LSU Stays Unbeaten with 9-4 Win Over Notre Dame in Jacksonville

Tigers jump out to early lead, cruise to victory in Live Like Lou Jax Classic

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The LSU Tigers remained undefeated on the season with a 9-4 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Live Like Lou Jax Classic in Jacksonville, Florida. LSU scored two runs in the second inning, three in the third, and two more in the fourth to build an early 7-0 lead. Starting pitcher Cooper Moore dominated the Irish for the first four innings before Notre Dame scored a lone run in the fifth and a two-run homer in the sixth. The LSU bullpen held on to secure the win, with the Tigers' pitching staff recording 14 strikeouts in the game.

Why it matters

This win keeps LSU unbeaten on the season at 7-0 and demonstrates the Tigers' offensive firepower and pitching depth as they look to make a run at the College World Series. The Live Like Lou Jax Classic is an important early-season tournament that allows top teams to face off and build momentum heading into conference play.

The details

LSU jumped on Notre Dame early, scoring two runs in the second inning on three doubles, then adding three more in the third and two in the fourth, including a two-run homer by Cade Arrambide. Starting pitcher Cooper Moore was dominant for the first four innings before giving up a run in the fifth and a two-run homer in the sixth. The LSU bullpen closed out the game, with Devin Sheerin escaping a bases-loaded jam in the seventh inning.

  • LSU scored two runs in the second inning.
  • LSU scored three runs in the third inning.
  • LSU scored two runs in the fourth inning, including a two-run homer by Cade Arrambide.
  • Notre Dame scored a lone run in the fifth inning.
  • Notre Dame hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

The players

Jay Johnson

The head coach of the LSU Tigers baseball team.

Cooper Moore

The starting pitcher for LSU, who dominated Notre Dame for the first four innings.

Devin Sheerin

An LSU relief pitcher who escaped a bases-loaded jam in the seventh inning.

Shawn Stiffler

The head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish baseball team.

Cade Arrambide

An LSU player who hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning.

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What they’re saying

“We trained to be good at that and they know it's a premium. We don't want to kick field goals in the red zone, is what we say. We want to score touchdowns. And the team did that today.”

— Jay Johnson, LSU Head Coach (americanpress.com)

“We were one pitch away from getting away from all those innings with a zero.”

— Shawn Stiffler, Notre Dame Head Coach (americanpress.com)

What’s next

LSU will face Central Florida on Sunday in the final game of the Live Like Lou Jax Classic tournament.

The takeaway

LSU's offensive firepower and dominant pitching performance against a strong Notre Dame team demonstrates the Tigers' potential to be a top contender in college baseball this season. The team's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and get production from multiple players will be key as they look to maintain their unbeaten start.