University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Tuesday, February 24
Lafayette, La.
6 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
Kansas State
Louisiana Baseball Preview: vs. K-State
2/23/2026 11:32:00 PM | Baseball
Red hot Ragin' Cajuns host Big 12 Wildcats in two-game, midweek series
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team returns to M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park this week, hosting Big 12 opponent Kansas State in a two-game midweek series beginning Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Wednesday's contest will be streamed live on ESPN+. Fans can listen to both games locally on KPEL-FM (96.5 FM) and worldwide via the Varsity Network app.
Louisiana (5-2) brings a five-game winning streak into the series after sweeping Maryland over the weekend. The Cajuns capped the three-game set with a 6-5 victory in 15 innings on Sunday, grinding through a four-hour, 45-minute finale to secure the sweep.
Through seven games, Louisiana is batting .265 as a team with 67 hits and 48 runs scored. The Cajuns are 4-0 this season when scoring six or more runs and 4-0 when playing error-free baseball.
Freshman Blaze Rodriguez has provided an immediate spark, leading the team with a .370 average, 10 hits and seven RBIs. The Slidell native owns a .485 on-base percentage and has stolen three bases in four attempts while helping turn three double plays defensively.
Graduate transfer Rigoberto Hernandez is hitting .346 with two home runs and a team-best 17 total bases. Colt Brown is batting .333 with five doubles and 10 hits, and Steven Spalitta has reached base at a .406 clip while sharing the team lead with seven runs scored.
On the mound, right-hander Sawyer Pruitt (1-0, 0.00 ERA) is slated to start Tuesday's opener. Pruitt has allowed just one run - none earned - over 8.2 innings this season, striking out 10. Wednesday's starter will be announced.
Kansas State (6-1) enters the week off a 2-1 showing at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas, earning wins over Nebraska and Michigan. The Wildcats are off to their best start since 2010.
Nine K-State players recorded a hit over the weekend, highlighted by a five-hit performance from newcomer Carlos Vasquez, who also hit two home runs. Dee Kennedy added a pair of homers as the Wildcats' pitching staff posted a 4.00 ERA across 27 innings in Arlington.
Right-hander Tanner Duke (0-0, 13.50 ERA) is expected to start Tuesday for Kansas State. Wednesday's starter has not been announced.
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.
For the latest updates on Ragin' Cajuns baseball, follow on Facebook (RaginCajunsBaseball), Twitter (@RaginCajunsBSB) and Instagram (@RaginCajunsBSB) or check RaginCajuns.com.
GAMES 8-9 PREVIEW
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (5-2) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (6-1)
TIMES (dates and times are subject to change)
Tuesday (February 24) – 6 p.m.
Wednesday (February 25) – 6 p.m.
LOCATION/SITE
M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park (6,015) | Lafayette, La.
TICKETS
• Tickets for Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Baseball are available for purchase on-line at RaginCajuns.com/tickets or by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL (4685).
• Group tickets are also available by contacting the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office by email at Tickets@louisiana.edu.
PROJECTED PITCHING MATCHUPS
TUESDAY - 6 p.m.
LOUISIANA | RH Sawyer Pruitt (6-7, 240, Fr., Watson, La.)
'26 Stats – 1-1, 0.00 ERA, 8.2 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K, .242 OppBA)
K-STATE | RH Tanner Duke (6-2, 180, r-Jr., Ladera Ranch, Calif.)
'26 Stats – 0-0, 13.50 ERA, 2.2 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, .429 OppBA
WEDNESDAY – 6 p.m.
LOUISIANA | TBA
K-STATE | TBA
RANKINGS
Louisiana – None
K-State – Receiving votes (NCBWA)
RADIO/TV/LIVE STATISTICS
RADIO (Pregame Show starts 30 minutes prior to first pitch)
Station – KPEL-FM 96.5 / The Varsity Network App
TV/STREAMING (ESPN+ - WEDNESDAY)
Talent – Dan McDonald (pxp); Brennan Breaux (color)
LIVE STATS
CajunStats.Statbroadcast.com
SERIES RECORD
Overall – Louisiana leads, 1-0
In Lafayette – Louisiana leads, 1-0
Wednesday's contest will be streamed live on ESPN+. Fans can listen to both games locally on KPEL-FM (96.5 FM) and worldwide via the Varsity Network app.
