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Late Cajuns surge falls just short at Lamson Park
Texas State holds on for 4-2 win over Louisiana in Sun Belt Conference play
Mar. 22, 2026 at 12:19am
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The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team made a late push in the seventh inning, but Texas State held on to claim a 4-2 win in Sun Belt Conference play at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park on March 21.
Why it matters
The loss evened the weekend series between the Ragin' Cajuns and Bobcats, setting up a rubber game on Sunday. Louisiana had won each of the previous 11 Sun Belt Conference series with Texas State since the Bobcats joined the league in 2014.
The details
Texas State built a 4-0 advantage through the first four innings, taking advantage of free passes and Ragin' Cajuns miscues. Louisiana's pitching staff kept the Bobcats from adding insurance runs, with Bethaney Noble and Julianne Tipton working out of bases-loaded jams. The Ragin' Cajuns broke into the scoring column in the bottom of the seventh with a pinch-hit two-run homer from Lillian Soto, but Texas State's Maddy Azua secured the final out to halt the rally.
- The game was played on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
- The rubber game of the series is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
The players
Lillian Soto
A Ragin' Cajuns player who hit a pinch-hit two-run homer in the seventh inning.
Bethaney Noble
A Ragin' Cajuns pitcher who struck out Aiyana Coleman with the bases loaded in the fourth inning and held the Bobcats scoreless in 4.1 innings of work.
Julianne Tipton
A Ragin' Cajuns pitcher who entered in relief and held Texas State scoreless while allowing just two hits in 2.2 innings.
Kaili Witherell
The Texas State pitcher who held the Ragin' Cajuns in check, allowing just 3 hits and 2 runs over 6.1 innings.
Maddy Azua
The Texas State pitcher who entered in the seventh inning and secured the final out to halt the Ragin' Cajuns' rally.
What’s next
The Ragin' Cajuns will have another opportunity to capture the series victory over their rival Bobcats on Sunday, March 22 at 1:00 p.m.
The takeaway
This close loss sets up an intriguing rubber match between the Ragin' Cajuns and Bobcats, as Louisiana looks to continue its recent dominance in the Sun Belt Conference series between the two programs.
