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  • 1908: The LSU Tigers baseball team

    LSU Tigers baseball team plays its first official game

    In 1908: The LSU Tigers baseball team plays its first official game against Louisiana Tech University.
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  • 1958: The LSU Tigers football team

    LSU Tigers football team wins their first national championship

    In 1958: The LSU Tigers football team, coached by Paul Dietzel, wins their first national championship after defeating Clemson in the Sugar Bowl.
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  • 1991: The LSU Tigers baseball team

    LSU Tigers baseball team wins its first College World Series championship

    In 1991: The LSU Tigers baseball team, led by coach Skip Bertman, wins its first College World Series championship.
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  • LSU Tigers Baseball Champs

    LSU Tigers 1996 Baseball Champs

    In 1996, the Tigers entered the NCAA Tournament on a two-game losing streak, after being eliminated from the SEC Tournament by consecutive losses to Florida and Kentucky. However, based on the team’s regular-season performance, LSU was selected as one of the eight regional host sites for the NCAA tournament. The Tigers defeated Austin Peay, UNLV, and New Orleans before defeating ...
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  • 2007: The LSU Tigers football team

    LSU Tigers football team wins their second BCS National Championship

    In 2007: The LSU Tigers football team, led by coach Les Miles, wins their second BCS National Championship by defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the BCS National Championship Game.
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  • Lsu Football Champs 2019

    Tigers National Champions in Football

    By winning the Peach Bowl, LSU advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship to play the winner of the Fiesta Bowl, third-seeded Clemson. The game was played at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, mirroring LSU’s previous appearances in national championship games in 2012, 2008, and 2004. Clemson was the defending national champion and on a 29-game winning streak, ...
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  • LSU Lady Tigers 2023 Championship

    First Championship for the Lady Tigers

    The 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship will be an exciting and hard-fought battle between the Iowa Hawkeyes and LSU Tigers. Both teams have had successful seasons leading up to this point, so it should be a great game. The Iowa Hawkeyes are led by head coach Lisa Bluder who has been at the helm for over twenty years, leading her ...
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  • LSU Tigers 2023 NCAA Champs

    7th NCAA Baseball Championship

    The LSU Tigers have done it! After a long and hard-fought season, the LSU Tigers have been crowned the 2023 NCAA Champions in Baseball. This is an incredible accomplishment for this team, who faced adversity all year but never gave up on their dreams of becoming National Champions. This was no easy feat for the Tigers as they had to ...
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History of the Tigers

The LSU Tigers are one of history's most storied college sports teams. With a long and successful legacy, they have been an integral part of the NCAA for many years. From their first season in 1893, they have had a rich tradition that has seen them become one of the top programs in all collegiate sports.

LSU's football program is perhaps its most well-known team and has been around since 1893 when it was founded as Louisiana State University Football Club by Dr. Charles E Coates. Since then, LSU football has gone on to win numerous conference championships, including six SEC titles (1935–36; 1958; 2003–07). The Tigers won two national championships (2003 & 2007) under head coach Les Miles. They made five appearances at BCS Bowl games during his tenure with four wins, including two Sugar Bowls victories over Notre Dame & Ohio State, respectively!

In addition to football success, LSU’s baseball team is also highly regarded nationally, having won six College World Series titles between 1991-2000, including three consecutive from 1996-98! They’ve also produced several professional players such as Ben McDonald, who was drafted 1st overall by Baltimore Orioles in 1989, and Warren Morris, who hit “the shot heard round college baseball world” with a game-winning home run against Miami Hurricanes 1997 CWS championship game! Other than these significant accomplishments, there are many more successes across other varsity sports like men's/women's basketball, track and field, etc.

This makes up just a tiny portion of the incredible history behind iconic schools like Louisiana State University. So, if you consider yourself a true fan, check out everything else great things accomplished throughout decades here at Tiger Nation!!!

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College Sports Established
1922

Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

College Name
Louisiana State University

Collegiate History
1973 - Present / NCAA Division 1
1922 - 1973 / University Division of the NCAA

Conference History
1932 – Present / Southeastern Conference
1922 – 1932 / Southern Conference

Nickname
Tigers - The Louisiana State University Tigers have been a powerhouse in the NCAA for decades, and their iconic nickname has become synonymous with success. But where did this name come from? Let's take a look at the origins of LSU's beloved nickname!

It all began in 1893 when football was first introduced to campus. At that time, LSU was known as Louisiana State Normal School, and they wanted to choose an appropriate mascot for their new team. After much discussion, students decided on “Tigers” due to their strength and ferocity - characteristics they felt represented themselves and their school well.

Since then, the Tiger has been adopted by many different sports teams at LSU, including baseball, basketball, softball, and more! The mascot even made it onto official university logos during specific periods throughout history - further solidifying its place within the culture of college athletics.

As time passed, the tiger became such an essential part of life at LS U that it inspired other universities across America. Today, many schools boast tigers as mascots or symbols associated with athletic programs – but none quite like those found cheering on our beloved Tigers every Saturday night in Death Valley!

NCAA Championships
Baseball 7
2023, 2009, 2000, 1997, 1996, 1993, 1991

Men's Basketball 1
1935

Women's Basketball 1
2023

Football 4
2019, 2007, 2003, 1958

Soccer 0

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