University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, February 20
Baton Rouge, La.
1:30 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
Howard
Cajuns Continue Seven-Game Week at LSU, McNeese Tournaments
2/19/2026 4:20:00 PM | Softball
UL plays six games across Baton Rouge and Lake Charles, highlighted by Saturday showdown at LSU
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team continues a busy seven-game week and begins the third weekend of non-conference tournament action on Friday, February 20 at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge playing Howard and Michigan State in back-to-back games beginning at approximately 1:30 p.m.
On Saturday, February 21, UL has a second meeting with Howard (11:00 a.m.) before facing off with host-LSU at 4:00 p.m.
Tournament play then switches to Lake Charles on Sunday, February 22 for contests with Missouri and Houston starting at 11:00 a.m. at Joe Miller Field.
Fans can listen to each game in the Lafayette area on The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM and worldwide on the Varsity Network app with Cody Junot (pxp) and Bobby Neveaux (analyst) providing commentary. The LSU matchup will be televised on SECN+.
Louisiana (6-4) at LSU Purple and Gold Challenge
Dates: Friday-Saturday, February 20-21
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Stadium: Tiger Park
Louisiana's Schedule:
Fri., Feb. 20 – vs. Howard, 1:30 p.m. (CST) | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Fri., Feb. 20 – vs. Michigan State, 4:00 p.m. (CST) | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sat., Feb. 21 – vs. Howard, 11:00 a.m. (CST) | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sat., Feb. 21 – at No. 17 LSU, 4:00 p.m. (CST) | SECN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Louisiana (6-4) at McNeese Cajun AC Louisiana Clash
Dates: Sunday, February 22
Location: Lake Charles, La.
Stadium: Joe Miller Field
Louisiana's Schedule:
Sun., Feb. 22 – vs. Missouri, 11:00 a.m. (CST) | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sun., Feb. 22 – vs. Houston, 1:30 p.m. (CST) | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
MEDIA INFORMATION
Season Stats (PDF) | Roster | Schedule/Results
Television (Saturday at LSU): SEC+ | Talent: Garrett Walvoord, 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
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSB
TEAM INFORMATION
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: --
Head Coach: Alyson Habetz (Louisiana, '95)
Record at Louisiana: 35-29 (2nd season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .344 / .588 / .420
Team ERA: 3.52 | Opponent Batting Average: .253 | Strikeouts (Pitching): 51
Stolen Bases: 12-for-16
ABOUT LOUISIANA
>> The Ragin' Cajuns are in the beginning stages of a month-long stretch in which 19 out of 20 games are on the road through March 20.
>> Louisiana opened the road-laden journey on Tuesday (Feb. 17) at No. 7 Florida State – the first of seven games alone this particular week.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns rank Top 30 nationally in home runs (15), slugging percentage (.588) and RBI (72).
>> Louisiana's increased power is highlighted by five players with multiple home runs led by three apiece from Haley Hart and Brooke Otto.
>> Louisiana has scored six-plus runs in five of its six wins. The Ragin' Cajuns are hitting .344 as a team and averaging 7.4 runs per game.
>> Freshman Haley Hart leads the way with a .517 batting average (15-for-29), adding three home runs and 12 RBI. She was a perfect 2-of-2 against No. 7 Florida State.
>> Redshirt freshman Lily Knox has combined patience and power in the heart of the lineup. She's batting .409 with two home runs and 10 RBI and leads with eight walks and a .548 on-base percentage.
>> Brooke Otto has matched Haley Hart for the lead in home runs (3) and shares the RBI lead with 12.
>> Mia Liscano is batting .417 while scoring nine runs and is a perfect 7-for-7 in stolen base attempts, giving Louisiana a dynamic threat to manufacture runs.
>> Julianne Tipton owns a 2-0 record and a 2.33 ERA across 15.0 innings, holding foes to a .193 average.
