LSU welcomed five transfers and six freshmen to the 2026 softball roster, the most additions in program history. Over the offseason, Torina has made it clear that no one’s spot on the team is locked down. Even the veterans have to compete to earn their starting spot on this team, thus adding more competition at practice and adjusting newcomers to the intense winning culture of LSU. The players on this year’s roster seem to have adjusted well over this offseason and know what it takes to become the best version of themselves. These veteran presences push the winning culture of LSU onto their younger teammates.