host the NCAA Regional, playing again on Sunday, May 19th against a TBD opponent.

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John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
5/17/2024
By: Alexis Persicke


   BATON ROUGE, LA — LSU played Jackson State in their first game of the NCAA Regional in Tiger Park on Friday, May 17th. The LSU Tigers shut out the Jackson Tigers 5-0. 

    Jackson State was put down quickly in the first inning, and LSU immediately jumped on them while they were down. Briggs bunted then stole second, and scored on a base hit from Gutierrez. 

    Both Tigers struggled through the next two innings, but LSU managed to find their groove again in the fourth inning. While Jackson went three up three down, Newland had a base hit and stole second, scoring on a ground ball from Manning. Petty put another RBI on the board, bringing in Redoutey. The game was 3-0.

    LSU earned their last two runs in the sixth. Newland singled and stole yet again, the third stolen base of the game. Bergeron was safe on a short stop error to load the bases after a walk. Savoy would pinch hit for Manning, grounding out but gaining an RBI. Petty did the same, scoring pinch runner Giglio for the final 5-0 score. 

    Jackson State made no progress in their last chance at bat, going three up three down again. Chaffin pitched all seven innings with sub 100 pitches, only two hits, and seven strikeouts. 

    LSU Tiger Softball will play their second game of the NCAA Regional Tournament against Southern Illinois on Saturday, May 17th at 3:00 PM in Tiger Park.

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​John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life

Da Boot Sports
​5/12/2024
LSU Sports Communications
By: Keonte Herrera


   INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The LSU softball team will make its 25th NCAA Tournament appearance and host the Baton Rouge Regional May 17-19 as the No. 9 overall seed.

   The 2024 Baton Rouge Regional will feature Missouri Valley Conference Champions Southern Illinois, Cal, and the SWAC Champions in Jackson State. The Tigers will take on Jackson State in game two of the Baton Rouge Regional at 5 p.m. CT on Friday, May 17, on SEC Network.

   Dating back to the 2015 season, LSU will host an NCAA Tournament Regional for the eighth time over the last nine years, excluding 2020, which had no tournament due to COVID-19. It will be the 13th time LSU has hosted a regional.

   The Tigers received a berth to the NCAA Tournament for the 18th consecutive season and have a record of 83-56 in the Big Dance with six NCAA Women’s College World Series appearances (2001, 2004, 2012, 2015-2017). Head Coach Beth Torina has led LSU to the Women’s College World Series four times, including three consecutive seasons, 2015-2017—one of two programs in the nation to accomplish that feat in that period (UCLA).

   LSU enters the 2024 NCAA Tournament with a 40-15 overall record and has reached 40 or more wins in a single season nine times under Coach Torina and has done so in back-to-back seasons.

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John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
5/10/2024
LSU Sports Communications
By: LSU Staff


   AUBURN, Ala. – LSU fell to Missouri in eight innings, 2-1, Friday night at Jane B. Moore Field.

   Despite the tough loss, LSU will enter the 2024 NCAA Tournament with a commendable record of 40-15.

   Missouri will advance to the SEC Tournament Championship with a record of 43- 14.

   Pitcher Taylor Pannell (3-1) is gifted the win after not allowing a hit in the closing 1.1 innings. Pitcher Laurin Krings started the game, totaling two strikeouts and allowing no walks, four hits, and one run in 4.2 innings.

   Pitcher Sydney Berzon (18-8) received the loss despite throwing four strikeouts with no walks. The sophomore allowed three hits in 3.1 innings. Utility pitcher Kelley Lynch started the game but received no decision after dealing five strikeouts with three walks while allowing one run on one hit in 4.0 innings pitched. 

   Four LSU batters logged hits in the contest. Outfielder Ciara Briggs led the way with a 2-for-4 showing and now has 19 multi-hit games this season to lead the Tigers. Third baseman Madyson Manning was one of three LSU Tigers to record a hit and drove in the clubs lone run of the day.

   Missouri took a 1-0 lead in the third inning thanks to a solo shot from second baseman Maddie Gallagher. 

   After both clubs went out in order in the fourth stanza, outfielder Ali Newland opened the fifth with a leadoff double. Catcher Maci Bergeron laid down the perfect sac bunt to move Newland to third, and Manning’s first career extra-base hit scored Newland to tie the game 1-1.

