Cincinnati dominated the No. 25 Ragin' Cajuns, winning 12-2 in the NCAA Starkville Regional. Jack Natili shone with three home runs, while Nathan Taylor limited Louisiana to just two runs over six innings. The Cajuns initially led 1-0 but couldn't maintain momentum after Cincinnati took a 6-1 lead in the fourth with a burst of scoring. Louisiana now faces Lipscomb in an elimination game on Saturday at 3 p.m. streaming on ESPN+.

By the Numbers
  • Cincinnati hit six home runs, with Jack Natili contributing three of them.
  • Nathan Taylor allowed only one run on three hits and struck out three over six innings.
State of Play
  • Louisiana has 39 wins this season and is in an elimination scenario after Friday's loss.
  • Cincinnati improved to 38 wins and advances in the NCAA tournament.
What's Next

Louisiana must win against Lipscomb to stay in the tournament, facing a tough challenge after Friday's defeat. The Cajuns will aim to regroup and leverage their experience in elimination games.

Bottom Line

Cincinnati's overwhelming power and pitching prowess put the Cajuns in a precarious position in the NCAA Regional, highlighting the need for Louisiana to capitalize on future opportunities against Lipscomb to continue their postseason run.