Thursday marks start of top 10 weekend series between LSU and Texas

AUSTIN, Texas - No. 9 LSU softball's journey through the Lone Star State continues on Thursday afternoon, as the Tigers look to get back in the win column against the No. 3 Texas Longhorns after being swept at Texas A&M last weekend. The Tigers are 35-8 on the season with an 8-7 record in the SEC. LSU has dropped four of its last five games, but does have 13 wins against top 25 ranked opponents this season.LSU's pitching staff has been dominant this season, with a 2.43 ERA and 261