MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Interstat) — Texas State defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 4-3 on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the Sun Belt Baseball Championship at Montgomery. The Bobcats improved to 36-22, while the Ragin’ Cajuns fell to 35-22.

Texas State outhit Louisiana-Lafayette 7-5. Pinch-hitter Tanner Carson, second baseman Justin Vossos, third baseman Chase Mora, shortstop Brady Boles, pinch-hitter Jackson Cotton, left fielder Blake Beheler, pitchers Cade Smith and Ryan Markwardt all contributed for the Bobcats. Louisiana-Lafayette starter Ty Roman and reliever Parker Smith worked on the mound.

The Bobcats scored early and held off a late Cajuns rally. Texas State extended its winning streak against Louisiana-Lafayette, having swept a three-game series in March. The Bobcats entered after a 6-5 win over Appalachian State, while the Cajuns beat Coastal Carolina 12-11 on Wednesday.