University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Sunday, April 13
Lafayette
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Cajuns Exact Revenge on Dukes in Series Finale
4/13/2025 4:20:00 PM | Softball
Louisiana builds early lead, protects it and Gabbie Stutes stirs the knockout punch
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team made its early lead stand in the series finale with James Madison on Sunday, April 13 at Lamson Park and collected a 9-2 victory.
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For the second straight day the Ragin' Cajuns (20-22, 6-9 SBC) pushed across multiple runs in the first inning. A two-out error opened the door for the first run and Erin Ardoin (2-for-3, RBI) added an RBI single to give UL a quick 2-0 edge.
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On this day there would be no answer back by the visiting Dukes (18-21, 5-10 SBC) as Wheeler retired the side in order for the all-important zero on the board after being provided the lead. The offense snuck in another run in the bottom of the second to give Wheeler (6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 3 BB 2 K) a 3-0 lead that she was up to the task at protecting.
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JMU scratched for two runs in the top of the third but after a sacrifice fly cut the UL lead to 3-2 a ground ball out was induced by Wheeler to hold the tying run in scoring position.
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From there, Wheeler pitched three consecutive scoreless innings – no runner advancing past second base –and Tyra Clary closed in the seventh.
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JMU reliever Kirsten Fleet (4.0 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K) matched Wheeler's efforts holding the score at 3-2 until Louisiana's Gabbie Stutes (2-for-3, 3 RBI) ignited the pull away in her final two trips to the plate.
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With the bases loaded due to the Dukes' mishandling of an earlier sacrifice bunt attempt, it was Stutes who pelted a two-run single through the left side spreading out the Cajuns' advantage to 5-2. It became a four-run frame following Laney Credeur's pinch hit sacrifice fly and Maddie Hayden's infield single.
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Two-out hits from Cecilia Vasquez (2-for-3, two runs) and Ardoin kept the bottom of the sixth going for another Stutes run-scoring delivery that led to a second consecutive crooked number increasing the lead to 9-2, leaving no doubt in the outcome.
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Louisiana rebounded from back-to-back one-run losses to JMU to start the series. The Cajuns won a series finale for the third straight weekend to avoid a sweep.
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The Ragin' Cajuns offense generated 12 hits to bring its series-closing total to 23 hits over the final two games. It marked the first back-to-back double-digit hit outings since early February.
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Stutes' three RBI marked her season-high total, her multiple-RBI effort charging the Cajuns to their season-high tying total of nine runs. UL closed the series producing 16 runs over the final two games.
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Wheeler turned in her third quality start of the week, holding the opposition to two runs or less in as many opportunities. She finished the week yielding just five runs over 19 innings of work, spread amongst starts against LA Tech and James Madison, and recorded 15 strikeouts.
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Stutes was joined by Kayla Falterman (2-for-4, run, RBI), Ardoin and Vasquez in posting two-hit efforts. Sam Roe's walk in the first inning increased her reached base streak to 19 consecutive games (dates back to SBC Opening Weekend).
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana remains at Lamson Park to complete its current six-game homestand with an Easter Weekend series against South Alabama from Thursday-Saturday, April 17-19.
It's the third time in the past four seasons (2022, 2023, 2025) that the Ragin' Cajuns-Jaguars matchup is held on Easter Weekend. Overall, it's the 18th all-time SBC series between the two rivals who previously met for the SBC Tournament championship in 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2021.
The Ragin' Cajuns have won every matchup in the series dating back to the 2016 season.
The series opener is set for 4:00 p.m. on Thursday (April 17), continues Friday (April 18) at 6:00 p.m. and then concludes with a 2:00 p.m. matchup on Saturday (April 19).
Live coverage of the entire series is available on ESPN+, the Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network (The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Sports app) and CajunStats.com.
The USA series is followed by the final road games of the regular season with UL traveling to face No.3 Texas A&M in a midweek game on April 22 and visiting Texas State for a SBC series from April 25-27.
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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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For the second straight day the Ragin' Cajuns (20-22, 6-9 SBC) pushed across multiple runs in the first inning. A two-out error opened the door for the first run and Erin Ardoin (2-for-3, RBI) added an RBI single to give UL a quick 2-0 edge.
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On this day there would be no answer back by the visiting Dukes (18-21, 5-10 SBC) as Wheeler retired the side in order for the all-important zero on the board after being provided the lead. The offense snuck in another run in the bottom of the second to give Wheeler (6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 3 BB 2 K) a 3-0 lead that she was up to the task at protecting.
