University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Tuesday, February 24
Lafayette
5:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
Northern Iowa
Brief Home Stop Awaits Cajuns Against Northern Iowa
2/23/2026 9:38:00 PM | Softball
Louisiana returns to Lamson Park for lone home game before extended road swing
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team makes a brief return to the Hub City on Tuesday, February 24 to meet Northern Iowa in a 5:00 p.m. weekday contest at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.
The game will stream on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald and Scott Brazda providing commentary. Radio coverage is available on The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM throughout Acadiana and worldwide on the Varsity Network with Cody Junot and Bobby Neveaux calling the action.
The Ragin' Cajuns (10-6) play the lone home game in their current stretch of 19 out of 20 games on the road. Following the UNI contest, it's a return to the road until the SBC home opener on March 20 vs. Texas State.
It's the first meeting with the Panthers (6-5) since the 2014 season opener (Feb. 7, 2014), also held at Lamson Park.
Louisiana (10-6) vs. Northern Iowa (6-5)
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Game Time: 5:00 p.m.
MEDIA INFORMATION
Season Stats (PDF) | Roster | Schedule/Results
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Dan McDonald, PxP; Scott Brazda, 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
LOUISIANA Ragin' Cajuns
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: --
Head Coach: Alyson Habetz (Louisiana, '95)
Record at Louisiana: 39-31 (2nd season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .316 / .530 / .390
Team ERA: 3.23
NORTHERN IOWA Panthers
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: --
Head Coach: Ryan Jacobs (Oklahoma, '98)
Record at UNI: 535-377 (19th season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .319 / .590 / .440
Team ERA: 5.92
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 1-0
Last: 2/7/14 – UL 10, UNI 8 (8) (Lamson Park)
At Lamson Park: Louisiana leads, 1-0
Streak: UL, +1
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana plays its first home weekday game of the 2026 season.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns are back at Lamson Park for the first time since hosting the Ragin' Cajuns Invitational over Mardi Gras Weekend (Feb. 13-15).
>> The lone prior meeting with Northern Iowa occurred in the 2014 season opener (Feb. 7, 2014).
>> Tuesday starts a six-game week for Louisiana which continues Friday-Sunday, February 27-March 1 in Bryan-College Station, Texas at the Texas A&M Invitational.
>> UL went 4-3 last week during its first road action of the season.
>> Louisiana's offense has flourished at Lamson Park, the squad belting 15 home runs during the season-opening, nine-game homestand.
>> Head coach Alyson Habetz faced off against UNI head coach Ryan Jacobs during her tenure as an assistant coach at Alabama.
>> Louisiana ranks No. 5 nationally – and No. 1 in the state – in average attendance (1,736). The Cajuns drew 1,600-plus each of the six playing dates on the season-opening homestand.
ABOUT LOUISIANA
>> Freshman Haley Hart has paced the Cajuns at the plate, leading the team with a .426 batting average, four home runs and 15 RBI.
>> Mia Liscano has provided a spark at the No. 9 spot in the lineup and excelled in turning the lineup over, hitting .417 with 13 runs scored.
>> Brooke Otto has added pop in the middle of the order with four doubles, three home runs and 13 RBI, good for a .568 slugging percentage.
>> Kennedy Marceaux ranks among the team leaders in RBI (12) and total bases (24) while handling a heavy defensive workload behind the plate.
>> Louisiana's 95 total RBI have come from throughout the lineup, with 12 players have recorded at least one RBI. Five players have already reached double digits, led by Haley Hart's 15 RBI.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns have 18 home runs – averaging more than one per game – and are quickly approaching last season's total (22).
>> Louisiana has scored 100 runs in 16 games (6.25 runs/game). The offense has scored five-plus runs in nine of the 10 wins.
>> Bethany Noble has been dominant, allowing just one run in 20.0 innings across four appearances. She has tossed two complete-game shutouts and limited opponents to a .233 batting average.
>> Sage Hoover has logged the most innings pitched (31.1) on staff and delivered two complete games. She battled No. 17 LSU into a 1-all deadlock into the 10th inning.
>> Julianne Tipton owns a 3-1 record and 3.23 ERA in 21.2 innings pitched with 13 strikeouts. Lexie Delbrey has added 25 strikeouts in 28.0 innings and carries a 2-1 record.
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 1,929 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 returns to the road for a series of 12 consecutive games away from home, keeping the squad away from Lamson Park until the SBC home opener on March 20 vs. Texas State.
The first stop is Bryan-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.
The Ragin' Cajuns open play in the tournament on Friday (Feb. 27) facing Saint Mary's at 2:00 p.m. and host-and No. 13-ranked Texas A&M at 7:00 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 28) features a matchup with Kennesaw State and a rematch with Saint Mary's, back-to-back games beginning at 11:30 a.m., then on Sunday UL takes on Texas A&M in the tournament finale at 1:30 p.m.
