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Louisiana Closes Season-Opening Homestand with Ragin’ Cajuns Invitational II
2/21/2025 3:57:00 PM | Softball
Ragin’ Cajuns enjoying comforts of home for the third time in as many weekends on the young season
Louisiana (6-4) hosts Ragin' Cajuns Invitational II
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 22-23, 2025
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Louisiana's Schedule:
Sat., Feb. 22 – vs. Houston, 1:00 p.m. (CST) // ESPN+ | 105.1 FM
Sat., Feb. 22 – vs. Kansas City, 3:30 p.m. (CST) // ESPN+ | 105.1 FM
Sun., Feb. 23 – vs. Houston, 1:00 p.m. (CST) // ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sun., Feb. 23 – vs. Houston, 3:30 p.m. (CST) // ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
TOURNAMENT CENTRAL | TICKETS
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Dan McDonald, PxP; Lynn Britton, analyst
Radio: Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network | Talent: Cody Junot, PxP; Bobby Neveaux, analyst
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSB
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Ragin' Cajuns Invitational II
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 22-23, 2025 | Lamson Park
Saturday, Feb. 22
1:00 p.m. – Louisiana vs. Houston
3:30 p.m. – Louisiana vs. Kansas City
6:00 p.m. – Houston vs. Kansas City
Sunday, Feb. 23
1:00 p.m. – Louisiana vs. Houston
3:30 p.m. – Louisiana vs. Houston
Note: Home team listed in bold
Underlined team occupies 1B dugout
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana Softball finishes its season-opening, 14-game homestand at Lamson Park hosting the Ragin' Cajuns Invitational II from Saturday-Sunday, February 22-23.
>> Louisiana is set to face Houston and Kansas City in the tournament.
>> It's the third straight weekend at Lamson Park to start the 2025 season – the first road outing takes place from February 28-March 2 in Auburn's Jane B. Moore Memorial.
>> UL stands 6-4 on the season-opening homestand after identical 3-2 records in the 39th Louisiana Classic and Ragin' Cajuns Invitational I.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns Invitational II is the last time Louisiana will be at Lamson Park until March 21 – the next 14 games all on the road.
>> Louisiana and Houston meet for the first time since April 2022. It'll be the first-ever matchup with Kansas City.
>> Louisiana is four wins shy of the program's 1,900th all-time win.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns offense ranks Top 50 nationally with a .331 average.
>> UL's offense is paced by the trio of Kayla Falterman, Maddie Hayden and Cecilia Vasquez who have combined for 39 hits on a .448 average.
>> Freshman pitcher Mallory Wheeler has headlined UL's pitching staff early on, sporting a 3-0 mark on a team-leading 25-2/3 innings pitched.
THIS 'N THAT
>> Cecilia Vasquez, with 12 RBI, has posted at least one RBI in seven of 10 games and has a team-leading four (4) multiple-RBI games.
>> Lafayette native Gabbie Stutes has emerged as a top offensive threat, hitting .545 (6-of-11) with five (5) RBI in 15 plate appearances.
>> Mallory Wheeler closed with five scoreless innings pitched in the Ole Miss win and has an active streak of 11 innings without an earned run allowed.
>> UL's No. 1 and 2 hitters, Maddie Hayden and Kayla Falterman, reached base a combined 23 out of 34 plate appearances on opening weekend.
>> Kayla Falterman reached base in 12 out of 15 plate appearances (.800 OB%) and batted .700 (7-of-10) during Opening Weekend.
>> Freshman Emily Smith homered in her first collegiate at bat and finished opening weekend with two home runs and five RBI.
>> Mallory Wheeler (D1Softball and Softball America) and Emily Smith (Softball America) were named to national Freshmen Watch Lists.
>> Maddie Hayden, Sam Roe and Cecilia Vasquez represented the Louisiana on the 2025 Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference team.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns, who received the most first-place votes, were picked to finish second in the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Coaches Poll
>> The 2025 campaign marks the 45th season in the storied history of Louisiana Softball. The program has recorded 1,896 wins, a total that ranks Top 5 in NCAA history.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana hits the road for the first time in Alyson Habetz's inaugural season, traveling to Auburn, Alabama to compete in the Jane B. Moore Memorial tournament from Friday-Sunday, February 28-March 2.
The Ragin' Cajuns face Rutgers, McNeese and host-Auburn during the three-day event held at Jane B. Moore Field on the Auburn University campus.
Tournament play in Auburn begins on Friday, February 28 when Louisiana takes on Rutgers and McNeese at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., respectively.
Live radio coverage is available on the Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network (The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM) for all games. The two matchups with Auburn (March 1 and 2) are being streamed on SEC Network Plus (SECN+), available through the Watch ESPN platform.
The trip to Auburn starts a 14-game road trip for Louisiana which keeps the squad away from Lamson Park until March 21. UL spends 10 consecutive days on the road at the onset of the trip, also visiting Mississippi State (March 5) and playing in Alabama's Spring Break Showdown in Tuscaloosa (March 7-8) before returning home.
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.
