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UL Softball Evens Sun Belt Series with Big First Inning
The Ragin' Cajuns bounce back after Thursday's loss to Troy.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:41am
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The Ragin' Cajuns' offensive explosion in the first inning fueled their bounce-back victory and evened the crucial Sun Belt series.Lafayette TodayThe University of Louisiana softball team bounced back from a loss in the series opener against Troy with a dominant performance, scoring multiple runs in the first inning to even the Sun Belt Conference series.
Why it matters
This series is an important conference matchup for UL as they look to maintain their position in the Sun Belt standings and keep their postseason hopes alive. The Ragin' Cajuns have been a consistent power in the conference, and this series win could provide momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
The details
After dropping the series opener to Troy on Thursday, UL came out firing on all cylinders in the second game, scoring several runs in the first inning to take an early lead. The big first inning outburst allowed the Ragin' Cajuns to control the tempo of the game and cruise to the victory, evening the series at one game apiece.
- The series opener against Troy took place on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
- The second game of the series, in which UL bounced back, was played on Friday, April 4, 2026.
The players
Alyson Habetz
The head coach of the University of Louisiana softball team.
What they’re saying
“I liked the fight our team showed in the game and post-game huddle. They bounced back well today.”
— Alyson Habetz, Head Coach
What’s next
The Ragin' Cajuns and Troy will play the rubber match of the three-game Sun Belt series on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
The takeaway
UL's ability to respond with a strong performance after a tough loss shows the resilience and competitiveness of this softball team. The Ragin' Cajuns will look to carry this momentum into the final game of the series as they aim to take the series victory against a conference rival.
