University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, April 12
San Marcos, Texas
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
at
Texas State
Cajuns, Bobcats Set for Sun Belt Clash in San Marcos
4/11/2024 11:39:00 AM | Softball
Weekend series features league's top two frontrunners
No. 21 Louisiana (27-13, 12-0 SBC) at No. 22 Texas State (32-10, 9-3 SBC)
Dates: Friday-Sunday, April 12-14, 2024
Location: San Marcos, Texas
Stadium: Bobcat Softball Stadium
Series Schedule:
Fri., Apr. 12 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
Sat., Apr. 13 – 2:00 p.m. (CDT)
Sun., Apr. 14 – 12:00 p.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana
Sun Belt Conference: Standings | Schedule | Stats
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | Texas State
Rosters: Louisiana | Texas State
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | Texas State
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Brant Freeman, PxP; Hailey MacKay, analyst
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 visits San Marcos, Texas for a battle of the Sun Belt's current two leading teams, facing Texas State in a three-game set from April 12-14.
>> UL is atop the Sun Belt standings – the lone unbeaten team – with sweeps of South Alabama, Coastal Carolina, App State and James Madison.
>> Louisiana seeks to gain additional ground on Texas State in the SBC standings, holding a three-game edge when the series begins.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns arrive in San Marcos winners of 18 of their last 19 games, dating back to the win at No. 1 Oklahoma (on March 3).
>> The 12-0 start in SBC play marks the best start for UL since the 2019 team went undefeated (25-0) in conference play.
>> This weekend starts the second half of SBC play, just 12 games remaining until the postseason begins back in San Marcos (SBC Tournament).
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 49-8
Last: 5/12/23 – UL 4, TXST 1 (Lamson Park)
Streak: Louisiana, +6
- 10th SBC series, overall, and 5th in San Marcos since Texas State joined the conference (2014).
- Ragin' Cajuns won each previous series and hold a 22-5 edge in SBC regular season games.
- UL's current six-game series win streak began with back-to-back wins in the 2022 SBC Tournament in Mobile.
- Cajuns swept the 2023 series at Lamson Park; in SBC rivalry, UL has never swept back-to-back years.
- UL sports a 18-4 record in Gerry Glasco's tenure.
- Two programs met for SBC Tournament championship each year from 2016-18, sparking a newfound rivalry in the league.
- Series began with a doubleheader at Lamson Park in February 1986. UL went on to win first 12 matchups through April 2000.
THIS 'N THAT
>> The Cajuns have won 85 consecutive SBC series dating back to 2013.
>> UL ranks No. 1 in the nation in double plays turned. The 32 DPs are the most in Glasco era and highest since 2002 (when 25 were turned).
>> In SBC play the Cajuns have six starters batting above .300, of which three are above .400 led by Brooke Ellestad's .579 mark.
>> UL pitching is limiting foes to .229 hitting in SBC play (68 hits over 83 IP).
>> Brooke Ellestad posted 26 RBI in the first half of SBC play. She's on pace to become just the third Cajun to reach 40 RBI in SBC play.
>> Chloe Riassetto is coming off her first complete game in SBC play and having held JMU to a .128 average and six hits over 13-2/3 innings.
>> The 10 RBI posted by Brooke Ellestad at App State marked the most by a Cajun in an SBC series since the 2017 season (DJ Sanders at Texas State).
>> UL swept the SBC weekly awards on April 2, Brooke Ellestad (3 HR, 10 RBI) and Sam Landry (2-0, SV, 11 K) rewarded for their efforts at App State.
>> Louisiana is 23-3 when scoring first (scored first 18 of last 21 games).
>> 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.
NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
6: Dating back to the 2023 season, Louisiana has swept six consecutive SBC series.
10.3: UL is averaging 10.3 hits per game during the current 18-1 run, outscoring foes 147-46.
26: Brooke Ellestad is the Sun Belt leader with 26 RBI in conference play, boosted by eight multi-hit and eight multi-RBI outings.
