University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Tuesday, April 16
Baton Rouge, La.
6:00 p.m.
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No. 21 Louisiana Returns to Midweek Action, Faces LSU and Nicholls
4/15/2024 2:20:00 PM | Softball
Starting season series with Top 10-ranked Tigers, wrapping up series with Colonels
No. 21 Louisiana (29-14) at No. 6 LSU (33-8)
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Stadium: Tiger Park
Game Time: 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana | LSU
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | LSU
Rosters: Louisiana | LSU
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | LSU
Television: SECN+ | Talent: Lyn Rollins, PxP; Yvette Girouard, analyst
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
No. 21 Louisiana (29-14) vs. Nicholls (23-19)
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Purchase Tickets: RaginCajuns.com/Tickets
Game Time: 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
PROMOTION
Season Ticket Holder Appreciation
- first 200 season ticket holders receive a concession stand coupon
- season ticket holders can enter name for a prize drawing
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | Nicholls
Rosters: Louisiana | Nichollls
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | Nicholls
Television: None
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: Radio | Stats
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSB
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana returns to midweek play for the first time in four weeks, starting a five-game week with contests at LSU and at home against Nicholls.
>> Tuesday's trip to Baton Rouge opens a midweek home-and-home with the Tigers over a span of seven days – LSU visits Lamson next Tuesday.
>> Wednesday's game with Nicholls completes a midweek home-and-home and begins a five-game homestand for Louisiana at Lamson Park.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns enter the week winners of 20 of their last 22 games, dating back to the win at No. 1 Oklahoma (on March 3).
>> UL's last midweek game was on March 20 in Ruston at LA Tech (L, 3-5).
>> The Cajuns are coming off a key Sun Belt series win in a Top 25 matchup at Texas State, both wins coming by a shutout of the Bobcats.
>> Starting with this week, all of UL's 13 remaining regular season games are within the State of Louisiana borders.
>> UL and LSU meet for the first time since the Cajuns' Championship Sunday sweep of the 2023 Baton Rouge Regional at Tiger Park.
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
LSU
Series Record: LSU leads, 25-15
Last: 5/21/23 – UL 9, LSU 8 (Baton Rouge, La.)
Streak: Louisiana, +2
- Fifth straight season meeting in regular season.
- Including postseason, Tigers hold a 9-5 edge since series resumed in 2020.
- Cajuns posted Championship Sunday sweep in NCAA Regional the last time the teams met.
NICHOLLS
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 91-24
Last: 2/27/24 – UL 8, NICH 2 (Thibodaux, La.)
Streak: Louisiana, +11
- UL has won last 11 series meetings, a streak that dates back to May 2007.
- Second matchup in 2024; Cajuns visited Thibodaux in February.
- Third-oldest series in Cajuns program history, trailing only ULM (147) and McNeese (135).
- UL holds a 36-3 edge in the 2000s era.
THIS 'N THAT
>> UL ranks No. 1 in the nation in double plays turned. The 34 DPs are the most in Glasco era and highest since 2002 (when 25 were turned).
>> The Cajuns defense is fielding .979 the past 21 games (19-2 record); unit fielded .953 the first 22 games (10-12 record).
>> Louisiana is 25-3 when scoring first (scored first 20 of last 24 games).
>> Louisiana, the unanimous Sun Belt preseason favorite, holds a four-game lead with nine to play in search of its fifth consecutive title.
>> Chloe Riassetto, coming off her first shutout in SBC play (Texas St.), has yielded just two earned runs the last two league series (23.1 innings).
>> In SBC play the Cajuns have seven starters batting above .300, of which two are above .400 led by Brooke Ellestad's .510 mark.
>> UL pitching is limiting foes to .220 hitting in SBC play (81 hits over 103 IP).
>> Brooke Ellestad posted 26 RBI in the first half of SBC play.
>> 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).
>> Sam Landry, owner of 54 career wins, leads UL pitchers with 115 strikeouts.
>> Cajuns pitching sported a sub-3.00 ERA in February against a schedule that included 11 games against Power 5 competition.
>> Chloe Riassetto emerged as a starting pitcher vs. Baylor, taking a two-hit shutout to the seventh on Friday and tossing 2-2/3 scoreless relief Sunday.
NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
0.60: Chloe Riassetto's ERA in April, allowing just two earned runs in 23.1 IP vs. JMU and Texas St.
20: Number of multi-hit games for Mihyia Davis, has her on the verge of another 70-hit season.
27: Brooke Ellestad is the Sun Belt leader with 27 RBI in conference play, boosted by nine multi-hit and eight multi-RBI outings.
