University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, February 20
Lamson Park
2:30 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
10-0
4
vs
3
Iowa
3-7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
R
H
E
Louisiana
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
4
8
1
Iowa
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
7
3
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Hamilton, Christina (1-0)
L: Starkenburg, Shayla (2-4)
Batting:
2B: Craighton, Aleah 1 ; Sanders, DJ 1
HR: Hayden, Haley 1 ; Walsh, Samantha 1
RBI: Hayden, Haley 1 ; Walsh, Samantha 1 ; Thomas, Meagan 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Hayden, Haley 1 ; Walsh, Samantha 1 ; Smith, Kendall 1 ; Sanders, DJ 1
HBP: Vincent, Kelsey 1
Batting:
2B: Schmiederer, Angela 1
RBI: Blank, Megan 1 ; Kurtz, Sarah 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Pratt, Cheyenne 1 ; Erickson, Erin 1 ; Schmiederer, Angela 1
Game Leaders
AB
4
R
1
H
2
RBI
1
AB
4
R
0
H
2
RBI
0
AB
4
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
1
H
1
RBI
1
Players Mentioned
RF
/ SoftballC
/ Softball
P
/ Softball2B
/ Softball
LF
/ Softball
DP
/ Softball
CF
/ Softball
SS
/ Softball
OF
/ Softball
P
/ Softball
UTL
/ Softball
1B
/ Softball
P
/ Softball3B
/ Softball
Cajuns Take Two To Open Ragin' Cajuns Invitational
2/20/2015 8:55:00 PM | Softball
LAFAYETTE - No. 6 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball team erased an early deficit against Iowa, then Jordan Wallace shutout Hofstra extending the season-opening win streak to 11 games Friday at Lamson Park in Ragin' Cajuns Invitational action.
The Cajuns (11-0) topped Iowa 4-3 after responding to a three-spot from the Hawkeyes in the second inning with a pair of runs of their own in the third inning. Christina Hamilton pitched 5 2/3 innings in relief of Alex Stewart, holding the Hawkeyes (3-7) scoreless to secure the victory.
"A lot of softball is not only the opponent your playing, but also the game itself...it's a tough game," head coach Michael Lotief said. "I felt our kids played well. Alex (Stewart) stumbled a little bit early. I think the illegal pitches kind of got in her head a little bit and it just snowballed on her after. To see Christina (Hamilton) come in and do what she did, being on the shelf for as long as she has been, was very encouraging."
Jordan Wallace retired the first 15 hitters she faced and 21 of 23 overall as the Cajuns took a 3-0 win over Hofstra (3-4) in the day's final game. Lexie Elkins broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning with a solo home run.
"Jordan (Wallace) was lights out again," Lotief remarked. "Her confidence continues to grow and that's a good thing for her and for us."
Louisiana continues play in the Ragin' Cajuns Invitational at Lamson Park on Saturday meeting Hofstra at 12:30 p.m., and Missouri State at 3 p.m.
The pair of victories moved the Cajuns within one win of 700 all-time at Lamson Park (699-102-1) and extended the current win streak at the facility to 18 games (dates back to 2014 Sun Belt Tournament).
Wallace improved to 4-0 and extended her string of consecutive scoreless innings pitched to start the season to 31. The senior hurler struck out 13 Hofstra batters, increasing her season strikeouts total to 59.
Haley Hayden led off the Iowa contest with a solo home run. DJ Sanders doubled with two outs in the second inning and later scored on a throwing error to give the Cajuns a 2-0 lead.
Alex Stewart surrendered back-to-back leadoff singles in the bottom of the second inning. A fielder's choice grounder placed runners on the corners, then runs would score on an infield single from Sarah Kurtz and subsequent throwing error by Stewart attempting to force out a runner at third base.
With just one out, Hamilton replaced Stewart in the circle and worked out of the jam with only one more run crossing home plate giving Iowa a 3-2 advantage. An outfield assist from Shellie Landry prevented a fourth run from scoring.
Two batters into the top of the third inning, Samantha Walsh evened the score with a solo home run. Kelsey Vincent walked and moved to third base after an error on an Aleah Craighton single. Pinch runner Kendall Smith scored the go-ahead run on a grounder to shortstop by Meagan Thomas.
The final four frames featured a pitcher's duel between Hamilton and Iowa pitcher Shayla Starkenburg. After a leadoff double in the bottom of the fourth by Iowa's Angela Schmiederer, Hamilton retired 12 of the final 13 Hawkeyes that she faced. Starkenburg held Louisiana to three hits and stranded four runners.
Hayden and Walsh's home runs marked the seventh time in 10 outings the Cajuns had hit multiple home runs. Hayden launched her sixth home run, reclaiming the team lead by breaking a tie with Shellie Landry.
Hamilton logged her longest outing of the season. Her only prior appearance consisted on two innings pitched on Feb. 7 vs. Eastern Illinois.
Wallace (4-0, 0.00 ERA, 59 K) and Hofstra pitcher Taylor Prione traded scoreless frames over the first three innings. A Kelsey Vincent double with one out in the second inning was the lone hit by either team.
Elkin's home run, to straightaway center field, was all the offense Wallace needed as she retired the first 15 Hofstra hitters and then proceeded to strike out seven of the final 10 batters faced after a single from Brittany Allocca broke up the no-hitter in the fifth inning.
Vincent's second double of the contest plated a run in the sixth inning for a 2-0 Cajuns lead. The final margin was reached following a double steal executed by Craighton (first base) and Leandra Maly (third base) in the same inning.
