LSU softball run-rules Austin Peay to end third weekend of the season undefeated

The Tigers are still perfect after the Tiger Classic this weekend.

The LSU softball team continues to look like it could be a special one.

After an 11-0 run-rule win in five innings over Austin Peay, the Tigers moved to 13-0 on the season as they finished their third week of the season by taking both legs of a Saturday doubleheader.

[autotag]Emilee Casanova[/autotag] got the start and pitched all five innings as the Tigers shut out the Governors. LSU got one-run base hits in the first and second innings from [autotag]Ali Newland[/autotag] and [autotag]Taylor Pleasants[/autotag], respectively. Newland broke things open in the third with a solo homer, and that was followed by a three-run double from [autotag]Danieca Coffey[/autotag] and a three-run homer from Pleasants.

LSU added two more runs for good measure in the fourth inning with a two-run homer from Abigail Savoy.

The Tigers will be back in action on Friday when they begin the Purple & Gold Challenge with a doubleheader against Illinois and San Diego State.

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Know Your Foe: 5 things Alabama fans should know about Austin Peay

Before kickoff arrives on Saturday morning, let’s take a look at a few things that every Alabama fan should know about the Austin Peay Governors. 

The No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide are currently preparing for their final non-conference matchup of the regular season against the Austin Peay Governors of the FCS.

Head coach [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] mentioned on Monday during his press conference, and I am sure he has mentioned every day at practice this week, that his team needs to prepare for the Governors just as they would for anyone else.

Although Alabama severely outmatches Austin Peay, the Governors are a solid FCS program that will head into the contest with a 7-3 record on the season.

Before kickoff arrives on Saturday morning, let’s take a look at a few things that every Alabama fan should know about the Austin Peay Governors.

Top storylines to follow in the Alabama vs. Austin Peay matchup

The top storylines to follow leading up to Alabama’s final non-conference matchup of the season against Austin Peay.

The Alabama Crimson Tide are fresh off an exciting road victory over the Ole Miss Rebels and are now set to host their final non-conference opponent of the season in the Austin Peay Governors.

Alabama head coach [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] has to be pleased with the resolve his team showed in Oxford this past weekend to help salvage the season. Now the Tide will look to finish the regular season strong and can do so with another victory this Saturday against Austin Peay before moving on to face arch-rival Auburn.

Let’s take a look at some of the top storylines to follow this week leading up to the Alabama vs. Austin Peay matchup.