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A quick glance at the latest polls doesn’t cause any concern for Texas softball, right?
After dropping two of their three games against Tennessee this past weekend for their first series loss in the SEC, the Longhorns (39-5, 11-4) fell from No. 1 to No. 3 in both the ESPN/USA Today and National Fastpitch Coaches Association polls. They’re just a game behind first-place and top-ranked Texas A&M in a crowded SEC race, which is unquestionably the most grueling conference in the nation, with 13 of the top 23 teams in the NCAA RPI rankings.
More: Texas softball midseason grades: Longhorns' report card full of A's, but what's the B?
Texas apparently can’t afford many more losses, based on its current NCAA RPI position behind, in order, Texas A&M, Florida, South Carolina, Florida State, Arkansas, UCLA and LSU.
That makes this week's series against LSU (35-8, 8-7) especially important. The Tigers just gave up 25 runs in three games while getting swept by the Aggies this past weekend, and LSU — then ranked No. 6 in the country — needs to quickly right the ship if they hope to cling to their No. 7 RPI ranking. LSU this week is ranked No. 9 in both national polls.
Follow belong for updates as Texas takes on LSU in game one Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
This section will be filled in once the game starts.
The Texas lineup includes:
The LSU lineup includes:
Texas will again turn to ace Teagan Kavan, a 6-foot sophomore from Des Moines, Iowa, who won game one against Tennesse last week but dropped game three. Kavan has an 18-3 record and a 1.54 ERA with 167 strikeouts and 30 walks in 122.2 innings this season. Opponents ae hitting .186 against Kavan.
LSU will lean on its workhorse in Sydney Berzon, a 6-foot junior from Buffalo, N.Y., who earned All-American recognition from the NFCA a year ago. Berzon boasts a 15-3 record and a 2.25 ERA with 85 strikeouts and 26 walks in 102.2 innings this season. Opponents ae hitting .228 against Berzon.
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After dropping two of their three games against Tennessee this past weekend for their first series loss in the SEC, the Longhorns (39-5, 11-4) fell from No. 1 to No. 3 in both the ESPN/USA Today and National Fastpitch Coaches Association polls. They’re just a game behind first-place and top-ranked Texas A&M in a crowded SEC race, which is unquestionably the most grueling conference in the nation, with 13 of the top 23 teams in the NCAA RPI rankings.
More: Texas softball midseason grades: Longhorns' report card full of A's, but what's the B?
Texas apparently can’t afford many more losses, based on its current NCAA RPI position behind, in order, Texas A&M, Florida, South Carolina, Florida State, Arkansas, UCLA and LSU.
That makes this week's series against LSU (35-8, 8-7) especially important. The Tigers just gave up 25 runs in three games while getting swept by the Aggies this past weekend, and LSU — then ranked No. 6 in the country — needs to quickly right the ship if they hope to cling to their No. 7 RPI ranking. LSU this week is ranked No. 9 in both national polls.
Follow belong for updates as Texas takes on LSU in game one Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
Texas vs LSU softball: Live updates
This section will be filled in once the game starts.
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Texas vs LSU starting lineups
Texas batting order
The Texas lineup includes:
- RF Ashton Maloney,
- CF Kayden Henry,
- 3B Mia Scott,
- C Reese Atwood,
- 1B Joley Mitchell,
- LF Katie Stewart,
- DP Katie Cimusz,
- SS Leighann Goode,
- 2B Kaydee Bennett.
LSU batting order
The LSU lineup includes:
- 3B Danieca Coffey,
- CF Jalia Lassiter,
- C Maci Bergeron,
- 1B Tori Edwards,
- LF Jadyn Laneaux,
- RF Savanna Bedell,
- DP Maddox McKee,
- 2B Sierra Daniel,
- SS Avery Hodge
Texas starting pitcher
Texas will again turn to ace Teagan Kavan, a 6-foot sophomore from Des Moines, Iowa, who won game one against Tennesse last week but dropped game three. Kavan has an 18-3 record and a 1.54 ERA with 167 strikeouts and 30 walks in 122.2 innings this season. Opponents ae hitting .186 against Kavan.
LSU starting pitcher
LSU will lean on its workhorse in Sydney Berzon, a 6-foot junior from Buffalo, N.Y., who earned All-American recognition from the NFCA a year ago. Berzon boasts a 15-3 record and a 2.25 ERA with 85 strikeouts and 26 walks in 102.2 innings this season. Opponents ae hitting .228 against Berzon.
What time does Texas softball play LSU today?
- Time: 4:30 p.m. CT
- Date: April 17
- Location: McCombs Field in Austin.
How to watch Texas softball vs LSU today
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- Streaming: SEC Network+
- Radio: N/A.
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