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The 5th-ranked LSU softball team defeated McNeese State in run-rule fashion Thursday night 8-0 in their season opener.

The Tigers start out the season 1-0 while McNeese State falls to 0-1. LSU will continue play tomorrow in the Tiger Classic, taking on Duke at 4:30 p.m. and Central Arkansas at 7 p.m.

Both games will be available on SEC Network+ and via live stats. 

(Recap provided by LSU Athletics)