University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, March 28
Boone, N.C.
4:00 p.m. (CDT)
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
at
App State
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Louisiana seeks to continue best start to SBC play since 2019
No. 25 Louisiana (21-13, 6-0 SBC) at App State (15-13, 3-3 SBC)
Dates: Thursday-Saturday, March 28-30, 2024
Location: Boone, N.C.
Stadium: Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium
Series Schedule:
Thu., Mar. 28 – 4:00 p.m. (CDT)
Fri., Mar. 29 – 2:00 p.m. (CDT)
Sat., Mar. 30 – 11:00 a.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana | App State
Sun Belt Conference: Standings | Schedule | Stats
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | App State
Rosters: Louisiana | App State
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | App State
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Kendall Lewis, PxP
Radio: The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM 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
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana closes the month of March with an Easter Weekend series in Boone, North Carolina vs. App State at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.
>> The Cajuns sit atop the Sun Belt standings – as the lone unbeaten team – following sweeps of South Alabama and Coastal Carolina.
>> UL arrives in Boone as winners of 12 of the last 13 games, dating back to the win at No. 1 Oklahoma, and a season-high eight games above .500.
>> Louisiana makes its fourth-ever appearance in Boone, the previous stops occurring in 2015, 2019 and 2022.
>> The 6-0 start in SBC play marks the best start for UL since the 2019 team went undefeated (25-0) in conference play.
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 15-2
Last: 3/25/23 – APP 5, UL 3 (Lamson Park)
Streak: App State, +1
- Series began with App State's entry into the Sun Belt Conference in 2015.
- Fourth series matchup in Boone (previous came in 2015, 2019 and 2022).
- Louisiana claimed each of the first 11 meetings in the series, including three shutouts in a sweep at Lamson Park in 2018.
- App State captured its first series win in the 2022 opener in Boone, then claimed its first-ever win in Lafayette in the 2023 series finale.
- Cajuns hold a 7-1 series edge in Boone.
- Series has been interrupted three times: winter storm canceling 2017 series in Boone; COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 canceling series at Lamson Park; scheduling modifications leaving teams off each other's schedule in 2021.
THIS 'N THAT
>> Louisiana is 18-3 when scoring first (scored first 13 of last 15 games).
>> In SBC play the Cajuns have seven starters batting above .300, of which five are above .400 led by Brooke Ellestad's .529 mark.
>> UL pitching is limiting foes to .213 hitting in SBC play (30 hits over 41 IP).
>> The Ragin' Cajuns batted .369 and had a 1.95 ERA during its nine-game win streak prior to the midweek loss at LA Tech.
>> 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.
>> 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.
>> 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
9: Brooke Ellestad has a team-leading nine (9) RBI in SBC play, boosted by three multi-hit and three multi-RBI outings.
14: Mihyia Davis sports a career-best 14-game hitting streak (school record is 25 games).
26: Mihyia Davis (15) and Maddie Hayden (11) have combined for 26 multiple-hit games.
50: Sam Landry collected her 50th career victory in the Coastal series finale. She stands 50-15 with a 2.19 ERA in her career.
83: Consecutive SBC series won by Louisiana, a nation-best streak that dates back to March 2013.
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: Thursday-Saturday, March 28-30, 2024
Location: Boone, N.C.
Stadium: Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium
Series Schedule:
Thu., Mar. 28 – 4:00 p.m. (CDT)
Fri., Mar. 29 – 2:00 p.m. (CDT)
Sat., Mar. 30 – 11:00 a.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana | App State
Sun Belt Conference: Standings | Schedule | Stats
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | App State
Rosters: Louisiana | App State
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | App State
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Kendall Lewis, PxP
Radio: The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM 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
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana closes the month of March with an Easter Weekend series in Boone, North Carolina vs. App State at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.
>> The Cajuns sit atop the Sun Belt standings – as the lone unbeaten team – following sweeps of South Alabama and Coastal Carolina.
>> UL arrives in Boone as winners of 12 of the last 13 games, dating back to the win at No. 1 Oklahoma, and a season-high eight games above .500.
>> Louisiana makes its fourth-ever appearance in Boone, the previous stops occurring in 2015, 2019 and 2022.
>> The 6-0 start in SBC play marks the best start for UL since the 2019 team went undefeated (25-0) in conference play.
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 15-2
Last: 3/25/23 – APP 5, UL 3 (Lamson Park)
Streak: App State, +1
- Series began with App State's entry into the Sun Belt Conference in 2015.
- Fourth series matchup in Boone (previous came in 2015, 2019 and 2022).
- Louisiana claimed each of the first 11 meetings in the series, including three shutouts in a sweep at Lamson Park in 2018.
- App State captured its first series win in the 2022 opener in Boone, then claimed its first-ever win in Lafayette in the 2023 series finale.
- Cajuns hold a 7-1 series edge in Boone.
- Series has been interrupted three times: winter storm canceling 2017 series in Boone; COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 canceling series at Lamson Park; scheduling modifications leaving teams off each other's schedule in 2021.
THIS 'N THAT
>> Louisiana is 18-3 when scoring first (scored first 13 of last 15 games).
>> In SBC play the Cajuns have seven starters batting above .300, of which five are above .400 led by Brooke Ellestad's .529 mark.
>> UL pitching is limiting foes to .213 hitting in SBC play (30 hits over 41 IP).
>> The Ragin' Cajuns batted .369 and had a 1.95 ERA during its nine-game win streak prior to the midweek loss at LA Tech.
>> 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.
>> 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.
>> 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
9: Brooke Ellestad has a team-leading nine (9) RBI in SBC play, boosted by three multi-hit and three multi-RBI outings.
14: Mihyia Davis sports a career-best 14-game hitting streak (school record is 25 games).
26: Mihyia Davis (15) and Maddie Hayden (11) have combined for 26 multiple-hit games.
50: Sam Landry collected her 50th career victory in the Coastal series finale. She stands 50-15 with a 2.19 ERA in her career.
83: Consecutive SBC series won by Louisiana, a nation-best streak that dates back to March 2013.
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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