2025 College World Series: Livvy Dunne FaceTimes Paul Skenes from stands after LSU win over Arkansas

As LSU got a massive opening win against Arkansas in the College World Series, plenty of big-name Tiger fans were in attendance. Livvy Dunne was one of them but without the person directly tying her to the program, Paul Skenes. The star pitcher is in Chicago with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where they will play a series finale Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

Skenes still found his way into Charles Schwab Field, though. A photo was posted of Dunne with some other LSU fans, including Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves. In Dunne’s hand was her cellphone with Skenes on FaceTime.

The former LSU star was waving right as the photo was snapped. Certainly a great moment captured after the game. You can check out the photo from Hilary Scheinuk from The Baton Rouge Advocate here.

#LSU's @livvydunne made sure #PaulSkenes was there to watch the #Tigers defeat Arkansas in tonight's #CollegeWorldSeries matchup. pic.twitter.com/BTHqtSLIlY

— Hilary Scheinuk (@hscheinukphoto) June 15, 2025

Skenes may have been having some flashbacks watching Saturday’s game. LSU won due to a great pitching performance from Kade Anderson, somebody who is the potential No. 1 overall pick in a few weeks. After guiding LSU to a national championship during the 2023 season, Skenes was taken with the first selection.

Four more wins are required before this year’s team can wind up saying the same. Starting out with a win against a familiar foe was as important as any, though. Next up on the schedule is a tilt with the UCLA Bruins, scheduled for Tuesday in the winner’s bracket. We will have to wait and see if Skenes finds a way into the ballpark — virtually or in person.

Livvy Dunne once again cheering on LSU at College World Series with custom jersey

Dunne has a brand new jersey for this year’s College World Series. In the front is the classic LSU purple jersey, one of the team’s staple uniforms. On the back is the Pittsburgh Pirates with the last name “Skenes” and the No. 30.

She spent time in Omaha when Skenes was helping LSU win a national championship back in 2023. As he did throughout the entire season, Skenes was dominant during his College World Series performances. Tennessee and Wake Forest were on the receiving end of 15.2 innings pitched, giving up seven hits and two earned runs (both against the Vols), while striking out 21 batters and walking just two.

Of course, the journey ended with the entire LSU team rushing onto the field for celebration. A program known for winning national championships, Skenes was right in the middle of it all. Despite only spending one s