University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Sunday, March 1
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Louisiana Fights to the Finish Against No. 15 Texas A&M
3/1/2026 7:47:00 PM | Softball
Tipton provides strong relief and Cajuns break through in sixth, but can’t erase Aggies’ early surge
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team pushed across a late run but could not overcome an early deficit in a 5–1 loss to No. 15 Texas A&M on Sunday, March 1 in the Texas A&M Invitational at Davis Diamond in Bryan-College Station, Texas.
As a result, Louisiana (14-8) finished with a split against the 15th-ranked Aggies in the weekend tournament. The Ragin' Cajuns outlasted the Aggies, 10-8, on Friday evening in the first matchup.
Texas A&M (15-7) struck first in the second inning, using three hits to plate a pair of runs for a 2–0 lead. The Aggies added to the advantage in the third when Kelsey Mathis delivered a three-run home run to right-center that extended the margin to 5–0.
The Ragin' Cajuns chipped into the deficit in the sixth inning.
Mia Liscano started the rally with a single to left field and moved to second on a groundout. Kennedy Marceaux followed with a double to left that brought Liscano home. The two-out rally was halted, though, as Texas A&M's Sydney Lessentine recorded a strikeout, stranding Marceaux in scoring position.
Louisiana was limited to three hits in the contest by Lessentine, with Marceaux and Cecilia Vasquez joining Liscano in the hit column. Marceaux's sixth-inning RBI double accounted for Louisiana's only extra-base hit of the day.
In the circle, Bethaney Noble (4-1) took the loss after allowing four runs in 2-2/3 innings. Julianne Tipton provided solid relief, tossing the final 3-1/3 innings and allowing just one run while helping keep the Aggies off the scoreboard after the third.
Texas A&M finished with nine hits, highlighted by three from Tallen Edwards and the decisive home run from Mathis.
Despite the setback, Louisiana's pitching and defense settled in after the early surge, holding the Aggies scoreless over the final three innings.
Sunday's action wrapped up the fourth weekend of non-conference tournament play. UL finished with a 3-2 mark in Bryan-College Station, closing a tournament weekend with a winning record for the fourth time in as many tries.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana travels to Norman, Oklahoma to compete in the Okana Invitational hosted by No. 5-ranked Oklahoma from March 6-7 at Love's Field.
The Ragin' Cajuns are scheduled to face Abilene Christian and Oklahoma in the round robin event, playing both squads once each day. Play begins on Friday (March 6) at 3:00 p.m. against ACU immediately followed by the first matchup with the nationally ranked Sooners.
The trip to Norman marks the final non-conference tournament of the season. Louisiana begins Sun Belt play the following weekend, March 13-15, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi against Southern Miss.
Fans can listen to the 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. The Oklahoma contests will be televised on SECN+.
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).
As a result, Louisiana (14-8) finished with a split against the 15th-ranked Aggies in the weekend tournament. The Ragin' Cajuns outlasted the Aggies, 10-8, on Friday evening in the first matchup.
Texas A&M (15-7) struck first in the second inning, using three hits to plate a pair of runs for a 2–0 lead. The Aggies added to the advantage in the third when Kelsey Mathis delivered a three-run home run to right-center that extended the margin to 5–0.
The Ragin' Cajuns chipped into the deficit in the sixth inning.
Mia Liscano started the rally with a single to left field and moved to second on a groundout. Kennedy Marceaux followed with a double to left that brought Liscano home. The two-out rally was halted, though, as Texas A&M's Sydney Lessentine recorded a strikeout, stranding Marceaux in scoring position.
Louisiana was limited to three hits in the contest by Lessentine, with Marceaux and Cecilia Vasquez joining Liscano in the hit column. Marceaux's sixth-inning RBI double accounted for Louisiana's only extra-base hit of the day.
In the circle, Bethaney Noble (4-1) took the loss after allowing four runs in 2-2/3 innings. Julianne Tipton provided solid relief, tossing the final 3-1/3 innings and allowing just one run while helping keep the Aggies off the scoreboard after the third.
Texas A&M finished with nine hits, highlighted by three from Tallen Edwards and the decisive home run from Mathis.
Despite the setback, Louisiana's pitching and defense settled in after the early surge, holding the Aggies scoreless over the final three innings.
Sunday's action wrapped up the fourth weekend of non-conference tournament play. UL finished with a 3-2 mark in Bryan-College Station, closing a tournament weekend with a winning record for the fourth time in as many tries.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana travels to Norman, Oklahoma to compete in the Okana Invitational hosted by No. 5-ranked Oklahoma from March 6-7 at Love's Field.
The Ragin' Cajuns are scheduled to face Abilene Christian and Oklahoma in the round robin event, playing both squads once each day. Play begins on Friday (March 6) at 3:00 p.m. against ACU immediately followed by the first matchup with the nationally ranked Sooners.
The trip to Norman marks the final non-conference tournament of the season. Louisiana begins Sun Belt play the following weekend, March 13-15, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi against Southern Miss.
Fans can listen to the 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. The Oklahoma contests will be televised on SECN+.
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: Sydney Lessentine (6-1)
L: Noble, Bethaney (4-1)
Batting:
2B: Marceaux, Kennedy 1
RBI: Marceaux, Kennedy 1
SH: Manning, Madyson 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Liscano, Mia 1
Batting:
2B: Mya Perez 1 ; Paislie Allen 1
HR: Kelsey Mathis 1
RBI: Tallen Edwards 1 ; Kelsey Mathis 4
Base Running:
RUNS: Ariel Kowalewski 1 ; Paislie Allen 2 ; Kelsey Mathis 2
SB: Tallen Edwards 1
HBP: Mya Perez 1 ; Frankie Vrazel 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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AB
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H
1
RBI
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AB
2
R
1
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
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