34: Number of double plays turned by Louisiana's defense; currently the lone team in the nation with 30-plus DPs turned.
86: 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.
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Stadium: Tiger Park
Game Time: 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana | LSU
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | LSU
Rosters: Louisiana | LSU
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | LSU
Television: SECN+ | Talent: Lyn Rollins, PxP; Yvette Girouard, analyst
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
No. 21 Louisiana (29-14) vs. Nicholls (23-19)
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Purchase Tickets: RaginCajuns.com/Tickets
Game Time: 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
PROMOTION
Season Ticket Holder Appreciation
- first 200 season ticket holders receive a concession stand coupon
- season ticket holders can enter name for a prize drawing
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | Nicholls
Rosters: Louisiana | Nichollls
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | Nicholls
Television: None
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: Radio | Stats
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSB
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana returns to midweek play for the first time in four weeks, starting a five-game week with contests at LSU and at home against Nicholls.
>> Tuesday's trip to Baton Rouge opens a midweek home-and-home with the Tigers over a span of seven days – LSU visits Lamson next Tuesday.
>> Wednesday's game with Nicholls completes a midweek home-and-home and begins a five-game homestand for Louisiana at Lamson Park.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns enter the week winners of 20 of their last 22 games, dating back to the win at No. 1 Oklahoma (on March 3).
>> UL's last midweek game was on March 20 in Ruston at LA Tech (L, 3-5).
>> The Cajuns are coming off a key Sun Belt series win in a Top 25 matchup at Texas State, both wins coming by a shutout of the Bobcats.
>> Starting with this week, all of UL's 13 remaining regular season games are within the State of Louisiana borders.
>> UL and LSU meet for the first time since the Cajuns' Championship Sunday sweep of the 2023 Baton Rouge Regional at Tiger Park.
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
LSU
Series Record: LSU leads, 25-15
Last: 5/21/23 – UL 9, LSU 8 (Baton Rouge, La.)
Streak: Louisiana, +2
- Fifth straight season meeting in regular season.
- Including postseason, Tigers hold a 9-5 edge since series resumed in 2020.
- Cajuns posted Championship Sunday sweep in NCAA Regional the last time the teams met.
NICHOLLS
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 91-24
Last: 2/27/24 – UL 8, NICH 2 (Thibodaux, La.)
Streak: Louisiana, +11
- UL has won last 11 series meetings, a streak that dates back to May 2007.
- Second matchup in 2024; Cajuns visited Thibodaux in February.
- Third-oldest series in Cajuns program history, trailing only ULM (147) and McNeese (135).
- UL holds a 36-3 edge in the 2000s era.
THIS 'N THAT
>> UL ranks No. 1 in the nation in double plays turned. The 34 DPs are the most in Glasco era and highest since 2002 (when 25 were turned).
>> The Cajuns defense is fielding .979 the past 21 games (19-2 record); unit fielded .953 the first 22 games (10-12 record).
>> Louisiana is 25-3 when scoring first (scored first 20 of last 24 games).
>> Louisiana, the unanimous Sun Belt preseason favorite, holds a four-game lead with nine to play in search of its fifth consecutive title.
>> Chloe Riassetto, coming off her first shutout in SBC play (Texas St.), has yielded just two earned runs the last two league series (23.1 innings).
>> In SBC play the Cajuns have seven starters batting above .300, of which two are above .400 led by Brooke Ellestad's .510 mark.
>> UL pitching is limiting foes to .220 hitting in SBC play (81 hits over 103 IP).
>> Brooke Ellestad posted 26 RBI in the first half of SBC play.
>> 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).
>> Sam Landry, owner of 54 career wins, leads UL pitchers with 115 strikeouts.
>> Cajuns pitching sported a sub-3.00 ERA in February against a schedule that included 11 games against Power 5 competition.
>> Chloe Riassetto emerged as a starting pitcher vs. Baylor, taking a two-hit shutout to the seventh on Friday and tossing 2-2/3 scoreless relief Sunday.
NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
0.60: Chloe Riassetto's ERA in April, allowing just two earned runs in 23.1 IP vs. JMU and Texas St.
20: Number of multi-hit games for Mihyia Davis, has her on the verge of another 70-hit season.
27: Brooke Ellestad is the Sun Belt leader with 27 RBI in conference play, boosted by nine multi-hit and eight multi-RBI outings.
34: Number of double plays turned by Louisiana's defense; currently the lone team in the nation with 30-plus DPs turned.
86: 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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