University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, April 5
Lafayette
6 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
31-4, 13-0
4
vs
1
UT Arlington
18-19, 6-7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT Arlington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | X | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Hudek Highlights No. 10 @RaginCajunsSB Series-Opening Win Over UTA
4/5/2019 10:24:00 PM | Softball
Louisiana’s left fielder turned in highlight reel catch to preserve the lead in the sixth inning
LAFAYETTE – With key plays at the plate and in the field from Sarah Hudek the 10th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball squad captured a 4-1 series-opening victory over UT Arlington at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.
Hudek homered leading off the fifth inning of a 1-0 contest to give Summer Ellyson additional breathing room. In the next half inning, after the Mavericks scratched a run trimming the lead to 2-1, she made a diving catch of a ball tailing down the left field line to preserve the lead for Louisiana (31-4, 13-0 Sun Belt).
Then in the sixth inning Hudek tacked on the last of the two insurance runs plated, delivering a sacrifice fly to complete her impact performance.
Ellyson was in control prior to the test in the sixth inning, at one point retiring 12 of the 13 batters faced after a leadoff single in the second inning. She crafted 11 strikeouts on the way to collecting her nation-leading 22nd victory.
LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Hudek was joined by Keeli Milligan for game-high honors with two RBI. Milligan opened the scoring in the second inning with a high-chop RBI single into right field and began the score-stretching tallies in the sixth inning with a bases-loaded RBI ground out.
Kara Gremillion successfully executed two bunt singles for her third straight multiple-hit game in SBC action. The second single kept the wheels in motion for the bases-loaded situation in the sixth inning.
Bailey Curry (2-for-3) joined Gremillion in collecting a multiple-hit game. Her hard-hit single off the glove of UTA third baseman Brittany Wyllie triggered the run production in the sixth inning.
Alissa Dalton led off the game with a single which extended her hitting streak to 11 games.
NOTEWORTHY
No. 10 Louisiana and UT Arlington (18-19, 6-7 Sun Belt) conclude the series with a 2 p.m. doubleheader on Saturday. The games can be heard on SportsRadio ESPN 1420-AM and viewed online at RaginCajuns.com/Watch.
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.
Hudek homered leading off the fifth inning of a 1-0 contest to give Summer Ellyson additional breathing room. In the next half inning, after the Mavericks scratched a run trimming the lead to 2-1, she made a diving catch of a ball tailing down the left field line to preserve the lead for Louisiana (31-4, 13-0 Sun Belt).
Then in the sixth inning Hudek tacked on the last of the two insurance runs plated, delivering a sacrifice fly to complete her impact performance.
Ellyson was in control prior to the test in the sixth inning, at one point retiring 12 of the 13 batters faced after a leadoff single in the second inning. She crafted 11 strikeouts on the way to collecting her nation-leading 22nd victory.
LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Hudek was joined by Keeli Milligan for game-high honors with two RBI. Milligan opened the scoring in the second inning with a high-chop RBI single into right field and began the score-stretching tallies in the sixth inning with a bases-loaded RBI ground out.
Kara Gremillion successfully executed two bunt singles for her third straight multiple-hit game in SBC action. The second single kept the wheels in motion for the bases-loaded situation in the sixth inning.
Bailey Curry (2-for-3) joined Gremillion in collecting a multiple-hit game. Her hard-hit single off the glove of UTA third baseman Brittany Wyllie triggered the run production in the sixth inning.
Alissa Dalton led off the game with a single which extended her hitting streak to 11 games.
NOTEWORTHY
- Sarah Hudek's home run was her team-high tying ninth of the season – a new career-high tally for the Texas A&M transfer.
- Sarah Hudek has now homered in each of the past three games (dates back to Georgia Southern series finale).
- For the sixth time in the past 12 starts, Summer Ellyson notched double digits in strikeouts. At 191 strikeouts, she's closing in on 200 for the second straight season.
- Keeli Milligan picked up her 37th stolen base, moving her within three of joining Dorsey Steamer (school-record 51 in 1992) as the only two players in program history to reach 40.
- Alissa Dalton's current 11-game hitting streak in three games shy of her personal best 14-game streak set in 2018.
- For the 21st time in 28 appearances, Summer Ellyson's final line included one run or fewer allowed.
- Over the past 41 innings pitched the Ragin' Cajuns pitching staff has allowed only two earned runs.
- Louisiana increased its all-time series lead over UT Arlington to 27-6. The Ragin' Cajuns advantage in the Sun Belt era (2014-present) now stands at 14-2.
No. 10 Louisiana and UT Arlington (18-19, 6-7 Sun Belt) conclude the series with a 2 p.m. doubleheader on Saturday. The games can be heard on SportsRadio ESPN 1420-AM and viewed online at RaginCajuns.com/Watch.
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.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Ellyson, Summer (22-4)
L: Phillips, Randi (9-11)
Batting:
SH: Rude, Krista 1 ; Curry, Laura 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Walton, Whitney 1
Batting:
HR: Hudek, Sarah 1
RBI: Hudek, Sarah 2 ; Milligan, Keeli 2
SF: Hudek, Sarah 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Hudek, Sarah 1 ; Readeaux, Jolie 1 ; Gremillion, Kara 2
SB: Mass, Aeriyl 1 ; Milligan, Keeli 1
CS: Rawls, Julie 1
HBP: Dalton, Alissa 2
PO: Mass, Aeriyl 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
0
H
2
RBI
0
AB
2
R
2
H
2
RBI
0
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
1
H
1
RBI
2
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