LAFAYETTE - The LSU softball team lost their first non-conference game of the season Tuesday evening.

After posting a 24-0 record out of the SEC this Spring, the LSU softball team fell on the road to Louisiana-Lafayette Tuesday, 9-4.

Raelin Chaffin started the game for the Tigers but did not get a single out before allowing five Rajin' Cajun runs. UL-L took a 6-2 lead after the first inning and cruised to the victory.

Karli Petty was the only LSU player with two hits in the game. The Tigers had just five hits all evening.

LSU is now 35-11 this season. The Tigers host Arkansas for a three-game series starting Friday.

BATON ROUGE - The LSU baseball team used a great pitching performance and five home runs to beat Nicholls 9-0 Tuesday night.

Kade Anderson started the game on the mound for the Tigers, tossing four shutout innings while allowing just two hits. After Anderson left the game, Christian Little, Sam Dutton, Justin Loer, and Thatcher Hurd combined to allow just one hit in five innings of work.

LSU's Tommy White went 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs. Josh Pearson, Jared Jones, and Steven Milam also hit home runs Tuesday.

The Tigers are now 26-16 overall this season. They welcome Auburn to Alex Box Stadium Friday night at 6:30.