In a stunning upset on Tuesday night, the No. 4 LSU Tigers were defeated 133 by the unranked Northwestern State Demons at Alex Box Stadium. This marked the first time in program history that LSU has been runruled by a nonconference opponent at home citeturn0news9.
Game Overview
The matchup began after a 30minute delay due to lightning in the Baton Rouge area, with the first pitch thrown at 7:00 p.m. Despite early home runs by LSUs Derek Curiel and Josh Pearson, the Tigers offense faltered, and the Demons capitalized on LSUs pitching struggles citeturn0news0.
Northwestern States offense exploded, scoring 13 runs and securing the victory in just seven innings under the NCAAs runrule policy citeturn0news4. The Demons pitching staff effectively contained LSUs hitters, limiting them to minimal offensive production throughout the game.
Historical Significance
This defeat ended LSUs 110 streak in midweek games for the 2025 season citeturn0news5. The loss also had implications for LSUs postseason prospects, potentially affecting their RPI and seeding in upcoming tournaments citeturn0news22.
Looking Ahead
LSU will aim to rebound as they prepare for a threegame home series against Tennessee starting Friday. The Tigers will need to address both offensive and defensive inconsistencies to regain momentum as the postseason approaches.
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