University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, March 6
Conway, S.C.
3 p.m. (CST)
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
14-6, 0-1
1
at
7
Coastal Carolina
13-5, 1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | X | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Coastal Carolina Powers Its Way Past Louisiana in Sun Belt Opener
3/6/2020 6:29:00 PM | Softball
Chanticleers club four home runs in recovering from early deficit against @RaginCajunsSB
CONWAY, S.C. – Coastal Carolina used the home run ball to grab hold of the lead and four different pitchers combined to hold down 5th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns' offense in 7-1 win for the hosts in the 2020 Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams at St. John Stadium.
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The momentum shift began for the Chanticleers (13-5, 1-0 Sun Belt) when a two-run home run from Stavi Augur in the third inning provided a 2-1 lead.
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The home run ball continued to add insurance, as Coastal Carolina picked up a pair of solo shots in the fourth inning and another one in the fifth inning increasing the lead to 5-1.
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The Ragin' Cajuns (14-6, 0-1 Sun Belt) applied pressure in the sixth and seventh inning, placing multiple runners on base including a bases-loaded situation in the seventh inning. The Chanticleers held both times, ultimately preserving the win.
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Louisiana, which gained a 1-0 advantage in the first inning after Alissa Dalton led off with a single, had a pair of two-out base runners in the second inning. However, not being able to take advantage left the door open for the Chanticleers uprising.
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Melissa Mayeux was credited with the Ragin' Cajuns' lone RBI in the contest, as her ground out in the first inning plated Dalton.
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Megan Kleist started in her Sun Belt debut, yielding four runs over 3-1/3 innings. Summer Ellyson tossed the final 2-2/3 innings and was responsible for three runs.
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The loss halted Louisiana's 30-game win streak in Sun Belt play which dated back to April 2018.
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DIAMOND NOTES
The 5th-ranked Ragin' Cajuns seek to even the Sun Belt Conference Opening Series when they return to St. John Stadium in Conway, S.C., on Saturday for a 1 p.m. (CST) matchup with the Chanticleers.
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The momentum shift began for the Chanticleers (13-5, 1-0 Sun Belt) when a two-run home run from Stavi Augur in the third inning provided a 2-1 lead.
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The home run ball continued to add insurance, as Coastal Carolina picked up a pair of solo shots in the fourth inning and another one in the fifth inning increasing the lead to 5-1.
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The Ragin' Cajuns (14-6, 0-1 Sun Belt) applied pressure in the sixth and seventh inning, placing multiple runners on base including a bases-loaded situation in the seventh inning. The Chanticleers held both times, ultimately preserving the win.
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Louisiana, which gained a 1-0 advantage in the first inning after Alissa Dalton led off with a single, had a pair of two-out base runners in the second inning. However, not being able to take advantage left the door open for the Chanticleers uprising.
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Melissa Mayeux was credited with the Ragin' Cajuns' lone RBI in the contest, as her ground out in the first inning plated Dalton.
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Megan Kleist started in her Sun Belt debut, yielding four runs over 3-1/3 innings. Summer Ellyson tossed the final 2-2/3 innings and was responsible for three runs.
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The loss halted Louisiana's 30-game win streak in Sun Belt play which dated back to April 2018.
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DIAMOND NOTES
- Alissa Dalton stretched her current hitting streak to three games.
- Since returning to the leadoff spot in the lineup (last Sunday at Florida), Alissa Dalton is batting .500 (3-for-6).
- Melissa Mayeux delivered at least one RBI for the third consecutive game. She's now one of seven different Ragin' Cajuns who have produced at least eight RBI.
- Louisiana lost for the first time this season when scoring first.
- Coastal Carolina collected its second win in the all-time series with the Ragin' Cajuns – both wins coming at St. John Stadium in Conway.Â
The 5th-ranked Ragin' Cajuns seek to even the Sun Belt Conference Opening Series when they return to St. John Stadium in Conway, S.C., on Saturday for a 1 p.m. (CST) matchup with the Chanticleers.
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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.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Marcano, Ally (3-0)
L: Kleist, Megan (5-5)
Batting:
RBI: Mayeux, Melissa 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Dalton, Alissa 1
SB: Dalton, Alissa 1
Batting:
2B: Thomas, Makiya 1 ; Dean, Courtney 1
HR: Augur, Stavi 1 ; Dean, Courtney 1 ; DeJesus, Iyanla 1 ; Sobataka, Mary 1
RBI: Thomas, Makiya 1 ; Augur, Stavi 2 ; Dean, Courtney 1 ; DeJesus, Iyanla 1 ; Sobataka, Mary 1 ; Guess, Sydney 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Augur, Stavi 1 ; Dean, Courtney 1 ; DeJesus, Iyanla 1 ; Sobataka, Mary 2 ; McAuley, Michaela 1 ; Guess, Sydney 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
1
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
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