Kilponen commands circle in No. 15 LSU’s shutout win over Michigan

FULLERTON, Calif. (WAFB) - The No. 15 LSU softball team had an early start in the Judi Garman Classic but that didn’t stop the Tigers from getting the victory.

The Tigers (16-1) beat Michigan (9-9), 2-0. The first pitch was at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time (11:30 a.m. Central Time).

Ali Kilponen (5-0) pitched her third shutout of the season with another excellent performance. She allowed just four hits and struck out seven without any walks.

M5| Kilpo is throwing straight gas ⛽️
Through five innings, Ali has five strikeouts with no walks!

LSU - 0
MICH - 0 pic.twitter.com/QxMU4VLjZ6
— LSU Softball (@LSUsoftball) March 3, 2023

The game was scoreless until Danieca Coffey hit a solo home run to left field in the bottom of the fifth inning. In the next inning, Georgia Clark also went yard.

💪 Coffey Bringing That Power@DaniecaCofffey belts her second home run of the season with a solo shot to left field to put the Tigers on the board!#InOurElement pic.twitter.com/S4qq9nd1Uh
— LSU Softball (@LSUsoftball) March 3, 2023

One way to start an inning: HITTING NUKES@georgia_clark5 hits her fifth homer of the season and second leadoff home run this season!#InOurElement pic.twitter.com/AyK6lqA9rR
— LSU Softball (@LSUsoftball) March 3, 2023

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LSU will next face Loyola Marymount later in the day. The first pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. Central Time.

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