2/13/2021
LSU Sports Information By: Lacey Dodson BATON ROUGE – The LSU softball team fell to No. 25 Duke Friday night 8-4 in the Tiger Classic. The Tigers move to 1-1 on the season while Duke moves to 2-0. LSU continues play in the Tiger Classic tomorrow where they'll take on Kansas at 7 p.m. the game will be available on SEC Network and via live stats. The Tigers fell behind early, 8-0, due to some miscues in the field. Duke capitalized on those errors and forced starter Ali Kilponen out of the circle. The Tigers went to Shelby Wickersham the rest of the way, who allowed two runs. Amanda Doyle got things started for the Tigers in the fourth with a single up the middle with two outs. Georgia Clark drew a walk to put runners on first and second, and Shelbi Sunseri blasted a three-run home run over the left-center wall to put the Tigers on the board, 8-3. In the bottom of the fifth Doyle launched a solo dinger down the left field line but it wasn't enough to close the gap on Duke, falling in their second game of the season. Kilponen took the loss in the circle for the Tigers moving to 0-1 on the season. Wickersham tallied five strikeouts. Doyle went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored, while Sunseri went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a run scored. For all of the latest news and information on Tiger softball, visit www.lsusports.net/softball. Fans can also follow the program on its social media outlets at www.Facebook.com/lsusoftball along with @lsusoftball and @BethTorina on Twitter and @lsusoftball on Instagram.
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2/12/2021 LSU Sports Information By: Chesley Chamberlain Below is an updated schedule for the Tiger Classic this weekend. A few changes were made. We are now playing Duke tonight at 6:30 p.m. (game was originally scheduled for 5:30 p.m.) The Central Arkansas game that was scheduled for tonight will now be played Sunday as a doubleheader. Saturday’s game vs. Kansas is now at 7 p.m. New schedule below. Friday 6:30 PM Duke vs LSU Saturday 7 PM Kansas vs. LSU Sunday 12:30 PM UCA vs LSU 3:00 PM UCA vs LSU 2/12/2021 LSU Sports Information By: Chesley Chamberlain BATON ROUGE – The 5th-ranked LSU softball team defeated McNeese State in run-rule fashion Thursday night 8-0 in six innings in their season opener. The Tigers start out the season 1-0 while McNeese State falls to 0-1. LSU will continue the Tiger Classic Friday as it takes on Duke at 6:30 pm. this game will be available on SEC Network+ and via live stats. In the top of the first Shelbi Sunseri was hot in the circle for the Tigers and retired McNeese in order, striking out the first two Cowgirls of the game. The Tigers took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first with two back-to-back home runs from Taylor Pleasants and Amanda Doyle. Georgia Clark added a single to right center which was followed by two walks and a hit batter to push her across the plate. McNeese threatened in the top of the fourth with their first baserunner of the night but tight defense from the Tigers shut down the threat. Sunseri led off the fifth with a triple down the right field line and a wild pitch from McNeese plated Sunseri for the Tigers' fourth run of the night. Cummins singled to center and Akiya Thymes entered to pinch run, and an error from McNeese landed Tigers on first and second with one out. Briggs crushed her first career home run over the centerfield wall to plate three more, taking a 7-0 lead. McNeese threatened with a runner on second in the sixth but solid defense from the infield shut the inning down. The Tigers closed out the bottom of the sixth securing the run rule victory 8-0 over McNeese with a solo dinger to center from Sunseri. Shelbi Sunseri took control in the circle with six strikeouts and moved to 1-0 for the season. She also had a big night at the plate going 2-3 with a triple and homerun. Torina's Thoughts On the depth of the team.. "We have a few spots that are really competitive this season so you're going to see a lot of different faces this weekend. It's a long tournament weekend and so I think we're going to see that come out." Thoughts on Sunseri.. "She's a special pitcher, a special hitter and a special kid. She came out extremely sharp tonight and even though it was shocking to see her this sharp in the first game of the season, it isn't surprising. She came in after Christmas break in mid-season form and she's an extremely hardworking. I would put her up against any two-way player in the country right now." How did it feel to shut McNeese down early in first.. "Of course, there a lot of unknowns coming into a season but after the first inning when Shelbi shut them down then Taylor came out and crushed that pitch it made us able to breathe a little bit and just go out there and play LSU softball." For all of the latest news and information on Tiger softball, visit www.lsusports.net/softball. Fans can also follow the program on its social media outlets at www.Facebook.com/lsusoftball along with @lsusoftball and @BethTorina on Twitter and @lsusoftball on Instagram. 2/10/2021 By: Terrill J. Weil Da Boot Sports! The LSU softball team will open the 2021 season this weekend as they will host "The Tiger Classic". Head Coach Beth Torina enters her 10th season in Baton Rouge with sky high expectations for her Lady Tigers who are preseason ranked #5 in the nation. Many felt that LSU had the best team in college softball last season. But before they could prove it on the field, the 2020 season came to a screeching halt thanks to the COVID-19 virus. At that time the Tigers were red hot with a 21-3 record. The team has 21 of 23 players returning, along with eight new talented freshman. The entire dynamic pitching staff returns, highlighted by senior Maribeth Gorsuch, junior Shelbi Sunseri and sophomores Ali Kilponen and Shelby Wickershman. This unit lead the nation in 2020 with an ERA of 0.95 in 148 innings. At the plate, LSU is deep and powerful in the lineup from top to bottom. Shortstop Taylor Pleasants batted .383 with four home runs and 21 RBIs as a freshman last season. Sophomore first baseman Georgia Clark batted .429 and center fielder Aliyah Andrews hit .408 with 18 stolen bases in 19 attempts enters her senior season. On Wednesday Coach Torina, pitcher Shelbi Sunseri, and pitcher Shelby Wickersham spoke to the media about the upcoming season. Below is video of the press conference for your viewing. Also included below is a link to both LSU's 2021 schedule and team roster..