>> Lexie Delbrey leads the pitching staff with 17 strikeouts in 16.2 innings and carries a 2.94 ERA.
>> Sage Hoover surrendered only two earned runs over 9.0 innings of work in her two appearances against Ole Miss in the Ragin' Cajuns Invitational.
>> The pitching staff has allowed three earned runs or fewer in six contests. In three P4 matchups (Ole Miss and Florida State), no more than three earned runs were yielded.
THIS 'N THAT
>> The Ragin' Cajuns seek a return to their championship and postseason ways in the 2026 season. Last season, UL finished third in the SBC and missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1999.
>> Louisiana was picked to finish third in the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Coaches Poll.
>> 2025 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year Emily Smith is the top returner on offense looking to build upon a 50-hit, 40-RBI debut in her collegiate rookie season.
>> The two-time reigning national leader in total double plays turned, Louisiana's defense crafted 81 double plays over the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
>> The double play tandem of Cecilia Vasquez and Mia Liscano highlights an infield defense that has led the nation in double plays turned the past two seasons.
>> Acadiana-area softball star Kennedy Marceaux of Kaplan, the 2024 Louisiana Gatorade Softball Player of the Year, headlines the newcomers.
>> The 2026 campaign marks the 46th season in the storied history of Louisiana Softball. The program debuted in 1981 and since has recorded 1,925 wins, a total that ranks Top 5 in NCAA history.
>> The Louisiana Softball program's rich tradition includes six Women's College World Series appearances, eight NCAA Super Regional berths and 33 NCAA Regional appearances which ranks as eighth-most in NCAA history.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana makes a brief return to Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park on Tuesday, February 24 to meet Northern Iowa in a 5:00 p.m. weekday contest.
Following the UNI contest, it's a return to the road until the SBC home opener on March 20 vs. Texas State.
The first stop is College Station, Texas for the Texas A&M Invitational at Davis Diamond from Friday-Sunday, February 27-March 1 with contests against Saint Mary's, No. 13 Texas A&M and Kennesaw State.
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 support the softball student athletes, and invest in the program's future, through The Cajuns Edge Fund (click here) to contribute directly to the Louisiana Athletics and Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation's revenue-sharing initiative or by joining the Centerfield Club (click here).
On Saturday, February 21, UL has a second meeting with Howard (11:00 a.m.) before facing off with host-LSU at 4:00 p.m.
Tournament play then switches to Lake Charles on Sunday, February 22 for contests with Missouri and Houston starting at 11:00 a.m. at Joe Miller Field.
Fans can listen to each game in the Lafayette area on The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM and worldwide on the Varsity Network app with Cody Junot (pxp) and Bobby Neveaux (analyst) providing commentary. The LSU matchup will be televised on SECN+.
Louisiana (6-4) at LSU Purple and Gold Challenge
Dates: Friday-Saturday, February 20-21
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Stadium: Tiger Park
Louisiana's Schedule:
Fri., Feb. 20 – vs. Howard, 1:30 p.m. (CST) | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Fri., Feb. 20 – vs. Michigan State, 4:00 p.m. (CST) | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sat., Feb. 21 – vs. Howard, 11:00 a.m. (CST) | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sat., Feb. 21 – at No. 17 LSU, 4:00 p.m. (CST) | SECN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Louisiana (6-4) at McNeese Cajun AC Louisiana Clash
Dates: Sunday, February 22
Location: Lake Charles, La.
Stadium: Joe Miller Field
Louisiana's Schedule:
Sun., Feb. 22 – vs. Missouri, 11:00 a.m. (CST) | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sun., Feb. 22 – vs. Houston, 1:30 p.m. (CST) | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
MEDIA INFORMATION
Season Stats (PDF) | Roster | Schedule/Results
Television (Saturday at LSU): SEC+ | Talent: Garrett Walvoord, 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
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSB
TEAM INFORMATION
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: --
Head Coach: Alyson Habetz (Louisiana, '95)
Record at Louisiana: 35-29 (2nd season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .344 / .588 / .420
Team ERA: 3.52 | Opponent Batting Average: .253 | Strikeouts (Pitching): 51
Stolen Bases: 12-for-16
ABOUT LOUISIANA
>> The Ragin' Cajuns are in the beginning stages of a month-long stretch in which 19 out of 20 games are on the road through March 20.
