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LSU softball begins NCAA Tournament. How to watch Friday

Yahoo Sports1h ago2 min readOriginal source →
LSU softball begins NCAA Tournament. How to watch Friday

TL;DR

The NCAA Softball Tournament starts on Friday with LSU facing Akron. Virginia Tech will play South Alabama in the early game.

Key points

  • NCAA Softball Tournament starts on Friday
  • LSU faces Akron in the late game
  • Virginia Tech plays South Alabama in the early game
  • Game can be watched on ESPN+/ESPN App
LSUAkronVirginia TechSouth Alabama

The NCAA Softball Tournament gets started on Friday, with all four Baton Rouge Regional teams in action.

On Friday, Virginia Tech and South Alabama will play in the early game, while LSU takes on Akron in the late game.

Here's how to watch the Tigers on Friday:

LSU Softball vs. Akron TV

  • Streaming: ESPN+/ESPN App

The Tigers and Zips will not be aired on traditional TV, but will instead be streamed nationally on ESPN+ and the ESPN App. The Hokies and Jaguars will also be streamed on ESPN+ and the ESPN App.

LSU Softball vs. Akron First Pitch

  • Date: Friday, May 16
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. CT

The Tigers and Zips are set to start at 5:30 p.m. on Friday from Tiger Park in Baton Rouge. That first pitch is tentative, as it could be delayed if the 3 p.m. game between VT and U of SA runs long.

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May 9, 2024; Auburn, AL, USA;  LSU outfielder Ali Newland (44) looks to her third base coach for a sign against the Tennessee Volunteers in the quarterfinals of the SEC Softball Championship at Jane B. Moore Field. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
May 9, 2024; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU outfielder Ali Newland (44) looks to her third base coach for a sign against the Tennessee Volunteers in the quarterfinals of the SEC Softball Championship at Jane B. Moore Field. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

May 9, 2024; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU outfielder Ali Newland (44) looks to her third base coach for a sign against the Tennessee Volunteers in the quarterfinals of the SEC Softball Championship at Jane B. Moore Field. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

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This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: LSU softball vs Akron. How to watch NCAA Tournament

Q&A

What time does LSU softball play against Akron in the NCAA Tournament?

LSU will play against Akron in the late game on Friday.

Where can I watch the LSU softball game against Akron?

You can watch the LSU softball game against Akron on ESPN+/ESPN App.

Which teams are competing in the Baton Rouge Regional of the NCAA Softball Tournament?

The teams competing in the Baton Rouge Regional include LSU, Virginia Tech, South Alabama, and Akron.

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