OMAHA — The Bayou beatdown began early. Then came an hours-long coronation for LSU that was 14 years in the making.
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LSU's Alex Milazzo hurdles Florida catcher BT Riopelle to score during the College World Series championship series final in June at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU players celebrate the victory against Florida in the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU's Tre' Morgan embraces his father John Morgan and mother Shalita Morgan after the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU's Brady Neal pours a sports drink on coach Jay Johnson after the Tigers defeated Florida in the College World Series championship game Monday at Charles Schwab Field.
Florida's Jac Caglianone pitches against LSU during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU's Tommy White scores a hit in the fifth inning during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Fans try to catch a foul ball in the third inning during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Fans hold up a sign that reads "It ain't over 'til Paul Skenes says it's over" over the bullpen during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Florida's Josh Rivera (left) walks away as LSU's Brayden Jobert reacts after reaching second base on a double in the fifth inning during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU's Jordan Thompson celebrates as he walks across the stage to receive his trophy following the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Sage Travenski Sami Durante and Jennifer Money (top from left) embrace LSU's Blake Money after the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU's Cade Beloso reacts after he was hit by a pitch in the third inning of the College World Series championship game against Florida on Monday at Charles Schwab Field.
Florida relief pitcher Cade Fisher delivers to the plate against LSU in the fifth inning, during game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
LSU's Thatcher Hurd pitches against Florida during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Florida's Wyatt Langford catches a fly ball against LSU during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU's Dylan Crews (3) celebrates his run with teammate Tre' Morgan (center right) during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU's Josh Pearson rounds the bases after a home run against Florida during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU's Brayden Jobert gets on base against Florida during game 3 of the College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU's Jordan Thompson congratulates Josh Pearson after he hit a home run, allowing both of them to score in the second inning, against Florida during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU second baseman Gavin Dugas is tripped up by Florida baserunner Cade Kurland as he steals second base in the first inning during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
The Florida dugout errupts in cheers after a hitless first inning by Jac Caglianone (not pictured) against LSU during the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Florida's Brandon Sproat (from left) and Ty Evans watch from the dugout as LSU celebrates on the field, following game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
LSU head coach Jay Johnson is doused in gatorade by his players at the end of game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
LSU players celebrate the victory against Florida in the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
LSU players celebrate the victory against Florida in the College World Series championship series final on Monday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Florida's Brandon Sproat and Ty Evans wait in the dugout, following game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
LSU players dogpile after defeating Florida to win the College World Series championship on June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Florida's Michael Robertson embraces Deric Fabian after their loss to LSU, during game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
LSU head coach Jay Johnson is doused in gatorade by his players at the end of game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
Florida's Hurston Waldrep (left) and Brandon Sproat pray before taking on LSU during game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
LSU rushes the putcher mound at the end of game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
LSU assistant coach Marc Wanaka is doused with gatoraded after the Tigers win game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
LSU's Bryce Collins high fives Gavin Dugas as he celebrates scoring in the second inning, during game 3 of the NCAA College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
LSU's Paul Skenes carries the trophy after defeating Florida in the College World Series championship series on June 26 at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Skenes struck out 209 batters in 122 innings for the Tigers this season.
LSU players celebrate the victory against Florida in the game 3 of the College World Series championship series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