Beth Torina Shelby Wickersham Shelbi Sunseri 2/10/2021 LSU Sports Information By: Chesley Chamberlain BATON ROUGE – The No. 5/5 LSU softball team opens the 2021 regular season on this weekend, hosting the annual Tiger Classic Feb. 11-14. The Tigers welcome in McNeese St., Central Arkansas, Duke and Kansas. The Tigers, under 10th-year head coach Beth Torina, return 21 student-athletes from the 2020 squad and welcome in eight newcomers. The Tigers finished the shortened 2020 season with a 21-3 record. The Tigers return NFCA All-American Shelbi Sunseri and All-SEC performer Aliyah Andrews. The two were named to the Preseason All-SEC team and Andrews earned a spot on the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 50 Watch List last week. Ali Kilponen and Shelby Wickersham also earned a spot on the Preseason All-SEC team. Wickersham had the second-best ERA in the nation last season at 0.40. All five of LSU's games this weekend will be streamed online through SEC Network+ and WatchESPN with Hall of Famers Lyn Rollins and Yvette Girouard on the call. Live stats for each game will be available here. Tiger Classic Schedule Feb. 11 – LSU vs. McNeese St., 5 p.m., SECN+ Feb. 12 – LSU vs. Duke, 4:30 p.m., SECN+ Feb. 12 – LSU vs. Central Arkansas, 7 p.m. SECN+ Feb. 13 – LSU vs. Kansas, 5:30 p.m., SECN+ Feb. 14 – LSU vs. Central Arkansas, SECN+ Series Record Against… McNeese St.: LSU leads 33-3 Central Arkansas: LSU leads 6-0 Duke: First Meeting Kansas: LSU leads 3-0 What's On Deck The Tigers are home next week for two midweek matchups against Louisiana Tech on February 16 and North Dakota on February 17. The Tigers will make their first road trip of the season February 19, heading to the Bama Bash to take on Gardner-Webb, Liberty and nationally-ranked Alabama. Fan Central For all ticket and fan information, including CDC guidelines and protocols, click here. 2/9/2021 LSU Sports Information By: Chelsey Chamberlain BATON ROUGE – In coordination with state public health officials, the Southeastern Conference and university officials, LSU Athletics has announced plans welcoming ticketed fans to Tiger Park for the 2021 softball season. In order to accommodate fans and to comply with public health guidelines, LSU is implementing numerous changes to its gameday policies and Tiger Park will open the season with 25 percent capacity. The health and safety of fans is the top priority in LSU Athletics' planning and preparation for the 2021 softball season at Tiger Park. Among numerous safety measures, fans will be required to wear face masks on campus and in Tiger Park. Physical distancing will also be mandatory. A comprehensive and regularly updated list of all COVID-19 related changes and fan notifications can be found below. Fans can also receive updates with the new LSU Sports Mobile App. LSU Athletics officials remind fans plans for the 2021 season are subject to change before and during the season along with changes to public-health guidelines related to the spread of COVID-19. Season ticket holders that opted in for the 2021 year have been given the opportunity to select their tickets for softball over the past few days. The LSU Athletics Ticket Office will be in contact with ticket holders on next steps in the distribution process. A limited number of non-conference single-game tickets may be available for purchase at lsutix.net on a game-by-game basis. Student tickets will be made available for all home games. LSU Athletics will be in contact with students via email with details. Fans and media will not have access to the field or team areas which will be limited to the student-athletes, coaching staff, institutional personnel and umpires who are in the Southeastern Conference testing protocols. Tiger Park entrances will open one hour prior to the first LSU game each day and fans must sit in their assigned seats. Masks must be worn at all times except for when actually eating and drinking. Games in which LSU is NOT playing, only player-pass ticket holders will be permitted into Tiger Park. Fans with medical issues of concern as listed by the CDC are encouraged to enjoy games on television from home this season. LSU