University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, February 16
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Riassetto, Timely Hits Lead Cajuns in Series-Opening Win Over Baylor
2/16/2024 11:10:00 PM | Softball
Louisiana makes all the right moves in taking early lead in Top 25 series
LAFAYETTE – The 23rd-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball received a stellar pitching performance from Chloe Riassetto and broke free in the fifth inning for a 4-1 win over No. 22 Baylor on Friday, February 16 in the opening game of a three-game series at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.
Riassetto (7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R) retired the first 12 batters she faced and took a shutout into the seventh inning. It was the first complete game of the sophomore's collegiate career and her longest outing in the circle.
Louisiana (5-3) got the critical play at the critical time in the fifth inning – a caught stealing of a Bears baserunner at third just before a double – to spark a momentum change in what had been a scoreless stalemate.
A one-out single from Victoria Valdez in the bottom half of the fifth set the Cajuns' game-winning sequence in motion. It assured UL of a baserunner even though Baylor starting pitcher Aliyah Binford induced a fielder's choice grounder.
Maddie Hayden then delivered a sinking line drive single into left field that was misplayed allowing Kayla Falterman to score from first base for the game's first run. Mihyia Davis followed with a perfectly placed drag bunt and beat the throw to avoid the third out, all while Hayden rounded third to score making it 2-0.
The next at bat, Alexa Langeliers sealed the victory with her two-run home run to left center field that increased the advantage to 4-0.
The Bears (1-3) spoiled Riassetto's bid at a complete game shutout when pinch hitter Shannon Vivoda delivered a two-out RBI single in the top of the seventh.
Louisiana snapped a three-game losing skid and came away victorious in its first matchup with a Top 25 team this season.
Friday's game marked the start of the first traditional weekend series in the Cajuns-Bears series – the programs had met 30 times previously in a variety of settings. UL upped its all-time series lead to 18-13 and broke a two-game losing streak to BU.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Due to forecasted cold temperatures on Saturday, the 23rd-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and No. 22 Baylor will now complete the series at Lamson Park on Sunday, Feb. 18 with a doubleheader.
The doubleheader on Sunday is scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m., with Game 2 to begin approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1.
Sunday's tickets will scan into both games of the doubleheader. The stadium will not be cleared between games. There will be no re-entry. Single game tickets purchased for the original Saturday game of the Baylor series can be redeemed for any remaining regular season game.
Live video coverage of the doubleheader will be available on ESPN+ while the radio broadcast will be carried by The Goat 103.3 FM and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region and the Varsity Network worldwide.
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.
Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Riassetto (7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R) retired the first 12 batters she faced and took a shutout into the seventh inning. It was the first complete game of the sophomore's collegiate career and her longest outing in the circle.
Louisiana (5-3) got the critical play at the critical time in the fifth inning – a caught stealing of a Bears baserunner at third just before a double – to spark a momentum change in what had been a scoreless stalemate.
A one-out single from Victoria Valdez in the bottom half of the fifth set the Cajuns' game-winning sequence in motion. It assured UL of a baserunner even though Baylor starting pitcher Aliyah Binford induced a fielder's choice grounder.
Maddie Hayden then delivered a sinking line drive single into left field that was misplayed allowing Kayla Falterman to score from first base for the game's first run. Mihyia Davis followed with a perfectly placed drag bunt and beat the throw to avoid the third out, all while Hayden rounded third to score making it 2-0.
The next at bat, Alexa Langeliers sealed the victory with her two-run home run to left center field that increased the advantage to 4-0.
The Bears (1-3) spoiled Riassetto's bid at a complete game shutout when pinch hitter Shannon Vivoda delivered a two-out RBI single in the top of the seventh.
Louisiana snapped a three-game losing skid and came away victorious in its first matchup with a Top 25 team this season.
Friday's game marked the start of the first traditional weekend series in the Cajuns-Bears series – the programs had met 30 times previously in a variety of settings. UL upped its all-time series lead to 18-13 and broke a two-game losing streak to BU.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Due to forecasted cold temperatures on Saturday, the 23rd-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and No. 22 Baylor will now complete the series at Lamson Park on Sunday, Feb. 18 with a doubleheader.
The doubleheader on Sunday is scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m., with Game 2 to begin approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1.
Sunday's tickets will scan into both games of the doubleheader. The stadium will not be cleared between games. There will be no re-entry. Single game tickets purchased for the original Saturday game of the Baylor series can be redeemed for any remaining regular season game.
Live video coverage of the doubleheader will be available on ESPN+ while the radio broadcast will be carried by The Goat 103.3 FM and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region and the Varsity Network worldwide.
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.
Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
- www.RaginCajuns.com -
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Riassetto, Chloe (2-0)
L: Aliyah Binford (0-2)
Batting:
2B: McKenzie Wilson 1 ; Sydney Collazos 1
RBI: Shannon Vivoda 1
SH: Aliyah Binford 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Ashlyn Wachtendorf 1
CS: Emily Hott 1
Batting:
HR: Langeliers, Alexa 1
RBI: Davis, Mihyia 1 ; Langeliers, Alexa 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Davis, Mihyia 1 ; Langeliers, Alexa 1 ; Falterman, Kayla 1 ; Hayden, Maddie 1
CS: Davis, Mihyia 1 ; Allred, Lauren 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
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H
2
RBI
1
AB
2
R
1
H
2
RBI
0
AB
3
R
1
H
1
RBI
2
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
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