LSU Advances to NCAA Super Regionals After Baton Rouge Wins, Set to Face Stanford

May 19, 2024, 09:32 PM

LSU softball team advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals after winning the Baton Rouge Regional at Tiger Park. LSU secured a 5-0 victory over Jackson State in the first round, improving their record to 41-15. In the following game, LSU defeated Southern Illinois 9-0, with notable performances including a three-run home run by Taylor Pleasants and home runs by Maci Bergeron and Karli Petty. This victory improved LSU's record to 43-15. Despite a potential shift in venue, Stanford will host the Super Regionals after defeating Cal State Fullerton 4-2, overcoming an early 2-0 deficit. Stanford's record stands at 46-15, and they will face LSU in Palo Alto this coming weekend. Southern Illinois had previously won 5-4 over No. 2 seed California.