   Berzon retired the first six batters she faced and ultimately nine of the first 10 batters entering the eighth inning. However, Berzon and the LSU defense would find themselves in a bases-loaded situation in the eighth inning, in which Gallagher would bring home the winning run and her second RBI of the game for Missouri on a sacrifice fly. 

   Up Next
    The 2024 NCAA Division I Softball Selection Show will air on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. CT on Sunday, May 12.

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​John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
5/9/2024
LSU Sports Communications
By: Keonte Herrera


   AUBURN, Ala. – LSU upset No. 1 seed Tennessee 2-1 Thursday night at Jane B. Moore Field behind a gem from pitchers Kelley Lynch and Sydney Berzon after a seven-hour weather delay. For the first time since 2017, LSU will advance to the semifinals of the 2024 SEC Tournament.

   LSU moves to 40-14 this season, while Tennessee drops to 40-10. The Tigers have reached 40 or more wins in a single season nine times under Head Coach Beth Torina and have done so in two consecutive seasons.

   Utility pitcher Kelley Lynch dazzled in the circle for 4.2 innings as she moved to 8-2 after fanning five batters. Lynch allowed one run on five hits with three walks as the starter. 

   Berzon came in relief to record the last out of the fifth inning and ultimately finished with three strikeouts. She allowed one hit to secure her fourth save of the season after tossing 2.1 innings. Berzon is now tied for second all-time in program history with four saves in a season with Britni Sneed (1999, 2000) and Sarah KnifeChiefe (1998) and is tied at No. 5 all-time with seven career saves with Allie Walljasper (2015-2018) and Kristin Schmidt (2002-2004). 

   Pitcher Karlyn Pickens (19-6) is charged with the loss, allowing one run on four hits with three walks and four strikeouts in 5.0 innings. 

   Six Tigers accounted for hits against the Lady Vols, highlighted by Ali Newland’s 2-for-3 outing with one RBI. Shortstop Taylor Pleasants’ lone hit scored LSU's final run in the fifth inning.

   Designated player Sierra Daniel, outfielder Ciara Briggs, and Pleasants got free passes to load the bases. Newland plated Daniel with a single up the middle in the first inning, giving LSU a 1-0 lead. 

   Both clubs scored a run in the fifth inning. Pleasants’ two-out RBI single in the top of the inning increased the Tigers’ lead to 2-0, but the Lady Vols responded with a run-scoring single from catcher Sophia Nugent to make it a one-run game through five frames.

   The LSU defense retired seven of the final eight batters, holding off the Lady Vols’ threats in the fifth and seventh innings. Berzon recorded a strikeout in the final three innings she appeared in.

   Up Next
    LSU will play the winner between No. 4 seed Arkansas and No. 5 seed Missouri in the semifinals at 4 p.m. Friday on ESPN2.

John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
​5/8/2024
LSU Sports Communications
By: Keonte Herrera


   AUBURN, Ala. – Shortstop Taylor Pleasants hit a run-scoring single in the 14th inning, and pitcher Sydney Berzon set an SEC Tournament single-game record in innings pitched as LSU walked off Alabama, 3-2 to open the 2024 SEC Tournament Wednesday at Jane B. Moore Field.

   In the 14th inning, with the score tied 2-2, designated player Sierra Daniel hit a leadoff single to center field, and outfielder Ciara Briggs followed with a single to left field. First baseman Raeleen Gutierrez hit another single to center field to load the bases with one out, in which Pleasants stepped to the plate and laced a ball to the center field wall to plate the game-winning run. Pleasants now has three walk-off hits this season. 

   “Our team was in this game,” said Head Coach Beth Torina. “We were going to be hard to beat no matter how long we stayed out there. Our dugout, bench, and supporters were in this game, and though we didn’t get a break, I don’t think there was a moment where I wasn’t confident that this game wasn’t on our side.”

   LSU has six walk-off wins this season and holds a 5-1 record in extra-inning games. The Bayou Bengals registered the SEC Tournament’s first walk-off since 2022 (Tennessee def. Mississippi State, 1-0 in 13 innings) and LSU’s last walk-off win in the conference tournament since defeating Texas A&M, 5-4 in 2016.     

   “I think the big thing with this team is that there has been a lot of positives, especially some moments where this team has shown they have as much fight and grit as any team in the country,” said coach Torina. “They have more walk-off wins than I can count, and that is due to their grit and toughness, which is what you want out of a team. I want them to go out and battle their opponents. Today was a great reminder of what kind of team we are, and we have done this throughout the season. Regardless of what happens tomorrow, we will go out and battle and give Tennessee a great game.”

