UL Softball Rallies for Dramatic Win Over Troy

Ragin' Cajuns score twice late to take Sun Belt series

Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:43am

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The UL Ragin' Cajuns softball team rallied in the final two innings, scoring twice to claim a dramatic 5-4 victory over Troy in an eight-inning marathon game on Saturday. The win gave UL the series victory over the Trojans.

Why it matters

This was a crucial Sun Belt Conference series win for the UL softball team, who are looking to make a push for the conference tournament. The dramatic comeback victory will give the Ragin' Cajuns momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The details

After walking off the field thinking the game was tied, the Ragin' Cajuns rallied in the 7th and 8th innings to score the winning runs. UL scored twice in the 7th to tie it, then plated the go-ahead run in the 8th to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • The Ragin' Cajuns scored the winning run in the 8th inning.

The players

UL Ragin' Cajuns

The softball team from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a Sun Belt Conference program.

Troy Trojans

The softball team from Troy University, a Sun Belt Conference opponent of UL.

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What’s next

The Ragin' Cajuns will look to build on this series win as they continue their Sun Belt Conference schedule in the coming weeks, hoping to secure a high seed for the conference tournament.

The takeaway

This dramatic comeback victory showcases the resilience and determination of the UL softball team, who refused to give up even when the game seemed out of reach. It's the kind of win that can provide a major boost of confidence and momentum for a team with championship aspirations.