Louisiana (5-2) brings a five-game winning streak into the series after sweeping Maryland over the weekend. The Cajuns capped the three-game set with a 6-5 victory in 15 innings on Sunday, grinding through a four-hour, 45-minute finale to secure the sweep.
Through seven games, Louisiana is batting .265 as a team with 67 hits and 48 runs scored. The Cajuns are 4-0 this season when scoring six or more runs and 4-0 when playing error-free baseball.
Freshman Blaze Rodriguez has provided an immediate spark, leading the team with a .370 average, 10 hits and seven RBIs. The Slidell native owns a .485 on-base percentage and has stolen three bases in four attempts while helping turn three double plays defensively.
Graduate transfer Rigoberto Hernandez is hitting .346 with two home runs and a team-best 17 total bases. Colt Brown is batting .333 with five doubles and 10 hits, and Steven Spalitta has reached base at a .406 clip while sharing the team lead with seven runs scored.
On the mound, right-hander Sawyer Pruitt (1-0, 0.00 ERA) is slated to start Tuesday's opener. Pruitt has allowed just one run - none earned - over 8.2 innings this season, striking out 10. Wednesday's starter will be announced.
Kansas State (6-1) enters the week off a 2-1 showing at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas, earning wins over Nebraska and Michigan. The Wildcats are off to their best start since 2010.
Nine K-State players recorded a hit over the weekend, highlighted by a five-hit performance from newcomer Carlos Vasquez, who also hit two home runs. Dee Kennedy added a pair of homers as the Wildcats' pitching staff posted a 4.00 ERA across 27 innings in Arlington.
Right-hander Tanner Duke (0-0, 13.50 ERA) is expected to start Tuesday for Kansas State. Wednesday's starter has not been announced.
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.
For the latest updates on Ragin' Cajuns baseball, follow on Facebook (RaginCajunsBaseball), Twitter (@RaginCajunsBSB) and Instagram (@RaginCajunsBSB) or check RaginCajuns.com.
GAMES 8-9 PREVIEW
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (5-2) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (6-1)
TIMES (dates and times are subject to change)
Tuesday (February 24) – 6 p.m.
Wednesday (February 25) – 6 p.m.
LOCATION/SITE
M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park (6,015) | Lafayette, La.
TICKETS
• Tickets for Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Baseball are available for purchase on-line at RaginCajuns.com/tickets or by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL (4685).
• Group tickets are also available by contacting the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office by email at Tickets@louisiana.edu.
PROJECTED PITCHING MATCHUPS
TUESDAY - 6 p.m.
LOUISIANA | RH Sawyer Pruitt (6-7, 240, Fr., Watson, La.)
'26 Stats – 1-1, 0.00 ERA, 8.2 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K, .242 OppBA)
K-STATE | RH Tanner Duke (6-2, 180, r-Jr., Ladera Ranch, Calif.)
'26 Stats – 0-0, 13.50 ERA, 2.2 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, .429 OppBA
WEDNESDAY – 6 p.m.
LOUISIANA | TBA
K-STATE | TBA
RANKINGS
Louisiana – None
K-State – Receiving votes (NCBWA)
RADIO/TV/LIVE STATISTICS
RADIO (Pregame Show starts 30 minutes prior to first pitch)
Station – KPEL-FM 96.5 / The Varsity Network App
TV/STREAMING (ESPN+ - WEDNESDAY)
Talent – Dan McDonald (pxp); Brennan Breaux (color)
LIVE STATS
CajunStats.Statbroadcast.com
SERIES RECORD
Overall – Louisiana leads, 1-0
In Lafayette – Louisiana leads, 1-0
Players Mentioned
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