LSU Baseball Faces Southern in All-Baton Rouge Matchup

Tigers look to build on recent series win against Kentucky

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:09pm

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The LSU baseball team is coming off a strong weekend series against Kentucky, winning two of three games at Alex Box Stadium. Now, the Tigers will face off against in-state rival Southern University in an All-Baton Rouge matchup on Tuesday.

Why it matters

This game represents an important local rivalry between two of Louisiana's top college baseball programs. LSU is looking to continue its momentum after a successful series, while Southern will aim to pull off an upset against its more nationally prominent opponent.

The details

LSU is coming off a series win over Kentucky, taking two of three games at home. The Tigers will now host Southern, a program located in Baton Rouge, for a midweek matchup. Both teams are looking to gain an edge in the local rivalry and build towards their respective conference seasons.

  • The game will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The players

LSU Baseball

The LSU Tigers baseball team, a perennial powerhouse in college baseball and a member of the Southeastern Conference.

Southern University Baseball

The Southern Jaguars baseball team, a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and a local rival of LSU in the Baton Rouge area.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will gain bragging rights and momentum heading into their respective conference play.

The takeaway

This All-Baton Rouge matchup between LSU and Southern represents an important local rivalry game, with both teams looking to gain an edge and build towards their conference seasons.