32: Number of double plays turned by Louisiana's defense; currently the lone team in the nation with 30-plus DPs turned.
85: 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: Friday-Sunday, April 12-14, 2024
Location: San Marcos, Texas
Stadium: Bobcat Softball Stadium
Series Schedule:
Fri., Apr. 12 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
Sat., Apr. 13 – 2:00 p.m. (CDT)
Sun., Apr. 14 – 12:00 p.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana
Sun Belt Conference: Standings | Schedule | Stats
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | Texas State
Rosters: Louisiana | Texas State
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | Texas State
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Brant Freeman, PxP; Hailey MacKay, analyst
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 visits San Marcos, Texas for a battle of the Sun Belt's current two leading teams, facing Texas State in a three-game set from April 12-14.
>> UL is atop the Sun Belt standings – the lone unbeaten team – with sweeps of South Alabama, Coastal Carolina, App State and James Madison.
>> Louisiana seeks to gain additional ground on Texas State in the SBC standings, holding a three-game edge when the series begins.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns arrive in San Marcos winners of 18 of their last 19 games, dating back to the win at No. 1 Oklahoma (on March 3).
>> The 12-0 start in SBC play marks the best start for UL since the 2019 team went undefeated (25-0) in conference play.
>> This weekend starts the second half of SBC play, just 12 games remaining until the postseason begins back in San Marcos (SBC Tournament).
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 49-8
Last: 5/12/23 – UL 4, TXST 1 (Lamson Park)
Streak: Louisiana, +6
- 10th SBC series, overall, and 5th in San Marcos since Texas State joined the conference (2014).
- Ragin' Cajuns won each previous series and hold a 22-5 edge in SBC regular season games.
- UL's current six-game series win streak began with back-to-back wins in the 2022 SBC Tournament in Mobile.
- Cajuns swept the 2023 series at Lamson Park; in SBC rivalry, UL has never swept back-to-back years.
- UL sports a 18-4 record in Gerry Glasco's tenure.
- Two programs met for SBC Tournament championship each year from 2016-18, sparking a newfound rivalry in the league.
- Series began with a doubleheader at Lamson Park in February 1986. UL went on to win first 12 matchups through April 2000.
THIS 'N THAT
>> The Cajuns have won 85 consecutive SBC series dating back to 2013.
>> UL ranks No. 1 in the nation in double plays turned. The 32 DPs are the most in Glasco era and highest since 2002 (when 25 were turned).
>> In SBC play the Cajuns have six starters batting above .300, of which three are above .400 led by Brooke Ellestad's .579 mark.
>> UL pitching is limiting foes to .229 hitting in SBC play (68 hits over 83 IP).
>> Brooke Ellestad posted 26 RBI in the first half of SBC play. She's on pace to become just the third Cajun to reach 40 RBI in SBC play.
>> Chloe Riassetto is coming off her first complete game in SBC play and having held JMU to a .128 average and six hits over 13-2/3 innings.
>> The 10 RBI posted by Brooke Ellestad at App State marked the most by a Cajun in an SBC series since the 2017 season (DJ Sanders at Texas State).
>> UL swept the SBC weekly awards on April 2, Brooke Ellestad (3 HR, 10 RBI) and Sam Landry (2-0, SV, 11 K) rewarded for their efforts at App State.
>> Louisiana is 23-3 when scoring first (scored first 18 of last 21 games).
>> 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.
NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
6: Dating back to the 2023 season, Louisiana has swept six consecutive SBC series.
10.3: UL is averaging 10.3 hits per game during the current 18-1 run, outscoring foes 147-46.
26: Brooke Ellestad is the Sun Belt leader with 26 RBI in conference play, boosted by eight multi-hit and eight multi-RBI outings.
32: Number of double plays turned by Louisiana's defense; currently the lone team in the nation with 30-plus DPs turned.
85: 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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