Tulane Baseball Falls to LMU, 6-4 in L.A.

Green Wave leave 12 runners on base in loss to Loyola Marymount

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Despite getting a dozen runs in Friday's victory, Tulane baseball left another dozen on the base paths on Saturday, falling to Loyola Marymount 6-4. The Green Wave stranded runners early and often, leaving nine on base, as LMU rallied late to take the lead and the win.

Why it matters

This loss drops Tulane's record to 1-1 on the young season, as they look to bounce back in the rubber match on Sunday. The inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities will be a key focus for the Green Wave as they aim to take the series against their West Coast opponent.

The details

Tulane starting pitcher Beau Sampson had a strong outing, striking out 9 batters over 4.1 innings, but gave up a 2-run home run that put LMU ahead 2-0. The Green Wave fought back to take a 4-2 lead in the 7th inning, but a 4-run 8th inning by the Lions proved to be the difference.

  • Sampson struck out the side in the 1st inning.
  • Tulane loaded the bases in the 2nd inning but couldn't score.
  • LMU took a 2-0 lead on a 3rd inning home run.
  • Tulane scored 3 runs in the 7th inning to take a 4-2 lead.
  • LMU scored 4 runs in the 8th inning to take a 6-4 lead.

The players

Beau Sampson

Tulane's starting pitcher, who struck out 9 batters over 4.1 innings.

Jonah Johnson

Loyola Marymount's starting pitcher.

Blaise Wilcenski

Tulane relief pitcher who came in for Sampson in the 5th inning.

Will Clements

Tulane relief pitcher who came in for Wilcenski in the 8th inning.

Jason Wall

LMU's shortstop who hit a 2-run home run in the 3rd inning.

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What’s next

The rubber game of the three-game match is set for Sunday afternoon with a 3:00 p.m. CST first pitch and will be broadcast on WRBH 88.3FM in New Orleans.

The takeaway

Tulane's inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities proved costly in this loss, as they left 12 runners on base. The Green Wave will need to improve their situational hitting if they hope to take the series against Loyola Marymount in the rubber match on Sunday.