LSU Tigers win the 2025 Men’s College World Series National Championship .
The LSU Tigers have once again ascended to the pinnacle of college baseball, capturing the 2025 Men’s College World Series National Championship in dramatic fashion and etching their legacy deeper into the annals of the sport. In front of a roaring crowd at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, the Tigers delivered a masterclass performance to secure their eighth national title, reaffirming their status as one of the most storied programs in NCAA baseball history.
With a dominant 7-3 victory over the Texas A&M Aggies in the championship game, LSU closed out a postseason run that blended clutch hitting, resilient pitching, and unshakable poise. Under the leadership of head coach Jay Johnson, the Tigers completed a remarkable season with a 56-10 overall record, showcasing their depth, discipline, and determination at every turn. The win not only cemented their return to national prominence but also signaled the arrival of a new dynasty rooted in Baton Rouge.
From the opening pitch, LSU looked like a team on a mission. Sophomore ace Brady Morgan, whose meteoric rise this season turned him into a national sensation, took the mound with calm intensity and pitched six strong innings, scattering five hits and allowing just one earned run while striking out eight. Morgan, named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, capped off a postseason where he was virtually untouchable, finishing with a 4-0 record and a jaw-dropping 1.27 ERA.
At the plate, LSU’s offense wasted little time making its presence known. In the bottom of the first, leadoff hitter Micah Benton roped a double to left-center field and scored two batters later on a single by junior slugger Cade Varela. The crowd, a sea of purple and gold, erupted as the Tigers seized an early 1-0 lead and never looked back.
In the third inning, LSU extended the lead with a two-run blast by catcher Jalen Robichaux, a senior whose steady leadership and hot bat throughout the postseason provided the emotional heartbeat of the team. Robichaux’s home run—a towering shot that cleared the left field bullpen—was his fifth of the tournament and seemed to deflate the Aggies’ momentum while igniting the LSU faithful in the stands.
The Aggies, to their credit, refused to go quietly. In the fifth inning, they mounted a brief rally, stringing together a pair of hits and scoring two runs on a double by All-SEC third baseman Connor Wallace. But Morgan buckled down, escaping further damage and preserving a slim 4-2 lead.
In the bottom of the sixth, LSU delivered the knockout blow. A two-out rally, sparked by a perfectly executed bunt single from freshman sensation DeShawn Lewis, spiraled into a three-run explosion. Varela drove in two more runs with a double off the left field wall, and Robichaux followed with a single to right to plate another. The scoreboard read 7-2, and the Tigers could practically taste victory.
Out of the bullpen came junior right-hander Thomas Breaux, whose electric fastball and nasty slider have been crucial all year. Breaux pitched two scoreless innings, working around a few base runners but never allowing the Aggies to mount a serious threat. In the ninth, LSU handed the ball to closer Nolan Freeman, a hard-throwing senior from Lafayette, who calmly retired the side in order. When the final out was recorded—a routine grounder to second—Freeman tossed his glove into the air, Robichaux sprinted to the mound, and a dogpile of purple and gold erupted behind the pitcher’s mound.
The celebration spilled into the outfield, into the dugout, and eventually into the stands as LSU players hugged, wept, and raised the championship trophy high for the eighth time in school history. The LSU faithful, who had traveled in droves to Omaha, sang the alma mater and chanted “L-S-U!” with voices hoarse from days of cheering.
For head coach Jay Johnson, it was a crowning achievement in just his fourth season at the helm. Johnson, who led Arizona to the finals in 2016 and LSU to the title in 2023, has now won two national championships in three years and has built a juggernaut fueled by elite recruiting, aggressive development, and a team culture focused on accountability and confidence.
“We talked all year about writing our story,” Johnson said during the postgame press conference, his voice thick with emotion. “And this group—man, they wrote a story that’ll be remembered forever in Baton Rouge. They never backed down, they never flinched, and they always believed. I couldn’t be more proud of this team.”
Robichaux, who caught every inning of the postseason and batted .412 during the tournament, held the championship trophy with tears streaming down his face. “This means everything,” he said. “I’ve been dreaming about this moment since I was a kid. To do it with this group, this coaching staff, and these fans—there’s nothing like it.”
The Tigers’ path to the title was anything but easy. After winning the SEC Tournament, they entered the NCAA tournament as the No. 2 national seed and swept through their regional with wins over UNC Wilmington, Michigan, and Southern Miss. In the Super Regionals, they battled a tough Oregon State squad and emerged victorious in a grueling three-game series.
Once in Omaha, LSU turned up the intensity. They defeated Florida, Stanford, and Texas A&M to reach the finals, showcasing a pitching staff that allowed just eight runs in their first three College World Series games. Their defense, often underrated during the regular season, was nearly flawless throughout the tournament, committing only two errors in seven games.
The offense, meanwhile, delivered timely hits and kept pressure on opposing pitchers. Varela finished the tournament with 11 RBIs and three home runs. Lewis, the freshman phenom, batted .389 with two triples, while sophomore outfielder Camden White contributed six extra-base hits and several highlight-reel catches in center field.
The championship adds to LSU’s already rich baseball tradition. With titles in 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2009, 2023, and now 2025, the Tigers have solidified their place as a true blue-blood in college baseball. Only Southern California has more national championships, and few programs can match LSU’s blend of history, passion, and fan support.
In Baton Rouge, the celebrations began the moment the final out was made. Students poured onto Chimes Street, the bells of Tiger Stadium rang out, and fireworks lit the sky above the Mississippi River. Louisiana Governor Madeleine Landrieu announced that the team would be honored with a statewide celebration and that June 25th would be declared “LSU Baseball National Champions Day.”
The legacy of this team, however, will extend beyond trophies and accolades. It’s a story of leadership, resilience, and the belief that no challenge is too great when faced together. From Robichaux’s clutch at-bats to Morgan’s mound dominance, from Johnson’s calm authority to the enthusiasm of a fan base that never wavered, the 2025 LSU Tigers demonstrated what happens when talent meets tenacity.
MLB scouts took note, too. Morgan, Varela, and Breaux are all projected as top-40 picks in July’s MLB Draft. But none of the players were thinking ahead on this night. As they sprayed champagne, posed for photos with their families, and danced in the locker room, their thoughts remained with each other and the journey they took to become champions.
“This team is my family,” said Lewis, who is expected to be one of the top returning players in the nation next year. “We sacrificed, we battled, we fought for each other every day. This feeling right now? You can’t replace it.”
As the championship banner is prepared to be raised at Alex Box Stadium and fans look ahead to the next chapter, there’s a sense of renewal in Baton Rouge. Baseball in Louisiana has always meant something deeper—a source of pride, identity, and unity. And thanks to the 2025 LSU Tigers, that flame burns brighter than ever.
They came to Omaha with high expectations. They left as champions. LSU is once again at the top of college baseball, and for the Tigers, the future looks as golden as the trophy they just brought home.
