University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, April 26
Monroe, La.
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
at
ULM
No. 19 Louisiana Plays Final Road Series in Monroe
4/25/2024 2:59:00 PM | Softball
Ragin' Cajuns closing in on finish line in conference title race
No. 19 Louisiana (35-15, 17-1 SBC) at ULM (28-20, 9-9 SBC)
Dates: Friday-Sunday, April 26-28, 2024
Location: Monroe, La.
Stadium: ULM Softball Complex
Series Schedule:
     Fri., Apr. 26 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
     Sat., Apr. 27 – 2:00 p.m. (CDT)
     Sun., Apr. 28 – 12:00 p.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF):Â Louisiana
Sun Belt Conference: Standings | Schedule | Stats
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | ULM
Rosters: Louisiana | ULM
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | ULM
Television: ESPN+ |Â Talent: Cory Crowe, PxP
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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LEADING OFF
>> No. 19 Louisiana returns to Sun Belt play for the remainder of the regular season, starting Friday-Sunday, April 26-28 in Monroe.
>> Louisiana enters the series at the ULM Softball Complex holding a four-game lead in the SBC standings with six games remaining.
>> During the ULM series, the Ragin' Cajuns will look to clinch a fifth consecutive Sun Belt regular season title.
>> UL is coming off a highly successful sweep of midweek play, defeating No. 7 LSU at Lamson Park and besting McNeese in Lake Charles.
>> Six games remain in the regular season: series with ULM and Troy.
>> All remaining regular season games are in the state's borders.
>> For the first time since ULM joined the SBC (in 2007), the Ragin' Cajuns-Warhawks series is held prior to the final weekend of the regular season.
>> The Cajuns have won 87 consecutive SBC series dating back to 2013.
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A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record:Â Louisiana leads, 119-28
Last: 5/11/23 – UL 3, ULM 1 (Lamson Park)
Streak: Louisiana, +8
- Ragin' Cajuns' most-played series in program history at 147 games.
- Two programs became Sun Belt Conference foes when the Warhawks joined the league in 2007.
- Louisiana claimed all 16 previous Sun Belt series and hold a 40-5 lead in SBC regular season play.
- This is the first time the UL-ULM series is held prior to the final weekend of the regular season.
- The Cajuns and Warhawks had met in the final SBC series each year since 2007.
- UL posted 3-game sweeps from 2013-18, the bulk of the success during a series-high, 24-game win streak that spilled over into the 2021 season.
- Programs first met back in 1981, UL's inaugural season, and met every season through 2005.
- Series between the in-state foes resumed in 2007 when ULM joined the Sun Belt.
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THIS 'N THAT
>> Louisiana, the unanimous Sun Belt preseason favorite, holds a four-game lead with six games to play in search of its fifth consecutive title.
>> UL ranks No. 1 in the nation in double plays turned. The 37 DPs are the most in the Glasco era, and highest since 2002 (when 25 were turned).
>> The Cajuns defense is fielding .979 the past 28 games (25-3 record); the unit fielded .953 the first 22 games (10-12 record).
>> Louisiana is 29-4 when scoring first, though are coming off back-to-back wins when the opposition scored first (LSU, McNeese).
>> The Ragin' Cajuns, winners of 26 of their last 29 games since a 9-12 start, have moved within five wins of a 25th consecutive 40-win season.
>> The Cajuns bats have generated at least 12 hits the last four games and reached double digits eight times over 13 games in April (10.1/game).
>> UL is one of the top producers of two-out RBI at 129, with seven players in double digits led by Alexa Langeliers (20) and Brooke Ellestad (19).
>> Sam Landry, owner of 57 career wins, leads UL pitchers with 133 strikeouts.
>> Maddie Hayden hit .600 last week (9-of-15) over the five-game stretch, with seven RBI, bolstered by a 6-of-7 showing (.857) against USM.
>> In SBC play the Cajuns have seven starters batting above .300, of which four are above .400 led by Brooke Ellestad's .517 mark.
>> UL pitching is limiting foes to .215 hitting in SBC play (94 hits over 122 IP).
>> Brooke Ellestad posted 26 RBI in the first half of SBC play. She reached 30 RBI in SBC play during the USM series, becoming the first Cajun to reach the mark since 2017 (DJ Sanders).
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NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
5: Louisiana aims to complete its drive for a fifth consecutive SBC regular season championship.
12:Â Mihyia Davis and Maddie Hayden combined for 12 hits in the USM series (12-of-16, 11 runs scored).
31:Â Brooke Ellestad is the Sun Belt leader with 31 RBI in conference play, the first Cajun to produce 30-plus RBI in SBC play since 2017.
37:Â Number of double plays turned by UL's defense; ranked No. 1 nationally and one of two teams (George Mason) to reach 30.
