LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson Earns 200th Career Win

Tigers defeat Northeastern 3-1 in low-scoring affair

Mar. 3, 2026 at 4:15am

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LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson reached a career milestone on Tuesday, earning his 200th career victory as the Tigers defeated Northeastern 3-1. It was a quiet day offensively, with the two teams combining for just 8 hits, but LSU's pitching staff shined, recording 13 strikeouts led by starter Cooper Moore's 10 strikeouts over 7.2 innings of one-run ball.

Why it matters

Jay Johnson's 200th career win is a significant accomplishment, highlighting his success as a college baseball coach. The victory also keeps LSU's momentum going as they look to build on their strong start to the 2026 season.

The details

In the low-scoring affair, LSU's pitching staff was the key to the victory. Starter Cooper Moore threw 7.2 innings, allowing just one run while striking out 10 batters. The Tigers' offense was limited, but they were able to push across 3 runs to secure the win for Johnson's milestone achievement.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Jay Johnson

The head coach of the LSU baseball team, who earned his 200th career victory with the win over Northeastern.

Cooper Moore

The LSU starting pitcher, who threw 7.2 innings of one-run ball with 10 strikeouts to earn the win.

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What’s next

LSU will play Dartmouth at 12:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 1, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium.

The takeaway

Jay Johnson's 200th career win is a testament to his success as a college baseball coach, and it keeps the momentum going for the LSU Tigers as they look to build on their strong start to the 2026 season.