University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Wednesday, March 20
Ruston, La.
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
at
Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Set for Midweek Rematch with LA Tech in Ruston
3/19/2024 3:00:00 PM | Softball
Ragin' Cajuns going for season series sweep of the Bulldogs
Louisiana (18-12) at Louisiana Tech (19-5)
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Location: Ruston, La.
Stadium: Dr. Billy Bundrick Field
Game Time: 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana | LA Tech
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | LA Tech
Rosters: Louisiana | LA Tech
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | LA Tech
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Malcolm Butler, PxP
Radio: The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Network | Talent: Cody Junot, PxP; Bobby Neveaux, analyst
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Live Coverage Links: Video | Radio | Stats
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSB
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana and Louisiana Tech conclude a midweek home-and-home series, the Ragin' Cajuns returning the visit from the Bulldogs on Feb. 20.
>> UL is closing out a four-game road trip and a stretch where the squad has played 19 of 20 games away from home dating back to Feb. 23.
>> The series with LA Tech has decidedly been in UL's favor for over two decades, the Cajuns holding a 31-game win streak that dates to 1998.
>> Louisiana carries a season-best, nine-game winning streak to Ruston.
>> Sparked by Victoria Valdez's three-run homer in the second, UL scored four straight innings in pulling away for a 9-3 win over LA Tech on Feb. 20.
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 52-30
Last: 2/20/24 – UL 9, LA TECH 3 (Lamson Park)
Streak: Louisiana, +31
- Ragin' Cajuns carry a series-best, 31-game win streak into Wednesday's matchup in Ruston.
- UL's current series win streak dates back to April 1998 (took Game 2 of DH on 4/25/98 in Ruston).
- With exception of COVID season (2020), the two programs have met each season since 2019.
- Cajuns second appearance at Dr. Billy Bundrick Field. UL won 8-2 in its first visit last May.
- Before May 2023 contest, the 30 prior matchups in Ruston were at the Lady Techster Softball Complex.
- Vast majority of the all-time series meetings took place from 1984-2000.
- LA Tech, along with UL, was a charter member of the Sun Belt's softball league in 2000 (tournament only) and began regular season play in 2001 (Tech left the league in 2002).
THIS 'N THAT
>> Louisiana is 16-2 when scoring first (scored first 10 of last 11 games).
>> Sam Landry worked 19-1/3 innings and held foes to eight hits and three earned runs during UL's 4-0 week vs. McNeese and South Alabama.
>> UL is batting .369 and has a 1.95 ERA during its nine-game win streak.
>> The Cajuns batted .407 with 41 runs off of 46 hits at UCA's Milisa Moore Tournament. Nine (9) different players posted multiple base hits.
>> Sam Roe was named SBC Player of the Week on March 5 after batting .333 with six (6) hits including a two-run insurance booster in extras at OU.
>> Entering March, Louisiana had faced the nation's toughest schedule – sitting at No. 1 in strength of schedule.
>> Cajuns pitching sported a sub-3.00 ERA in February against a schedule that included 11 games against Power 5 competition.
>> Chloe Riassetto emerged in the circle vs. Baylor, taking a two-hit shutout to the seventh on Friday and tossing 2-2/3 scoreless relief Sunday.
>> 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.
NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
3: Over her last six outings, Sam Landry has allowed only three earned runs and held foes to 13 hits over 29-1/3 innings.
9: UL enters the LA Tech game with a season-best, nine-game win streak (since March 3 at OU).
11.1: The Cajuns are averaging 11.1 hits per game (100 actual) during the current nine-game winning streak.
13: Sam Roe has picked up 13 RBI (out of season total 20 RBI) in March on a .385 average.
23: Mihyia Davis (13) and Maddie Hayden (10) have combined for 23 multiple-hit games.
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.
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Location: Ruston, La.
Stadium: Dr. Billy Bundrick Field
Game Time: 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana | LA Tech
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | LA Tech
Rosters: Louisiana | LA Tech
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | LA Tech
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Malcolm Butler, PxP
Radio: The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Network | Talent: Cody Junot, PxP; Bobby Neveaux, analyst
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Live Coverage Links: Video | Radio | Stats
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSB
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana and Louisiana Tech conclude a midweek home-and-home series, the Ragin' Cajuns returning the visit from the Bulldogs on Feb. 20.
>> UL is closing out a four-game road trip and a stretch where the squad has played 19 of 20 games away from home dating back to Feb. 23.
>> The series with LA Tech has decidedly been in UL's favor for over two decades, the Cajuns holding a 31-game win streak that dates to 1998.
>> Louisiana carries a season-best, nine-game winning streak to Ruston.
>> Sparked by Victoria Valdez's three-run homer in the second, UL scored four straight innings in pulling away for a 9-3 win over LA Tech on Feb. 20.
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 52-30
Last: 2/20/24 – UL 9, LA TECH 3 (Lamson Park)
Streak: Louisiana, +31
- Ragin' Cajuns carry a series-best, 31-game win streak into Wednesday's matchup in Ruston.
- UL's current series win streak dates back to April 1998 (took Game 2 of DH on 4/25/98 in Ruston).
- With exception of COVID season (2020), the two programs have met each season since 2019.
- Cajuns second appearance at Dr. Billy Bundrick Field. UL won 8-2 in its first visit last May.
- Before May 2023 contest, the 30 prior matchups in Ruston were at the Lady Techster Softball Complex.
- Vast majority of the all-time series meetings took place from 1984-2000.
- LA Tech, along with UL, was a charter member of the Sun Belt's softball league in 2000 (tournament only) and began regular season play in 2001 (Tech left the league in 2002).
THIS 'N THAT
>> Louisiana is 16-2 when scoring first (scored first 10 of last 11 games).
>> Sam Landry worked 19-1/3 innings and held foes to eight hits and three earned runs during UL's 4-0 week vs. McNeese and South Alabama.
>> UL is batting .369 and has a 1.95 ERA during its nine-game win streak.
>> The Cajuns batted .407 with 41 runs off of 46 hits at UCA's Milisa Moore Tournament. Nine (9) different players posted multiple base hits.
>> Sam Roe was named SBC Player of the Week on March 5 after batting .333 with six (6) hits including a two-run insurance booster in extras at OU.
>> Entering March, Louisiana had faced the nation's toughest schedule – sitting at No. 1 in strength of schedule.
>> Cajuns pitching sported a sub-3.00 ERA in February against a schedule that included 11 games against Power 5 competition.
>> Chloe Riassetto emerged in the circle vs. Baylor, taking a two-hit shutout to the seventh on Friday and tossing 2-2/3 scoreless relief Sunday.
>> 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.
NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
3: Over her last six outings, Sam Landry has allowed only three earned runs and held foes to 13 hits over 29-1/3 innings.
9: UL enters the LA Tech game with a season-best, nine-game win streak (since March 3 at OU).
11.1: The Cajuns are averaging 11.1 hits per game (100 actual) during the current nine-game winning streak.
13: Sam Roe has picked up 13 RBI (out of season total 20 RBI) in March on a .385 average.
23: Mihyia Davis (13) and Maddie Hayden (10) have combined for 23 multiple-hit games.
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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