Louisiana Softball season and single-game tickets are currently on sale, outfield general admission seating only, available for purchase online at RaginCajuns.com/tickets or by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL (4685). Fans can also support the softball student athletes, and invest in the program's future, through the Krewe Allons NIL Collective (click here).
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 22-23, 2025
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Louisiana's Schedule:
Sat., Feb. 22 – vs. Houston, 1:00 p.m. (CST) // ESPN+ | 105.1 FM
Sat., Feb. 22 – vs. Kansas City, 3:30 p.m. (CST) // ESPN+ | 105.1 FM
Sun., Feb. 23 – vs. Houston, 1:00 p.m. (CST) // ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sun., Feb. 23 – vs. Houston, 3:30 p.m. (CST) // ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
TOURNAMENT CENTRAL | TICKETS
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Dan McDonald, PxP; Lynn Britton, analyst
Radio: Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network | Talent: Cody Junot, PxP; Bobby Neveaux, analyst
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSB
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Ragin' Cajuns Invitational II
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 22-23, 2025 | Lamson Park
Saturday, Feb. 22
1:00 p.m. – Louisiana vs. Houston
3:30 p.m. – Louisiana vs. Kansas City
6:00 p.m. – Houston vs. Kansas City
Sunday, Feb. 23
1:00 p.m. – Louisiana vs. Houston
3:30 p.m. – Louisiana vs. Houston
Note: Home team listed in bold
Underlined team occupies 1B dugout
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana Softball finishes its season-opening, 14-game homestand at Lamson Park hosting the Ragin' Cajuns Invitational II from Saturday-Sunday, February 22-23.
>> Louisiana is set to face Houston and Kansas City in the tournament.
>> It's the third straight weekend at Lamson Park to start the 2025 season – the first road outing takes place from February 28-March 2 in Auburn's Jane B. Moore Memorial.
>> UL stands 6-4 on the season-opening homestand after identical 3-2 records in the 39th Louisiana Classic and Ragin' Cajuns Invitational I.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns Invitational II is the last time Louisiana will be at Lamson Park until March 21 – the next 14 games all on the road.
>> Louisiana and Houston meet for the first time since April 2022. It'll be the first-ever matchup with Kansas City.
>> Louisiana is four wins shy of the program's 1,900th all-time win.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns offense ranks Top 50 nationally with a .331 average.
>> UL's offense is paced by the trio of Kayla Falterman, Maddie Hayden and Cecilia Vasquez who have combined for 39 hits on a .448 average.
>> Freshman pitcher Mallory Wheeler has headlined UL's pitching staff early on, sporting a 3-0 mark on a team-leading 25-2/3 innings pitched.
THIS 'N THAT
>> Cecilia Vasquez, with 12 RBI, has posted at least one RBI in seven of 10 games and has a team-leading four (4) multiple-RBI games.
>> Lafayette native Gabbie Stutes has emerged as a top offensive threat, hitting .545 (6-of-11) with five (5) RBI in 15 plate appearances.
>> Mallory Wheeler closed with five scoreless innings pitched in the Ole Miss win and has an active streak of 11 innings without an earned run allowed.
>> UL's No. 1 and 2 hitters, Maddie Hayden and Kayla Falterman, reached base a combined 23 out of 34 plate appearances on opening weekend.
>> Kayla Falterman reached base in 12 out of 15 plate appearances (.800 OB%) and batted .700 (7-of-10) during Opening Weekend.
>> Freshman Emily Smith homered in her first collegiate at bat and finished opening weekend with two home runs and five RBI.
>> Mallory Wheeler (D1Softball and Softball America) and Emily Smith (Softball America) were named to national Freshmen Watch Lists.
>> Maddie Hayden, Sam Roe and Cecilia Vasquez represented the Louisiana on the 2025 Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference team.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns, who received the most first-place votes, were picked to finish second in the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Coaches Poll
>> The 2025 campaign marks the 45th season in the storied history of Louisiana Softball. The program has recorded 1,896 wins, a total that ranks Top 5 in NCAA history.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana hits the road for the first time in Alyson Habetz's inaugural season, traveling to Auburn, Alabama to compete in the Jane B. Moore Memorial tournament from Friday-Sunday, February 28-March 2.
The Ragin' Cajuns face Rutgers, McNeese and host-Auburn during the three-day event held at Jane B. Moore Field on the Auburn University campus.
Tournament play in Auburn begins on Friday, February 28 when Louisiana takes on Rutgers and McNeese at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., respectively.
Live radio coverage is available on the Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network (The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM) for all games. The two matchups with Auburn (March 1 and 2) are being streamed on SEC Network Plus (SECN+), available through the Watch ESPN platform.
The trip to Auburn starts a 14-game road trip for Louisiana which keeps the squad away from Lamson Park until March 21. UL spends 10 consecutive days on the road at the onset of the trip, also visiting Mississippi State (March 5) and playing in Alabama's Spring Break Showdown in Tuscaloosa (March 7-8) before returning home.
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.
Louisiana Softball season and single-game tickets are currently on sale, outfield general admission seating only, available for purchase online at RaginCajuns.com/tickets or by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL (4685). Fans can also support the softball student athletes, and invest in the program's future, through the Krewe Allons NIL Collective (click here).
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