 In 2001, LSU hired NFCA Hall of Fame head coach Yvette Girouard from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.During her 11 years as head coach, Girouard had an overall record of 526–171–1 (.754) and SEC record of 220–93–1 (.702).She led the Tigers to two College Women's World Series appearances and made the NCAA Tournament in ten of her eleven years as head coach.