A Renewed Rivalry
The Warhawks will welcome the Trojans to Monroe for a tightly contested three‑game series that opens on May 14 and wraps up on May 16. The matchup is more than just a schedule slot; it represents a chance for ULM to break a decade‑long drought and secure its first series win over Troy since 2016.
Both programs arrive with identical overall records of 26‑26, though their Sun Belt standings differ. Troy sits tied for fourth in the conference with a 15‑12 conference slate, while ULM holds an 11‑16 mark within the league. The historical ledger favors Troy, which owns a 38‑15 advantage in all‑time series meetings, but the Warhawks are hopeful that home‑field momentum can tip the balance.
Key contributors for ULM include senior standouts who have shaped the team’s recent performance. Davis Mauzy leads the offense with a .361 batting average and a team‑high 73 hits, while Marcus Aranda provides power with 13 home runs and 51 RBIs. Kade Dupont, a Brooks Wallace Player of the Year semifinalist, adds depth to the lineup, and Bryce Blaser has been hot, batting .500 in the last series against Marshall with three doubles and a homer.
The upcoming series also coincides with Senior Saturday, a ceremony that will honor 15 graduating seniors. This group includes players from across the region, eight of whom hail from Ouachita Parish high schools, underscoring the local talent pipeline that fuels the program.
Beyond individual stats, the series will influence conference positioning and postseason aspirations. A strong showing could elevate ULM’s profile and provide a narrative boost as the team looks to translate its home‑field advantage into a decisive edge over a Trojan squad led by Jimmy Janicki, who tops the conference with a .353 average, 16 home runs and 68 RBIs.