University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, February 27
Bryan-College Station, Texas
2:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
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Louisiana Takes Down No. 15 Texas A&M, Sweeps Opening Day in Aggieland
2/27/2026 11:15:00 PM | Softball
Grand slam sparks opener before Ragin’ Cajuns earn ranked road victory
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team opened play at the Texas A&M Invitational on Friday, February 27 with a statement, earning a 6-1 win over Saint Mary's before knocking off No. 15 Texas A&M, 10-8, in front of 2,622 fans at Davis Diamond in Bryan-College Station, Texas.
The Ragin' Cajuns (13-6) extended their winning streak to three games – remaining perfect on the current week – and collected their second victory over a ranked foe in February (Feb. 15 vs. Ole Miss).
Against Saint Mary's, Louisiana struck early. After loading the bases in the first inning, Emily Smith (1-for-3, HR, 4 RBI) launched a grand slam to right-center to give the Cajuns a 4-0 cushion they would not relinquish.
Smith finished with four RBI, while Dayzja Williams and Mia Liscano each collected two hits.
Saint Mary's (9-6) trimmed the deficit to 4-1 in the second, but Bethaney Noble (7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 4 K) settled in the circle. Noble (4-0) scattered six hits and allowed one run over seven innings, striking out four.
Louisiana added single runs in the fourth and sixth innings, highlighted by a sacrifice fly from Kennedy Marceaux (1-for-2, 2 RBI) and an RBI single from Marceaux later in the game.
In the nightcap, the Cajuns built a 5-0 lead through three innings against the 15th-ranked Aggies, capitalizing on defensive miscues and timely extra-base hits. Brooke Otto (2-for-2, RBI) doubled twice and scored three times, while Cecilia Vasquez and Marceaux each delivered RBI doubles in a four-run third inning.
Holding a 7-0 lead through four, Louisiana withstood a Texas A&M surge. The Aggies (12-7) plated four runs in the fifth on a grand slam by Micaela Wark and added two more in the sixth to close within 8-6.
Louisiana responded in the seventh as Liscano doubled home a run and Miki Watts followed with an RBI single to extend the lead to 10-6.
The Aggies plated two in the bottom of the seventh on a two-run homer, but Noble (1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K) entered in relief and secured the final three outs for her second save of the season. Sage Hoover (3-2) earned the win after tossing six innings.
UL's offense generated six extra base hits off of Texas A&M pitching. The run production marked the team's fourth time reaching double digits and the most that the Aggies have allowed at Davis Diamond this season.
Friday's play began a series of 12 consecutive games away from home that keeps Louisiana on the road until the SBC home opener on March 20 vs. Texas State.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana returns to Davis Diamond on Saturday, February 28 to continue play in the Texas A&M Invitational.
The day features a matchup with Kennesaw State (4-11) and a rematch with Saint Mary's, back-to-back games beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Fans can listen to both games in the Lafayette area on The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM and worldwide on the Varsity Network app with Cody Junot (pxp) and Bobby Neveaux (analyst) providing commentary.
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 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 support the softball student athletes, and invest in the program's future, through The Cajuns Edge Fund (click here) to contribute directly to the Louisiana Athletics and Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation's revenue-sharing initiative or by joining the Centerfield Club (click here).
The Ragin' Cajuns (13-6) extended their winning streak to three games – remaining perfect on the current week – and collected their second victory over a ranked foe in February (Feb. 15 vs. Ole Miss).
Against Saint Mary's, Louisiana struck early. After loading the bases in the first inning, Emily Smith (1-for-3, HR, 4 RBI) launched a grand slam to right-center to give the Cajuns a 4-0 cushion they would not relinquish.
Smith finished with four RBI, while Dayzja Williams and Mia Liscano each collected two hits.
Saint Mary's (9-6) trimmed the deficit to 4-1 in the second, but Bethaney Noble (7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 4 K) settled in the circle. Noble (4-0) scattered six hits and allowed one run over seven innings, striking out four.
Louisiana added single runs in the fourth and sixth innings, highlighted by a sacrifice fly from Kennedy Marceaux (1-for-2, 2 RBI) and an RBI single from Marceaux later in the game.
In the nightcap, the Cajuns built a 5-0 lead through three innings against the 15th-ranked Aggies, capitalizing on defensive miscues and timely extra-base hits. Brooke Otto (2-for-2, RBI) doubled twice and scored three times, while Cecilia Vasquez and Marceaux each delivered RBI doubles in a four-run third inning.
Holding a 7-0 lead through four, Louisiana withstood a Texas A&M surge. The Aggies (12-7) plated four runs in the fifth on a grand slam by Micaela Wark and added two more in the sixth to close within 8-6.
Louisiana responded in the seventh as Liscano doubled home a run and Miki Watts followed with an RBI single to extend the lead to 10-6.
The Aggies plated two in the bottom of the seventh on a two-run homer, but Noble (1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K) entered in relief and secured the final three outs for her second save of the season. Sage Hoover (3-2) earned the win after tossing six innings.
UL's offense generated six extra base hits off of Texas A&M pitching. The run production marked the team's fourth time reaching double digits and the most that the Aggies have allowed at Davis Diamond this season.
Friday's play began a series of 12 consecutive games away from home that keeps Louisiana on the road until the SBC home opener on March 20 vs. Texas State.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana returns to Davis Diamond on Saturday, February 28 to continue play in the Texas A&M Invitational.
The day features a matchup with Kennesaw State (4-11) and a rematch with Saint Mary's, back-to-back games beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Fans can listen to both games in the Lafayette area on The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM and worldwide on the Varsity Network app with Cody Junot (pxp) and Bobby Neveaux (analyst) providing commentary.
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 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 support the softball student athletes, and invest in the program's future, through The Cajuns Edge Fund (click here) to contribute directly to the Louisiana Athletics and Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation's revenue-sharing initiative or by joining the Centerfield Club (click here).
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Noble, Bethaney (4-0)
L: Nishikawa, Mia (3-1)
Base Running:
RUNS: Castillo, Victoria 1
HBP: Buckley, Sam 1 ; Oliveira, Dominique 1
Batting:
HR: Smith, Emily 1
RBI: Marceaux, Kennedy 2 ; Smith, Emily 4
SH: Marceaux, Kennedy 1 ; Liscano, Mia 1
SF: Marceaux, Kennedy 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Williams, Dayzja 1 ; Otto, Brooke 1 ; Vasquez, Cecilia 1 ; Smith, Emily 1 ; Ardoin, Erin 1 ; Liscano, Mia 1
SB: Hart, Haley 1 ; Ferguson, McKayla 1 ; Liscano, Mia 1
CS: Hart, Haley 1
HBP: Otto, Brooke 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
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H
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RBI
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AB
3
R
0
H
2
RBI
0
AB
2
R
1
H
2
RBI
0
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
2
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