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Louisiana Softball Schedule Loaded with Big-Name Games Again in 2024
10/23/2023 2:00:00 PM | Softball
Nearly half of the Ragin’ Cajuns non-conference contests are against Power 5 teams
LAFAYETTE – During the 2024 season the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team faces a Power 5 top-heavy non-conference schedule, continues its home-and-home series with LSU, appears in national champion Oklahoma's grand-opening of Love Field and hosts James Madison in Sun Belt play, it was revealed on Monday, October 23.
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The four-time defending Sun Belt regular season and tournament champion and 2023 NCAA Super Regional participant Ragin' Cajuns (50-16, 22-2 SBC in 2023) are scheduled to play 15 games against Power 5 programs – nearly half of the 32 non-conference games scheduled – during their quest for a 25th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
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The challenging non-conference slate features visits to Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park by California and Baylor, road tournaments at Texas and Oklahoma, plus a midweek home-and-home with LSU – all designed to heighten the Ragin' Cajuns chances of hosting an NCAA Regional at Lamson Park.
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Year No. 7 with Gerry Glasco begins at Lamson Park from February 8-11 with the 38th Annual Louisiana Classics, as Louisiana welcomes California, New Mexico and Chattanooga for the Mardi Gras-weekend event.
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After a Mardi Gras day road doubleheader at Mississippi State (Feb. 13), the Ragin' Cajuns return to Lamson Park for the showcase weekend of the home schedule – a three-game series with Baylor from February 16-18.
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The following two weekends are highlighted by Louisiana's marquee road tournaments: a trip to Austin, Texas the weekend of February 23-25 featuring two games apiece against both the Longhorns and 2023 WCWS participant Stanford, immediately followed by a March 1-3 visit to Norman, Oklahoma where two contests with the three-time defending national champion Sooners await.
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Pre-conference tournament play concludes March 9-10 in Conway, Arkansas at Central Arkansas' Milisa Moore Tournament where the Cajuns play UCA and Stephen F. Austin twice.
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A midweek home game with McNeese on March 13 precedes Louisiana's Sun Belt Conference Opening Weekend series which is on the road at South Alabama the weekend of March 15-17 in Mobile, Alabama.
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The LSU midweek series begins in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, March 19, then the Cajuns close out the week with their conference home opener vs. Coastal Carolina from March 22-24. One week later, the month of March closes with an Easter Weekend (March 28-30) trip to App State.
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Louisiana's Sun Belt weekends in April are split evenly between home and away, with the Cajuns hosting JMU (April 5-7) and Southern Miss (April 19-21) at Lamson Park while traveling to Texas State (April 12-14) and ULM (April 26-28). Conference play concludes at Lamson Park with a three-game set against Troy from May 2-4.
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Adding in LSU's return visit to Lamson Park on Tuesday, April 23, the Ragin' Cajuns are set to play a combined eight midweek games against in-state foes which also includes home-and-homes with Nicholls (Feb. 20, April 17), Louisiana Tech (Feb. 21, March 19) and McNeese (March 13, April 24).
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UL's defense of its Sun Belt Tournament crown will take place in San Marcos, Texas as Texas State's Bobcat Softball Stadium hosts the league's postseason event from May 8-11.
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NCAA Tournament play begins the following weekend (May 17-19) with the regional round, marking the start of the journey to the Women's College World Series which is scheduled for May 30-June 7 at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Tournament matchups, game times and TV designations will be posted on the softball schedule page at RaginCajuns.com when the information becomes available.
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2024 Louisiana Softball Schedule
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Facebook (/RaginCajunsSB), Twitter (@RaginCajunsSB) and Instagram (@Louisiana.SB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Softball.
Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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The four-time defending Sun Belt regular season and tournament champion and 2023 NCAA Super Regional participant Ragin' Cajuns (50-16, 22-2 SBC in 2023) are scheduled to play 15 games against Power 5 programs – nearly half of the 32 non-conference games scheduled – during their quest for a 25th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
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The challenging non-conference slate features visits to Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park by California and Baylor, road tournaments at Texas and Oklahoma, plus a midweek home-and-home with LSU – all designed to heighten the Ragin' Cajuns chances of hosting an NCAA Regional at Lamson Park.
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Year No. 7 with Gerry Glasco begins at Lamson Park from February 8-11 with the 38th Annual Louisiana Classics, as Louisiana welcomes California, New Mexico and Chattanooga for the Mardi Gras-weekend event.
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After a Mardi Gras day road doubleheader at Mississippi State (Feb. 13), the Ragin' Cajuns return to Lamson Park for the showcase weekend of the home schedule – a three-game series with Baylor from February 16-18.
