University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, April 26
Monroe, La.
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No. 19 Louisiana Stumps ULM with Late-Inning Home Runs
4/26/2024 10:29:00 PM | Softball
Ragin’ Cajuns claim comeback win and share of conference title on the same night
MONROE – With a pair of solo home runs in the late innings the No. 19-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team regained a lead it lost and collected a 5-4 win over ULM in Sun Belt Conference action on Friday, April 26 at the ULM Softball Complex in Monroe, Louisiana.
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With the win and Texas State's loss, Louisiana (36-15, 18-1 SBC) clinched a share of the Sun Belt Conference regular season championship – guaranteed a fifth consecutive season finishing atop the conference standings. The Ragin' Cajuns are now one win shy of an outright title.
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A home run from Sam Roe (1-for-3, HR ,RBI) and RBI single from Maddie Hayden (1-for-4, RBI) factored into Louisiana opening a 3-0 lead by the third inning.
ULM (28-21, 9-10 SBC) strung together six hits in the bottom of the third leading to a four-run frame that turned the tables on the Ragin' Cajuns and gave the hosts a 4-3 edge.
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The next two innings turned into a relief pitcher standoff between UL's Sam Landry and ULM's Gianni Hulett with no change in the score through the fifth inning.
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Victoria Valdez's leadoff home run in the sixth inning drew the Ragin' Cajuns even, then in the seventh inning Brooke Ellestad (2-for-4, HR, RBI) took her turn delivering a home run and provided the go-ahead run.
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Landry (4.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 K) turned in a commanding relief effort for the second straight game. In addition to bringing the Warhawks uprising to a halt in the third, she retired the side in order twice and not once allowed a leadoff batter to reach base in the four full innings of relief.
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Louisiana stretched its winning streak to seven games and posted a come-from-behind win for the third time in as many games this week.
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The Ragin' Cajuns extended their series win streak over the Warhawks to nine games dating back to 2021. Louisiana upped its overall series lead to 120-28 which includes a 41-5 mark in SBC regular season play.
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Friday's result inched the Ragin' Cajuns closer to a 25th consecutive 40-win season, now just four wins shy of the accomplishment.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana and ULM continue the three-game Sun Belt Conference series in Monroe at the ULM Softball Complex with game two on Saturday, April 27. First pitch is slated for 2:00 p.m.
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On Saturday, the Ragin' Cajuns will attempt to claim an outright SBC regular season title and extend its nation-leading total of consecutive conference series won to 88 straight.
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The game is being broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can hear a radio broadcast on The Goat 103.3 FM and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region and worldwide on The Varsity Network.
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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 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.
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With the win and Texas State's loss, Louisiana (36-15, 18-1 SBC) clinched a share of the Sun Belt Conference regular season championship – guaranteed a fifth consecutive season finishing atop the conference standings. The Ragin' Cajuns are now one win shy of an outright title.
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A home run from Sam Roe (1-for-3, HR ,RBI) and RBI single from Maddie Hayden (1-for-4, RBI) factored into Louisiana opening a 3-0 lead by the third inning.
ULM (28-21, 9-10 SBC) strung together six hits in the bottom of the third leading to a four-run frame that turned the tables on the Ragin' Cajuns and gave the hosts a 4-3 edge.
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The next two innings turned into a relief pitcher standoff between UL's Sam Landry and ULM's Gianni Hulett with no change in the score through the fifth inning.
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Victoria Valdez's leadoff home run in the sixth inning drew the Ragin' Cajuns even, then in the seventh inning Brooke Ellestad (2-for-4, HR, RBI) took her turn delivering a home run and provided the go-ahead run.
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Landry (4.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 K) turned in a commanding relief effort for the second straight game. In addition to bringing the Warhawks uprising to a halt in the third, she retired the side in order twice and not once allowed a leadoff batter to reach base in the four full innings of relief.
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Louisiana stretched its winning streak to seven games and posted a come-from-behind win for the third time in as many games this week.
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The Ragin' Cajuns extended their series win streak over the Warhawks to nine games dating back to 2021. Louisiana upped its overall series lead to 120-28 which includes a 41-5 mark in SBC regular season play.
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Friday's result inched the Ragin' Cajuns closer to a 25th consecutive 40-win season, now just four wins shy of the accomplishment.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana and ULM continue the three-game Sun Belt Conference series in Monroe at the ULM Softball Complex with game two on Saturday, April 27. First pitch is slated for 2:00 p.m.
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On Saturday, the Ragin' Cajuns will attempt to claim an outright SBC regular season title and extend its nation-leading total of consecutive conference series won to 88 straight.
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The game is being broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can hear a radio broadcast on The Goat 103.3 FM and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region and worldwide on The Varsity Network.
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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 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.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Landry, Sam (19-7)
L: Hulett,Gianni (1-1)
Batting:
HR: Ellestad, Brooke 1 ; Roe, Sam 1 ; Valdez, Victoria 1
RBI: Hayden, Maddie 1 ; Ellestad, Brooke 1 ; Roe, Sam 1 ; Valdez, Victoria 1
SH: Falterman, Kayla 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Davis, Mihyia 1 ; Ellestad, Brooke 1 ; Roe, Sam 1 ; Valdez, Victoria 1 ; Falterman, Kayla 1
SB: Hayden, Maddie 1 ; Falterman, Kayla 1
HBP: Roe, Sam 1
Batting:
2B: Zenzen,Maryssa 1 ; Platt,Carys 1
RBI: Zenzen,Maryssa 1 ; Edwards,Andie 1 ; England,Madelyn 1 ; Thompson,Layla 1
SH: Lippert,Brooklin 1 ; Thompson,Layla 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Bacon,Lourdes 1 ; Lippert,Brooklin 1 ; Brown,Meagan 1 ; Edwards,Andie 1
HBP: Zenzen,Maryssa 1
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RBI
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