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Virginia Tech Softball Falls to LSU in NCAA Regional Final
Alix Franklin’s over-the-wall catch helped LSU hold Virginia Tech scoreless over the final five innings and advance to its 11th super regional.
- On Sunday, May 17, 2026, LSU defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 7-2 in the Baton Rouge Regional final, securing the Tigers' 11th super regional appearance and advancing to face top-seeded Alabama.
- Despite trailing after Virginia Tech scored in the first two innings, LSU rallied with seven unanswered runs when coach Beth Torina aggressively sent Alix Franklin home from second base in the third inning.
- Pitcher Paytn Monticelli stabilized the game by retiring 15 consecutive Hokies after the second inning, while Alix Franklin made a highlight-reel catch over the wall in right field.
- Virginia Tech finished the 2026 season with a 48-12 record, with right fielder Addison Foster leading the Hokies with two hits in the loss.
- The Tigers' path to the Women's College World Series requires two wins against Alabama in the Super Regional, marking LSU's first opportunity to reach the WCWS in nine years.
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LSU softball team knocks off Virginia Tech to advance to NCAA Super Regional
The Tigers washed away the bad memories of last year’s regional collapse with a third consecutive dominant performance vs. Virginia Tech in the championship game of the Baton Rouge Regional Sunday at Tiger Park.
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