Baseball: LSU defeats Nicholls, 12-8

No. 5 LSU broke open a tie game with four runs in the top of the 8th inning to defeat Nicholls on the road, 12-8. LSU improved to 16-1 on the season. Click here to see the box score.

The Tigers open SEC play this weekend against No. 1 Florida in Baton Rouge. First pitch on Friday is set for 6 pm CT. Discuss the upcoming series on the Tiger Rant message board. Click here to geaux.