No. 16 LSU rolled past Illinois 9-1 in five innings, swiping nine bags as Tori Edwards drove in four. Cece Cellura earned her first win as the Tigers moved to 5-0.
LSU broke open a tight game with eight late runs, blanking Nevada 8-0 at Tiger Park. Jayden Heavener earned her sixth career shutout as the Tigers moved to 4-0.
LSU’s Derek Curiel and Casan Evans were named to the 2026 Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list after standout seasons that helped lead the Tigers to a national title.
Three LSU players earn 2026 NCBWA preseason All-America honors, led by first-team OF Derek Curiel, with pitchers Casan Evans and Zac Cowan also recognized.
No. 6 LSU women cruised past Arkansas 92-70 in the Play4Kay game, earning a sixth straight win, six double-figure scorers and Kim Mulkey’s 20th win of the season.
LSU’s Jada Richard scored 20 points to lead the No. 6 Tigers to an 89-60 win over Florida, extending their win streak to five and improving to 19-2 overall.
