The rain came and tried to spoil Senior Weekend for UL's softball team.

Then UL Monroe shocked the nationally ranked Ragin' Cajuns, 1-0, in the first game of Saturday's Sun Belt doubleheader at Lamson Park. It was UL's first home loss at home this season in 21 games and ended a 23-game winning streak at home going back to last season.

After the first game, Cajun co-coach Michael Lotief spoke briefly with his players.

"Coach Mike told us to flush it," UL's Melissa Verde said. "We couldn't really forget about it. We just had to focus on the next game."

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com