LSU Baseball Hosts Northwestern State in Midweek Clash

The Tigers look to bounce back after being swept by Ole Miss last weekend.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:52pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in an abstract, cubist style, with the players and field of play broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.A cubist interpretation of the midweek baseball clash between LSU and Northwestern State, capturing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of the in-state rivalry.Baton Rouge Today

The LSU Tigers baseball team will host the Northwestern State Demons on Tuesday night at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge. This is an in-state matchup as LSU looks to get back in the win column after being swept by Ole Miss last weekend. LSU head coach Jay Johnson is hoping his team can make a statement at home against their fellow Louisiana opponent.

Why it matters

This midweek game provides LSU an opportunity to rebound from their disappointing SEC series loss to Ole Miss. The Tigers will be looking to get their season back on track against an in-state foe before returning to conference play.

The details

The game is scheduled for a 6:30 PM CT first pitch and will be streamed on SEC Network+. LSU is 22-15 on the season, while Northwestern State comes in at 23-13. The Tigers were swept by Ole Miss last weekend, with head coach Jay Johnson noting his team was 'dominated for the first six innings' in the final game on Sunday.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM CT.

The players

Jay Johnson

The head coach of the LSU Tigers baseball team.

Northwestern State Demons

The baseball team from Northwestern State University, an in-state opponent of LSU.

LSU Fighting Tigers

The baseball team from Louisiana State University, hosting the game against Northwestern State.

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What they’re saying

“We got dominated for the first six innings, you can't lose sight of that. Rabe is a good pitcher, and we couldn't do anything with him. We did come back from the late deficit on a Sunday, which we've done before, but we didn't make the plays we needed to win the game.”

— Jay Johnson, Head Coach, LSU Tigers

What’s next

After this midweek game against Northwestern State, LSU will return to SEC play with a weekend series against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The takeaway

This game represents an important opportunity for the LSU Tigers to bounce back after being swept by Ole Miss last weekend. A win over an in-state opponent could provide a much-needed confidence boost as they prepare to face another SEC foe in Alabama.