University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

Louisiana Concludes 2022 Softball Season in Clemson Regional Final
5/22/2022 2:25:00 PM | Softball
Clemson surges by the 22nd-Ragin’ Cajuns, and breaks free from a one-run game, in the fourth inning
CLEMSON, S.C. – No. 10 national seed Clemson used a seven-run fourth inning to gain separation from the 22nd-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team and went on to post an 8-0 (5 inn.) win on Sunday, May 22 in the championship round of the NCAA Clemson Regional at McWhorter Stadium.
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The win advances Clemson (42-15) to the super regional round to meet the winner of the NCAA Stillwater (Okla.) Regional. The 2022 season came to a close for Louisiana (47-13) with the program reaching Championship Sunday for the 14th straight NCAA Tournament appearance.
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The Ragin' Cajuns and Tigers were locked in 1-0 duel through three complete innings before the big inning changed the complexion of the contest.
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The difference over the first three frames was an RBI single from Clemson's Valerie Cagle.
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Louisiana starting pitcher Meghan Schorman was one out shy of holding the team's deficit at two runs before the bottom of the fourth inning came around, however a run-scoring double Maddie Moore upped the Tigers lead to 3-0 and kept the at bat alive.
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Clemson was able to push across five more runs, the last three coming via a three-run homer from Cagle, before Kandra Lamb fanned Marissa Guimbarda for the final out.
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Millie Thompson (5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K) wrapped up her complete game shutout effort by retiring the Ragin' Cajuns in order in the fourth and fifth inning.
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Sunday's matchup marked the first-ever meeting between Louisiana and Clemson on the softball diamond.
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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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Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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The win advances Clemson (42-15) to the super regional round to meet the winner of the NCAA Stillwater (Okla.) Regional. The 2022 season came to a close for Louisiana (47-13) with the program reaching Championship Sunday for the 14th straight NCAA Tournament appearance.
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The Ragin' Cajuns and Tigers were locked in 1-0 duel through three complete innings before the big inning changed the complexion of the contest.
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The difference over the first three frames was an RBI single from Clemson's Valerie Cagle.
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Louisiana starting pitcher Meghan Schorman was one out shy of holding the team's deficit at two runs before the bottom of the fourth inning came around, however a run-scoring double Maddie Moore upped the Tigers lead to 3-0 and kept the at bat alive.
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Clemson was able to push across five more runs, the last three coming via a three-run homer from Cagle, before Kandra Lamb fanned Marissa Guimbarda for the final out.
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Millie Thompson (5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K) wrapped up her complete game shutout effort by retiring the Ragin' Cajuns in order in the fourth and fifth inning.
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Sunday's matchup marked the first-ever meeting between Louisiana and Clemson on the softball diamond.
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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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Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Millie Thompson (15-3)
L: Schorman, Meghan (17-6)
Batting:
2B: Maddie Moore 1
HR: Valerie Cagle 1 ; Aby Vieira 1
RBI: Cammy Pereira 2 ; Valerie Cagle 4 ; Aby Vieira 1 ; Maddie Moore 1
SH: McKenzie Clark 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Cammy Pereira 2 ; McKenzie Clark 1 ; Valerie Cagle 1 ; Aby Vieira 1 ; Alia Logoleo 1 ; Arielle Oda 1 ; Maddie Moore 1
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