70:Â Mihyia Davis has secured a second straight 70-hit season. She's on pace to challenge the single-season record (92, Danyele Gomez).
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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, April 26-28, 2024
Location: Monroe, La.
Stadium: ULM Softball Complex
Series Schedule:
     Fri., Apr. 26 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
     Sat., Apr. 27 – 2:00 p.m. (CDT)
     Sun., Apr. 28 – 12:00 p.m. (CDT)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Game Notes (PDF):Â Louisiana
Sun Belt Conference: Standings | Schedule | Stats
Season Stats (PDF): Louisiana | ULM
Rosters: Louisiana | ULM
Schedule/Results: Louisiana | ULM
Television: ESPN+ |Â Talent: Cory Crowe, PxP
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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LEADING OFF
>> No. 19 Louisiana returns to Sun Belt play for the remainder of the regular season, starting Friday-Sunday, April 26-28 in Monroe.
>> Louisiana enters the series at the ULM Softball Complex holding a four-game lead in the SBC standings with six games remaining.
>> During the ULM series, the Ragin' Cajuns will look to clinch a fifth consecutive Sun Belt regular season title.
>> UL is coming off a highly successful sweep of midweek play, defeating No. 7 LSU at Lamson Park and besting McNeese in Lake Charles.
>> Six games remain in the regular season: series with ULM and Troy.
>> All remaining regular season games are in the state's borders.
>> For the first time since ULM joined the SBC (in 2007), the Ragin' Cajuns-Warhawks series is held prior to the final weekend of the regular season.
>> The Cajuns have won 87 consecutive SBC series dating back to 2013.
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A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record:Â Louisiana leads, 119-28
Last: 5/11/23 – UL 3, ULM 1 (Lamson Park)
Streak: Louisiana, +8
- Ragin' Cajuns' most-played series in program history at 147 games.
- Two programs became Sun Belt Conference foes when the Warhawks joined the league in 2007.
- Louisiana claimed all 16 previous Sun Belt series and hold a 40-5 lead in SBC regular season play.
- This is the first time the UL-ULM series is held prior to the final weekend of the regular season.
- The Cajuns and Warhawks had met in the final SBC series each year since 2007.
- UL posted 3-game sweeps from 2013-18, the bulk of the success during a series-high, 24-game win streak that spilled over into the 2021 season.
- Programs first met back in 1981, UL's inaugural season, and met every season through 2005.
- Series between the in-state foes resumed in 2007 when ULM joined the Sun Belt.
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THIS 'N THAT
>> Louisiana, the unanimous Sun Belt preseason favorite, holds a four-game lead with six games to play in search of its fifth consecutive title.
>> UL ranks No. 1 in the nation in double plays turned. The 37 DPs are the most in the Glasco era, and highest since 2002 (when 25 were turned).
>> The Cajuns defense is fielding .979 the past 28 games (25-3 record); the unit fielded .953 the first 22 games (10-12 record).
>> Louisiana is 29-4 when scoring first, though are coming off back-to-back wins when the opposition scored first (LSU, McNeese).
>> The Ragin' Cajuns, winners of 26 of their last 29 games since a 9-12 start, have moved within five wins of a 25th consecutive 40-win season.
>> The Cajuns bats have generated at least 12 hits the last four games and reached double digits eight times over 13 games in April (10.1/game).
>> UL is one of the top producers of two-out RBI at 129, with seven players in double digits led by Alexa Langeliers (20) and Brooke Ellestad (19).
>> Sam Landry, owner of 57 career wins, leads UL pitchers with 133 strikeouts.
>> Maddie Hayden hit .600 last week (9-of-15) over the five-game stretch, with seven RBI, bolstered by a 6-of-7 showing (.857) against USM.
>> In SBC play the Cajuns have seven starters batting above .300, of which four are above .400 led by Brooke Ellestad's .517 mark.
>> UL pitching is limiting foes to .215 hitting in SBC play (94 hits over 122 IP).
>> Brooke Ellestad posted 26 RBI in the first half of SBC play. She reached 30 RBI in SBC play during the USM series, becoming the first Cajun to reach the mark since 2017 (DJ Sanders).
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NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
5: Louisiana aims to complete its drive for a fifth consecutive SBC regular season championship.
12:Â Mihyia Davis and Maddie Hayden combined for 12 hits in the USM series (12-of-16, 11 runs scored).
31:Â Brooke Ellestad is the Sun Belt leader with 31 RBI in conference play, the first Cajun to produce 30-plus RBI in SBC play since 2017.
37:Â Number of double plays turned by UL's defense; ranked No. 1 nationally and one of two teams (George Mason) to reach 30.
70:Â Mihyia Davis has secured a second straight 70-hit season. She's on pace to challenge the single-season record (92, Danyele Gomez).
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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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