LSU Softball Achieves Historic Sweep Over Ole Miss
LSU softball completes sweep of Ole Miss as Tigers build momentum
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LSU softball secured a significant 8-5 victory over Ole Miss, completing a three-game sweep at Tiger Park. Tori Edwards starred with two home runs, leading the Tigers to their first SEC sweep of 2026. The team now holds a record of 32-14 overall and 9-9 in the conference.
- 01LSU completed a three-game sweep of Ole Miss with an 8-5 victory.
- 02Tori Edwards had a standout performance, going three for three with two home runs.
- 03The Tigers recorded double-digit hits in back-to-back games, totaling 11 hits on Sunday.
- 04Kylee Edwards contributed significantly with three RBIs on Saturday.
- 05LSU's pitching was strong, with Paytn Monticelli earning three wins in the series.
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LSU softball completed a three-game sweep of Ole Miss with an impressive 8-5 victory on Sunday at Tiger Park. This marks the first sweep of an SEC team for the Tigers in 2026. Tori Edwards was the standout player, going three for three with two home runs, including a solo shot that tied the game in the fifth inning. She finished the series with a combined six of eight at the plate. In addition to Edwards' performance, Kylee Edwards had a strong showing on Saturday, recording three RBIs. The Tigers amassed double-digit hits in both Saturday and Sunday games, with 11 hits on Sunday. Pitching was also a highlight, as Paytn Monticelli secured three wins, pitching seven shutout innings throughout the series. With this victory, LSU's record improves to 32-14 overall and 9-9 in the SEC. The team will next face Mississippi State in another three-game series.
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The sweep boosts LSU's momentum as they head into the next series, potentially enhancing their standings in the SEC.
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