>> Louisiana opened the road-laden journey on Tuesday (Feb. 17) at No. 7 Florida State – the first of seven games alone this particular week.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns rank Top 30 nationally in home runs (15), slugging percentage (.588) and RBI (72).
>> Louisiana's increased power is highlighted by five players with multiple home runs led by three apiece from Haley Hart and Brooke Otto.
>> Louisiana has scored six-plus runs in five of its six wins. The Ragin' Cajuns are hitting .344 as a team and averaging 7.4 runs per game.
>> Freshman Haley Hart leads the way with a .517 batting average (15-for-29), adding three home runs and 12 RBI. She was a perfect 2-of-2 against No. 7 Florida State.
>> Redshirt freshman Lily Knox has combined patience and power in the heart of the lineup. She's batting .409 with two home runs and 10 RBI and leads with eight walks and a .548 on-base percentage.
>> Brooke Otto has matched Haley Hart for the lead in home runs (3) and shares the RBI lead with 12.
>> Mia Liscano is batting .417 while scoring nine runs and is a perfect 7-for-7 in stolen base attempts, giving Louisiana a dynamic threat to manufacture runs.
>> Julianne Tipton owns a 2-0 record and a 2.33 ERA across 15.0 innings, holding foes to a .193 average.
>> Lexie Delbrey leads the pitching staff with 17 strikeouts in 16.2 innings and carries a 2.94 ERA.
>> Sage Hoover surrendered only two earned runs over 9.0 innings of work in her two appearances against Ole Miss in the Ragin' Cajuns Invitational.
>> The pitching staff has allowed three earned runs or fewer in six contests. In three P4 matchups (Ole Miss and Florida State), no more than three earned runs were yielded.
THIS 'N THAT
>> The Ragin' Cajuns seek a return to their championship and postseason ways in the 2026 season. Last season, UL finished third in the SBC and missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1999.
>> Louisiana was picked to finish third in the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Coaches Poll.
>> 2025 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year Emily Smith is the top returner on offense looking to build upon a 50-hit, 40-RBI debut in her collegiate rookie season.
>> The two-time reigning national leader in total double plays turned, Louisiana's defense crafted 81 double plays over the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
>> The double play tandem of Cecilia Vasquez and Mia Liscano highlights an infield defense that has led the nation in double plays turned the past two seasons.
>> Acadiana-area softball star Kennedy Marceaux of Kaplan, the 2024 Louisiana Gatorade Softball Player of the Year, headlines the newcomers.
>> The 2026 campaign marks the 46th season in the storied history of Louisiana Softball. The program debuted in 1981 and since has recorded 1,925 wins, a total that ranks Top 5 in NCAA history.
>> The Louisiana Softball program's rich tradition includes six Women's College World Series appearances, eight NCAA Super Regional berths and 33 NCAA Regional appearances which ranks as eighth-most in NCAA history.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana makes a brief return to Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park on Tuesday, February 24 to meet Northern Iowa in a 5:00 p.m. weekday contest.
Following the UNI contest, it's a return to the road until the SBC home opener on March 20 vs. Texas State.
The first stop is College Station, Texas for the Texas A&M Invitational at Davis Diamond from Friday-Sunday, February 27-March 1 with contests against Saint Mary's, No. 13 Texas A&M and Kennesaw State.
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 support the softball student athletes, and invest in the program's future, through The Cajuns Edge Fund (click here) to contribute directly to the Louisiana Athletics and Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation's revenue-sharing initiative or by joining the Centerfield Club (click here).
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