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Cole and Dill Homer as Tulsa Opens the 2026 Season in Louisiana
2/6/2026 8:37:00 PM | Softball
LAFAYETTE, La. — Tulsa opened the 2026 season as part of the 40th Annual Louisiana Classics, falling 7-5 to Jacksonville State in a ten-inning thriller and then losing 6-3 to Louisiana at Lamson Park on Friday in Lafayette, Louisiana.
In the opening game against Jacksonville State, Tulsa (0-1) managed only five hits but drew six walks, while Jacksonville State (1-0) amassed 13 hits, including five doubles, to secure the victory. Annika Dill recorded one hit and one RBI while scoring a run in the game. Amber Turner collected two hits, including a double, and added one RBI. Maura Moore pitched five innings, allowing two earned runs with six strikeouts. Alexa Hopkins made three assists from the mound and pitched five innings, yielding three earned runs while striking out four.
Tulsa faced off against Jacksonville State, with the visitors taking an early lead in the first inning. Jacksonville State scored two runs off a double by Martin, while Tulsa was held scoreless in their opening inning, leading to a 2–0 deficit after the first.
In the second inning, Tulsa responded with two runs of their own. Turner doubled to start the rally, followed by walks to Daeya Moses and Madison Garcia. Elle Rouse's sacrifice fly brought home Turner, and Mackenzy Glenn's groundout allowed Moses to score, tying the game at 2–2 after the second inning.
The fifth inning saw Tulsa capitalize on Jacksonville State's errors. Glenn reached on an error and scored on a single by Dill, which was followed by another fielding miscue allowing Dill and Maci Cole to score unearned runs. Turner singled to bring home Dill, giving Tulsa a 5–2 lead after the fifth.
Jacksonville State mounted a comeback in the sixth inning, scoring three runs to tie the game at 5–5. The game remained knotted through the ninth inning, with both teams unable to break the deadlock.
In the tenth inning, Jacksonville State seized the lead with two runs, courtesy of an RBI double by Mayo and a subsequent RBI single by Davis. Tulsa was unable to respond in the bottom of the tenth, resulting in a 7–5 victory for Jacksonville State. It was the first game to go to the 10th inning for the program since 2020, Crissy Strimple's first season.
In their second game of the day, Tulsa (0-2) fell 6-3 to host-school Louisiana (1-0). Tulsa recorded six hits, including two home runs, but could not overcome a four-run third inning by Louisiana.
Maci Cole delivered a strong performance, going 3-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored and a home run. Annika Dill made a significant impact by hitting a home run and driving in two runs. Claira Skaggs contributed defensively, recording four assists from the third base position. Makenzie Freeman pitched 3.1 scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out one. For the second season in a row, Cole and Dill homered in the second game of the season for the Golden Hurricane.
Cole launched a home run to left center to lead off the game, giving the Golden Hurricane an early lead. Faith Russell followed with a double, but the team was unable to add more runs. Louisiana responded with a home run of their own, leveling the score at 1–1 after the first inning.
In the second inning, Dill hit a solo homer to left field, putting the Hurricane back in front. However, the Ragin' Cajuns quickly tied it up again with another solo home run, keeping the score even at 2–2 after two innings.
The third inning saw Tulsa regain the lead when Cole scored on a bases-loaded walk drawn by Dill. However, Louisiana seized the momentum with a four-run response, highlighted by a two-run double from Otto. By the end of the third, Louisiana led 6–3.
Tulsa was unable to score in the fourth inning despite Russell being hit by a pitch and advancing to second. Both teams remained scoreless in the fifth and sixth innings, with Freeman continuing her strong performance on the mound.
In the final inning, the Golden Hurricane was unable to mount a comeback, as Louisiana secured a 6–3 victory.
Tulsa heads west on I-10 to for a doubleheader in Lake Charles on Saturday. They'll start the day at 1 p.m. against McNeese before facing ULM after that contest.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the softball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
In the opening game against Jacksonville State, Tulsa (0-1) managed only five hits but drew six walks, while Jacksonville State (1-0) amassed 13 hits, including five doubles, to secure the victory. Annika Dill recorded one hit and one RBI while scoring a run in the game. Amber Turner collected two hits, including a double, and added one RBI. Maura Moore pitched five innings, allowing two earned runs with six strikeouts. Alexa Hopkins made three assists from the mound and pitched five innings, yielding three earned runs while striking out four.
