University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, April 18
Lafayette
2:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
24-22, 7-10
8
vs
6
Coastal Carolina
22-25, 6-11
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| Louisiana | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | X | 8 | 9 | 0 |
Louisiana Manufactures Comeback to Secure Series Victory
4/18/2026 7:56:00 PM | Softball
Precision small ball in sixth inning and Hoover’s dominance lead Cajuns past Coastal
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team leaned on timely small-ball execution and a lockdown relief effort from Sage Hoover to rally past Coastal Carolina, 8-6, on Saturday, April 18 at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park, clinching a Sun Belt Conference series victory.
The win followed up Friday's 12-4 (5 inn.) run-rule victory, moving Louisiana one step closer to its first SBC series sweep of the season. It also kept the Ragin' Cajuns unbeaten (14-0) all-time at home against the Chanticleers.
Louisiana (24-22, 7-10 SBC) will look to complete the sweep in the series finale on Sunday, April 19.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 6-5 entering the bottom of the sixth, the Ragin' Cajuns pieced together a decisive rally built on pressure and precision.
Kennedy Marceaux drew a leadoff walk and advanced on a wild pitch before Mia Liscano put down a sacrifice bunt that forced a throwing error, allowing the tying run to score. Moments later, Liscano swiped third and Brooke Otto worked a walk, setting the table for Haley Hart, who dropped a perfectly placed squeeze bunt that brought home two runs and gave UL the lead for good.
The sequence highlighted Louisiana's disciplined approach at the plate, using situational hitting, baserunning, and execution to manufacture runs.
Hoover made sure the comeback held.
Entering in the fifth inning after Coastal Carolina (22-25, 6-11 SBC) surged ahead on a three-run home run, Hoover steadied the game and silenced the Chanticleers' bats. The right-hander delivered three scoreless innings, scattering four hits while striking out six to earn her second win in as many days.
Hoover retired six of the final seven batters she faced, including a three straight strikeouts to end the game.
Coastal opened the scoring in the first with a pair of sacrifice flies. The Ragin' Cajuns plated four runs in the second inning behind a two-RBI double from Dayzja Williams and a two-run single from Otto for a 4-2 edge, then added another run in the fourth when Otto tripled and scored Liscano to make it 5-3.
Louisiana found itself trailing in the fifth inning, 6-5, after a three-run home run from Kaelin Cash reclaimed the lead for the visitors. As they did earlier, the Ragin' Cajuns answered with another rally.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Otto (2-for-3, 3 RBI) finished with a team-high three RBI, pushing her series total to eight and her season tally to 45, inching closer to the 50-RBI milestone.
Williams (1-for-3, double, 2 RBI) added two RBI when she jumpstarted the initial rally during the four-run second, while Hart (1-2, 2 RBI, 2 BB) drove in a pair on the go-ahead, two-run squeeze play in the pivotal sixth inning.
Liscano (1-1, 3 R, 2 BB, 2 SB) reached base and scored three times and collected a pair of stolen bases, creating constant pressure on the bases as she extended her reached base streak in SBC play to 16 straight games. With her first inning single, Marceaux increased her SBC-play hitting streak to 12 games.
The Ragin' Cajuns tallied nine hits, nine walks and struck out just once. The squad used multiple productive plate appearances (sacrifice bunt, advancement plays) to fuel the sixth-inning rally.
Cash paced Coastal with a game-high four RBI while Brie Normandin and Libby Pippin each added three-hit performances. Savannah Jones took over for starting pitcher Abby Henderson in the sixth in an attempt at collecting a save, but wound up facing only three batters – all contributing to Louisiana's critical rally.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana wraps up the Sun Belt Conference series with Coastal Carolina on Sunday, April 19 at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park. First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.
The Ragin' Cajuns will look to complete their first SBC series sweep of the season and first since the 2025 regular-season ending series with Southern Miss at Lamson Park (May 1-3, 2025).
UL Softball continues its Louisiana Salutes and Alumni Weekend celebration. Those who have served, or are currently serving in the military, can receive special ticket rates through Vet Tix and receive free beer and popcorn (with valid military ID).
Sunday's contest will be televised on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald and Dawson Eiserloh calling the action. Fans can listen to the radio broadcast 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.
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 win followed up Friday's 12-4 (5 inn.) run-rule victory, moving Louisiana one step closer to its first SBC series sweep of the season. It also kept the Ragin' Cajuns unbeaten (14-0) all-time at home against the Chanticleers.
