Softball Set to Host 2012 Ragin' Cajuns Invitational This Weekend

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2012 Ragin' Cajuns Invitational Tournament Central

2012 Ragin' Cajuns Invitational
Dates: Friday-Sunday, March 2-4
Location: Lafayette, La.
Site: Lamson Park (2,790)
Radio: ESPN 1420 (KPEL)
Live Stats: www.ragincajuns.com
Opponents: Texas A&M - Corpus Christi, Kentucky, Nicholls State and Stephen F. Austin

Staying Perfect: The Ragin' Cajuns finished 5-0 at the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Fla., including a victory over then No. 12 Michigan, 10-7, snapping a four game losing streak against the Wolverines. UL is now 12-0 on the year - their best start since the 2006 season.

Cajuns Make Huge Jump in Polls: Louisiana is ranked No. 12 in both national polls, which were released Tuesday. The Cajuns made the largest leap in the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll improving six spots, while moving up five spots in the NFCA/USA Today Top 25 Poll.

Familiar Foes: Louisiana has played all four opponents participating in the Ragin' Cajuns Invitational. UL is 8-2 all time against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 2-0 vs. Kentucky, 87-24 against Nicholls State and 6-4 vs. Stephen F. Austin.

Four Cajuns Land All-Tourney: Four Ragin' Cajuns were named to the NFCA Leadoff Classic All-Tournament Team. Ashley Brignac, Matte Haack, Nerissa Myers and Katie Smith were all honored as members of the squad.

Brignac Recognized: Ashley Brignac was named Sun Belt Player of the Week after posting a 3-0 record in the tournament. The senior picked up her first save since 2008, throwing two scoreless innings in the win over Michigan. Brignac started two games, throwing complete games in both and finished with an ERA of 1.05.

Taking a Big Haack: Matte Haack was the Cajuns most prolific run producer in the Classic, driving in a team-high nine runs and posted a .421 batting average. The junior had three doubles, a triple and had a slugging percentage of .684.

Who Needs a Fence?: Nerissa Myers showed off her blazing speed rounding the bases on her way to a two-run inside the park homerun against Michigan. Myers recorded a .550 on base percentage in the tournament and leads the squad reaching safely at a .560 rate on the year.

Smith on Fire: Katie Smith led UL with a .471 batting average, tallying eight hits in the five games last weekend. The outfielder scored five runs, had a double, one RBI and was 2-for-2 in stolen base attempts.

Brignac Reaches 700 Plateau: The senior ace recorded her 700^th strikeout in the top of the first inning against Mississippi State. She has 718 career punch outs ranking her fourth all-time in Ragin' Cajun's history and needs just 10 more to move into third place in Sun Belt history.

Orgeron Stands Alone at the top: Christi Orgeron had three doubles in the Leadoff Classic making her the all-time leader in the Sun Belt with 57. The New Orleans native also moved into third place in both UL and SBC history with 224 career RBI.

Swiping Bags: After stealing nine bases without being thrown out last weekend, the squad is a perfect 21-for-21 in stolen bases this season.

Offense Clicking: The Cajuns are averaging 10.3 runs per game and are outscoring their opponents 123-26 on the year. UL leads the conference in nine offensive categories, including batting average (.363), RBI (107) and homeruns (19).

Live Streaming: Fans can watch live steaming of the 8^th Annual Mardi Gras Invitational by clicking here. $6.95 for a single day pass and $8.95 for the entire tournament.

Tournament Central: Click here to view tournament central for information on participating teams and box scores from each game.

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