WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. and John Kennedy have introduced two U.S. Senate resolutions celebrating Louisiana’s historic year in collegiate baseball, recognizing the LSU Shreveport (LSUS) Pilots and the LSU Tigers for capturing their respective 2025 national championships.
The LSUS Pilots achieved a milestone never before seen in college baseball, finishing a perfect 59-0 season and securing the NAIA Baseball National Championship. Meanwhile, the LSU Tigers earned their eighth NCAA Division I College World Series title, solidifying their place as one of the most successful programs in NCAA baseball history.
“It’s hard to have a better year for baseball in Louisiana than this,” said Dr. Cassidy, an LSU alumnus. “The LSU Shreveport Pilots made history, doing something no college team has ever done before: going a perfect 59-0. And a huge congratulations to the LSU Tigers on fighting their way to another national championship up in Omaha. These young men and their coaches earned every single win and made our entire state proud. Geaux Pilots and Geaux Tigers!”
Senator John Kennedy echoed the praise for both programs:
“The LSU Shreveport Pilots are what ‘cool’ looks like. This baseball team capped off an undefeated season and the longest win streak in college baseball history with an NAIA championship. That’s an achievement that deserves Senate recognition. Geaux Pilots!”
“The LSU Tigers proved once again that they are NCAA baseball’s gold standard, delivering an undefeated run in Omaha and bringing yet another national title home to Louisiana. I’m proud to help introduce this resolution recognizing their hard work and congratulating Coach Jay Johnson and this impressive team on a job well done.”
Recognizing Excellence
The Senate resolutions specifically honor:
- LSUS Head Coach Brad Neffendorf for leading the Pilots through a historic undefeated season and national title run.
- LSU Head Coach Jay Johnson for guiding the Tigers to another NCAA national championship.
- The individual achievements of standout players on both teams.
- The lasting impact of these championships on their universities, the cities of Shreveport and Baton Rouge, and the entire state of Louisiana.
With both programs making national headlines, Louisiana’s 2025 baseball season is being hailed as one for the record books.