University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, April 11
Lafayette
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
19-21, 5-8
0
vs
1
James Madison
17-20, 4-9
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Louisiana Edged Out by JMU in Series Opener
4/11/2025 9:34:00 PM | Softball
Scoreless pitchers’ duel decided in the seventh inning
LAFAYETTE – Mallory Wheeler and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team were the ones handed a hard-luck defeat in a 1-0 pitchers' duel with James Madison on Friday, April 11 in the opening game of Alumni Weekend at Lamson Park.
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The visiting Dukes (17-20, 4-9 SBC) were the ones to take advantage of a leadoff walk in the latter stages of the game, spoiling a second consecutive strong start that Wheeler (7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 6 K) turned in.
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The top of the seventh began with JMU's Raegan Wall drawing a walk. After stealing second and moving to third on a sacrifice bunt, she was brought home with the game's only run on a one-out single to right field by Lily Romero.
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One half inning prior, it was Louisiana (19-21, 5-8 SBC) with the leadoff walk. Pinch runner Dayzja Williams later reached third base, but JMU's Payton List (7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 5 BB, 2 K) induced a pop up for the final out to keep the contest scoreless.
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After her team provided her a run, List was able to retire the Ragin' Cajuns in order in the bottom of the seventh to finish off the shutout.
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Louisiana was dealt its fifth one-run loss in SBC play – the fourth over the past three weekend series. James Madison picked up its first win over UL as a member of the Sun Belt Conference.
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Wheeler picked up where she left off from Tuesday night in Ruston where she limited LA Tech to two runs and struck out seven. She started off with back-to-back innings with two strikeouts recorded, wouldn't allow a leadoff batter to reach base until the fourth inning and no Dukes baserunner would advance past second base until the seventh inning.
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Louisiana applied pressure from the start, getting a runner to third base in each of the first four innings.
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A caught stealing at home on a double steal attempt in the first inning and a sliding catch on a low line drive to left field in the second inning allowed List to maintain her shutout.
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List was tested again in the third and fourth innings with Cajuns runners reaching second and third. She personally ended the rally with a strikeout and by fielding her position, respectively.
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Wheeler's efforts increased her strikeouts total for the week to 13. Including Tuesday's start at LA Tech, she's yielded just three runs in 13 innings of work.
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Sam Roe's single in the first inning extended her reached base streak to 17 games. The senior third baseman's longest reached base streak as a Ragin' Cajun dates back to SBC Opening Weekend at Marshall.
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Mia Norwood delivered a 2-for-3 performance for her second multiple-hit game in the past three outings. She along with Roe extended their current hitting streak to four games.
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The Ragin' Cajuns kicked off a six-game homestand that keeps the team at Lamson Park through Easter Weekend. UL also started a stretch where nine of the final 12 SBC games are at home.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana returns to Lamson Park on Saturday, April 12 for the second game of the SBC series with James Madison. First pitch is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
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Live coverage is available on ESPN+, the Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network (The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Sports app) and CajunStats.com.
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The Alumni Weekend celebration continues with a ceremonial first pitch from a program alum. Crumbl Cookie will be handing out coupons to the first 500 fans.
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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 Softball season and single-game tickets are currently on sale, outfield general admission seating only, available for purchase online at RaginCajuns.com/tickets or by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL (4685). Fans can also support the softball student athletes, and invest in the program's future, through the Krewe Allons NIL Collective (click here).
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The visiting Dukes (17-20, 4-9 SBC) were the ones to take advantage of a leadoff walk in the latter stages of the game, spoiling a second consecutive strong start that Wheeler (7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 6 K) turned in.
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The top of the seventh began with JMU's Raegan Wall drawing a walk. After stealing second and moving to third on a sacrifice bunt, she was brought home with the game's only run on a one-out single to right field by Lily Romero.
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One half inning prior, it was Louisiana (19-21, 5-8 SBC) with the leadoff walk. Pinch runner Dayzja Williams later reached third base, but JMU's Payton List (7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 5 BB, 2 K) induced a pop up for the final out to keep the contest scoreless.
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After her team provided her a run, List was able to retire the Ragin' Cajuns in order in the bottom of the seventh to finish off the shutout.
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Louisiana was dealt its fifth one-run loss in SBC play – the fourth over the past three weekend series. James Madison picked up its first win over UL as a member of the Sun Belt Conference.
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Wheeler picked up where she left off from Tuesday night in Ruston where she limited LA Tech to two runs and struck out seven. She started off with back-to-back innings with two strikeouts recorded, wouldn't allow a leadoff batter to reach base until the fourth inning and no Dukes baserunner would advance past second base until the seventh inning.
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Louisiana applied pressure from the start, getting a runner to third base in each of the first four innings.
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A caught stealing at home on a double steal attempt in the first inning and a sliding catch on a low line drive to left field in the second inning allowed List to maintain her shutout.
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List was tested again in the third and fourth innings with Cajuns runners reaching second and third. She personally ended the rally with a strikeout and by fielding her position, respectively.
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Wheeler's efforts increased her strikeouts total for the week to 13. Including Tuesday's start at LA Tech, she's yielded just three runs in 13 innings of work.
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Sam Roe's single in the first inning extended her reached base streak to 17 games. The senior third baseman's longest reached base streak as a Ragin' Cajun dates back to SBC Opening Weekend at Marshall.
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Mia Norwood delivered a 2-for-3 performance for her second multiple-hit game in the past three outings. She along with Roe extended their current hitting streak to four games.
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The Ragin' Cajuns kicked off a six-game homestand that keeps the team at Lamson Park through Easter Weekend. UL also started a stretch where nine of the final 12 SBC games are at home.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana returns to Lamson Park on Saturday, April 12 for the second game of the SBC series with James Madison. First pitch is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
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Live coverage is available on ESPN+, the Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network (The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Sports app) and CajunStats.com.
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The Alumni Weekend celebration continues with a ceremonial first pitch from a program alum. Crumbl Cookie will be handing out coupons to the first 500 fans.
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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 Softball season and single-game tickets are currently on sale, outfield general admission seating only, available for purchase online at RaginCajuns.com/tickets or by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL (4685). Fans can also support the softball student athletes, and invest in the program's future, through the Krewe Allons NIL Collective (click here).
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Payton List (7-5)
L: Wheeler, Mallory (7-8)
Batting:
RBI: Lily Romero 1
SH: Kylee Gleason 1 ; Madison Edwards 1 ; Morgan Mesaros 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Raegan Wall 1
SB: Raegan Wall 1
Batting:
SH: Vasquez, Cecilia 1 ; Liscano, Mia 1
Base Running:
CS: Falterman, Kayla 1 ; Vasquez, Cecilia 1
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