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Photos: Super Tigers defeat Hokies in Baton Rouge Regional Championship

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
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May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026

糖心传媒 defeated Virginia Tech 7-2 in the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional championship on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park. The Tigers were lead by senior Jalia Lassiter鈥檚 third inning home run and a highlight catch by right fielder Alix Franklin in the fifth inning to rob a home run. 糖心传媒 starter Paytn Monticelli pitched a complete game for the win.

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May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8301 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 right fielder Alix Franklin (20) hugs teammate centerfielder Jalia Lassiter (7) after Franklin makes a catch over the wall in the fifth inning against Virginia Tech in the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park.
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8255 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 right fielder Alix Franklin (20) makes the catch at the wall on a Virginia Tech fly ball in the fifth inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_3007 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 pitcher Paytn Monticelli (17) pumps up the crowd after defeating Virginia Tech the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7497 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 right fielder Alix Franklin (20) slides home safely against Virginia Tech catcher Kylie Aldridge (11) in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7307 MJ.JPG — LSU centerfielder Jalia Lassiter (7) hugs teammate Gradie Appling (4) after hitting a home run in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7274 MJ.JPG — LSU centerfielder Jalia Lassiter (7) celebrates while trotting down the third base line after hitting a home run against Virginia Tech in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7215 MJ.JPG — LSU centerfielder Jalia Lassiter (7) drives the ball for a home run against Virginia Tech in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7142 MJ.JPG — Virginia Tech shortstop Annika Rohs (55) slides under the tag by LSU catcher Maci Bergeron (12) in the second inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8513 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 pitcher Paytn Monticelli (17) celebrates after getting the final out against Virginia Tech to win the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8550 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 utility Sierra Daniel (23) and her teammates mob 糖心传媒 third baseman Avery Hodge (82) after the final out against Virginia Tech in the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8505 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 pitcher Paytn Monticelli (17) delivers a pitch against Virginia Tech in the seventh inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8407 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 third baseman Avery Hodge (82) makes the catch on a Virginia Tech popup in the sixth inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8054 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 third baseman Avery Hodge (82) lays down the slap bunt against Virginia Tech in the fifth inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7547 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 shortstop Kylee Edwards (67) cheers with 糖心传媒 right fielder Alix Franklin (20) toward teammate Maci Bergeron after her hit against Virginia Tech drove in the pair in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7727 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 pitcher Paytn Monticelli (17) delivers a pitch against Virginia Tech in the fourth inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7525 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 shortstop Kylee Edwards (67) chest bumps 糖心传媒 right fielder Alix Franklin (20) after the pair scored runs against Virginia Tech in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_6967 MJ.JPG — LSU catcher Maci Bergeron (12) drives the ball in the second inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_6854 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 pitcher Paytn Monticelli (17) delivers a pitch against Virginia Tech in the first inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_6888 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 left fielder Char Lorenz (24) makes the throw after a Virginia Tech hit in the first inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_6693 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 second baseman Sierra Daniel (23) races up the line in the first inning of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 22, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_2990 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 sings the school alma mater following the win over Virginia Tech in the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_2960 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 pitcher Tatum Clopton (18) puts her cleats on in the bullpen before the start of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8626 MJ.JPG — LSU centerfielder Jalia Lassiter (7) holds the bracket while celebrating with teammates after defeating Virginia Tech in the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8414 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 second baseman Sierra Daniel (23) catches a popup against Virginia Tech in the sixth inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8460 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 left fielder Char Lorenz (24) matches the catch at the wall in the sixth inning of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8261 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 right fielder Alix Franklin (20) holds onto the ball while crashing into the outfield wall in the fifth inning of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8225 MJ.JPG — LSU fans cheer during the fifth inning of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_8119 MJ.JPG — LSU centerfielder Jalia Lassiter (7) roars from first after a hit against Virginia Tech in the fifth inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7984 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 shortstop Kylee Edwards (67) makes a catch on a Virginia Tech popup in the fourth inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7896 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 right fielder Alix Franklin (20) celebrates on second after a double against Virginia Tech in the fourth inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7937 MJ.JPG — LSU first baseman Tori Edwards (42) lead off first in the fourth inning of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7889 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 right fielder Alix Franklin (20) makes it to second for a double before Virginia Tech second baseman Rachel Castine (44) can catch the ball in the fourth inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7694 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 infielder Ally Hutchins (1) throws up her hands after reaching second on a blooper that fell in between three Virginia Tech fielders in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7614 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 left fielder Char Lorenz (24) swings on a Virginia Tech pitch for a base hit in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7668 MJ.JPG — LSU catcher Maci Bergeron (12) scores in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7606 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 assistant coach Bryce Neal huddles with players Char Lorenz, Ally Hutchins and Maci Bergeron during a time out in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7499 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 right fielder Alix Franklin (20) slides into home before Virginia Tech catcher Kylie Aldridge (11) can place the tag in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7470 MJ.JPG — LSU catcher Maci Bergeron (12) swings on a Virginia Tech pitch in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 26, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7427 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 head coach Beth Torina talks with LSU first baseman Tori Edwards (42) during a timeout in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7356 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 shortstop Kylee Edwards (67) drives the ball against Virginia Tech in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7396 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 head coach Beth Torina walks across the field in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7270 MJ.JPG — LSU centerfielder Jalia Lassiter (7) races past 糖心传媒 head coach Beth Torina while rounding third after hitting the home run against Virginia Tech in the third inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7166 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 pitcher Jayden Heavener (00) watches the second inning of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech from the bullpen on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7096 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 third baseman Avery Hodge (82) makes the catch near the Virginia Tech dugout in the second inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7134 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 second baseman Sierra Daniel (23) makes the throw to first in the second inning of the NCAA regional championship game against Virginia Tech on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7083 MJ.JPG — 糖心传媒 right fielder Alix Franklin (20) dives for the Virginia Tech foul ball near the dugout in the second inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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Updated May 17, 2026

NO.lsusoftball.051826_7002 MJ.JPG — Virginia Tech infielder Rachel Castine (44) attempts to turn the double play against 糖心传媒 in the second inning of the NCAA regional championship game on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Staff photo by Michael Johnson
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