LSU starting pitcher Jayden Heavener is off to a terrific start in the 2025 season. In two weeks, the lefty out of Pace, Florida has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week twice. The news was announced by the league offices Monday afternoon.
Heavener picked up a pair of top-25 complete-game victories at the Purple & Gold Challenge. In her first game against a nationally ranked program versus No. 21/22 Northwestern, Heavener struck out 12 batters and allowed four hits, one run, and five walks in 7.0 innings. Heavener held No. 17/18 Virginia Tech scoreless for the first five innings in her second game of the weekend and finished with five strikeouts in 7.0 frames.
On the season, Heavener ranks No. 8 in the SEC with 30 strikeouts, including 11 strikeouts looking, which ties for the third-most in the league.
The Tigers will return to the diamond on Friday, February 21st when they host the Penn State Nittany Lions. First pitch at Tiger Park is set for 3:30 p.m.