Tulsa faced off against Jacksonville State, with the visitors taking an early lead in the first inning. Jacksonville State scored two runs off a double by Martin, while Tulsa was held scoreless in their opening inning, leading to a 2–0 deficit after the first.
In the second inning, Tulsa responded with two runs of their own. Turner doubled to start the rally, followed by walks to Daeya Moses and Madison Garcia. Elle Rouse's sacrifice fly brought home Turner, and Mackenzy Glenn's groundout allowed Moses to score, tying the game at 2–2 after the second inning.
The fifth inning saw Tulsa capitalize on Jacksonville State's errors. Glenn reached on an error and scored on a single by Dill, which was followed by another fielding miscue allowing Dill and Maci Cole to score unearned runs. Turner singled to bring home Dill, giving Tulsa a 5–2 lead after the fifth.
Jacksonville State mounted a comeback in the sixth inning, scoring three runs to tie the game at 5–5. The game remained knotted through the ninth inning, with both teams unable to break the deadlock.
In the tenth inning, Jacksonville State seized the lead with two runs, courtesy of an RBI double by Mayo and a subsequent RBI single by Davis. Tulsa was unable to respond in the bottom of the tenth, resulting in a 7–5 victory for Jacksonville State. It was the first game to go to the 10th inning for the program since 2020, Crissy Strimple's first season.
In their second game of the day, Tulsa (0-2) fell 6-3 to host-school Louisiana (1-0). Tulsa recorded six hits, including two home runs, but could not overcome a four-run third inning by Louisiana.
Maci Cole delivered a strong performance, going 3-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored and a home run. Annika Dill made a significant impact by hitting a home run and driving in two runs. Claira Skaggs contributed defensively, recording four assists from the third base position. Makenzie Freeman pitched 3.1 scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out one. For the second season in a row, Cole and Dill homered in the second game of the season for the Golden Hurricane.
Cole launched a home run to left center to lead off the game, giving the Golden Hurricane an early lead. Faith Russell followed with a double, but the team was unable to add more runs. Louisiana responded with a home run of their own, leveling the score at 1–1 after the first inning.
In the second inning, Dill hit a solo homer to left field, putting the Hurricane back in front. However, the Ragin' Cajuns quickly tied it up again with another solo home run, keeping the score even at 2–2 after two innings.
The third inning saw Tulsa regain the lead when Cole scored on a bases-loaded walk drawn by Dill. However, Louisiana seized the momentum with a four-run response, highlighted by a two-run double from Otto. By the end of the third, Louisiana led 6–3.
Tulsa was unable to score in the fourth inning despite Russell being hit by a pitch and advancing to second. Both teams remained scoreless in the fifth and sixth innings, with Freeman continuing her strong performance on the mound.
In the final inning, the Golden Hurricane was unable to mount a comeback, as Louisiana secured a 6–3 victory.
Tulsa heads west on I-10 to for a doubleheader in Lake Charles on Saturday. They'll start the day at 1 p.m. against McNeese before facing ULM after that contest.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the softball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Jaliyah Holmes (1-0)
L: Hopkins, Alexa (0-1)
Batting:
2B: Morgan Nowakowski 1 ; Maddie Mayo 1 ; Kailey Martin 1 ; Aria Davis 1 ; Haleigh Cushingberry 1
RBI: Maddie Mayo 1 ; Kailey Martin 3 ; Aria Davis 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Emma Elrod 1 ; Morgan Nowakowski 2 ; Amber Reed 1 ; Maddie Mayo 2 ; Mikayla Deville 1
SB: Emma Elrod 1
HBP: Megan Rasmussen 1 ; Makalyn Kyser 2
Batting:
2B: Turner, Amber 1
RBI: Dill, Annika 1 ; Turner, Amber 1 ; Rouse, Elle 1 ; Glenn, Mackenzy 1
SF: Rouse, Elle 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Cole, Maci 1 ; Skaggs, Claira 1 ; Dill, Annika 1 ; Turner, Amber 1 ; Moses, Daeya 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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