How to watch LSU softball vs Southeastern Louisiana today: Time, TV channel for Friday
How to watch LSU softball vs Southeastern Louisiana today: Time, TV channel for Friday
LSU softball opens play in the 2025 NCAA Tournament against Southeastern Louisiana on Friday. The Tigers earned hosting rights for a regional as the No. 10 national seed.
The two teams met in a nonconference game early in 2025. LSU claimed a 3-2 victory in walk-off fashion thanks to a sacrifice fly by Tori Edwards. Sydney Berzon pitched a complete game, striking out four and staying composed in the seventh inning after Southeastern Louisiana took a 2-0 lead.
Last time out, LSU lost to reigning national champion Oklahoma in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. It upset Mississippi State the day before to move on in the tournament, which helped secure its regional hosting berth. The Tigers are 65-31 all time in the tournament's regional round.
Southeastern Louisiana won its second-straight Southland Conference Tournament title last week. The Lions have six batters averaging better than .330, led by Maria Detillier, who has 68 hits and 54 RBIs. Pitcher Macie LaRue brings a 2.10 ERA and 125 strikeouts over 143.2 innings into the contest. She didn't pitch against LSU in the regular-season matchup.
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Here's how to watch the LSU-Southeastern Louisiana softball game today, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is LSU softball vs. Southeastern Louisiana on today?
TV Channel: SEC Network
Livestream: Fubo (free trial), ESPN+
LSU-Southeastern Louisiana will be carried nationally on the SEC Network. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
LSU softball vs. Southeastern Louisiana time today
Date: Friday, May 16
Friday, May 16 Start time: 4:30 p.m. CT
The LSU-Southeastern Louisiana game starts at 4:30 p.m. at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge.
LSU softball vs. Southeastern Louisiana predictions, picks
LSU 4, Southeastern Louisiana 2: The NCAA Tournament opener for both teams will be close and competitive just as the last two meetings were. LSU plays well at home in the regional round. Coming off a strong showing in the conference tournament, the Tigers will take care of business.
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