University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, April 19
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Louisiana Breaks Game Open In Fifth To Earn Sweep of Jaguars, 3-0
4/19/2025 6:09:00 PM | Softball
Ragin' Cajuns continue dominance over South Alabama extending win streak to 29 games
LAFAYETTE – Savannah White's attempted sacrifice bunt in the fifth inning led to a pair of runs while Laney Credeur's pinch-hit double capped off a three-run inning as Louisiana earned a 3-0 victory over South Alabama to complete a three-game Sun Belt Conference sweep on Saturday at Lamson Park.
Mallory Wheeler and Tyla Clary combined on a two-hit shutout as Louisiana (23-22, 9-9 SBC) won its fourth straight game and outscored South Alabama (17-27, 6-11 SBC), 13-1, in the series.
The series win for Louisiana – its 15th overall in 18 SBC series matchups overall – extended the Ragin' Cajuns overall win streak over their SBC rival to 29 games dating back to 2016.
Wheeler pitched 4.2 innings in the circle for Louisiana, striking out three and allowing a Sophia Mendoza pinch-hit single in the fifth. The freshman was relieved by Clary after the Jaguars loaded the bases with a pair of walks (one intentional). Clary then got Olivia Branstetter to ground into a fielder's choice at second as Gabbie Stutes' diving stop kept the game scoreless.
Louisiana would answer in their half of the frame as Kayla Falterman led off the inning with a single up the middle before Erin Ardoin reached on a bunt single. Stutes then advanced the runners with a sacrifice bunt and White would drive in Falterman as Branstetter's throw to the plate glanced off the glove of catcher Ansleigh Smith.
Ardoin, who moved to third on the play after the throwing error, would score the second run for the Ragin' Cajuns after Smith attempted to throw out White at second.
Four pitches later, Credeur delivered a pinch-hit double to left, scoring White and giving Louisiana a three-run cushion.
Clary (5-4) pitched the final 2.1 innings and struck out three to earn the win for the Ragin' Cajuns.
Olivia Cato (4-4) took the loss for South Alabama with Smith adding a seventh-inning single.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana begins a four-game road trip in the Lone Star State beginning on Tuesday when it visits No. 1-ranked Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. and will be available on the SEC Network.
The Ragin' Cajuns will remain in the state of Texas when they head west to San Marcos to face Texas State for a three-game SBC series (April 25-27). 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.
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.
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).
Mallory Wheeler and Tyla Clary combined on a two-hit shutout as Louisiana (23-22, 9-9 SBC) won its fourth straight game and outscored South Alabama (17-27, 6-11 SBC), 13-1, in the series.
The series win for Louisiana – its 15th overall in 18 SBC series matchups overall – extended the Ragin' Cajuns overall win streak over their SBC rival to 29 games dating back to 2016.
Wheeler pitched 4.2 innings in the circle for Louisiana, striking out three and allowing a Sophia Mendoza pinch-hit single in the fifth. The freshman was relieved by Clary after the Jaguars loaded the bases with a pair of walks (one intentional). Clary then got Olivia Branstetter to ground into a fielder's choice at second as Gabbie Stutes' diving stop kept the game scoreless.
Louisiana would answer in their half of the frame as Kayla Falterman led off the inning with a single up the middle before Erin Ardoin reached on a bunt single. Stutes then advanced the runners with a sacrifice bunt and White would drive in Falterman as Branstetter's throw to the plate glanced off the glove of catcher Ansleigh Smith.
Ardoin, who moved to third on the play after the throwing error, would score the second run for the Ragin' Cajuns after Smith attempted to throw out White at second.
Four pitches later, Credeur delivered a pinch-hit double to left, scoring White and giving Louisiana a three-run cushion.
Clary (5-4) pitched the final 2.1 innings and struck out three to earn the win for the Ragin' Cajuns.
Olivia Cato (4-4) took the loss for South Alabama with Smith adding a seventh-inning single.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana begins a four-game road trip in the Lone Star State beginning on Tuesday when it visits No. 1-ranked Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. and will be available on the SEC Network.
The Ragin' Cajuns will remain in the state of Texas when they head west to San Marcos to face Texas State for a three-game SBC series (April 25-27). 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.
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.
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).
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Clary, Tyra (5-4)
L: Olivia Cato (4-4)
Batting:
SH: Caitlyn Gavin 1
Base Running:
CS: Presley Lively 1
HBP: Olivia Branstetter 1
Batting:
2B: Credeur, Laney 1
RBI: White, Savannah 1 ; Credeur, Laney 1
SH: Stutes, Gabbie 1 ; White, Savannah 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Falterman, Kayla 1 ; Ardoin, Erin 1 ; White, Savannah 1
SB: Falterman, Kayla 1 ; Liscano, Mia 1
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