ULM baseball lost a close extra-innings game to Georgia State, ending with a score of 10-7. After trailing early, ULM battled back to take the lead several times, but ultimately allowed three runs in the top of the 13th inning that sealed their fate. Marcus Aranda and Micah Dean were significant contributors for the Warhawks, hitting home runs to keep the team competitive. Despite their effort, ULM failed to capitalize in extra innings and fell to a 17-14 record overall.

By the Numbers
  • Marcus Aranda hit his sixth home run of the season.
  • The game marked ULM's first extra-innings game of the season.
  • ULM's record now stands at 17-14, 6-4 in Sun Belt play.
  • The Panthers improved to 14-17, 3-7 in Sun Belt play.
State of Play
  • Both teams were neck-and-neck throughout the game, trading leads multiple times.
  • ULM held a 7-6 lead in the 8th inning but couldn't maintain it.
  • 0-0 score held for three consecutive innings before GSU's final push.
What's Next

ULM will look to bounce back in the second game of the series against Georgia State, scheduled for 6 p.m. at Lou St. Amant Field. The Warhawks need to focus on maintaining leads to secure victories in upcoming matches.

Bottom Line

This loss underscores ULM's need for improved late-game performance and better defensive execution to prevent costly runs in extra innings. The Warhawks must capitalize on scoring opportunities to maintain their standings in the conference.