University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Tuesday, March 24
Lafayette
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
McNeese
Louisiana Closes Homestand with In-State Clash vs. McNeese
3/23/2026 7:34:00 PM | Softball
Cajuns welcome Cowgirls to Lamson Park after series win over Texas State
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team finishes its March homestand on Tuesday, March 24 taking on McNeese in a 6:00 p.m. midweek game at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.
The Ragin' Cajuns (19-13) are coming off a Sun Belt series victory over rival Texas State which opened the four-game homestand. The Cowgirls (20-12) were swept by Nicholls in Thibodaux over the weekend, falling to 1-5 on their current seven-game road trip.
Tuesday's matchup is the first in a home-and-home series between Louisiana and McNeese this spring. The Ragin' Cajuns return the visit, traveling to Lake Charles on April 21.
The contest will be televised on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald and Dawson Eiserloh calling the action. Radio coverage is available on The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region and worldwide on Varsity Network with Cody Junot (pxp) and Bobby Neveaux (analyst) providing commentary.
Louisiana (19-13) vs. McNeese (20-12)
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Game Time: 6:00 p.m.
MEDIA INFORMATION
Season Stats (PDF) | Roster | Schedule/Results
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Dan McDonald, PxP; Dawson Eiserloh, analyst
Radio: The GOAT 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Network | Talent: Cody Junot, PxP; Bobby Neveaux, analyst
Live Stats: CajunStats.StatBroadcast.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSB
TEAM INFORMATION
LOUISIANA Ragin' Cajuns
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: -- | RPI: 43
Head Coach: Alyson Habetz (Louisiana, '95)
Record at Louisiana: 48-38 (2nd season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .311 / .510 / .385
Team ERA: 3.40 | Opponent Batting Average: .268 | Strikeouts (Pitching): 129
Stolen Bases: 30-for-42
McNEESE Cowgirls
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: -- | RPI: 33
Head Coach: James Landreneau
Record at McNeese: 359-193 (10th season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .310 / .501 / .404
Team ERA: 4.23 | Opponent Batting Average: .294 | Strikeouts (Pitching): 112
Stolen Bases: 52-for-69
SERIES HISTORY
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 111-27
Last: 3/18/25 – MCN 5, UL 4 (Lake Charles, La.)
In Lafayette: Louisiana leads, 58-10
Streak: MCN, +1
- 139th all-time meeting between the two programs.
- Second-oldest series in Louisiana's program history, trailing only ULM (153 games).
- Programs split pair of meetings in 2025, UL winning at Auburn's Jane B. Moore Memorial and McNeese claiming the matchup in Lake Charles.
- Series returns to Lamson Park for the first time since March 2024; Cajuns have won last three matchups on their home field.
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana steps out of Sun Belt Conference play for a midweek game against McNeese on Tuesday, March 24 at Lamson Park.
>> The contest features two teams ranked inside the Top 50 of the NCAA RPI rankings: McNeese at No. 33 and Louisiana at No. 43.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns and Cowgirls meet at Lamson Park for the first time since March 2024. Last season's matchups were held at Auburn's Jane B. Moore Memorial and in Lake Charles.
>> It's the first midweek game for Louisiana since February 24 vs. Northern Iowa at Lamson Park.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns are 1-1 in midweek contests, falling at Florida State (Feb. 17) and defeating Northern Iowa (Feb. 24). I
>> Louisiana's offense has been its best at Lamson Park: batting .335 with 47 extra base hits (24 doubles, 2 triples, 21 home runs). The pitching staff has thrived as well in the friendly confines, sporting a 2.86 ERA over 88.0 innings and limiting foes to a .245 average.
>> Sage Hoover steered Louisiana to the series win over Texas State, surrendering only one run over 13-? innings pitched. She claimed both of the Cajuns wins, with a key relief performance and complete game effort, finishing the weekend 2-0 with a 0.53 ERA.
>> Lily Knox delivered the timeliest and impactful hits which led to both of the wins the series victory over Texas State – evening the score in the series opener to set up Brooke Otto's game-winner the next inning and on Sunday launching a three-run blast to break a 1-all tie in the series clincher.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns have out-hit the opposition in 19 out of 32 games, recording an 18-1 mark when accomplishing the feat.
>> Louisiana's pitching staff held Texas State to two runs or less twice in the series, marking the 12th and 13th times yielding two runs or fewer this season (11-2 record in the situation).
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana travels to Monroe, Louisiana for a three-game Sun Belt Conference series with ULM from Friday-Sunday, March 27-29 at the ULM Softball Complex.
The series opener is set for 6:00 p.m. on Friday (March 27). Play continues Saturday (March 28) at 2:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday (March 29) with the series finale at 12:00 p.m.
All games will be televised on ESPN+ with a radio broadcast available on The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region and worldwide on Varsity Network with Cody Junot (pxp) and Bobby Neveaux (analyst) providing commentary.
