Lily Knox's grand slam in the fifth inning briefly ignited a comeback attempt for the Louisiana Softball team, but they ultimately fell 15-9 to James Madison. The Dukes surged in the third inning, scoring nine runs to take control after Louisiana led 4-1 earlier in the game. This loss completed the series sweep for JMU, leaving Louisiana winless on their Spring Break trip to Virginia.

By the Numbers
  • Louisiana scored 10 hits, led by Lily Knox with 2-for-3 including a grand slam and 4 RBIs.
  • James Madison had 12 hits, with Kendra Lewis hitting 2-for-2 with a home run and 3 RBIs.
State of Play
  • Louisiana is currently 22-21 overall and 5-10 in SBC play.
  • James Madison improves to 19-20 overall and 7-8 in SBC following their victory.
What's Next

The Ragin' Cajuns will return home to host No. 18 LSU on April 14, followed by a series against Coastal Carolina from April 17-19, marking a week-long homestand.

Bottom Line

Despite a spirited attempt to regain momentum with Knox's grand slam, Louisiana's inability to hold leads and respond to JMU's offensive breakout highlights areas needing improvement as they head into critical upcoming games.