LSU Baseball Looks to Bounce Back Against Dartmouth

Tigers aim to rebound from first loss of the season against McNeese State

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The LSU baseball team (8-1) is looking to bounce back from its first loss of the season when it takes on Dartmouth on Thursday. The Tigers were upset by McNeese State, 7-6, on Tuesday in a game that head coach Jay Johnson said his team "got out of character" for a few innings, despite a late rally.

Why it matters

LSU is one of the top college baseball programs in the country, and a loss to an unranked opponent like McNeese State is an unexpected setback. The Tigers will need to regroup quickly as they look to maintain their strong start to the season and keep pace in the competitive SEC.

The details

After falling behind 7-2, the Tigers mounted a late comeback attempt against McNeese State but ultimately fell short. LSU will now face an unfamiliar opponent in Dartmouth, looking to get back on track and return to the dominant form they displayed in their first eight games of the season.

  • The game against Dartmouth is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2026.
  • LSU's loss to McNeese State occurred on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Jay Johnson

The head coach of the LSU baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“We got out of character for a few innings, and that's on me. We'll learn from this and be ready to go on Thursday.”

— Jay Johnson, Head Coach (Daily Comet)

What’s next

LSU will look to bounce back and get back in the win column when they take on Dartmouth on Thursday, February 27th.

The takeaway

This early-season loss to an unranked opponent serves as a wake-up call for the LSU baseball team, reminding them that they need to maintain their focus and intensity throughout the entire game if they want to achieve their goals this season.