DIAMOND NOTES: Kelli Martinez and Samantha Walsh each extended their current hitting streak to six games...Aleah Craighton went 2-for-4 vs. Iowa, collecting her team-leading seventh multiple-hit game...Jordan Wallace's 13 strikeouts vs. Hofstra marked the third time in four starts she's reached double digit strikeouts...In four starts, Jordan Wallace has faced just 17 batters over the minimum spanning 28 innings...Jordan Wallace Cajuns pitching allowed just two walks over 14 innings and has surrendered just 15 walks over 69 innings for the season...The Cajuns batting lineup remained unchanged and has been the same for nine straight games dating back to Feb. 7 vs. Central Arkansas...Louisiana scored first both games and has now scored first in all 11 games this season...Jordan Wallace's shutout marked the pitching staff's ninth in 11 outings...Only one of the three runs Iowa scored were earned...Cajuns pitching has allowed just two earned runs in the season's first 69 innings...Friday's games marked the first appearance for Iowa and Hofstra at Lamson Park...Louisiana now leads the series with Iowa 4-2 and upped its series lead over Hofstra to 9-1.
The Cajuns (11-0) topped Iowa 4-3 after responding to a three-spot from the Hawkeyes in the second inning with a pair of runs of their own in the third inning. Christina Hamilton pitched 5 2/3 innings in relief of Alex Stewart, holding the Hawkeyes (3-7) scoreless to secure the victory.
"A lot of softball is not only the opponent your playing, but also the game itself...it's a tough game," head coach Michael Lotief said. "I felt our kids played well. Alex (Stewart) stumbled a little bit early. I think the illegal pitches kind of got in her head a little bit and it just snowballed on her after. To see Christina (Hamilton) come in and do what she did, being on the shelf for as long as she has been, was very encouraging."
Jordan Wallace retired the first 15 hitters she faced and 21 of 23 overall as the Cajuns took a 3-0 win over Hofstra (3-4) in the day's final game. Lexie Elkins broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning with a solo home run.
"Jordan (Wallace) was lights out again," Lotief remarked. "Her confidence continues to grow and that's a good thing for her and for us."
Louisiana continues play in the Ragin' Cajuns Invitational at Lamson Park on Saturday meeting Hofstra at 12:30 p.m., and Missouri State at 3 p.m.
The pair of victories moved the Cajuns within one win of 700 all-time at Lamson Park (699-102-1) and extended the current win streak at the facility to 18 games (dates back to 2014 Sun Belt Tournament).
Wallace improved to 4-0 and extended her string of consecutive scoreless innings pitched to start the season to 31. The senior hurler struck out 13 Hofstra batters, increasing her season strikeouts total to 59.
Haley Hayden led off the Iowa contest with a solo home run. DJ Sanders doubled with two outs in the second inning and later scored on a throwing error to give the Cajuns a 2-0 lead.
Alex Stewart surrendered back-to-back leadoff singles in the bottom of the second inning. A fielder's choice grounder placed runners on the corners, then runs would score on an infield single from Sarah Kurtz and subsequent throwing error by Stewart attempting to force out a runner at third base.
With just one out, Hamilton replaced Stewart in the circle and worked out of the jam with only one more run crossing home plate giving Iowa a 3-2 advantage. An outfield assist from Shellie Landry prevented a fourth run from scoring.
Two batters into the top of the third inning, Samantha Walsh evened the score with a solo home run. Kelsey Vincent walked and moved to third base after an error on an Aleah Craighton single. Pinch runner Kendall Smith scored the go-ahead run on a grounder to shortstop by Meagan Thomas.
The final four frames featured a pitcher's duel between Hamilton and Iowa pitcher Shayla Starkenburg. After a leadoff double in the bottom of the fourth by Iowa's Angela Schmiederer, Hamilton retired 12 of the final 13 Hawkeyes that she faced. Starkenburg held Louisiana to three hits and stranded four runners.
Hayden and Walsh's home runs marked the seventh time in 10 outings the Cajuns had hit multiple home runs. Hayden launched her sixth home run, reclaiming the team lead by breaking a tie with Shellie Landry.
Hamilton logged her longest outing of the season. Her only prior appearance consisted on two innings pitched on Feb. 7 vs. Eastern Illinois.
Wallace (4-0, 0.00 ERA, 59 K) and Hofstra pitcher Taylor Prione traded scoreless frames over the first three innings. A Kelsey Vincent double with one out in the second inning was the lone hit by either team.
Elkin's home run, to straightaway center field, was all the offense Wallace needed as she retired the first 15 Hofstra hitters and then proceeded to strike out seven of the final 10 batters faced after a single from Brittany Allocca broke up the no-hitter in the fifth inning.
Vincent's second double of the contest plated a run in the sixth inning for a 2-0 Cajuns lead. The final margin was reached following a double steal executed by Craighton (first base) and Leandra Maly (third base) in the same inning.
DIAMOND NOTES: Kelli Martinez and Samantha Walsh each extended their current hitting streak to six games...Aleah Craighton went 2-for-4 vs. Iowa, collecting her team-leading seventh multiple-hit game...Jordan Wallace's 13 strikeouts vs. Hofstra marked the third time in four starts she's reached double digit strikeouts...In four starts, Jordan Wallace has faced just 17 batters over the minimum spanning 28 innings...Jordan Wallace Cajuns pitching allowed just two walks over 14 innings and has surrendered just 15 walks over 69 innings for the season...The Cajuns batting lineup remained unchanged and has been the same for nine straight games dating back to Feb. 7 vs. Central Arkansas...Louisiana scored first both games and has now scored first in all 11 games this season...Jordan Wallace's shutout marked the pitching staff's ninth in 11 outings...Only one of the three runs Iowa scored were earned...Cajuns pitching has allowed just two earned runs in the season's first 69 innings...Friday's games marked the first appearance for Iowa and Hofstra at Lamson Park...Louisiana now leads the series with Iowa 4-2 and upped its series lead over Hofstra to 9-1.
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