University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, February 16
Lafayette
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
Baylor
Louisiana and Baylor Set for Top 25 Series at Lamson Park
2/15/2024 1:09:00 PM | Softball
First time for Cajuns and Bears in traditional weekend series setting
No. 23 Louisiana (4-3) vs. No. 22 Baylor (1-2)
Dates: Friday-Sunday, February 16-18, 2024
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Series Schedule:
Fri., Feb. 16 – 6:00 p.m. (CST)
Sat., Feb. 17 – 4:00 p.m. (CST)
Sun., Feb. 18 – 12:00 p.m. (CST)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana | Baylor
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | Baylor
Rosters: Louisiana | Baylor
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | Baylor
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Scott Brazda, PxP; Yvette Girouard, analyst
Radio: 103.3 FM The Goat and Varsity Network | Talent: Cody Junot, PxP; Bobby Neveaux, analyst
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Live Video Links: Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Live Audio Links: Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Live Stats Links: Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSB
PROMOTIONS
Friday: Wear Red Friday
Saturday: Rally Program Night
- New businesses that sign up to join Rally Program (it's free) will be entered to win a Ragin' Cajuns swag bag.
- Current Rally Program members are able to purchase discounted general admission outfield tickets.
Sunday: Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day and Kids Day
- University employees can purchase $5 ticket online using the code FacultySB24 (advance purchases only, not available at box office).
- Kids Day features Anthem Buddies and a postgame run the bases.
LEADING OFF
>> The 23rd-ranked Louisiana Softball team hosts No. 22 Baylor in a Top 25 series at Lamson Park – the first-ever three-game weekend series between the programs who met 30 times previously in a variety of settings.
>> UL is back home after making its road debut on Tuesday (Feb. 13) in a doubleheader in Starkville, Mississippi.
>> The Baylor series, followed by next Tuesday's LA Tech single game, rounds out a season-opening, 13-day stretch in which the Cajuns play nine of their first 11 games at Lamson Park.
>> The BU series is the next set of 15 games total that Louisiana will play against Power 5 teams during the regular season.
>> Louisiana seeks to halt a three-game losing streak that began in the last outing at Lamson Park, a 3-1 extra-inning loss to California.
>> The series with Baylor marks the Cajuns' first matchups against a ranked team in the 2024 season.
>> Louisiana enjoys the comforts of home for the second straight weekend to start the season – the last weekend at Lamson Park until the March 22-24 SBC home-opening series vs. Coastal Carolina.
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 17-13
Last: 4/11/23 – BU 2, UL 1 (Waco, Texas)
Streak: Baylor, +2
- First time in series history meeting in a traditional three-game weekend series setting.
- Increase in regular season meetings began in 2014, having met 10 times in the midweek since.
- Last met at Lamson Park in March 2021, an 8-1 Baylor win began Bears' current two-game series win streak.
- Cajuns hold a 10-5 series edge at Lamson Park.
- UL's two NCAA postseason series win came in 2015 NCAA Lafayette Regional at Lamson Park.
- Series dates back to 1980s, with first nine meetings occurring from 1983-98.
- Cajuns and Bears have met 21 times since 2007.
THIS 'N THAT
>> Two-out hitting was contagious for UL on Opening Weekend, scoring 30 of 45 runs (67%) in two-out situations.
>> Sam Landry began the season with 10-plus consecutive scoreless innings pitched, highlighted by the no-hitter of California.
>> Louisiana was preseason ranked in all four major polls: No. 21 in NFCA, ESPN/USA Softball and D1Softball and No. 23 by Softball America.
>> Louisiana was the unanimous choice as the favorite to win the 2024 Sun Belt Conference softball title in a vote of the league's 12 head coaches.
>> Mihyia Davis, the 2023 SBC Freshman of the Year and NFCA All-American, was chosen as the SBC Preseason Player of the Year.
>> Sophie Piskos, Lauren Allred, Alexa Langeliers, Brooke Ellestad and Sam Landry joined Davis on the Preseason All-Sun Belt Team.
>> Louisiana now has a veteran-laden roster with Gerry Glasco's No. 1 recruiting Class of 2022 now entering their junior campaign, plus the key offseason transfer additions of five upperclassmen.
>> Louisiana welcomes two new coaches to the dugout: defensive coach Hunter Veach and hitting coach Shellie Landry, an All-American alumnae who competed for the program from 2013-16.
NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
13: Of the 21 team members on UL's roster, there are 13 total upperclassmen (62 percent).
14: UL displayed a quick-strike offense, scoring 14 runs in the first inning the first five games.
31: The Cajuns lineup drew 31 walks on Opening Weekend for a .506 on base percentage.
