University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, April 24
Lafayette
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
26-23, 9-10
3
vs
2
Marshall
35-13, 15-4
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
Late Surge Lifts Cajuns Past Marshall in Walk-Off Fashion
4/24/2026 10:38:00 PM | Softball
Hart delivers game-winner as Louisiana erases 2-0 deficit in final two trips to the plate
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team erased a two-run deficit over their final two at bats and walked it off for a 3-2 victory over Marshall on Friday, April 24 at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park, securing their seventh walk-off win of the season.
With the come-from-behind victory, Louisiana (26-23, 9-10 SBC) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the three-game series with the Sun Belt-leading Thundering Herd (35-13, 15-4 SBC).
The Ragin' Cajuns extended their SBC win streak to four games dating back to last weekend's sweep of Coastal Carolina and picked up a sixth consecutive conference victory at Lamson Park.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 2-0 entering the sixth inning, Louisiana broke through against Marshall starter Jules King after a near-miss with the bases loaded in the fifth inning.
Brooke Otto sparked the rally with a leadoff double, and Haley Hart followed with an RBI single to put the Ragin' Cajuns on the board. Two batters later, Mia Norwood delivered the big swing of the inning, ripping an RBI triple down the right-field line to tie the game at 2-2.
With momentum in hand, Louisiana completed the comeback in the bottom of the seventh.
Kennedy Marceaux delivered a one-out double, and Mia Liscano reached on an infield single to put runners on the corners. After Liscano stole second, Hart came through again, lining a single to center field to score Marceaux and seal the walk-off win.
Marshall grabbed an early lead in the first inning, scoring on a passed ball, and added to it in the fourth on Bella Gerlach's solo home run to left-center field. However, the Thundering Herd were held scoreless over the final three frames as Louisiana mounted its comeback.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Hart paced the Cajuns offensively, finishing 2-for-4 with two RBI, highlighted by the game-winning hit. Norwood added a perfect 3-for-3 performance with an RBI, while Louisiana totaled nine hits on the night.
Marceaux increased her conference-play hitting streak to 14 games with the double that jumpstarted the seventh-inning strike while Liscano made it 18 straight SBC games reaching base after getting aboard immediately afterwards.
In the circle, Sage Hoover (10-9) delivered a steady outing, tossing a complete game and limiting Marshall to three hits and two runs — only one earned. After allowing a first-inning run and a solo home run in the fourth, Hoover settled in and retired nine of the final 10 batters she faced.
Gerlach provided Marshall's only extra-base hit and RBI while King delivered a strong start until the final two innings, where Louisiana went 6-for-10 at the plate and produced all three runs.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana and Marshall continue their Sun Belt series on Saturday, April 25 in a 2:00 p.m. contest at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.
The Ragin' Cajuns get the first of two opportunities to capture the series victory over the Thundering Herd.
The UL Softball program is celebrating Senior Day on Saturday, honoring the 206 senior class one more time during a pregame ceremony. The annual Bats and Bugs Crawfish Boil follows the contest.
Saturday's matchup will be televised on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald and Yvette Girouard 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).
With the come-from-behind victory, Louisiana (26-23, 9-10 SBC) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the three-game series with the Sun Belt-leading Thundering Herd (35-13, 15-4 SBC).
The Ragin' Cajuns extended their SBC win streak to four games dating back to last weekend's sweep of Coastal Carolina and picked up a sixth consecutive conference victory at Lamson Park.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 2-0 entering the sixth inning, Louisiana broke through against Marshall starter Jules King after a near-miss with the bases loaded in the fifth inning.
Brooke Otto sparked the rally with a leadoff double, and Haley Hart followed with an RBI single to put the Ragin' Cajuns on the board. Two batters later, Mia Norwood delivered the big swing of the inning, ripping an RBI triple down the right-field line to tie the game at 2-2.
With momentum in hand, Louisiana completed the comeback in the bottom of the seventh.
Kennedy Marceaux delivered a one-out double, and Mia Liscano reached on an infield single to put runners on the corners. After Liscano stole second, Hart came through again, lining a single to center field to score Marceaux and seal the walk-off win.
Marshall grabbed an early lead in the first inning, scoring on a passed ball, and added to it in the fourth on Bella Gerlach's solo home run to left-center field. However, the Thundering Herd were held scoreless over the final three frames as Louisiana mounted its comeback.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Hart paced the Cajuns offensively, finishing 2-for-4 with two RBI, highlighted by the game-winning hit. Norwood added a perfect 3-for-3 performance with an RBI, while Louisiana totaled nine hits on the night.
Marceaux increased her conference-play hitting streak to 14 games with the double that jumpstarted the seventh-inning strike while Liscano made it 18 straight SBC games reaching base after getting aboard immediately afterwards.
In the circle, Sage Hoover (10-9) delivered a steady outing, tossing a complete game and limiting Marshall to three hits and two runs — only one earned. After allowing a first-inning run and a solo home run in the fourth, Hoover settled in and retired nine of the final 10 batters she faced.
Gerlach provided Marshall's only extra-base hit and RBI while King delivered a strong start until the final two innings, where Louisiana went 6-for-10 at the plate and produced all three runs.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana and Marshall continue their Sun Belt series on Saturday, April 25 in a 2:00 p.m. contest at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.
The Ragin' Cajuns get the first of two opportunities to capture the series victory over the Thundering Herd.
The UL Softball program is celebrating Senior Day on Saturday, honoring the 206 senior class one more time during a pregame ceremony. The annual Bats and Bugs Crawfish Boil follows the contest.
Saturday's matchup will be televised on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald and Yvette Girouard 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).
- www.RaginCajuns.com -
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Hoover, Sage (10-9)
L: Jules King (14-6)
Batting:
HR: Bella Gerlach 1
RBI: Bella Gerlach 1
SH: Diamond Leslie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Sydni Burko 1 ; Bella Gerlach 1
Batting:
2B: Marceaux, Kennedy 1 ; Otto, Brooke 1
3B: Norwood, Mia 1
RBI: Hart, Haley 2 ; Norwood, Mia 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Marceaux, Kennedy 1 ; Otto, Brooke 1 ; Hart, Haley 1
SB: Liscano, Mia 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
0
H
3
RBI
1
AB
4
R
1
H
2
RBI
2
AB
4
R
1
H
1
RBI
0
AB
4
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
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