University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, April 19
Lafayette
2:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
23-22, 0
3
vs
0
South Alabama
17-27, 0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Louisiana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | X | 3 | 4 | 0 |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Four pitches later, Credeur delivered a pinch-hit double to left, scoring White and giving Louisiana a three-run cushion.
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Clary (5-4) pitched the final 2.1 innings and struck out three to earn the win for the Ragin' Cajuns.
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Olivia Cato (4-4) took the loss for South Alabama with Smith adding a seventh-inning single. Â
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Four pitches later, Credeur delivered a pinch-hit double to left, scoring White and giving Louisiana a three-run cushion.
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Clary (5-4) pitched the final 2.1 innings and struck out three to earn the win for the Ragin' Cajuns.
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Olivia Cato (4-4) took the loss for South Alabama with Smith adding a seventh-inning single. Â
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
1
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
1
H
1
RBI
0
AB
1
R
0
H
1
RBI
1
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