Louisiana (24-22, 7-10 SBC) will look to complete the sweep in the series finale on Sunday, April 19.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 6-5 entering the bottom of the sixth, the Ragin' Cajuns pieced together a decisive rally built on pressure and precision.
Kennedy Marceaux drew a leadoff walk and advanced on a wild pitch before Mia Liscano put down a sacrifice bunt that forced a throwing error, allowing the tying run to score. Moments later, Liscano swiped third and Brooke Otto worked a walk, setting the table for Haley Hart, who dropped a perfectly placed squeeze bunt that brought home two runs and gave UL the lead for good.
The sequence highlighted Louisiana's disciplined approach at the plate, using situational hitting, baserunning, and execution to manufacture runs.
Hoover made sure the comeback held.
Entering in the fifth inning after Coastal Carolina (22-25, 6-11 SBC) surged ahead on a three-run home run, Hoover steadied the game and silenced the Chanticleers' bats. The right-hander delivered three scoreless innings, scattering four hits while striking out six to earn her second win in as many days.
Hoover retired six of the final seven batters she faced, including a three straight strikeouts to end the game.
Coastal opened the scoring in the first with a pair of sacrifice flies. The Ragin' Cajuns plated four runs in the second inning behind a two-RBI double from Dayzja Williams and a two-run single from Otto for a 4-2 edge, then added another run in the fourth when Otto tripled and scored Liscano to make it 5-3.
Louisiana found itself trailing in the fifth inning, 6-5, after a three-run home run from Kaelin Cash reclaimed the lead for the visitors. As they did earlier, the Ragin' Cajuns answered with another rally.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Otto (2-for-3, 3 RBI) finished with a team-high three RBI, pushing her series total to eight and her season tally to 45, inching closer to the 50-RBI milestone.
Williams (1-for-3, double, 2 RBI) added two RBI when she jumpstarted the initial rally during the four-run second, while Hart (1-2, 2 RBI, 2 BB) drove in a pair on the go-ahead, two-run squeeze play in the pivotal sixth inning.
Liscano (1-1, 3 R, 2 BB, 2 SB) reached base and scored three times and collected a pair of stolen bases, creating constant pressure on the bases as she extended her reached base streak in SBC play to 16 straight games. With her first inning single, Marceaux increased her SBC-play hitting streak to 12 games.
The Ragin' Cajuns tallied nine hits, nine walks and struck out just once. The squad used multiple productive plate appearances (sacrifice bunt, advancement plays) to fuel the sixth-inning rally.
Cash paced Coastal with a game-high four RBI while Brie Normandin and Libby Pippin each added three-hit performances. Savannah Jones took over for starting pitcher Abby Henderson in the sixth in an attempt at collecting a save, but wound up facing only three batters – all contributing to Louisiana's critical rally.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana wraps up the Sun Belt Conference series with Coastal Carolina on Sunday, April 19 at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park. First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.
The Ragin' Cajuns will look to complete their first SBC series sweep of the season and first since the 2025 regular-season ending series with Southern Miss at Lamson Park (May 1-3, 2025).
UL Softball continues its Louisiana Salutes and Alumni Weekend celebration. Those who have served, or are currently serving in the military, can receive special ticket rates through Vet Tix and receive free beer and popcorn (with valid military ID).
Sunday's contest will be televised on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald and Dawson Eiserloh calling the action. Fans can listen to the radio broadcast 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.
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: Hoover, Sage (9-9)
L: Savannah Jones (2-2)
Batting:
2B: Brie Normandin 1
HR: Georgia Hood 1 ; Kaelin Cash 1
RBI: Georgia Hood 1 ; Brie Normandin 1 ; Kaelin Cash 4
SF: Brie Normandin 1 ; Kaelin Cash 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Delaney Keith 1 ; Georgia Hood 2 ; Emma Skovran 1 ; Brie Normandin 1 ; Kaelin Cash 1
HBP: Kaelin Cash 1
Batting:
2B: Liscano, Mia 1 ; Smith, Emily 1 ; Williams, Dayzja 1
3B: Otto, Brooke 1
RBI: Otto, Brooke 3 ; Hart, Haley 2 ; Williams, Dayzja 2
SH: Liscano, Mia 1 ; Knox, Lily 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Marceaux, Kennedy 1 ; Liscano, Mia 3 ; Otto, Brooke 1 ; Knox, Lily 1 ; Norwood, Mia 1 ; Williams, Dayzja 1
SB: Liscano, Mia 2 ; Otto, Brooke 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
1
H
2
RBI
3
AB
3
R
1
H
1
RBI
0
AB
1
R
3
H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
2
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