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JMU scratched for two runs in the top of the third but after a sacrifice fly cut the UL lead to 3-2 a ground ball out was induced by Wheeler to hold the tying run in scoring position.
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From there, Wheeler pitched three consecutive scoreless innings – no runner advancing past second base –and Tyra Clary closed in the seventh.
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JMU reliever Kirsten Fleet (4.0 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K) matched Wheeler's efforts holding the score at 3-2 until Louisiana's Gabbie Stutes (2-for-3, 3 RBI) ignited the pull away in her final two trips to the plate.
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With the bases loaded due to the Dukes' mishandling of an earlier sacrifice bunt attempt, it was Stutes who pelted a two-run single through the left side spreading out the Cajuns' advantage to 5-2. It became a four-run frame following Laney Credeur's pinch hit sacrifice fly and Maddie Hayden's infield single.
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Two-out hits from Cecilia Vasquez (2-for-3, two runs) and Ardoin kept the bottom of the sixth going for another Stutes run-scoring delivery that led to a second consecutive crooked number increasing the lead to 9-2, leaving no doubt in the outcome.
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Louisiana rebounded from back-to-back one-run losses to JMU to start the series. The Cajuns won a series finale for the third straight weekend to avoid a sweep.
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The Ragin' Cajuns offense generated 12 hits to bring its series-closing total to 23 hits over the final two games. It marked the first back-to-back double-digit hit outings since early February.
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Stutes' three RBI marked her season-high total, her multiple-RBI effort charging the Cajuns to their season-high tying total of nine runs. UL closed the series producing 16 runs over the final two games.
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Wheeler turned in her third quality start of the week, holding the opposition to two runs or less in as many opportunities. She finished the week yielding just five runs over 19 innings of work, spread amongst starts against LA Tech and James Madison, and recorded 15 strikeouts.
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Stutes was joined by Kayla Falterman (2-for-4, run, RBI), Ardoin and Vasquez in posting two-hit efforts. Sam Roe's walk in the first inning increased her reached base streak to 19 consecutive games (dates back to SBC Opening Weekend).
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana remains at Lamson Park to complete its current six-game homestand with an Easter Weekend series against South Alabama from Thursday-Saturday, April 17-19.
It's the third time in the past four seasons (2022, 2023, 2025) that the Ragin' Cajuns-Jaguars matchup is held on Easter Weekend. Overall, it's the 18th all-time SBC series between the two rivals who previously met for the SBC Tournament championship in 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2021.
The Ragin' Cajuns have won every matchup in the series dating back to the 2016 season.
The series opener is set for 4:00 p.m. on Thursday (April 17), continues Friday (April 18) at 6:00 p.m. and then concludes with a 2:00 p.m. matchup on Saturday (April 19).
Live coverage of the entire series is available on ESPN+, the Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network (The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Sports app) and CajunStats.com.
The USA series is followed by the final road games of the regular season with UL traveling to face No.3 Texas A&M in a midweek game on April 22 and visiting Texas State for a SBC series from April 25-27.
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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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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Wheeler, Mallory (8-8)
L: Payton List (7-6)
Batting:
2B: Reed Butler 1
RBI: Reed Butler 1 ; Jasmine Hall 1
SH: Kylee Gleason 2 ; Raegan Wall 1
SF: Jasmine Hall 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Payton List 1 ; Kylee Gleason 1
SB: Reed Butler 1 ; Raegan Wall 1
Batting:
2B: Smith, Emily 1
RBI: Hayden, Maddie 1 ; Falterman, Kayla 1 ; Ardoin, Erin 1 ; Stutes, Gabbie 3 ; Liscano, Mia 1 ; Credeur, Laney 1
SH: Hayden, Maddie 1 ; Williams, Dayzja 1
SF: Credeur, Laney 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Falterman, Kayla 1 ; Roe, Sam 1 ; Ferguson, McKayla 1 ; Williams, Dayzja 1 ; Vasquez, Cecilia 2 ; Ardoin, Erin 1 ; Stutes, Gabbie 1 ; Liscano, Mia 1
SB: Falterman, Kayla 1 ; Roe, Sam 1 ; Liscano, Mia 1
CS: Falterman, Kayla 1
HBP: Vasquez, Cecilia 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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AB
3
R
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H
2
RBI
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AB
3
R
1
H
2
RBI
1
AB
3
R
1
H
2
RBI
3
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