Both the Ragin' Cajuns and Warhawks will be battling to climb into the upper half of the SBC standings. Through the first two weekends, both sides stand 3-3 in league play and in the middle of the pack.
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 Ragin' Cajuns (19-13) are coming off a Sun Belt series victory over rival Texas State which opened the four-game homestand. The Cowgirls (20-12) were swept by Nicholls in Thibodaux over the weekend, falling to 1-5 on their current seven-game road trip.
Tuesday's matchup is the first in a home-and-home series between Louisiana and McNeese this spring. The Ragin' Cajuns return the visit, traveling to Lake Charles on April 21.
The contest will be televised on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald and Dawson Eiserloh calling the action. Radio coverage is available on The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region and worldwide on Varsity Network with Cody Junot (pxp) and Bobby Neveaux (analyst) providing commentary.
Louisiana (19-13) vs. McNeese (20-12)
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Location: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park
Game Time: 6:00 p.m.
MEDIA INFORMATION
Season Stats (PDF) | Roster | Schedule/Results
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Dan McDonald, PxP; Dawson Eiserloh, analyst
Radio: The GOAT 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Network | Talent: Cody Junot, PxP; Bobby Neveaux, analyst
Live Stats: CajunStats.StatBroadcast.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSB
TEAM INFORMATION
LOUISIANA Ragin' Cajuns
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: -- | RPI: 43
Head Coach: Alyson Habetz (Louisiana, '95)
Record at Louisiana: 48-38 (2nd season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .311 / .510 / .385
Team ERA: 3.40 | Opponent Batting Average: .268 | Strikeouts (Pitching): 129
Stolen Bases: 30-for-42
McNEESE Cowgirls
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: -- | RPI: 33
Head Coach: James Landreneau
Record at McNeese: 359-193 (10th season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .310 / .501 / .404
Team ERA: 4.23 | Opponent Batting Average: .294 | Strikeouts (Pitching): 112
Stolen Bases: 52-for-69
SERIES HISTORY
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 111-27
Last: 3/18/25 – MCN 5, UL 4 (Lake Charles, La.)
In Lafayette: Louisiana leads, 58-10
Streak: MCN, +1
- 139th all-time meeting between the two programs.
- Second-oldest series in Louisiana's program history, trailing only ULM (153 games).
- Programs split pair of meetings in 2025, UL winning at Auburn's Jane B. Moore Memorial and McNeese claiming the matchup in Lake Charles.
- Series returns to Lamson Park for the first time since March 2024; Cajuns have won last three matchups on their home field.
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana steps out of Sun Belt Conference play for a midweek game against McNeese on Tuesday, March 24 at Lamson Park.
>> The contest features two teams ranked inside the Top 50 of the NCAA RPI rankings: McNeese at No. 33 and Louisiana at No. 43.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns and Cowgirls meet at Lamson Park for the first time since March 2024. Last season's matchups were held at Auburn's Jane B. Moore Memorial and in Lake Charles.
>> It's the first midweek game for Louisiana since February 24 vs. Northern Iowa at Lamson Park.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns are 1-1 in midweek contests, falling at Florida State (Feb. 17) and defeating Northern Iowa (Feb. 24). I
>> Louisiana's offense has been its best at Lamson Park: batting .335 with 47 extra base hits (24 doubles, 2 triples, 21 home runs). The pitching staff has thrived as well in the friendly confines, sporting a 2.86 ERA over 88.0 innings and limiting foes to a .245 average.
>> Sage Hoover steered Louisiana to the series win over Texas State, surrendering only one run over 13-? innings pitched. She claimed both of the Cajuns wins, with a key relief performance and complete game effort, finishing the weekend 2-0 with a 0.53 ERA.
>> Lily Knox delivered the timeliest and impactful hits which led to both of the wins the series victory over Texas State – evening the score in the series opener to set up Brooke Otto's game-winner the next inning and on Sunday launching a three-run blast to break a 1-all tie in the series clincher.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns have out-hit the opposition in 19 out of 32 games, recording an 18-1 mark when accomplishing the feat.
>> Louisiana's pitching staff held Texas State to two runs or less twice in the series, marking the 12th and 13th times yielding two runs or fewer this season (11-2 record in the situation).
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana travels to Monroe, Louisiana for a three-game Sun Belt Conference series with ULM from Friday-Sunday, March 27-29 at the ULM Softball Complex.
The series opener is set for 6:00 p.m. on Friday (March 27). Play continues Saturday (March 28) at 2:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday (March 29) with the series finale at 12:00 p.m.
All games will be televised on ESPN+ with a radio broadcast available on The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM in the Acadiana region and worldwide on Varsity Network with Cody Junot (pxp) and Bobby Neveaux (analyst) providing commentary.
Both the Ragin' Cajuns and Warhawks will be battling to climb into the upper half of the SBC standings. Through the first two weekends, both sides stand 3-3 in league play and in the middle of the pack.
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).
- www.RaginCajuns.com -
Players Mentioned
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