The NCAA revealed the list of 64 teams who claimed a spot in the tournament on Monday, and LSU made the cut. The Tigers are headed to the Eugene Regional and will take on Gonzaga on Friday, June 4, at 9 p.m.
Although the Tigers finished the season 13-17 in Southeastern Conference play, they were faced with one of the toughest schedules in the NCAA. LSU had a top-five strength of schedule and top 30 RPI, and that was just enough to clinch a spot in the tournament.
LSU also finished the regular season 34-22 and received an at-large bid. Oregon, Central Connecticut and Gonzaga will all be in regional competition.
LSU will open the Eugene Regional with the No. 3 seed and will try to defeat the No. 2 seeded Zags.
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The winner of each regional will play in the super regional a week later with a chance to reach the College World Series.
This decision came shortly after head coach Paul Mainieri, who officially ends his career after the postseason, announced his retirement.
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