University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, March 7
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
2:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
11-8
2
vs
4
Iowa
14-5
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Iowa | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | X | 4 | 9 | 1 |
Fortune Favors Opposition Against Louisiana on Day 1 in Tuscaloosa
3/7/2025 7:50:00 PM | Softball
Double play gets Iowa out of trouble and Alabama catches a break in the third inning
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team saw a late-game rally halted against Iowa and one inning be the difference against No. 21 Alabama in a pair of losses on Friday, March 7 in the Spring Break Showdown at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Louisiana had its losing streak extended to five games following the 0-2 start to the weekend tournament at The Rhoads House. The Cajuns have rematches with the Hawkeyes and Crimson Tide on Saturday to conclude the event.
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The Ragin' Cajuns (11-9) had the go-ahead run at the plate with one out in the seventh inning before Iowa (14-5) could turn a ground ball double play and hold on a for a 4-2 victory.
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Louisiana began to make a push in the late innings, scoring with two outs in the sixth inning off a Sam Roe RBI single and Savannah White hit by pitch with the bases loaded to slice its deficit in half.
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The Cajuns defense turned a double play in the bottom of the sixth to keep the momentum on their side heading to the seventh. A one-out single from Kayla Falterman and Vasquez being hit by a pitch brought cleanup hitter Emily Smith to the dish, but the threat was snuffed out as relief pitcher Talia Tretton induced the double play ball.
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The Hawkeyes were in control the first five innings behind highly effective pitching from starter Jalen Adams (6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 3 K). She was provided the lead when her offense posted three straight run-scoring innings from the third through fifth – though only one of the runs came via a base hit.
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Falterman (2-for-4) extended her reached base streak to 19 games to start the season, Laney Credeur (2-for-3) put the sixth inning rally in motion with her two-out single and Roe (1-for-2, RBI) collected her sixth RBI of the season.
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Maddie Hayden earned the 200th base hit of her collegiate career in the third inning, joining older sister Haley Hayden (2014-17) in reaching the 200-hit mark as a Ragin' Cajun.
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Sam Ryan (3.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 5 BB, 1 K) was charged with the loss, issuing walks in all but one inning in the circle which ultimately led to the Hawkeyes scratching for runs. Tyra Clary (3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 4 K) slowed Iowa down starting by striking out three straight batters with the bases loaded in the fourth inning.
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In the nightcap, the Ragin' Cajuns battled 21st-ranked Alabama to a scoreless tie through the first three innings. Bethaney Noble (6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R) didn't allow a runner in scoring position until a stolen base in the third inning.
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Though Alabama ultimately got the first break, it was Louisiana with the first scoring threat after the game's first at bat. Maddie Hayden led off with a double down the left field line in the first inning and was bunted over to third base, but back-to-back strikeouts helped the Tide escape the threat.
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Afterwards, Alabama starting pitcher Jocelyn Briski wouldn't allow a Cajuns base runner to reach second base until a double by Smith in the sixth inning.
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The Crimson Tide (17-6) picked up all the runs needed in the fourth inning, starting with an RBI triple from Brooke Ellestad and capped off by a two-run home run from Marlie Giles.
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Smith (2-for-3, double) posted her fourth multiple-hit game of her rookie season while Hayden (1-for-2, double) extended her current hitting streak to four games.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana returns to Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Saturday, March 8 to complete play in the Spring Break Showdown and end a 10-day stay away from campus that's started the current 15-game road trip.
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The Ragin' Cajuns meet Iowa at 11:00 a.m. to start the day and after a break face off with Alabama in the tournament finale at approximately 3:00 p.m.
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Both games are available on the Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network (The GOAT 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Sports app) and CajunStats.com. The Alabama contest is airing on SEC Network Plus (SECN+) which is accessible through the WatchESPN platform.
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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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Louisiana had its losing streak extended to five games following the 0-2 start to the weekend tournament at The Rhoads House. The Cajuns have rematches with the Hawkeyes and Crimson Tide on Saturday to conclude the event.
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The Ragin' Cajuns (11-9) had the go-ahead run at the plate with one out in the seventh inning before Iowa (14-5) could turn a ground ball double play and hold on a for a 4-2 victory.
