University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, March 1
Norman, Okla.
4:30 p.m
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
15-3
1
at
9
Oklahoma
15-2
1
2
3
4
5
R
H
E
Louisiana
0
1
0
0
0
1
5
0
Oklahoma
2
3
2
0
2
9
12
0
Oklahoma Bests @RaginCajunsSB in First Matchup of the Weekend
3/1/2019 9:02:00 PM | Softball
11th-ranked Louisiana and the fourth-ranked Sooners meet again Saturday afternoon
NORMAN, Okla. – No. 4 Oklahoma claimed the first matchup with No. 11 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball at the OU Courtyard Marriott Tournament posting a 9-1 (5 inn.) win on a frigid Friday evening at Marita Hynes Field.
The homestanding Sooners (15-2) scored multiple runs in each of their first three at bats, building a 7-1 advantage, to gain separation from the Ragin' Cajuns (15-3).
The result gave Louisiana a split on the opening day of the OU Courtyard Marriott Tournament.
Earlier in the day the Ragin' Cajuns took an 8-0 (5 inn.) decision over No. 23 Oregon State in the opening game of the tournament behind five shutout innings from Summer Ellyson and a four-RBI effort from Julie Rawls.
LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Sarah Hudek delivered a solo home run in the second inning to answer a two-run tally by the Sooners in the first inning. Hudek finished 2-for-2 in the game, picking up her second multi-hit game and upping her day's total to 5-for-5.
Raina O'Neal doubled into the right center gap in the fifth inning. It marked the fifth double of the day for Ragin' Cajuns hitters.
Bailey Curry and Keeli Milligan each extended their current hitting streak to three games. Curry jumpstarted a fourth inning threat with a sharp single off the right field wall, the first of back-to-back hits which placed runners at second and third base.
Alison Deville delivered the strongest of the relief efforts in the pitching circle, retiring the first four OU batters that she faced which included retiring the side in the fourth inning.
KEY MOMENTS OF THE GAME
No. 11 Louisiana concludes its stay in Oklahoma on Saturday facing No. 23 Oregon State at 11:30 a.m. and No. 4 Oklahoma at 2 p.m. on the final day of the Courtyard Marriott Tournament.
Fans can listen to the action called by Ian Auzenne and Bobby Neveaux on SportsRadio ESPN 1420-AM. A live stream, for purchase, will be available for the Oklahoma contest at SoonerSports.tv.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Facebook (/RaginCajunsSB), Twitter (@RaginCajunsSB) and Instagram (@Louisiana.SB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Softball.
SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE
• Season tickets, beginning at $100, are available online at RaginCajuns.com using Account Manager, by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 265-2170 or by visiting the ticket office in person Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and extended hours during Ragin' Cajuns basketball events.
• Fans who purchase season tickets receive priority access for any potential NCAA postseason games held at Lamson Park.
• For information on premium seating and parking at Lamson Park, contact the Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation (RCAF) at (337) 851-2903. General admission parking at Cajun Field will be free for all games during the 2019 season.
- www.RaginCajuns.com -
The homestanding Sooners (15-2) scored multiple runs in each of their first three at bats, building a 7-1 advantage, to gain separation from the Ragin' Cajuns (15-3).
The result gave Louisiana a split on the opening day of the OU Courtyard Marriott Tournament.
Earlier in the day the Ragin' Cajuns took an 8-0 (5 inn.) decision over No. 23 Oregon State in the opening game of the tournament behind five shutout innings from Summer Ellyson and a four-RBI effort from Julie Rawls.
LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Sarah Hudek delivered a solo home run in the second inning to answer a two-run tally by the Sooners in the first inning. Hudek finished 2-for-2 in the game, picking up her second multi-hit game and upping her day's total to 5-for-5.
Raina O'Neal doubled into the right center gap in the fifth inning. It marked the fifth double of the day for Ragin' Cajuns hitters.
Bailey Curry and Keeli Milligan each extended their current hitting streak to three games. Curry jumpstarted a fourth inning threat with a sharp single off the right field wall, the first of back-to-back hits which placed runners at second and third base.
Alison Deville delivered the strongest of the relief efforts in the pitching circle, retiring the first four OU batters that she faced which included retiring the side in the fourth inning.
KEY MOMENTS OF THE GAME
- Milligan singled in the first inning giving Louisiana a chance at an early score. However, she was called out for leaving first base early on a stolen base attempt.
- Summer Ellyson had a clean first inning after a leadoff single, but Fale Aviu came through with a two-out homer for Oklahoma.
- Momentum temporarily switched to the Ragin' Cajuns side when Hudek began the second inning with a solo home run, trimming the deficit to 2-1.
- The Sooners recaptured the momentum when Shay Knighten led off the bottom half of the second with a solo home run of her own. OU went on to add two additional runs to increase the lead to 5-1.
- A pair of two-out, run-scoring singles in the third inning upped the Sooners' edge to six runs. OU ended the night with six two-out RBI.
No. 11 Louisiana concludes its stay in Oklahoma on Saturday facing No. 23 Oregon State at 11:30 a.m. and No. 4 Oklahoma at 2 p.m. on the final day of the Courtyard Marriott Tournament.
Fans can listen to the action called by Ian Auzenne and Bobby Neveaux on SportsRadio ESPN 1420-AM. A live stream, for purchase, will be available for the Oklahoma contest at SoonerSports.tv.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Facebook (/RaginCajunsSB), Twitter (@RaginCajunsSB) and Instagram (@Louisiana.SB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Softball.
SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE
• Season tickets, beginning at $100, are available online at RaginCajuns.com using Account Manager, by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 265-2170 or by visiting the ticket office in person Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and extended hours during Ragin' Cajuns basketball events.
• Fans who purchase season tickets receive priority access for any potential NCAA postseason games held at Lamson Park.
• For information on premium seating and parking at Lamson Park, contact the Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation (RCAF) at (337) 851-2903. General admission parking at Cajun Field will be free for all games during the 2019 season.
- www.RaginCajuns.com -
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Juarez, Giselle (6-0)
L: Ellyson, Summer (9-3)
Batting:
2B: O'Neal, Raina 1
HR: Hudek, Sarah 1
RBI: Hudek, Sarah 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Hudek, Sarah 1
Batting:
2B: Mendes, Nicole 1 ; Rogers, Raegan 1
HR: Aviu, Falepolima 1 ; Knighten, Shay 1 ; Skelly,Sami 1
RBI: Clifton, Caleigh 1 ; Alo, Jocelyn 1 ; Romero, Sydney 3 ; Aviu, Falepolima 2 ; Knighten, Shay 1 ; Skelly,Sami 1 ; Mendes, Nicole 1
SH: Elam, Lynnsie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Clifton, Caleigh 1 ; Aviu, Falepolima 1 ; Knighten, Shay 2 ; Lyons,Grace 1 ; Skelly,Sami 1 ; Elam, Lynnsie 1 ; Lundberg, Kylie 1 ; Mendes, Nicole 1
HBP: Aviu, Falepolima 1
Game Leaders
Hitting
AB
2
R
1
H
2
RBI
1
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
1B/DP
/ Softball
P
/ Softball
P
/ SoftballOF
/ SoftballOF
/ SoftballOF
/ Softball
C/OF
/ SoftballAlyson Habetz Media Availability (May 4, 2025)
Monday, May 05
Alyson Habetz, Mia Norwood, and Dayzja Williams Media Availability (April 28, 2025)
Monday, April 28
Alyson Habetz Media Availability (April 21, 2025)
Monday, April 21
Alyson Habetz, Emily Smith, And Mallory Wheeler Media Availability (April 14, 2025)
Monday, April 14