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The following two weekends are highlighted by Louisiana's marquee road tournaments: a trip to Austin, Texas the weekend of February 23-25 featuring two games apiece against both the Longhorns and 2023 WCWS participant Stanford, immediately followed by a March 1-3 visit to Norman, Oklahoma where two contests with the three-time defending national champion Sooners await.
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Pre-conference tournament play concludes March 9-10 in Conway, Arkansas at Central Arkansas' Milisa Moore Tournament where the Cajuns play UCA and Stephen F. Austin twice.
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A midweek home game with McNeese on March 13 precedes Louisiana's Sun Belt Conference Opening Weekend series which is on the road at South Alabama the weekend of March 15-17 in Mobile, Alabama.
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The LSU midweek series begins in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, March 19, then the Cajuns close out the week with their conference home opener vs. Coastal Carolina from March 22-24. One week later, the month of March closes with an Easter Weekend (March 28-30) trip to App State.
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Louisiana's Sun Belt weekends in April are split evenly between home and away, with the Cajuns hosting JMU (April 5-7) and Southern Miss (April 19-21) at Lamson Park while traveling to Texas State (April 12-14) and ULM (April 26-28). Conference play concludes at Lamson Park with a three-game set against Troy from May 2-4.
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Adding in LSU's return visit to Lamson Park on Tuesday, April 23, the Ragin' Cajuns are set to play a combined eight midweek games against in-state foes which also includes home-and-homes with Nicholls (Feb. 20, April 17), Louisiana Tech (Feb. 21, March 19) and McNeese (March 13, April 24).
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UL's defense of its Sun Belt Tournament crown will take place in San Marcos, Texas as Texas State's Bobcat Softball Stadium hosts the league's postseason event from May 8-11.
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NCAA Tournament play begins the following weekend (May 17-19) with the regional round, marking the start of the journey to the Women's College World Series which is scheduled for May 30-June 7 at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Tournament matchups, game times and TV designations will be posted on the softball schedule page at RaginCajuns.com when the information becomes available.
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2024 Louisiana Softball Schedule
| Feb. 8-11 (Thurs.-Sun.) | 38th Annual Louisiana Classics | Lamson Park |
| (California, New Mexico, Chattanooga) | ||
| Feb. 13 (Tues.) | at Mississippi State (DH) | Starkville, Miss. |
| Feb. 16-18 (Fri.-Sun.) | Baylor | Lamson Park |
| Feb. 20 (Tues.) | at Nicholls | Thibodaux, La. |
| Feb. 21 (Wed.) | Louisiana Tech | Lamson Park |
| Feb. 23-25 (Fri.-Sun.) | at Lone Star State Invitational | Austin, Texas |
| (Texas, Stanford, Colorado State) | ||
| Mar. 1-3 (Fri.-Sun.) | at Oklahoma Tournament | Norman, Okla. |
| (Oklahoma, Liberty, Miami University) | ||
| Mar. 9-10 (Sat.-Sun.) | at Milisa Moore Tournament | Conway, Ark. |
| (Central Arkansas, Stephen F. Austin) | ||
| Mar. 13 (Wed.) | McNeese | Lamson Park |
| Mar. 15-17 (Fri.-Sun.) | at South Alabama* | Mobile, Ala. |
| Mar. 19 (Tues.) | at LSU | Baton Rouge, La. |
| Mar. 20 (Wed.) | at Louisiana Tech | Ruston, La. |
| Mar. 22-24 (Fri.-Sun.) | Coastal Carolina* | Lamson Park |
| Mar. 28-30 (Thurs.-Sat.) | at App State* | Boone, N.C. |
| Apr. 5-7 (Fri.-Sun.) | James Madison* | Lamson Park |
| Apr. 12-14 (Fri.-Sun.) | at Texas State* | San Marcos, Texas |
| Apr. 17 (Wed.) | Nicholls | Lamson Park |
| Apr. 19-21 (Fri.-Sun.) | Southern Miss* | Lamson Park |
| Apr. 23 (Tues.) | LSU | Lamson Park |
| Apr. 24 (Wed.) | at McNeese | Lake Charles, La. |
| Apr. 26-28 (Fri.-Sun.) | at ULM* | Monroe, La. |
| May 2-4 (Thurs.-Sat.) | Troy* | Lamson Park |
| May 8-11 (Wed.-Sat.) | at Sun Belt Conference Tournament | San Marcos, Texas |
| May 17-19 (Fri.-Sun.) | NCAA Regional | Campus Site |
| May 23-26 (Thurs.-Sun.) | NCAA Super Regional | Campus Site |
| May 30-June 7 (Thurs.-Fri.) | Women's College World Series | Oklahoma City, Okla. |
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Facebook (/RaginCajunsSB), Twitter (@RaginCajunsSB) and Instagram (@Louisiana.SB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Softball.
Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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