Athletics is asking all Tiger fans to adhere to health and safety guidelines as directed by public health officials. Geaux Safe and other in-venue policies remain in place for 2021 and LSU officials are asking fans to reduce what they bring to games to help minimize contact points for bag checks. Fans with questions regarding any LSU Athletics policy should contact LSU Guest Services at (225) 578-4085 or the LSU Athletic Ticket Office at (225) 578-0100 during normal business hours (M-F, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. CT). This service will also be available before, during and after LSU Athletics events. Follow live updates @LSUgameops on Twitter and with the new LSU Sports Mobile App on Apple and Android devices. 2021 LSU Tiger Park - Plans and Policies Fan Attendance Goals
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2/4/2021
LSU Sports Information By: Chelsey Chamberlain BATON ROUGE – The Southeastern Conference announced the 2021 Preseason All-SEC Softball Team Thursday morning and the LSU Softball landed four players on the list. Aliyah Andrews, Ali Kilponen, Shelbi Sunseri and Shelby Wickersham represented the Tigers. LSU has the most of any SEC school listed, while Alabama and Arkansas both have three student-athletes on the squad. Florida, Mississippi State and Tennessee each have two players, and Missouri has one student-athlete named to the preseason team. The Preseason All-SEC Softball Team is voted on by the league's head coaches and consists of a minimum of 14 players. Each SEC head coach voted for five infielders, four outfielders, three pitchers, one catcher and one designated player/utility. No ties were broken. Andrews, a two-time All-SEC and SEC Defensive Team selection, finished the 2020 season with a .408 batting average, scoring a team-leading 24 runs. She finished the shortened season with team-leading 18 stolen bases on 19 attempts and led the team with 29 hits. Andrews goes into the 2021 season with a total of 118 stolen bases in her career and is 38 away from becoming the all-time leader. She was named to the USA Softball Top 50 Watch List last week. Kilponen was second on the team in ERA (0.58) and led the team in strikeouts with 49 in 36.0 innings on the year. She went 6-1 in the circle and did not allow anything more than a double in her nine appearances. Sunseri, a 2019 NFCA Second Team All-American, hit .328 in 2020 and went 6-0 in the circle. She finished the shortened season with a 1.20 ERA and had 26 strikeouts in 35 innings of work. Wickersham was second in the nation in ERA at 0.40. She went 5-1 in the circle and had 31 strikeouts in 35.1 innings of work. She only allowed two extra base hits on the year and held her opponents to a .149 batting average. The Tigers kick off the 2021 season on February 11 with the Tiger Classic, playing host to McNeese State, Duke, Kansas and Central Arkansas. For a full schedule, click here. 2021 Preseason All-SEC Team Name, School, Position, Class, Hometown Braxton Burnside, Arkansas, IF, R-Sr., Paragould, Ark. Charla Echols, Florida, IF, Jr., Newnan, Ga. Kendyl Lindaman, Florida, IF, 5th, Ankeny, Iowa Fa Leilua, Mississippi State, IF, Gr., Hawthorne, Calif. Chelsea Seggern, Tennessee, IF, R-Sr., Thrall, Texas Alexis Mack, Alabama, OF, Gr., Brecksville, Ohio KB Sides, Alabama, OF, Sr., Dora, Ala. Hannah McEwen, Arkansas, OF, R-Jr., San Diego, Calif. Aliyah Andrews, LSU, OF, Sr., Oldsmar, Fla. Cayla Kessinger, Missouri, OF, R-Jr., Saugus, Calif. Montana Fouts, Alabama, P, Jr., Grayson, Ky. Autumn Storms, Arkansas, P, R-Sr., Temecula, Calif. Ali Kilponen, LSU, P, So., Highlands Ranch, Colo. Shelby Wickersham, LSU, P, So., Metairie, La. Ashley Rogers, Tennessee, P, Jr., Athens, Tenn. Mia Davidson, Mississippi State, C, Sr., Hillsborough, N.C. Shelbi Sunseri, LSU, DP/UT, Jr., Santa Fe, Texas For all of the latest news and information on Tiger softball, visit www.lsusports.net/softball. Fans can also follow the program on its social media outlets at www.Facebook.com/lsusoftball along with @lsusoftball and @BethTorina on Twitter and @lsusoftball on Instagram. |
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