University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
League-Leading Cajuns Host Southern Miss in SBC Series
4/18/2024 5:30:00 PM | Softball
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With four-game lead, No. 19 Louisiana continues drive for fifth straight conference title
No. 19 Louisiana (30-15, 14-1 SBC) vs. Southern Miss (20-20, 8-7 SBC)
Dates: Friday-Sunday, April 19-21, 2024
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Purchase Tickets: RaginCajuns.com/Tickets
Series Schedule:
Fri., Apr. 19 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
Sat., Apr. 20 – 4:00 p.m. (CDT)
Sun., Apr. 21 – 12:00 p.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana
Sun Belt Conference: Standings | Schedule | Stats
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | Southern Miss
Rosters: Louisiana | Southern Miss
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | Southern Miss
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Dan McDonald, 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
PROMOTIONS
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Louisiana Salutes
- Military members can purchase a discounted ticket to each game by presenting their military ID at the gate.
SUNDAY
Kids Day
- trading cards (pitchers and catchers) for first 100 fans
- anthem buddies and postgame run the bases
LEADING OFF
>> No. 19 Louisiana continues its current five-game homestand hosting a Sun Belt series with Southern Miss from Friday-Sunday, April 19-21.
>> UL also continues a stretch where all remaining regular season games are within the State of Louisiana borders.
>> The Cajuns are one week removed from a key Sun Belt series win in a Top 25 matchup at Texas State, both wins coming by a shutout.
>> Louisiana, the unanimous Sun Belt preseason favorite, holds a four-game lead with nine to play in search of its fifth consecutive title.
>> The current homestand began Wednesday with a 9-0 (6 inn.) win over Nicholls, UL rebounding from back-to-back losses (Texas State, LSU).
>> Louisiana and Southern Miss meet as conference foes at Lamson Park for the first time. It's USM's first trip to Lafayette since February 2017.
>> UL enters the USM matchup having won nine straight home games.
>> The Cajuns have won 86 consecutive SBC series dating back to 2013.
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 48-5
Last: 3/19/23 – UL 10, USM 2 (6) (Hattiesburg, Miss.)
Streak: Louisiana, +3
- Second SBC series meeting overall (USM joined Sun Belt in July 2022).
- Cajuns posted three-game sweep of initial SBC meeting, held March 2023 in Hattiesburg.
- First matchup as conference foes at Lamson Park.
- Last met at Lamson Park in February 2017; USM took both matchups on the final day of the Louisiana Classics (4-3, 5-3).
- UL stands 26-2 all-time at home vs. USM.
- All-time series spans two time frames: the first from March 1987-April 1992 and the second from April 1999-present which began when USM reinstated its softball program.
- Louisiana built decisive series advantage with a 24-game win streak from 1988-92 and a 19-game win streak from 2001-16.
THIS 'N THAT
>> UL ranks No. 1 in the nation in double plays turned. The 36 DPs are the most in Glasco era and highest since 2002 (when 25 were turned).
>> The Cajuns defense is fielding .979 the past 23 games (20-3 record); the unit fielded .953 the first 22 games (10-12 record).
>> Louisiana is 26-4 when scoring first (scored first 22 of last 26 games).
>> The 14-0 start in SBC play marked Louisiana's best conference-opening run since the 2019 team went undefeated (25-0).
>> 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. She's on pace to be the first Cajun since 2017 (DJ Sanders) to reach 30 RBI in 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 55 career wins, leads UL pitchers with 120 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 conference play in April, yielding just two earned runs in 23.1 IP.
6: Mihyia Davis enters the USM series six hits shy from posting a second straight 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.
36: Number of double plays turned by UL's defense; ranked No. 1 nationally and one of two teams (George Mason) to reach 30.
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.
Dates: Friday-Sunday, April 19-21, 2024
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Purchase Tickets: RaginCajuns.com/Tickets
Series Schedule:
Fri., Apr. 19 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
Sat., Apr. 20 – 4:00 p.m. (CDT)
Sun., Apr. 21 – 12:00 p.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF): Louisiana
Sun Belt Conference: Standings | Schedule | Stats
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | Southern Miss
Rosters: Louisiana | Southern Miss
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | Southern Miss
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Dan McDonald, 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
PROMOTIONS
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Louisiana Salutes
- Military members can purchase a discounted ticket to each game by presenting their military ID at the gate.
SUNDAY
Kids Day
- trading cards (pitchers and catchers) for first 100 fans
- anthem buddies and postgame run the bases
LEADING OFF
>> No. 19 Louisiana continues its current five-game homestand hosting a Sun Belt series with Southern Miss from Friday-Sunday, April 19-21.
>> UL also continues a stretch where all remaining regular season games are within the State of Louisiana borders.
>> The Cajuns are one week removed from a key Sun Belt series win in a Top 25 matchup at Texas State, both wins coming by a shutout.
>> Louisiana, the unanimous Sun Belt preseason favorite, holds a four-game lead with nine to play in search of its fifth consecutive title.
>> The current homestand began Wednesday with a 9-0 (6 inn.) win over Nicholls, UL rebounding from back-to-back losses (Texas State, LSU).
>> Louisiana and Southern Miss meet as conference foes at Lamson Park for the first time. It's USM's first trip to Lafayette since February 2017.
>> UL enters the USM matchup having won nine straight home games.
>> The Cajuns have won 86 consecutive SBC series dating back to 2013.
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 48-5
Last: 3/19/23 – UL 10, USM 2 (6) (Hattiesburg, Miss.)
Streak: Louisiana, +3
- Second SBC series meeting overall (USM joined Sun Belt in July 2022).
- Cajuns posted three-game sweep of initial SBC meeting, held March 2023 in Hattiesburg.
- First matchup as conference foes at Lamson Park.
- Last met at Lamson Park in February 2017; USM took both matchups on the final day of the Louisiana Classics (4-3, 5-3).
- UL stands 26-2 all-time at home vs. USM.
- All-time series spans two time frames: the first from March 1987-April 1992 and the second from April 1999-present which began when USM reinstated its softball program.
- Louisiana built decisive series advantage with a 24-game win streak from 1988-92 and a 19-game win streak from 2001-16.
THIS 'N THAT
>> UL ranks No. 1 in the nation in double plays turned. The 36 DPs are the most in Glasco era and highest since 2002 (when 25 were turned).
>> The Cajuns defense is fielding .979 the past 23 games (20-3 record); the unit fielded .953 the first 22 games (10-12 record).
>> Louisiana is 26-4 when scoring first (scored first 22 of last 26 games).
>> The 14-0 start in SBC play marked Louisiana's best conference-opening run since the 2019 team went undefeated (25-0).
>> 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. She's on pace to be the first Cajun since 2017 (DJ Sanders) to reach 30 RBI in 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 55 career wins, leads UL pitchers with 120 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 conference play in April, yielding just two earned runs in 23.1 IP.
6: Mihyia Davis enters the USM series six hits shy from posting a second straight 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.
36: Number of double plays turned by UL's defense; ranked No. 1 nationally and one of two teams (George Mason) to reach 30.
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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