No. 5 LSU Welcomes Louisiana Tech to Tiger Park

On April 9, 2025, the No. 5 LSU Tigers will host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. CT and will be streamed live on SEC Network+, featuring commentary from Lyn Rollins and Yvette Girouard. Fans can also listen to the broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network with Patrick Wright providing the play-by-play.

Historical Context

LSU holds a dominant position in the all-time series against Louisiana Tech, leading 28-4. The Tigers are currently on a 25-game winning streak against the Bulldogs, with a 22-2 record when playing in Baton Rouge. Their last meeting resulted in a 2-0 victory for LSU on February 3, 2024, during the LSU Tournament.

LSU Tigers Overview

The Tigers enter this matchup with an impressive 34-5 record, having recently secured their third Top 25 series win against Alabama. LSU leads the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with 13 Top 25 victories this season. Offensively, the team boasts a .361 batting average, ranking ninth nationally, and a .468 on-base percentage, which is second in the country. They have accumulated 348 hits, including 34 home runs, 298 runs, and 265 RBIs.

Key contributors include infielder Danieca Coffey, who has a .459 batting average and a .588 on-base percentage, placing her ninth nationally. Freshman infielder Tori Edwards is having a standout season with 14 home runs and 56 RBIs, while catcher Maci Bergeron maintains a .406 batting average with eight home runs, six of which were against nationally ranked opponents. citeturn0search0

The pitching staff has been formidable, recording a 2.03 ERA with 250 strikeouts and 12 shutouts. Opponents are batting just .199 against them, the third-lowest in the SEC. Sydney Berzon leads the staff with a 15-2 record and a 1.94 ERA, complemented by 84 strikeouts over 97.2 innings. Freshman Jayden Heavener has also been impressive, posting a 10-2 record with a 2.16 ERA and 122 strikeouts.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Overview

The Bulldogs come into the game with a 23-15 record, following a 2-1 series win against Jacksonville State. They boast a .301 team batting average with five players hitting over .300. Shortstop Nicole Hammoude leads the team with a .398 average, six home runs, 32 RBIs, and 23 runs scored. Infielder Reagan Marchant has contributed 10 home runs and 28 RBIs.

On the mound, Allie Floyd was recently named Conference USA’s Pitcher of the Week after recording a 1.65 ERA over 17 innings, including a two-hit complete-game shutout against Jacksonville State.

Game Significance

This in-state matchup provides both teams an opportunity to showcase their talents and make a statement. For LSU, maintaining their winning streak against Louisiana Tech and continuing their momentum in the SEC is crucial. The Bulldogs aim to break their losing streak against the Tigers and secure a significant non-conference victory.

Fan Information

Fans attending the game at Tiger Park can expect an exciting atmosphere as LSU looks to extend their dominance over Louisiana Tech. For those unable to attend in person, the game will be available for streaming on SEC Network+, and radio coverage will be provided by the LSU Sports Radio Network.

This matchup promises to be an exciting contest between two competitive programs, with both teams eager to demonstrate their prowess on the field.