Over the past eight years, LSU softball coach Beth Torina has coached her team to the Women’s College World Series four times.
In her time at the helm, Torina has a record of 360-155, good for a .699 winning percentage.
She led the Tigers to become the SEC West division champions during the 2013 season.
Although the Tigers have never won the national championship. Torina’s experience coaching the program to the Women’s College World Series four times could elevate the team to finally winning that desired trophy soon enough.
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Torina has brought in great talent over the years. From Carley Hoover and Shemiah Sanchez to Maribeth Gorsuch and Aliyah Andrews, Torina has put LSU softball on the map over the years.
During the 2020 season, Torina had the Tigers ranked No. 5 in the country with a 21-3 record. Gorsuch tossed the first seven-inning no-hitter in program history, and the team looked poised for a national championship run. Then the coronavirus shut down sports and that quest for a title ended abruptly.
But, given her track record, Torina could have the Tigers looking like an elite team again next season. Though most of the seniors will likely depart, the roster will still be stacked with great talent behind them to fill the void.
Even in the years when the Tigers didn’t finish greater than fifth in the SEC standings, Torina remained calm and coached her program all the way to the Women’s College World Series.
If there is one LSU program outside of the football team that could win a championship next, it’s Torina’s softball team.
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