LSU Baseball Defeats Notre Dame 9-4 in Live Like Lou Jax Classic

Tigers improve to 7-0 on the season with balanced offensive effort and strong pitching performance.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The top-ranked LSU Tigers baseball team defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 9-4 in the Live Like Lou Jax Classic in Jacksonville, Florida. Right-hander Cooper Moore earned the win for LSU, working 5.2 innings and allowing 3 runs on 8 hits. The Tigers' offense pounded out 12 hits, with 3 players - Cade Arrambide, Omar Serna Jr., and Brayden Simpson - driving in 2 RBIs each.

Why it matters

LSU's hot start to the season continues, as they improve to 7-0 on the year. The Tigers are one of the top-ranked teams in college baseball and this win over a quality opponent like Notre Dame demonstrates their offensive firepower and pitching depth early in the season.

The details

LSU jumped out to a 5-0 lead through the first 3 innings, highlighted by RBI doubles from Brayden Simpson and Trent Caraway, and RBI singles from Seth Dardar and Omar Serna Jr. Cade Arrambide then hit a 2-run homer in the 4th to make it 7-0. Notre Dame scored 3 runs in the 5th and 6th innings to cut the deficit, but LSU responded with 2 more runs in the 6th to secure the 9-4 victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • LSU will face UCF at 2 p.m. CT on Sunday, February 23, 2026 to wrap up the Live Like Lou Jax Classic.

The players

Cooper Moore

The right-handed starting pitcher for LSU who earned the win, working 5.2 innings and allowing 3 runs on 8 hits with 6 strikeouts.

Cade Arrambide

The LSU designated hitter who hit a 2-run homer in the 4th inning to extend the Tigers' lead.

Omar Serna Jr.

The LSU catcher who drove in 2 RBIs with a single in the 3rd inning.

Brayden Simpson

The LSU left fielder who drove in 2 RBIs, including an RBI double in the 2nd inning.

Caden Crowell

The Notre Dame starting pitcher who was charged with the loss, allowing 5 runs on 7 hits in 2.1 innings.

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What they’re saying

“I was very proud of the team today. It was a good win, and we're going to get ready to try and win the tournament tomorrow. I think our offensive approach for two days has been great here, and I think we've even left some things on the table. That's how good it's been, we've scored 23 runs, but there is still something out there for us.”

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

What’s next

LSU will face UCF at 2 p.m. CT on Sunday, February 23, 2026 to wrap up the Live Like Lou Jax Classic.

The takeaway

LSU's hot start to the 2026 season continues, as they improve to 7-0 with a balanced offensive effort and strong pitching performance against a quality opponent in Notre Dame. The Tigers' depth and firepower have them looking like one of the top teams in college baseball early on.