LSU Baseball Defeats McNeese State

Tigers remain undefeated on the season with home win

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The No. 1 ranked LSU Tigers baseball team defeated the McNeese State Cowboys 6-2 in a midweek game at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge. LSU, now 9-0 on the season, returned home after a successful opening road trip to take on the Cowboys, who entered the game with a 2-5 record.

Why it matters

LSU is one of the top college baseball programs in the country, and a win over an in-state opponent like McNeese State helps the Tigers maintain their momentum and undefeated start to the season. The Tigers are looking to build on their success from last year and make a deep postseason run.

The details

The Tigers jumped out to an early lead, scoring 3 runs in the first inning. They added 2 more runs in the fourth inning and 1 in the eighth to secure the 6-2 victory. LSU's pitching staff held the Cowboys to just 5 hits on the night.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm local time.
  • LSU entered the game with an 8-0 record on the season.

The players

LSU Tigers

The No. 1 ranked college baseball team in the country, playing in the Southeastern Conference.

McNeese State Cowboys

The baseball team from McNeese State University, a public university located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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What’s next

LSU will look to continue their undefeated start to the season when they host another in-state opponent, Nicholls State, on Friday, February 28th.

The takeaway

LSU's dominant start to the season has them firmly established as one of the top contenders for the College World Series title. Their ability to win convincingly at home against lesser opponents like McNeese State will be key to maintaining their ranking and positioning themselves for a deep postseason run.