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LSU Shreveport Undefeated Baseball Team Named 2025 Carl Mikovich Sportsperson of the Year
September 04, 2025
The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl annually awards the Carl Mikovich Sportsperson of the Year Award to some of the greatest athletes and sports figures from the local area who shine a light on Shreveport-Bossier City through their contributions on and off the field, and the 2025 recipients of the award, announced on September 4, exemplify the very spirit of the award – the LSU Shreveport baseball team.
LSUS Baseball to Be Inducted into Northwest Louisiana Walk of Stars Following Perfect Season
August 11, 2025
The LSU Shreveport baseball team, fresh off a season for the ages, will be immortalized in the Northwest Louisiana Walk of Stars following its unprecedented 59-0 campaign. The induction ceremony is set for Thursday, Aug. 28 at noon on the LSUS campus.
LSU Shreveport’s Brad Neffendorf Named 2025 Rawlings-NAIA Baseball Coach of the Year
July 29, 2025
After pioneering the Pilots to a perfect 59-0 campaign this past season, Head Coach Brad Neffendorf was slated as the 2025 Rawlings-NAIA Baseball Coach of the Year. The honor capped off a historic season and added to a collection of accolades recognizing his leadership during LSU Shreveport’s record-breaking run.
New outfield in place at LSUS’s Pilot Field, will improve drainage
July 23, 2025
Spring rains seemed to make their appearances on game days for large parts of this baseball season, particularly affecting the NAIA Baseball Regional held at Pilot Field in mid-May. Delays were the norm as rainfall throughout this past Regional and pushed games later as field crews and facility services worked tirelessly to prepare the field for play.
LSUS Standout Draven Zeigler Signs Professional Contract with Pittsburgh Pirates
July 21, 2025
LSU Shreveport star pitcher Draven Zeigler is officially headed to the professional ranks, signing a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates after a dominant junior campaign that helped lead the Pilots to an undefeated season and the 2025 NAIA Baseball National Championship.
Nine Pilots Named to LSWA All-Louisiana Teams; Neffendorf Named Coach of the Year
July 14, 2025
The accolades keep rolling in for LSU Shreveport baseball after its historic undefeated national championship season. The Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) recognized ten Pilots on its 2025 All-Louisiana Collegiate Baseball Teams, while Head Coach Brad Neffendorf was named LSWA Coach of the Year, further cementing LSUS’s place as the state’s premier collegiate baseball program.
LSU Shreveport’s Brad Neffendorf Selected as Allstate Sugar Bowl’s Collegiate Coach of the Year
June 27, 2025
Coach Neffendorf Led Pilots to Perfect 59-0 Record, National Championship
LSUS Head Coach Brad Neffendorf Named 2025 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coach of the Year
June 24, 2025
After guiding LSU Shreveport (LSUS) to an unprecedented, undefeated season and the program’s first-ever NAIA National Championship, Head Coach Brad Neffendorf has been named the 2025 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association and ATEC.
LSU Shreveport’s Isaac Rohde Named 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NAIA Pitcher of the Year
June 23, 2025
LSU Shreveport’s ace right-hander, Isaac Rohde, has been named the 2025 Rawlings/ABCA NAIA Pitcher of the Year, capping off a remarkable season that cemented his place as one of the most dominant arms in the nation.
LSU Shreveport’s Brad Neffendorf Named Skip Bertman Coach Of The Year
June 20, 2025
After leading his team to a historic season and the NAIA National Championship, LSU Shreveport (LSUS) Head Coach Brad Neffendorf has been named the 2025 Skip Bertman Coach of the Year by the College Baseball Foundation (CBF).
LSUS Shortstop Jose Sallorin Earns 2025 ABCA-Rawlings NAIA Gold Glove Award
June 18, 2025
LSU Shreveport senior shortstop Jose Sallorin has been named to the prestigious 2025 ABCA-Rawlings NAIA Gold Glove Team, recognizing him as one of the nation’s elite defensive players.
Record-Breaking Season for the Ages: LSUS Baseball Shatters Program and National Marks in Historic 2025 Run
June 09, 2025
The LSU Shreveport Pilots baseball team has delivered one of the most statistically dominant seasons in NAIA history, rewriting the record books across the board in a flawless 2025 campaign that ended with a perfect 59-0 record, a Red River Athletic Conference title, and the NAIA Baseball National Championship.
LSUS’s Neffendorf, Gibson Named Finalists for Allstate Sugar Bowl’s Top Louisiana Sports Honors
June 09, 2025
LSU Shreveport head baseball coach Brad Neffendorf and senior third baseman Josh Gibson have been named finalists for two of the most prestigious athletic honors in Louisiana, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Neffendorf is a finalist for Louisiana Collegiate Coach of the Year, while Gibson is a finalist for the James J. Corbett Award, which honors the state’s top amateur male athlete.
Five LSUS Pilots Named NAIA All-Americans After Undefeated National Championship Season
June 04, 2025
Following an unprecedented 59-0 season capped off with a national championship title, five LSU Shreveport (LSUS) baseball student-athletes have been named to the 2025 NAIA Baseball All-American Teams. Josh Gibson, Draven Zeigler, and Isaac Rohde earned First Team All-American honors, while Cobe Reeves and Vantrel Reed were named to the Second Team.
LSU Shreveport Baseball Team Invited to the White House Following Historic Undefeated Championship Season
June 04, 2025
The LSU Shreveport (LSUS) Pilots Baseball team has been officially invited to the White House following their unprecedented 59-0 season and 2025 NAIA Baseball National Championship title. The invitation came Monday afternoon during a surprise phone call from United States Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson, made live during a city-wide celebration honoring the team’s historic achievement.
LSU Shreveport Finishes as Unanimous No. 1 in Final NAIA Baseball Coaches’ Poll
June 04, 2025
After spending the entire spring ranked at the top of the national polls, LSU Shreveport (La.) has been unanimously voted No. 1 in the final NAIA Baseball GoRout Coaches’ Top 25 Postseason Poll, receiving all 16 first-place votes.