Bayou Brew 3/22: Dancing Queens

Today, first round of March Madness in the PMAC, a National Championship rematch, and more!

Good morning! The NCAA Tournament, a National Championship rematch, a track meet — there’s a lot going on around campus this weekend! Don’t worry, we’re filling your cup with everything you need to know in one Brew.

What else did we pour into today’s Brew?

🏀 Day one of the Dance
⚾️ Championship rematch at The Box
🐯 And much, much more!

The Climb. The LSU Gymnastics team commits to their attack, showcasing their unmatched skill and solidifying their status as the nation's premier floor squad. Audiences are captivated by their flawless routines while anticipation builds for senior night. The seniors reflect on their journey, reminiscing on the highs and lows as they prepare to leave behind a legacy that will endure long after they've hung up their leotards.

🏆 The Tigers will lead the conference as the No. 1 seed at the SEC Championships in New Orleans tomorrow.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Dancing Queens. It’s NCAA Tournament time for the women’s basketball team! They’ll take on 14-seeded Rice in the PMAC at 3 pm today. If the Tigers win, they’ll play the winner of Louisville vs. Middle Tennessee on Sunday. The game will air on ESPN and the LSU Sports Radio Network. The Tigers are winners of 10 of their last 11 games. Rice won four games in four days to win the AAC Championship.

🔼 Rock The Box. There’s a National Championship series rematch at The Box! The Tigers are hosting No. 8 Florida this weekend for their first meeting since the 2023 College World Series. This is Florida’s first trip to Baton Rouge since 2019, when the Tigers took the series. First pitch is tonight at 7 pm, the series will continue tomorrow at 6 pm, and finish on Sunday at 2 pm. Tonight and Sunday’s games will air on SEC Network, while tomorrow’s matchup will stream on SEC Network+.

🔼 Tigers Vs. Tigers. LSU softball is headed to No. 15 Missouri for a three-game conference series this weekend. They’ll play at 5 pm tonight, 2 pm tomorrow, and 1 pm on Sunday with all three games streaming on SEC Network+. Karli Petty ranks No. 2 in the conference with a .452 batting average, she has 14 hits and 14 RBIs. Ali Newland leads the Tigers with 30 hits and 11 multi-hit games. Missouri is coming off three losses from No. 7 Tennessee last weekend, but a midweek win over Kansas on Wednesday.

🔼  Beachin’. The Sandy Tigs are in Tallahassee, Florida for the CCSA Mid-Season Tournament. They’ll play four games through Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, they’ll take on Jacksonville and No. 18 Grand Canyon. Sunday, they’ll play South Carolina and No. 5 Florida State. The Tigers are ranked No. 8 in the latest AVCA Poll.

🤔 TIGER TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

What was the final score of game 3 of the 2023 College World Series Final when LSU beat Florida?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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📆 THE WEEK AHEAD

Friday 3/22

⛳️ Women’s Golf at Clemson Invitational
🏊 Swimming & Diving at NCAA Women’s Championships @ 9:00am | ESPN+
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. No. 14 Rice @ 3:00pm | Tickets | Listen | ESPN
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Georgia @ 4:00pm | SEC Network+
🥎 Softball at No. 15 Missouri @ 5:00pm | Listen | SEC Network+
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Kentucky @ 5:00pm | SEC Network+
⚾️ Baseball vs. No. 8 Florida @ 7:00pm | Tickets | Listen | SEC Network

Saturday 3/23

⛳️ Women’s Golf at Clemson Invitational
🏐 Beach Volleyball vs. No. 18 Grand Canyon @ 8:30am
🏊 Swimming & Diving at NCAA Women’s Championships @ 9:00am | ESPN+
🎽 Track & Field hosts Keyth Talley Invitational @ 9:30am
🏐 Beach Volleyball vs. Jacksonville @ 12:15pm
🥎 Softball at No. 15 Missouri @ 2:00pm | Listen | SEC Network+
⚾️ Baseball vs. No. 8 Florida @ 6:00pm | Tickets | Listen | SEC Network+
🤸‍♂️ Gymnastics at SEC Championships @ 7:00pm | SEC Network

Sunday 3/24

⛳️ Women’s Golf at Clemson Invitational
⛳️ Men’s Golf at The Hootie at Bulls Bay Golf Club
🏐 Beach Volleyball vs. South Carolina @ 8:00am
🏐 Beach Volleyball at No. 5 Florida State @ 11:45am
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Vanderbilt @ 12:00pm | SEC Network+
🥎 Softball at No. 15 Missouri @ 1:00pm | Listen | SEC Network+
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Alabama @ 1:00pm | SEC Network+
⚾️ Baseball vs. No. 8 Florida @ 2:00pm | Tickets | Listen | SEC Network

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 18-4

🐯 Have a great weekend, y'all!