Olivia Dunne misses boyfriend Paul Skenes’ second minor league game for the Bradenton Marauders … as a gymnast returns to LSU after the couple confirm their romance
- The 20-year-old model attended Skene’s first pro baseball game just last week
- Dunne previously said she fears for her safety at LSU because of her popularity
- offers the latest international sports news
Olivia Dunne has returned to Louisiana State University for the start of her senior year after missing her boyfriend’s second minor league game in Florida after the couple confirmed their romance earlier this month.
On Sunday, the 20-year-old shared a mirror selfie from one of LSU’s locker rooms on Instagram with the caption, “back @LSU.”
The gymnast wore an all-black outfit by Vuori Clothing – a US-based sportswear brand – and showed off her blonde tresses wrapped in a hairband.
Meanwhile, her boyfriend Paul Skenes, who is a pitcher with the Bradenton Marauders — the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Single-A affiliate — had his second start on the mound for his new team since winning the College World Series in June.
On Sunday, he impressed in front of the fans by throwing 28 pitches for two strikeouts and no hits in two innings against the Lakeland Flying Tigers. In addition, the 21-year-old scored 19 goals.
Olivia Dunne, 20, shared a mirror selfie from LSU’s locker room on Instagram on Sunday
The gymnast missed boyfriend Paul Skeene’s second appearance for the Bradenton Marauders
Dunne was spotted last week watching Skenes make his debut for the Marauders in the stands at LECOM Park in Bradenton.
And after their performance in South Florida, Skenes opened up about his relationship with the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, confirming that the two — who met while they were both at LSU — are indeed a couple.
Speaking to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, he said, “It’s definitely beautiful.” To be honest, sometimes it can be annoying to actually go anywhere.
“If either of us goes to Baton Rouge alone, there’s probably going to be someone there asking for something — a photo, an autograph, whatever.”
Dunne shared another selfie before watching Skenes make his Bradenton debut last week
Dunne at ESPYS 2023 at Dolby Theater on July 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California
Dunne, who recently modeled for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, will begin her senior year at LSU
“It’s nice to be able to have this conversation.” She gets it. I wish she could come to a baseball game and just enjoy it. It annoys me.
“I have no control over it.” She really doesn’t. I’m sure it will get better as I level up, but that’s something I wish for them.”
Dunne, who shared behind-the-scenes footage of her Sports Illustrated photoshoot on TikTok last week, seemed happy to cheer for her new boyfriend at the Skeenes’ minor league debut at the ballpark as she put a smile on her face in front of fans .
Dunne shared a pregame selfie on Instagram with the caption, “Go baseball!” and Skenes didn’t disappoint in his first appearance for the Marauders, hitting two at-bats in his first innings appearance for a 14-13 record Victory over the Tigers.
Dunne previously said she feared for her safety on the LSU campus and that starting in the fall, she will no longer be attending classes in person.