LSU Baseball Faces Southern in Midweek Matchup

Tigers seek third straight win after SEC series victory over Kentucky

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:23am

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LSU baseball is looking to extend its winning streak to three games as they take on in-state rival Southern University in a midweek matchup. The Tigers are coming off a series win over Kentucky, their first SEC series victory of the 2026 season.

Why it matters

This game provides LSU an opportunity to build momentum heading into the heart of their conference schedule. Southern is a regional opponent, adding extra significance to the outcome for both programs and their fans.

The details

LSU defeated Kentucky 2-1 in their weekend series, winning the final two games after dropping the opener. The Tigers will now face a Southern team that has struggled early in the season but is always a tough opponent, especially in a midweek contest.

  • The game is scheduled for today, March 31, 2026.
  • First pitch is set for 6:30 PM local time in Baton Rouge.

The players

LSU Tigers

The LSU baseball team, a member of the Southeastern Conference, is looking to build on their recent series win over Kentucky.

Southern Jaguars

The Southern University baseball team, an in-state rival of LSU, will be the opponent in this midweek matchup.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to get back on the field and keep this momentum going. Southern is always a tough opponent, so we'll need to bring our best effort.”

— Jay Johnson, LSU Baseball Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of this game will look to carry that momentum into their next conference series, as LSU hosts Alabama next weekend and Southern travels to face Grambling State.

The takeaway

This midweek matchup between in-state rivals LSU and Southern provides an opportunity for the Tigers to continue building positive momentum after their first SEC series win of the season.