Kylee Edwards Hits For The Cycle In LSU's 16-4 Win Over Missouri

Junior shortstop Kylee Edwards makes history with the first cycle in LSU softball program history.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:39pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a softball game, with the ball, players, and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in vibrant colors representing the LSU and Missouri teams.Kylee Edwards' historic cycle highlights LSU's offensive explosion in a crucial conference win over Missouri.Baton Rouge Today

In a dominant 16-4 win over Missouri, LSU junior shortstop Kylee Edwards hit for the cycle, becoming the first player in program history to accomplish the feat. Edwards hit a two-run home run, a single, a double, and a triple, driving in 4 RBIs to lead the Bayou Bengals to victory.

Why it matters

Hitting for the cycle is one of the rarest and most impressive individual accomplishments in softball. Edwards' historic performance helped propel LSU to a crucial conference win over Missouri as the Tigers look to improve their postseason positioning.

The details

Edwards' cycle included a two-run homer in the second inning, a single in the third, a double in the sixth, and a triple in the seventh. LSU also got strong pitching from junior Cece Cellura, who went the distance, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits with 2 strikeouts. The Bayou Bengals broke the game open with a 5-run seventh inning, capped by Edwards' triple to complete the cycle.

  • Edwards hit a two-run home run in the second inning.
  • Edwards singled in the third inning.
  • Edwards doubled in the sixth inning.
  • Edwards tripled in the seventh inning to complete the cycle.

The players

Kylee Edwards

A junior shortstop for the LSU softball team who hit for the first cycle in program history.

Cece Cellura

The junior pitcher for LSU who earned the win, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits with 2 strikeouts in a complete game performance.

Maddox McKee

The LSU junior who delivered an RBI single in the sixth inning.

Avery Hodge

The LSU senior infielder who had an RBI groundout in the sixth inning.

Jalia Lassiter

The LSU senior outfielder who hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning, her sixth of the season.

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What’s next

LSU will look to complete the series sweep over Missouri on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

The takeaway

Edwards' historic performance highlighted LSU's dominant offensive display, as the Bayou Bengals cruised to a crucial conference victory over Missouri. The junior shortstop's cycle is a testament to her talent and the team's depth, as LSU continues its push for postseason positioning.