HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Tigers played effectively and efficiently Thursday morning, needing only 33 minutes to sweep Missouri State in the first round of the CCSA Tournament.
The Tigers advanced in thew winner’s bracket to face Florida State at 2 p.m. CT later Thursday afternoon on Varsity Sports Now. The Tigers are looking for their first win over the Seminoles this year in what will be their third time facing each other this season.
Bella Bauman and Parker Bracken got things started for the Tigers on Court 1 with a 21-10 and 21-11 win. On Court 4, Ellie Shank and Grace Seits were dominant, 21-7 and 21-11. Kylie Deberg and Kelli Greene-Agnew handled their business on Court 2, 21-14 and 21-11 to clinch the match for the Tigers.
Reilly Allred and Holly Carlton finished on Court 3 with a 21-19 and 21-16 victory while Sierra Caffo and Ashlyn Rasnick-Pope finished off the sweep with a 21-7 and 21-12 win on Court 5.
LSU 5, Missouri State 0
- LSU Bella Bauman/Parker Bracken def. MSU Tylar Garrett/Mya Young – 21-10, 21-11
- LSU Kylie Deberg/Kelli Greene-Agnew def. MSU Grace Cook/Chloe Tome – 21-14, 21-11
- LSU Reilly Allred/Holly Carlton def. MSU Addison Crider/Kaeli Kristensen – 21-19, 21-16
- LSU Ellie Shank/Grace Seits def. MSUBrooke Plessner/Becca Bach – 21-7, 21-11
- LSU Sierra Caffo/Ashlyn Rasnick-Pope def. MSU Parker McAllen/Olivia Rattler – 21-7, 21-12