LSU Baseball Hosts Bethune-Cookman on SEC Network+

Tigers look to continue momentum after winning first SEC road series

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:26pm

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LSU baseball is back home at Alex Box Stadium to take on Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday night. Fans can catch the game on SEC Network+ or stream it online through the ESPN app. The Tigers (22-11) are coming off a road series win in SEC play and will look to keep their momentum going against the visiting Wildcats.

Why it matters

LSU baseball has been a consistent powerhouse in the SEC, and this midweek matchup against Bethune-Cookman provides an opportunity for the Tigers to continue building on their strong start to the season as they prepare for the heart of their conference schedule.

The details

The Tigers are coming off a road series win over an SEC opponent, a positive sign as they return home to face Bethune-Cookman. Head coach Jay Johnson will look to keep his team's focus and energy high as they take on the visiting Wildcats at Alex Box Stadium.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. local time in Baton Rouge.

The players

Jay Johnson

The head coach of the LSU baseball team.

LSU Tigers

The baseball team representing Louisiana State University.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

The baseball team representing Bethune-Cookman University.

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What’s next

Following the midweek matchup against Bethune-Cookman, the Tigers will continue their SEC schedule with a weekend series at home against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

The takeaway

This game provides LSU an opportunity to maintain their momentum and continue building towards a strong finish to the regular season as they look to position themselves for postseason play.