40: Number of career wins for Sam Landry early on in her junior season (40-12, 2.14 ERA).
52: Nation-leading stolen bases collected by Mihyia Davis in 2023 – second-most in program history.
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 encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Dates: Friday-Sunday, February 16-18, 2024
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Series Schedule:
Fri., Feb. 16 – 6:00 p.m. (CST)
Sat., Feb. 17 – 4:00 p.m. (CST)
Sun., Feb. 18 – 12:00 p.m. (CST)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana | Baylor
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | Baylor
Rosters: Louisiana | Baylor
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | Baylor
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Scott Brazda, PxP; Yvette Girouard, analyst
Radio: 103.3 FM The Goat and Varsity Network | Talent: Cody Junot, PxP; Bobby Neveaux, analyst
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Live Video Links: Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Live Audio Links: Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Live Stats Links: Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSB
PROMOTIONS
Friday: Wear Red Friday
Saturday: Rally Program Night
- New businesses that sign up to join Rally Program (it's free) will be entered to win a Ragin' Cajuns swag bag.
- Current Rally Program members are able to purchase discounted general admission outfield tickets.
Sunday: Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day and Kids Day
- University employees can purchase $5 ticket online using the code FacultySB24 (advance purchases only, not available at box office).
- Kids Day features Anthem Buddies and a postgame run the bases.
LEADING OFF
>> The 23rd-ranked Louisiana Softball team hosts No. 22 Baylor in a Top 25 series at Lamson Park – the first-ever three-game weekend series between the programs who met 30 times previously in a variety of settings.
>> UL is back home after making its road debut on Tuesday (Feb. 13) in a doubleheader in Starkville, Mississippi.
>> The Baylor series, followed by next Tuesday's LA Tech single game, rounds out a season-opening, 13-day stretch in which the Cajuns play nine of their first 11 games at Lamson Park.
>> The BU series is the next set of 15 games total that Louisiana will play against Power 5 teams during the regular season.
>> Louisiana seeks to halt a three-game losing streak that began in the last outing at Lamson Park, a 3-1 extra-inning loss to California.
>> The series with Baylor marks the Cajuns' first matchups against a ranked team in the 2024 season.
>> Louisiana enjoys the comforts of home for the second straight weekend to start the season – the last weekend at Lamson Park until the March 22-24 SBC home-opening series vs. Coastal Carolina.
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 17-13
Last: 4/11/23 – BU 2, UL 1 (Waco, Texas)
Streak: Baylor, +2
- First time in series history meeting in a traditional three-game weekend series setting.
- Increase in regular season meetings began in 2014, having met 10 times in the midweek since.
- Last met at Lamson Park in March 2021, an 8-1 Baylor win began Bears' current two-game series win streak.
- Cajuns hold a 10-5 series edge at Lamson Park.
- UL's two NCAA postseason series win came in 2015 NCAA Lafayette Regional at Lamson Park.
- Series dates back to 1980s, with first nine meetings occurring from 1983-98.
- Cajuns and Bears have met 21 times since 2007.
THIS 'N THAT
>> Two-out hitting was contagious for UL on Opening Weekend, scoring 30 of 45 runs (67%) in two-out situations.
>> Sam Landry began the season with 10-plus consecutive scoreless innings pitched, highlighted by the no-hitter of California.
>> Louisiana was preseason ranked in all four major polls: No. 21 in NFCA, ESPN/USA Softball and D1Softball and No. 23 by Softball America.
>> Louisiana was the unanimous choice as the favorite to win the 2024 Sun Belt Conference softball title in a vote of the league's 12 head coaches.
>> Mihyia Davis, the 2023 SBC Freshman of the Year and NFCA All-American, was chosen as the SBC Preseason Player of the Year.
>> Sophie Piskos, Lauren Allred, Alexa Langeliers, Brooke Ellestad and Sam Landry joined Davis on the Preseason All-Sun Belt Team.
>> Louisiana now has a veteran-laden roster with Gerry Glasco's No. 1 recruiting Class of 2022 now entering their junior campaign, plus the key offseason transfer additions of five upperclassmen.
>> Louisiana welcomes two new coaches to the dugout: defensive coach Hunter Veach and hitting coach Shellie Landry, an All-American alumnae who competed for the program from 2013-16.
NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
13: Of the 21 team members on UL's roster, there are 13 total upperclassmen (62 percent).
14: UL displayed a quick-strike offense, scoring 14 runs in the first inning the first five games.
31: The Cajuns lineup drew 31 walks on Opening Weekend for a .506 on base percentage.
40: Number of career wins for Sam Landry early on in her junior season (40-12, 2.14 ERA).
52: Nation-leading stolen bases collected by Mihyia Davis in 2023 – second-most in program history.
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 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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