No. 2 LSU Baseball Defeats Notre Dame at Jax College Baseball Classic

Tigers remain undefeated on the season with 9-4 victory over Fighting Irish

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The No. 2 ranked LSU baseball team defeated Notre Dame 9-4 in their second game at the Jax College Baseball Classic. LSU took the lead in the bottom of the second inning and never looked back, with strong pitching performances leading the way.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between two top college baseball programs provides an important gauge of LSU's strength as they look to build on their impressive start and make a run at the College World Series later this year.

The details

LSU took the lead in the bottom of the second inning on a Brayden Simpson double and maintained that lead for the rest of the game. Tiger pitching combined for 14 strikeouts, with starter Cooper Moore striking out six batters in 5.2 innings of work.

  • The game took place on February 21, 2026.
  • LSU's next game is scheduled for Sunday, February 24, 2026 against Central Florida.

The players

Cooper Moore

The starting pitcher for LSU, who struck out six batters in 5.2 innings of work.

Brayden Simpson

An LSU player who hit a double in the bottom of the second inning to give the Tigers the lead.

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What’s next

LSU will look to continue their undefeated start to the season when they face off against Central Florida on Sunday, February 24, 2026.

The takeaway

This early-season victory over a strong Notre Dame program demonstrates the depth and talent of the LSU baseball team, who appear poised for another deep postseason run in 2026.