Heavener tosses no-hitter, No. 22 LSU downs UL Lafayette, 8-0

LSU softball pitcher Jayden Heavener throws second career no-hitter in 8-0 victory over UL Lafayette.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:22am

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Jayden Heavener tossed her second career no-hitter, leading No. 22/17 LSU to an 8-0 victory over UL Lafayette in a five-inning game on Tuesday night at Lamson Park. It is the program's 48th no-hitter, and first since Heavener's perfect game in her collegiate debut in 2025. LSU swept UL Lafayette in the regular season and has won five of the last six games against the Ragin' Cajuns in Lafayette.

Why it matters

Heavener's no-hitter is a significant accomplishment, showcasing her dominant pitching performance and continuing LSU's strong softball tradition. The win also extends LSU's recent success against their in-state rival UL Lafayette, maintaining their regional supremacy.

The details

Heavener struck out two, walked two, and induced seven groundouts over 68 pitches. Char Lorenz led the LSU offense with a 2-for-2 day, including a two-run home run. Jalia Lassiter also hit a two-run blast, while Destiny Harris drove in two runs. LSU totaled six hits, with Kylee Edwards and Rylie Johnson each adding a base knock. UL Lafayette's pitchers struggled with control, issuing seven walks and recording no strikeouts.

  • The game was played on Tuesday night, April 15, 2026, at Lamson Park in Lafayette, Louisiana.
  • Heavener's previous no-hitter came in her collegiate debut on February 7, 2025.

The players

Jayden Heavener

LSU softball pitcher who tossed her second career no-hitter in the game.

Char Lorenz

LSU outfielder who went 2-for-2 at the plate, including a two-run home run.

Jalia Lassiter

LSU infielder who hit a two-run home run in the game.

Destiny Harris

LSU player who collected two RBIs on her lone hit.

Julianne Tipton

UL Lafayette starting pitcher who took the loss, allowing three runs on one hit and three walks in one inning.

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What’s next

LSU returns to league play with a three-game series against Ole Miss on April 17-19, at Tiger Park.

The takeaway

Heavener's dominant no-hitter performance and LSU's continued success against UL Lafayette showcase the Tigers' softball prowess and their ability to rise to the occasion against in-state rivals.