LSU Baseball Shines with Evans' Stellar Performance
Tiger fans, if you were questioning Casan Evans' place as a Game 1 weekend starter, last night's performance against Oklahoma should put those doubts to rest. In a commanding 7-1 victory, Evans delivered a masterclass on the mound, striking out 15 batters over eight and one-third innings, with just one walk and an unearned run. This remarkable feat marks the highest strikeout count in an SEC regular-season game since Paul Skenes in 2023 and ranks second in LSU history, just behind Kurt Ainsworth's 16 strikeouts against Tennessee nearly 27 years ago.
The Tigers didn't need much offense thanks to Evans' dominance. Oklahoma handed LSU an early advantage with five runs, courtesy of former Tiger Cameron Johnson's struggles.
Johnson exited early after walking six and hitting another batter, compounded by four defensive errors in the first one-and-a-third innings. LSU capitalized, leading 4-0 without a single hit.
Big John Pearson broke the hit drought with a run-scoring single off reliever Xander Mercurius. The score held at 5-0 until a fifth-inning error allowed Oklahoma to score an unearned run. Despite a dropped third strike, LSU's defense held strong, making only one other miscue.
Omar Serna, continuing his hot streak, opened the seventh with a double, followed by Pearson's second hit of the night. This set the stage for Zach Yorke, who redeemed an earlier error with a two-RBI single to center.
Ethan Plog and Zach Cowan sealed the win, with Cowan retiring the final four batters in order, marking his second consecutive strong performance. The Tigers' offense may not have been at its best - managing seven hits and leaving 10 men on base - but it was more than enough with Evans leading the charge.
Evans' performance against the No. 8 team in the nation is a promising sign for LSU's season. The Tigers aim to keep the momentum going and secure the series victory tonight at 6:30 p.m. CT.
LSU Women's Basketball Begins March Madness Journey
Switching gears to women's basketball, the No. 2 seed LSU Tigers (27-5) kick off their March Madness campaign against Jacksonville today at 5 p.m. in the PMAC, airing on ESPN. This year's squad, arguably the second-best under coach Kim Mulkey, boasts a blend of experience and youthful talent, with depth reminiscent of their championship team.
Jacksonville (24-8) returns to the tournament for the first time since 2016. Known for their aggressive defense, the Dolphins force nearly 20 turnovers per game and lead the nation in free throws attempted.
Their standout player, Priscilla Williams, averages 15.4 points and 8.6 rebounds. LSU is favored to advance and potentially face the winner of Texas Tech and Villanova.
LSU Softball Takes on South Carolina
The No. 22/19 LSU softball team faces No.
21/24 South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., seeking their first SEC series win after a tough weekend against Texas A&M. South Carolina, coming off a five-game winning streak, will challenge the Tigers, who are refreshed after a spring break hiatus.
The series begins tonight at 5 p.m. CT, with all games streaming on SECN+.
LSU Football Hosts Top Prospects
LSU football is gearing up for a significant recruiting weekend. Alongside tight end Ahmad Hudson, top-10 Louisiana prospects RB Trey Martin and WR Miguel Whitley will visit, marking a pivotal moment for the Tigers' future roster.
Remembering Ned Clark
Lastly, we remember Ned Clark, a standout from LSU’s 1953 NCAA Final Four team, who passed away at 92. A Baton Rouge native and former U.S.
Air Force captain, Clark was a beloved figure at LSU games. Our thoughts are with his family during this time.
May he rest in peace.