BEAUMONT, Texas – The Lamar University softball team opens a five-game road swing when they travel to Baton Rouge, La. to face LSU on Wednesday night at Tiger Park. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.

LU heads to Sam Houston State for a three-game set on Friday and Saturday and travel to Texas State on March 27 to conclude the trip. LU's next home contest set for March 29th against Central Arkansas.  
 
About LSU
Series Record: 0-1 (2nd Meeting)
Last Meeting: March 1, 2014 (10-0, LSU)
The Tigers enter after taking 2-of-3 from No. 7 Florida. In the Tigers last game, they defeated Florida, 3-2, on a walk-off hit by Amanda Sanchez, that scored Aliyah Andrews. LSU is 18-3 this season in games played at Tiger Park.
At the plate, LSU is led by Amanda Sanchez, who leads the team with a .500 batting average. Shelbi Sunseri lead the team with 39 RBIs and 12 home runs on the season. As a team, the Tigers have seven players batting over .300 on the season.
 
In the circle, Shelby Wickersham leads the team with 55.1 innings pitched on the season. Opponents are hitting .181 off her. Maribeth Gorsuch leads the team with an ERA of 1.34 in 52.1 innings pitched. Sunseri leads the team with 40 strikeouts on the season.
 
As a team, the Tigers are hitting .344 with 41 home runs and 53 doubles on the season. They have an on-base percentage of .458 and are 44-for-47 in stolen bases. In the circle, LSU has a team ERA of 1.71. Opponents are hitting .175 on the season against the Tigers with 26 extra base hits.
 
Last Time Out: TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI
The Lamar University softball team hung a five spot in the bottom of the fifth inning, to come back from a 5-4 deficit to defeat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 9-5, on Saturday afternoon from the LU Softball Complex.
 
The Cardinals improve to 14-15 on the season and 5-1 in Southland Conference action, while the Islanders fall to 4-24 on the season and 1-5 in SLC play. With the 5-1 record the Cards currently sit tied atop of the SLC standings.
 
Prior to the contest, the Cardinals honored Abigail Arias as she threw out the first pitch and became an honorary Cardinal.
 
LU collected 11 hits in the contest and were led by Shannon Klaus, who had three hits. Shaina Amir, Savana Guidry and Taylor Murphy all added two hits each.
 
What's Next
Following the single game at LSU, the Cards head to Huntsville, Texas to face Sam Houston State in SLC action. The Bearkats and Cards will play a doubleheader Friday starting at 4 p.m.
 
Tickets
For tickets for LU home games, please call 409-880-1715, or CLICK HERE. The Montagne Center ticket office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. LU students receive free admission to home games with their Cardinal One card.
 
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