Olivia Dunne cozies up to boyfriend Paul Skenes in new photo

Publish date: 2024-07-13

It was a Tigers date night for Olivia Dunne and her boyfriend, former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes.

Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Skenes — who was selected first overall by the Pirates in the 2023 MLB Draft — posted a cozy photo of himself and Dunne as the couple took in LSU’s 34-31 win over Arkansas in Baton Rouge.

“Back in the boot!” Skenes captioned the snap, in what is believed to be the first time he and Dunne have been pictured together.

Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne cozy up in a new photo posted in September 2023. Paul Skenes/Instagram

Dunne, who just started her senior year at LSU, replied: “My [heart].”

Prior to kickoff, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, 20, shared a game-day selfie with her 4.4 million Instagram followers.

“Happy game day tigah fans,” Dunne wrote over her photo as she rocked a yellow mini dress and white cowboy boots.

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne shows off her game-day attire in a new selfie from September 2023. Olivia Dunne/Instagram
The famed LSU gymnast is currently in her senior year. Olivia Dunne/Instagram

Skenes’ post with Dunne comes a month after he confirmed the two are an item.

In an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Skenes spoke about how the pair have grown closer as the glare of the spotlight intensifies.

“It can be a pain in the butt sometimes, to be honest, in terms of actually going somewhere. If one of us went out in Baton Rouge [La.] by ourselves, there’s probably gonna be someone there asking for something — picture, autograph, whatever,” Skenes said.

“It’s nice to be able to have that conversation. She does get it. I do wish she could come to a baseball game and just enjoy it. It does irk me. I don’t have any control over it. She really doesn’t either. I’m sure it’ll get better as I go up levels, but that’s something I want for her.”

Paul Skenes (27) of the Altoona Curve pitches against the Erie SeaWolves on Sept. 1, 2023. Getty Images

Dunne is regarded as the NCAA’s highest-earning female athlete with an NIL valuation of $3.2 million, according to On3 Sports.

As for Skenes, the 21-year-old pitcher was promoted to the Pirates’ Double-A affiliate, Altoona Curve, in August.

He hit 101 mph in his minor league debut.

He was transferred to the Development List earlier this month, ending his first season.

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