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Louisiana began to make a push in the late innings, scoring with two outs in the sixth inning off a Sam Roe RBI single and Savannah White hit by pitch with the bases loaded to slice its deficit in half.
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The Cajuns defense turned a double play in the bottom of the sixth to keep the momentum on their side heading to the seventh. A one-out single from Kayla Falterman and Vasquez being hit by a pitch brought cleanup hitter Emily Smith to the dish, but the threat was snuffed out as relief pitcher Talia Tretton induced the double play ball.
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The Hawkeyes were in control the first five innings behind highly effective pitching from starter Jalen Adams (6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 3 K). She was provided the lead when her offense posted three straight run-scoring innings from the third through fifth – though only one of the runs came via a base hit.
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Falterman (2-for-4) extended her reached base streak to 19 games to start the season, Laney Credeur (2-for-3) put the sixth inning rally in motion with her two-out single and Roe (1-for-2, RBI) collected her sixth RBI of the season.
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Maddie Hayden earned the 200th base hit of her collegiate career in the third inning, joining older sister Haley Hayden (2014-17) in reaching the 200-hit mark as a Ragin' Cajun.
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Sam Ryan (3.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 5 BB, 1 K) was charged with the loss, issuing walks in all but one inning in the circle which ultimately led to the Hawkeyes scratching for runs. Tyra Clary (3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 4 K) slowed Iowa down starting by striking out three straight batters with the bases loaded in the fourth inning.
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In the nightcap, the Ragin' Cajuns battled 21st-ranked Alabama to a scoreless tie through the first three innings. Bethaney Noble (6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R) didn't allow a runner in scoring position until a stolen base in the third inning.
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Though Alabama ultimately got the first break, it was Louisiana with the first scoring threat after the game's first at bat. Maddie Hayden led off with a double down the left field line in the first inning and was bunted over to third base, but back-to-back strikeouts helped the Tide escape the threat.
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Afterwards, Alabama starting pitcher Jocelyn Briski wouldn't allow a Cajuns base runner to reach second base until a double by Smith in the sixth inning.
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The Crimson Tide (17-6) picked up all the runs needed in the fourth inning, starting with an RBI triple from Brooke Ellestad and capped off by a two-run home run from Marlie Giles.
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Smith (2-for-3, double) posted her fourth multiple-hit game of her rookie season while Hayden (1-for-2, double) extended her current hitting streak to four games.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana returns to Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Saturday, March 8 to complete play in the Spring Break Showdown and end a 10-day stay away from campus that's started the current 15-game road trip.
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The Ragin' Cajuns meet Iowa at 11:00 a.m. to start the day and after a break face off with Alabama in the tournament finale at approximately 3:00 p.m.
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Both games are available on the Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network (The GOAT 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Sports app) and CajunStats.com. The Alabama contest is airing on SEC Network Plus (SECN+) which is accessible through the WatchESPN platform.
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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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Players Mentioned
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/ Softball
OF
/ Softball
IF
/ Softball
OF
/ Softball
OF
/ Softball
P
/ Softball
C/IF
/ Softball
P
/ Softball
IF
/ Softball
C/UT
/ SoftballTeam Stats
Pitching:
W: Jalen Adams (11-1)
L: Ryan, Sam (3-2)
S: Talia Tretton (1)
Batting:
RBI: Roe, Sam 1 ; White, Savannah 1
SH: Roe, Sam 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Smith, Emily 1 ; Credeur, Laney 1
CS: Hayden, Maddie 1
HBP: Vasquez, Cecilia 1 ; Smith, Emily 1 ; Ardoin, Erin 1 ; White, Savannah 1
Batting:
2B: Soo-Jin Berry 1
RBI: Jena Young 1 ; Soo-Jin Berry 1 ; Tory Bennett 1 ; Talia Tretton 1
SH: Tatianna Roman 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Soo-Jin Berry 1 ; Echo Mattiello 1 ; Devin Simon 1 ; Tatianna Roman 1
Game Leaders
lf/rf
AB
4
R
0
H
2
RBI
0
AB
3
R
1
H
2
RBI
0
AB
4
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
3b
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
1
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