#26 Lea Barnes Season 2026

FRESHMAN SEASON (2016)
Appeared in one match in her debut season with the Tigers … Made her collegiate debut off the bench in LSU’s 4-0 shutout of Lamar on Sept. 18 to close out the non-conference season … Earned her first varsity letter.

PRIOR TO LSU
A second-team all-metro midfielder during her prep career at Academy of the Holy Cross … Earned all-metro honors following her junior season in 2014 … Named a First-Team All-Independent School Leagues performer as a freshman while attending Stone Ridge High School … Played club soccer for McLean Force ’96 and ’97 teams in the Elite Clubs National League … Helped lead her club team to state cup titles in 2013 and 2015 … Coached at youth level by Brent Leiba.

PERSONAL
Full name is Christiane Lea Barnes … Born on June 10, 1997 … Parents are Lee and Christine Barnes … Has one older sister, Jessica, and one older brother, Cameron … Currently undecided on what major she will pursue at LSU.