No. 3-Seeded LSU Meets No. 6-Seeded Georgia in SEC Tournament Quarterfinals

LSU looks to advance in the SEC tournament and defeat Georgia for the first time since 1998

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:19pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and competitive energy of a college tennis match, with overlapping geometric shapes in the official team colors of LSU and Georgia.The SEC Tournament quarterfinal clash between LSU and Georgia promises a visually striking display of athletic prowess and strategic maneuvering on the court.College Station Today

No. 5 LSU will begin its SEC Tournament campaign after capping off its regular season with a 24-5 record, going 10-4 in the conference. They will open on Friday, April 17, against No. 12 Georgia at 2:00 p.m. CT in Bryan-College Station, Tx., at the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center. LSU is currently No. 5 in the nation, riding a four-match winning streak with a convincing 5-1 record at neutral sites this season.

Why it matters

LSU not only looks to advance in the SEC tournament, but also to achieve yet another milestone this campaign – the Tigers have not defeated the Bulldogs since 1998. Furthermore, in the opening weekend of SEC play, LSU suffered its only sweep all season against Georgia, getting downed 4-0.

The details

LSU dominated in its last outing, defeating then-No. 22 Kentucky, 4-1, to conclude the regular season on a high note. The Tigers extended their record to 24-5 with a 10-4 SEC mark. Georgia finished its regular season on a two-match win streak with a 17-7 mark, going 9-5 in conference play.

  • LSU will open the SEC Tournament on Friday, April 17, at 2:00 p.m. CT.
  • The semifinals will be on Saturday, April 18, at 1:00 p.m. CT.
  • The championship match will be on Sunday, April 19, at 12:00 p.m. CT.

The players

Danny Bryan

LSU head coach.

Jamie Hunt

Georgia head coach who was part of the program's 2007 and 2008 national title teams as a player before returning to Athens as a coach.

Sasa Markovic

LSU player who is ranked No. 14 in doubles with Andrej Loncarevic.

Andrej Loncarevic

LSU player who is ranked No. 14 in doubles with Sasa Markovic and No. 106 in singles.

Erik Arutiunian

LSU player who is ranked No. 25 in singles and has the highest win total on the team with an 18-5 record.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like the guys are in a really good place mentally and physically. They're confident and have been very focused in practice, while off the court, they've been enjoying their time together as a team. We are looking forward to getting started tomorrow.”

— Danny Bryan, LSU head coach

What’s next

Should LSU advance, the semifinals on Saturday, April 18, at 1:00 p.m. CT, will provide live results and be streamed by SEC Network+ on ESPN. For the championship match on Sunday, April 19, at 12:00 p.m. CT, live results will be found, and streaming will be provided by SEC Network on ESPN.

The takeaway

LSU is looking to avenge its earlier season sweep against Georgia and advance in the SEC Tournament, with the Tigers' talented lineup led by players like Arutiunian, Loncarevic, and Markovic aiming to make a deep run.