Ole Miss Pitching Shuts Down LSU, Rebels Advance in SEC Tournament
HOOVER, Ala. – A stellar performance from four Ole Miss pitchers propelled the Rebels to a 2-0 victory over LSU in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Tournament semifinal. The dominant pitching display limited the Tigers to a mere two hits, securing Ole Miss’s spot in the championship game.
Ole Miss now stands at 40-18 for the season and will face Vanderbilt in the tournament championship game Sunday at Noon CT. The rebels are looking to add another trophy to their case.
LSU Looks Ahead to NCAA Regionals
LSU, despite the loss, holds a strong 43-14 record.The Tigers are set to compete in the regional round of the NCAA tournament, with their first game scheduled for Friday. The NCAA Regional sites will be announced Sunday at 7:30 p.m. CT, followed by the unveiling of the 64-team field Monday at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN2.
LSU coach jay Johnson expressed confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back. We’re really excited about playing home baseball next week, hopefully the next two weeks, and we’ll get ready for that,
Johnson said. get home tonight, get a day off tommorow, see the lay of the land on Monday and get right to work right after that.
I think our team, how they handled the schedule, the consistency in which they did, should play with great confidence going forward, and that’s what I expect them to do.
LSU coach Jay Johnson
Pitching Prowess: A Breakdown
- Gunnar Dennis: The left-handed pitcher (4-1) earned the win, pitching 2.1 innings without allowing a hit, while issuing one walk and recording two strikeouts.
- cade Townsend: The Ole Miss starter pitched 4.2 innings, allowing two hits, three walks, and striking out three.
- Connor spencer: secured his seventh save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk and striking out one.
Key plays of the Game
- First Inning: Ole Miss first baseman Will Furniss hit his 10th home run of the season, giving the Rebels a 1-0 lead.
- Fourth Inning: Designated hitter Campbell Smithwick lined an RBI single, extending the lead to 2-0.
Pitching Matchup on the Mound
Despite the loss, LSU’s pitchers Jaden Noot, Chase Shores, and Jacob Mayers delivered strong performances, allowing just one earned run on three hits.
- Jaden Noot: (2-1) was charged with the loss, allowing two runs – one earned – on three hits in 4.0 innings with two walks and a career-high seven strikeouts.