University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, April 30
Mobile, Ala.
5:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
27-25, 10-12
0
at
4
South Alabama
28-24, 12-10
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| South Ala. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | X | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Cajuns Unable to Break Through in Series Opener at South Alabama
4/30/2026 8:46:00 PM | Softball
Louisiana looks to regroup Friday with postseason positioning still within reach
MOBILE, Ala. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team's offense was held in check in the opening game of its final regular-season series on Thursday, April 30 at Jaguar Field in Mobile, Alabama, dropping a 4-0 decision to South Alabama.
The Ragin' Cajuns (27-25, 10-12 SBC) were unable to generate sustained offense against Jaguars pitcher Ryley Harrison, who tossed a complete-game, two-hit shutout. Louisiana managed only one extra-base hit and placed just four runners on base with none advancing past second.
The contest was scoreless after the opening inning before South Alabama (28-24, 12-10 SBC) broke through in the second and steadily added to its lead.
UL's pitching staff kept the game within reach early, but the Jaguars capitalized on timely hitting, producing three two-out RBI, and limited opportunities to build separation and break a 29-game losing streak against the Ragin' Cajuns.
Louisiana will look to even the series, and keep its chances of a first-round bye in the SBC Softball Championship tournament alive, when the series resumes on Friday, May 1. Due to forecasted weather, the start time for game two of the series has been moved to 4:00 p.m.
HOW IT HAPPENED
USA opened the scoring in the bottom of the second. After a hit batter and a double put runners in scoring position, Lillie Stagner brought home the game's first run with a groundout.
The Jaguars extended their lead in the third. Presley Lively drew a walk and later scored on a double from Kara Wine. Two batters later, Olivia Branstetter delivered an RBI single to push the advantage to 3-0.
South Alabama added its final run in the fifth inning when Branstetter connected on a solo home run to left-center field.
Louisiana's best scoring opportunity came in the second inning when Cecilia Vasquez doubled to left-center, but the Cajuns were unable to bring her around. Dayzja Williams accounted for the only other hit with an infield single in the third.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
In the circle, Sage Hoover (10-11) took the loss, allowing three runs on four hits over 2.2 innings. Bethaney Noble provided relief, surrendering one run on four hits across 3.1 innings.
Offensively, Vasquez led Louisiana with a double, while Williams added a single.
Harrison (14-11) struck out nine while crafting the shutout, the first of the Ragin' Cajuns offense in SBC play. Branstetter paced the Jaguars at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Wine added a double and an RBI in the victory.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana continues its regular-season ending Sun Belt series in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, May 1 with a 4:00 p.m. contest against South Alabama at Jaguar Field. The start time was moved up due to the weather forecast.
The Ragin' Cajuns seek to even the series with the Jaguars and look to keep alive the chance of earning a first-round bye in the May 6-9 SBC Championship tournament being held at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.
Friday's matchup will be televised on ESPN+ with Pat Greenwod and Charlie Harrison 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 Ragin' Cajuns (27-25, 10-12 SBC) were unable to generate sustained offense against Jaguars pitcher Ryley Harrison, who tossed a complete-game, two-hit shutout. Louisiana managed only one extra-base hit and placed just four runners on base with none advancing past second.
The contest was scoreless after the opening inning before South Alabama (28-24, 12-10 SBC) broke through in the second and steadily added to its lead.
UL's pitching staff kept the game within reach early, but the Jaguars capitalized on timely hitting, producing three two-out RBI, and limited opportunities to build separation and break a 29-game losing streak against the Ragin' Cajuns.
Louisiana will look to even the series, and keep its chances of a first-round bye in the SBC Softball Championship tournament alive, when the series resumes on Friday, May 1. Due to forecasted weather, the start time for game two of the series has been moved to 4:00 p.m.
HOW IT HAPPENED
USA opened the scoring in the bottom of the second. After a hit batter and a double put runners in scoring position, Lillie Stagner brought home the game's first run with a groundout.
The Jaguars extended their lead in the third. Presley Lively drew a walk and later scored on a double from Kara Wine. Two batters later, Olivia Branstetter delivered an RBI single to push the advantage to 3-0.
South Alabama added its final run in the fifth inning when Branstetter connected on a solo home run to left-center field.
Louisiana's best scoring opportunity came in the second inning when Cecilia Vasquez doubled to left-center, but the Cajuns were unable to bring her around. Dayzja Williams accounted for the only other hit with an infield single in the third.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
In the circle, Sage Hoover (10-11) took the loss, allowing three runs on four hits over 2.2 innings. Bethaney Noble provided relief, surrendering one run on four hits across 3.1 innings.
Offensively, Vasquez led Louisiana with a double, while Williams added a single.
Harrison (14-11) struck out nine while crafting the shutout, the first of the Ragin' Cajuns offense in SBC play. Branstetter paced the Jaguars at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Wine added a double and an RBI in the victory.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana continues its regular-season ending Sun Belt series in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, May 1 with a 4:00 p.m. contest against South Alabama at Jaguar Field. The start time was moved up due to the weather forecast.
The Ragin' Cajuns seek to even the series with the Jaguars and look to keep alive the chance of earning a first-round bye in the May 6-9 SBC Championship tournament being held at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.
Friday's matchup will be televised on ESPN+ with Pat Greenwod and Charlie Harrison 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: Ryley Harrison (14-11)
L: Hoover, Sage (10-11)
Batting:
2B: Vasquez, Cecilia 1
Base Running:
CS: Liscano, Mia 1
Batting:
2B: Kara Wine 1 ; Virginia Mambelli 1 ; Gracie Dees 1 ; Sydney Stewart 1
HR: Olivia Branstetter 1
RBI: Kara Wine 1 ; Olivia Branstetter 2 ; Lillie Stagner 1
SH: Brooklynn Bockhaus 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Presley Lively 1 ; Reganied Franka 1 ; Olivia Branstetter 1 ; Edy Gavin 1
CS: Presley Lively 1
HBP: Virginia Mambelli 2
Game Leaders
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3
R
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H
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RBI
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R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
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