Softball Begins Six Game Road Swing at FIU on Tuesday

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Game Notes

Date: April 10-11
Location: Miami, Fla.
Site: FIU Softball Complex
Radio: ESPN 1420 (KPEL)
Live Stats: www.ragincajuns.com
Opponent: FIU (19-16, 7-3 SBC)
Time: Tuesday – 3:00 P.M. (DH) | Wednesday – 5:00 P.M.

WALLACE TABBED SBC PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Jordan Wallace was named the conference pitcher of the week after throwing two complete game shutouts against South Alabama, including a career-high 16 strikeout effort in the first game of the series.

PITCHING COMING AROUND
Louisiana recieved a huge lift from their pitching staff against South Alabama last weekend after their offense was held to just six runs in the three game series. Jordan Wallace and Ashley Brignac combined for three straight shutouts and have extended their scoreless innings streak to 25. The Ragin' Cajuns posted four straight shutouts last year and didn't surrender a run for 29 innings (2/13/11-2/20/11).

NCAA'S TOP OFFENSE
The Cajuns led the nation in scoring last year and are well on their way to repeating the accomplishment this year. UL tops the country in both runs scored (296) and runs per game (8.7).

WALLACE MOVES TO 18-0
Freshman pitcher Jordan Wallace is off to an 18-0 start to begin her collegiate career. Statistical research shows she is off to one of the best starts in NCAA history for a freshman, surpassing Tennesse's Monica Abbott, who began her career 17-0 in 2004.

COUNTDOWN TO 800
Ashley Brignac ranks fourth in school history with 772 career strikeouts. The River Ridge, La. native needs to punch out 41 more hitters to pass Kim Eisnaugle (1983-86, 812) for third on the list.

CHASING DOWN HER COACH
After her 2-0 victory over South Alabama on Friday, Brignac now has 83 career wins and ranks fourth in school history. The senior is one win shy from tying co-head coach Stefni Lotief for third all-time.

ORGERON BREAKS RBI RECORD
Senior Christi Orgeron broke the school career RBI record by blasting her third grand slam of the year in the nightcap against Georgia Tech (3/22), passing Danyele Gomez on the list . Orgeron, who led the nation in 2011 with 101 RBI, the third highest total in NCAA history, ranks seventh in NCAA history with 256 in her career and leads the country this season with 62.

ORGERON NAMED LOWE'S SENIOR CLASS AWARD TOP 10 FINALIST
Christi Orgeron was named one of 10 finalists for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. The be eligible for the award, student-athletes must be classified as a senior and demonstrate notable achievements in the community, classroom, character and competition. Lowe's will announce the winner during the NCAA Women's College World Series, May 31-June 6.

CARDIAC CAJUNS
Louisiana has trailed in 11 of their 34 games this year and have rallied to win in all but one. The squad overcame a seven-run deficit against Georgia Tech and was down four runs to both Houston and North Texas.

RUN PRODUCING MACHINES
UL features three players in the top 30 on the nation's RBI per game list. Christi Orgeron (1.82) leads the country, while fellow teammates Nerissa Myers (1.12, 22nd)and Matte Haack (1.12, 22nd) join her on the list.

NATION'S LONGEST HOME WINNING STREAK
The Cajuns are undefeated at home this year and hold the nation's longest home winning streak of 36 games, dating back to last season.

COUNTDOWN TO MILESTONES
Stefni Lotief is 19 wins short of 600 with 581 career victories in 12 years. Michael Lotief is 20 wins shy of 500 with 480 victories in his 10 year tenure.

BEAT THE STREAK
Katie Smith has hit safely now in 15 straight contests and 29 of her last 30 games. Kelli Bruce owns the Ragin' Cajuns record of a 25 game hitting streak set back in 1999.

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Softball Begins Six Game Road Swing at FIU on Tuesday

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