In Lafayette, James Madison softball lost the series opener to No. 24 Louisiana, 5-3, at Lamson Park, with the Ragin Cajuns moving to 25-13 and 10-0 in Sun Belt play, while JMU dropped to 21-14 and 5-5 in league play.

By the Numbers
  • Ragin Cajuns: 5 runs, 8 hits
  • JMU: 3 runs, 8 hits
Yes, But

JMU's hitting efforts were not enough to secure a victory despite a strong performance.

State of Play
  • Ragin Cajuns are leading the series 1-0 against JMU
  • JMU will aim to bounce back in the next game of the three-game series
What's Next

JMU and Louisiana will face off again tomorrow at 5 p.m. ET in Lafayette, with the game streamed on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong effort, JMU softball faces a challenging start to the series against No. 24 Louisiana, needing to regroup for the upcoming games to secure a win.