LSU advances to 10-3 on the season withthe win and Texas Southern falls to 3-10.
The Tigers return to action on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. CT when the team travels to take on UNO at Privateer Park in New Orleans.
Ma'Khail Hilliard (1-0) earned the win. He worked 3.1 innings, struck out five batters and allowed no hits. 34 of his 40 total pitches were strikes.
Jaiden Beck (0-1) was charged with the loss. He worked 2.2 innings, allowed three hits, five runs and only struck out two.
LSU opened the first inning with a walk and steal from Dylan Crews, who then advanced to third on a Tre' Morgan grounded out. Cade Doughty hit a home run to left field for an RBI double, bringing home Crews and the first two runs for the Tigers.