   LSU has a 39-14 record and eliminated Alabama from the tournament, which is 33-17 this season. 

   Berzon (18-7) earned the win after tossing five strikeouts in a career-high 14.0 innings of work and fired 208 pitches in the complete game victory. Berzon threw 13 consecutive shutout innings after allowing two runs in the first. Overall, Berzon gave up eight hits and six walks.

   Berzon’s 14.0 innings pitched are an SEC and LSU record for the most innings thrown in an SEC Tournament game. In the LSU Softball record book, Berzon is tied at No. 3 all-time for most innings pitched in a single game with Rachele Fico (2013 at Mississippi State) and Brittany Mack (2011 vs. Alabama). 

   Pitcher Jocelyn Briski (7-5) was charged the loss after allowing a run on eight hits with one walk and six strikeouts in 7.1 innings. Pitcher Kayla Beaver started the game by logging six strikeouts and allowing two hits, two runs, and four walks in 6.0 innings. 

   LSU turned in its 17th game of the season with double-digit hits, led by Gutierrez’s three hits, which marked her 30th career multi-hit game. Gutierrez also scored one run and set a career-high with 24 putouts. Including the game-winning RBI single, Pleasants had two hits, drew three walks, and turned in a career-high nine assists. Pleasants now ranks No. 2 all-time in program history with 504 career assists. Daniel also had two hits and scored the game-winning run. Catcher Maci Bergeron and outfielders McKenzie Redoutey and Briggs accounted for the other hits. Bergeron added an RBI. 

   Alabama scored on a two-run double by second baseman Kali Heivilin in the first inning.

  After both teams stayed scoreless for the next four innings, Redoutey wore a pitch to get on base, and Gutierrez hit a single that put runners on the corners with one out. Pleasants drew a walk to load the bases. After Beaver struck out the next batter, she walked Bergeron and hit pinch hitter Kelley Lynch, tying the game 2-2 through six innings. Neither team crossed a run in the seventh inning, forcing extras, and both clubs remained scoreless until the 14th inning.

   Up Next
     LSU will challenge the top-seeded Tennessee Lady Vols at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 9.

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​John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports 
5/5/2024
By: Alexis Persicke


   BATON ROUGE, LA – For the final game of the regular softball season, LSU played Liberty in a third series game. Liberty avoided being sweeped by overtaking LSU 3-1. 

    The Tigers started strong on defense. Newland made a perfect diving catch to end the first inning, Liberty going three up three down. Unfortunately, LSU followed suit, also going three up three down at bat. 

    Liberty scored their first run in the second. A double was hit, scoring a runner that was previously walked. The third out was made quickly after, preventing any further runs that inning. The Tigers got three on base throughout the inning, but were unable to bring any of them home. 

    Liberty earned their final two runs in the next inning. There was a single followed by a home run to bring the score to 3-0. Berzon was put in to pitch for Chaffin after they gained another hit. 

    The Tigers went three up three down consecutively in the next two innings, but held Liberty to 3 while on defense. Bergeron singled, having the first hit of the game for LSU. Lynch did the same, but still no runs were scored. 

    LSU got themselves into a tight spot in the sixth with a runner on third, but Berzon was able to get the last two outs to keep the fourth run from scoring. Briggs had her own single, and scored on another from Gutierrez. The inning ended 3-1. 

    Liberty went three up three down yet again. Lynch singled and a walk from pinch hitter Sierra Daniel loaded the bases with two outs for the Tigers. Briggs stepped up to the plate, but grounded out after a tough at bat. 

    Tiger softball is now headed to Auburn to compete in the SEC Tournament. They will open against Alabama on May 8th at 10:00 AM, then play Tennessee the next day at the same time. They go into the tournament as the number 8 seed with a 12-12 conference record. 

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Photos Below By: Paige Luper

John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
5/4/2024
By: Alexis Persicke


   BATON ROUGE, LA – The Tigers went took on Liberty for their second game in the series emerging victorious 9-4.

   LSU consistently put runs on the board while Liberty limited themselves. 

   The game started with a three up three down inning for Liberty.

   Briggs and Newland walked followed by a single from Gutierrez to load the bases. A third walk brought in the first run of the game.

    Liberty earned their first hit of the game in the second. A home run to tie, then a double. Pleasants made a jumping catch off a line drive, stopping that double from becoming another run for Liberty. 