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).
The game will stream on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald and Scott Brazda providing commentary. Radio coverage is available on The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM throughout Acadiana and worldwide on the Varsity Network with Cody Junot and Bobby Neveaux calling the action.
The Ragin' Cajuns (10-6) play the lone home game in their current stretch of 19 out of 20 games on the road. Following the UNI contest, it's a return to the road until the SBC home opener on March 20 vs. Texas State.
It's the first meeting with the Panthers (6-5) since the 2014 season opener (Feb. 7, 2014), also held at Lamson Park.
Louisiana (10-6) vs. Northern Iowa (6-5)
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Game Time: 5:00 p.m.
MEDIA INFORMATION
Season Stats (PDF) | Roster | Schedule/Results
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Dan McDonald, PxP; Scott Brazda, 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
LOUISIANA Ragin' Cajuns
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: --
Head Coach: Alyson Habetz (Louisiana, '95)
Record at Louisiana: 39-31 (2nd season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .316 / .530 / .390
Team ERA: 3.23
NORTHERN IOWA Panthers
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: --
Head Coach: Ryan Jacobs (Oklahoma, '98)
Record at UNI: 535-377 (19th season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .319 / .590 / .440
Team ERA: 5.92
A LOOK AT THE SERIES
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 1-0
Last: 2/7/14 – UL 10, UNI 8 (8) (Lamson Park)
At Lamson Park: Louisiana leads, 1-0
Streak: UL, +1
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana plays its first home weekday game of the 2026 season.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns are back at Lamson Park for the first time since hosting the Ragin' Cajuns Invitational over Mardi Gras Weekend (Feb. 13-15).
>> The lone prior meeting with Northern Iowa occurred in the 2014 season opener (Feb. 7, 2014).
>> Tuesday starts a six-game week for Louisiana which continues Friday-Sunday, February 27-March 1 in Bryan-College Station, Texas at the Texas A&M Invitational.
>> UL went 4-3 last week during its first road action of the season.
>> Louisiana's offense has flourished at Lamson Park, the squad belting 15 home runs during the season-opening, nine-game homestand.
>> Head coach Alyson Habetz faced off against UNI head coach Ryan Jacobs during her tenure as an assistant coach at Alabama.
>> Louisiana ranks No. 5 nationally – and No. 1 in the state – in average attendance (1,736). The Cajuns drew 1,600-plus each of the six playing dates on the season-opening homestand.
ABOUT LOUISIANA
>> Freshman Haley Hart has paced the Cajuns at the plate, leading the team with a .426 batting average, four home runs and 15 RBI.
>> Mia Liscano has provided a spark at the No. 9 spot in the lineup and excelled in turning the lineup over, hitting .417 with 13 runs scored.
>> Brooke Otto has added pop in the middle of the order with four doubles, three home runs and 13 RBI, good for a .568 slugging percentage.
>> Kennedy Marceaux ranks among the team leaders in RBI (12) and total bases (24) while handling a heavy defensive workload behind the plate.
>> Louisiana's 95 total RBI have come from throughout the lineup, with 12 players have recorded at least one RBI. Five players have already reached double digits, led by Haley Hart's 15 RBI.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns have 18 home runs – averaging more than one per game – and are quickly approaching last season's total (22).
>> Louisiana has scored 100 runs in 16 games (6.25 runs/game). The offense has scored five-plus runs in nine of the 10 wins.
>> Bethany Noble has been dominant, allowing just one run in 20.0 innings across four appearances. She has tossed two complete-game shutouts and limited opponents to a .233 batting average.
>> Sage Hoover has logged the most innings pitched (31.1) on staff and delivered two complete games. She battled No. 17 LSU into a 1-all deadlock into the 10th inning.
>> Julianne Tipton owns a 3-1 record and 3.23 ERA in 21.2 innings pitched with 13 strikeouts. Lexie Delbrey has added 25 strikeouts in 28.0 innings and carries a 2-1 record.
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 1,929 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 returns to the road for a series of 12 consecutive games away from home, keeping the squad away from Lamson Park until the SBC home opener on March 20 vs. Texas State.
The first stop is Bryan-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.
The Ragin' Cajuns open play in the tournament on Friday (Feb. 27) facing Saint Mary's at 2:00 p.m. and host-and No. 13-ranked Texas A&M at 7:00 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 28) features a matchup with Kennesaw State and a rematch with Saint Mary's, back-to-back games beginning at 11:30 a.m., then on Sunday UL takes on Texas A&M in the tournament finale at 1:30 p.m.
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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