University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, March 22
Lafayette
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
Coastal Carolina
Louisiana Hosts Coastal Carolina in Sun Belt Home Opener
3/21/2024 1:14:00 PM | Softball
Ragin' Cajuns to enjoy much-awaited weekend at Lamson Park
Louisiana (18-13, 3-0 SBC) vs. Coastal Carolina (18-11, 1-2 SBC)
Dates: Friday-Sunday, March 22-24, 2024
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Purchase Tickets:Â RaginCajuns.con/Tickets
Series Schedule:
     Fri., Mar. 22 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
     Sat., Mar. 23 – 4:00 p.m. (CDT)
     Sun., Mar. 24 – 12:00 p.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF):Â Louisiana
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | Coastal Carolina
Rosters: Louisiana | Coastal Carolina
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | Coastal Carolina
Television: ESPN+ |Â Talent: Scott Brazda, PxP; Yvette Girouard, analyst
Radio:Â The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Network |Â Talent: Cody Junot, PxP; Bobby Neveaux, analyst
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Live Video Links:Â Game 1Â |Â Game 2Â |Â Game 3
Live Audio Links:Â Game 1Â |Â Game 2Â |Â Game 3
Live Stats Links:Â Game 1Â |Â Game 2Â |Â Game 3
Twitter Updates:Â @RaginCajunsSB
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PROMOTION
Youth League Weekend
- FRIDAY: postgame meet and greet/autograph signing
- SATURDAY: postgame Easter game and photos with the Easter Bunny
- SUNDAY: anthem buddies and postgame run the bases
NOTE: For information on how to purchase Youth League Weekend discounted tickets fans should email tickets@louisiana.edu.
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LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana is back at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park for its Sun Belt Conference home opener against Coastal Carolina.
>> It's the first home weekend for UL in five weeks, the last weekend set at Lamson Park occurring Feb. 16-18 vs. Baylor.
>> Wednesday's midweek trip to Ruston to face LA Tech closed a stretch where the Cajuns played 19 of 20 games on the road.
>> The Cajuns carry a streak of 82 consecutive Sun Belt Conference series won into the Coastal Carolina series.
>> UL looks to bounce back after seeing its season-best, nine-game win streak snapped in Wednesday's loss at LA Tech.
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A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record:Â Louisiana leads, 22-2
Last: 4/29/23 – UL 10, CCU 6 (Conway, S.C.)
Streak: Louisiana, +12
- Series began with Coastal Carolina's entry into the Sun Belt Conference in 2017.
- Louisiana carries a series-best, 12-game win streak into this weekend's set at Lamson Park.
- Cajuns claimed the series victory each of the previous seven matchups – claimed three-game sweeps in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
- Louisiana is a perfect 9-0 at Lamson Park against Coastal Carolina with sweeps in 2017, 2019 and 2022 seasons.
- UL won the rubber game in trips to Conway in 2018 and 2020, keeping alive the streak of consecutive Sun Belt series won.
- Two programs met five times in 2019 including the SBC Tournament title game, then in lone SBC series played in COVID-shortened 2020 season.
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THIS 'N THAT
>> Louisiana is 16-3 when scoring first (scored first 11 of last 12 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 batted .369 and had 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.
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NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
7: Over her last seven outings, Sam Landry has allowed only seven earned runs and held foes to 17 hits over 33-1/3 innings.
11.1: The Ragin' Cajuns averaged 11.1 hits per game (100 actual) during their recent nine-game winning streak.
13:Â Sam Roe has picked up 13 RBI (out of season total 20 RBI) in March on a .349 average.
24:Â Mihyia Davis (14) and Maddie Hayden (10) have combined for 24 multiple-hit games.
82:Â Consecutive SBC series won by Louisiana, a nation-best streak that dates back to March 2013.
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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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Dates: Friday-Sunday, March 22-24, 2024
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Purchase Tickets:Â RaginCajuns.con/Tickets
Series Schedule:
     Fri., Mar. 22 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
     Sat., Mar. 23 – 4:00 p.m. (CDT)
     Sun., Mar. 24 – 12:00 p.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF):Â Louisiana
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | Coastal Carolina
Rosters: Louisiana | Coastal Carolina
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | Coastal Carolina
Television: ESPN+ |Â Talent: Scott Brazda, PxP; Yvette Girouard, analyst
Radio:Â The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Network |Â Talent: Cody Junot, PxP; Bobby Neveaux, analyst
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Live Video Links:Â Game 1Â |Â Game 2Â |Â Game 3
Live Audio Links:Â Game 1Â |Â Game 2Â |Â Game 3
Live Stats Links:Â Game 1Â |Â Game 2Â |Â Game 3
Twitter Updates:Â @RaginCajunsSB
Â
PROMOTION
Youth League Weekend
- FRIDAY: postgame meet and greet/autograph signing
- SATURDAY: postgame Easter game and photos with the Easter Bunny
- SUNDAY: anthem buddies and postgame run the bases
NOTE: For information on how to purchase Youth League Weekend discounted tickets fans should email tickets@louisiana.edu.
Â
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana is back at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park for its Sun Belt Conference home opener against Coastal Carolina.
>> It's the first home weekend for UL in five weeks, the last weekend set at Lamson Park occurring Feb. 16-18 vs. Baylor.
>> Wednesday's midweek trip to Ruston to face LA Tech closed a stretch where the Cajuns played 19 of 20 games on the road.
>> The Cajuns carry a streak of 82 consecutive Sun Belt Conference series won into the Coastal Carolina series.
>> UL looks to bounce back after seeing its season-best, nine-game win streak snapped in Wednesday's loss at LA Tech.
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A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record:Â Louisiana leads, 22-2
Last: 4/29/23 – UL 10, CCU 6 (Conway, S.C.)
Streak: Louisiana, +12
- Series began with Coastal Carolina's entry into the Sun Belt Conference in 2017.
- Louisiana carries a series-best, 12-game win streak into this weekend's set at Lamson Park.
- Cajuns claimed the series victory each of the previous seven matchups – claimed three-game sweeps in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
- Louisiana is a perfect 9-0 at Lamson Park against Coastal Carolina with sweeps in 2017, 2019 and 2022 seasons.
- UL won the rubber game in trips to Conway in 2018 and 2020, keeping alive the streak of consecutive Sun Belt series won.
- Two programs met five times in 2019 including the SBC Tournament title game, then in lone SBC series played in COVID-shortened 2020 season.
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THIS 'N THAT
>> Louisiana is 16-3 when scoring first (scored first 11 of last 12 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 batted .369 and had 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.
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NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
7: Over her last seven outings, Sam Landry has allowed only seven earned runs and held foes to 17 hits over 33-1/3 innings.
11.1: The Ragin' Cajuns averaged 11.1 hits per game (100 actual) during their recent nine-game winning streak.
13:Â Sam Roe has picked up 13 RBI (out of season total 20 RBI) in March on a .349 average.
24:Â Mihyia Davis (14) and Maddie Hayden (10) have combined for 24 multiple-hit games.
82:Â Consecutive SBC series won by Louisiana, a nation-best streak that dates back to March 2013.
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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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