   The bottom of the inning showed three more walks against Liberty. Gutierrez came through with another single, scoring two runs. LSU now led 3-1.

   The third showed another three up three down for Liberty.

    Petty and Manning singled, and Hannah Carson walked . Briggs had her own single, scoring Petty. Carson followed soon after, earning another run on a wild pitch. 

    Liberty managed another home run in the top of the fourth, but they were outshone by the Tigers during their offensive turn. Pleasants and Petty hit back to back solo home runs, ending the inning with the Tigers up, 7-2. 

    Liberty went three up three down yet again in the fifth, and allowed another walk while on defense. Gutierrez doubled, then Pleasants grounded out, but was able to bring Newland home. 

    A double pushed two more across the plate for Liberty in the sixth, and had the bases loaded with two outs. Chaffin was put in to pitch for Lynch, and she made quick work of the batter, ending the inning with a strikeout to get LSU out of a tough defensive spot. 

    During the Tiger’s last at bat of the game, Daniel was put in to pinch hit. She earned a base on balls and stole second on the next pitch. Carson slapped a double to right, scoring Daniel. 
    
    Chaffin continued to shut out Liberty with a three up three down inning to bring the game to a conclusion with a 9-4 score. 

    The Tigers will look to sweep Liberty in a third and final game on Sunday, May 5th at 5:00 PM. With the victory, the LSU improve to 38-13. 

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Photos Below By: Paige Luper

​John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
5/3/2024
By: Alexis Persicke


   BATON ROUGE, LA – LSU Softball played Liberty in the first game of their final series of the regular season, coming out on top 4-0.

   The game was slow rolling up through the fourth inning.

   The Tigers had the bases loaded in the second after three batters were walked, but Briggs went down swinging before any could come home.

   In the fifth, Sierra Daniel pinch hit for Manning, earning the Tigers their first hit of the game. Redoutey followed with her own single. Newland sacrifice flied to score Daniel, then Gutierez had a double to send in Redoutey. The inning ended 2-0.

   Bergeron and Lynch both made it on base in the sixth, Madilyn Giglio and Savannah Bedell were put in as pinch runners to try and increase the Tiger’s lead.
   Manning laid down a perfect squeeze bunt, scoring both runners. She was safe on the fielder's choice, and advanced to second on a throwing error by Liberty’s first baseman. All three outs came after this, ending the inning 4-0.

    The seventh went very quickly. Liberty went three up three down, Berzon not allowing the Eagles to make any progress. 

   Despite Liberty’s five hits, Berzon was able to pull her team out of every inning unscathed. Liberty’s pitchers allowed 5 walks and three Tigers being hit by a pitch, 

   LSU will play Liberty in game two of the series at 6:00 PM on Saturday, May 4th at home in Tiger Park. The Tigers are now 37-13 overall and 12-12 in the SEC.

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Photos Below By: Paige Luper

​John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
4/28/2024
By: Alexis Persicke


   BATON ROUGE, LA – LSU Softball concluded their series against Arkansas on Sunday, 1-0. With this win, the Tigers managed to avoid being swept in the series while playing their final conference game of the season.  

    In the first inning, Pleasants gained another error. Very uncharacteristic of the shortstop, she made an error in three consecutive games against Arkansas. 

   The Razorbacks had runners on first and third, but Berzon was able to get her defense out of a tough spot with a fly ball, and Briggs hit a lead off double in the bottom of the inning. 

    The next three innings went quickly with no progress made on either side. The Razorbacks went three up three down in the fifth, then LSU took the lead. Lynch made it to first and Townsend was put in to run. Arkansas made a pitching change after this, but it was to no avail. 
   Manning singled to the pitcher and was safe on a fumble. Briggs followed, sending the ball down the third base line. Coach Torina sent Townsend home on the throw from left field and was safe, bringing in the only run of the game.
   There was a walk to load the bases for the Tigers, but they could not get another productive hit. The inning ended 1-0.

   The sixth and seventh yielded no advances for either team. LSU got two on base, but couldn’t manage to do anything with it.

   Berzon pitched a fantastic game, holding Arkansas to zero despite having runners in scoring position for four consecutive innings. She had six strikeouts with 101 pitches. 

    The Tigers are now 12-12 in the conference, and 36-13 overall. LSU Softball will play Liberty in a series next weekend at Tiger Park on May 3rd-5th, then they head to the SEC Tournament. ​