University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Tuesday, April 14
Lafayette
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
22-22
0
vs
8
LSU
29-14
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Big Second Inning Sends LSU Past Louisiana
4/14/2026 9:16:00 PM | Softball
Cajuns hold firm early, but Tigers capitalize with five-run second
LAFAYETTE – The start of a week-long, four-game homestand for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team was spoiled by No. 17 LSU which used a five-run second inning to break up a scoreless game and went on to claim an 8-0 win in five innings on Tuesday, April 14 at Lamson Park.
The Ragin' Cajuns (22-22) were sharp defensively early, working around a two-out infield single in the opening frame and matching the Tigers' energy out of the gate.
LSU (29-14), however, capitalized in the second, using patience at the plate and timely hitting to break the game open. After three walks loaded the bases, Destiny Harris delivered a two-run single and Jalia Lassiter later added a two-run home run to highlight the inning.
The Tigers pushed across runs the next two innings, reaching the run-rule margin in the fourth inning with Char Lorenz's two-run home run.
Despite the early deficit, Louisiana settled in behind its pitching staff. Sage Hoover provided steady relief, tossing 3.2 innings and limiting LSU to three runs while helping stabilize the game defensively.
Offensively, Louisiana battled but was held without a hit by LSU pitcher Jayden Heavener, who struck out two over five innings. The Ragin' Cajuns worked two walks, including one from Lily Knox in the fifth looking to extend the contest, but were unable to break through.
Louisiana, which came up empty on last week's Spring Break trip to the State of Virginia, had its losing streak extended to a season-high five games.
LSU, 2-1 victors in 10 innings in Baton Rouge in late-February, completed a season sweep of the Ragin' Cajuns for the second straight season and increased their series win streak to four games. The Tigers upped their all-time series lead to 30-16, including a 10-4 mark at Lamson Park.
Heavener became the first pitcher since Oregon's Cheridan Hawkins on April 24, 2015 in Eugene, Oregon to pitch a no-hitter against Louisiana.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana remains at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park and continues this week's homestand with a three-game Sun Belt Conference series against Coastal Carolina from Friday-Sunday, April 17-19.
The series opener is set for 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Play continues Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday with the series finale at 12:00 p.m.
The UL Softball program is celebrating Alumni Weekend and Louisiana Salutes throughout the Coastal series. Those who have served, or are currently serving in the military, can receive special ticket rates through Vet Tix, the promotion available for all three games.
All games will be televised on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald and Dawson Eiserloh calling the action. A radio broadcast can be heard on The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region and worldwide on Varsity Network with Cody Junot (pxp) and Bobby Neveaux (analyst) providing commentary.
The Coastal series is the first of back-to-back SBC weekends for Louisiana at home at Lamson Park, the Ragin' Cajuns hosting Marshall the following weekend (April 24-26).
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 (22-22) were sharp defensively early, working around a two-out infield single in the opening frame and matching the Tigers' energy out of the gate.
LSU (29-14), however, capitalized in the second, using patience at the plate and timely hitting to break the game open. After three walks loaded the bases, Destiny Harris delivered a two-run single and Jalia Lassiter later added a two-run home run to highlight the inning.
The Tigers pushed across runs the next two innings, reaching the run-rule margin in the fourth inning with Char Lorenz's two-run home run.
Despite the early deficit, Louisiana settled in behind its pitching staff. Sage Hoover provided steady relief, tossing 3.2 innings and limiting LSU to three runs while helping stabilize the game defensively.
Offensively, Louisiana battled but was held without a hit by LSU pitcher Jayden Heavener, who struck out two over five innings. The Ragin' Cajuns worked two walks, including one from Lily Knox in the fifth looking to extend the contest, but were unable to break through.
Louisiana, which came up empty on last week's Spring Break trip to the State of Virginia, had its losing streak extended to a season-high five games.
LSU, 2-1 victors in 10 innings in Baton Rouge in late-February, completed a season sweep of the Ragin' Cajuns for the second straight season and increased their series win streak to four games. The Tigers upped their all-time series lead to 30-16, including a 10-4 mark at Lamson Park.
Heavener became the first pitcher since Oregon's Cheridan Hawkins on April 24, 2015 in Eugene, Oregon to pitch a no-hitter against Louisiana.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana remains at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park and continues this week's homestand with a three-game Sun Belt Conference series against Coastal Carolina from Friday-Sunday, April 17-19.
The series opener is set for 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Play continues Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday with the series finale at 12:00 p.m.
The UL Softball program is celebrating Alumni Weekend and Louisiana Salutes throughout the Coastal series. Those who have served, or are currently serving in the military, can receive special ticket rates through Vet Tix, the promotion available for all three games.
All games will be televised on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald and Dawson Eiserloh calling the action. A radio broadcast can be heard on The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region and worldwide on Varsity Network with Cody Junot (pxp) and Bobby Neveaux (analyst) providing commentary.
The Coastal series is the first of back-to-back SBC weekends for Louisiana at home at Lamson Park, the Ragin' Cajuns hosting Marshall the following weekend (April 24-26).
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: Jayden Heavener (11-6)
L: Tipton, Julianne (4-5)
Batting:
HR: Jalia Lassiter 1 ; Char Lorenz 1
RBI: Jalia Lassiter 2 ; Sierra Daniel 1 ; Char Lorenz 2 ; Destiny Harris 2 ; Avery Hodge 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Jalia Lassiter 1 ; Alix Franklin 1 ; Tori Edwards 1 ; Char Lorenz 2 ; Ally Hutchins 2 ; Destiny Harris 1
HBP: Sierra Daniel 1
Game Leaders
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1
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0
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0
RBI
0
AB
2
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0
H
0
RBI
0
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