Tonight, one of the most remarkable feats in college sports history will be relived when the undefeated 2025 NAIA national champion baseball team from LSU Shreveport takes part in a panel discussion and unveiling of an exhibit at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches.

The free event begins at 6 p.m. with an interview session moderated by veteran Shreveport sports journalist Roy Lang III getting underway around 6:30.

The LSUS Pilots were perfect in 2025 with a 59-0 record, concluding their unprecedented run with the NAIA Baseball National Championship – the first national title in the university’s history. In honor of this milestone, the museum will unveil a year-long exhibition featuring team memorabilia, championship artifacts, and behind-the-scenes stories from their remarkable season.

“Louisiana has always been home to champions, but what the LSUS Pilots accomplished is nothing short of extraordinary,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “This team didn’t just win games – they captured the spirit of Louisiana with their grit, teamwork, and relentless drive. Their undefeated season will forever stand as one of the proudest moments in our state’s sports history.”

The Pilots swept both the regular season (47–0) and postseason (12–0), setting the longest winning streak in college baseball history and dominating national polls throughout the year. The team’s success earned widespread recognition, including multiple NAIA All-American honors, RRAC Gold Glove awards, and major national coaching accolades for Head Coach Brad Neffendorf.

Their historic run even reached the nation’s capital Oct. 20, when the team was recognized by President Donald Trump at the White House and greeted by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson at the U.S. Capitol.

Tonight’s discussion panel will feature Neffendorf, assistant coach Jordan Schwellenbach, and select players sharing stories and reflections from their undefeated journey.

“We will get to hear directly from the people who made history,” said Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Doug Ireland. “This is a rare chance to celebrate a truly once-in-a-lifetime achievement in Louisiana sports, and to get insight into how it was done.

“It’s a baseball story that transcends baseball,” he said. “There will surely be team dynamics discussed that can not only apply to any sport at any level, but truly, any organization, business or pursuit.

“The ‘Perfect Pilots’ have been honored in their hometown, in Baton Rouge and in Washington, D.C., but there’s never been a discussion of just how this incredible accomplishment happened,” said Ireland. “Here it is, and it’s free.”

The museum located at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches is routinely open Tuesday through Saturday, 10a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults; $5 for students, seniors, and active military; free for children six and under.