University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, March 27
Lafayette, La.
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
ULM
Louisiana Baseball Preview: vs. ULM
3/26/2026 8:41:00 PM | Baseball
Louisiana hosts Warhawks for Louisiana Salutes Weekend
LAFAYETTE – Coming off a 9-3 win over in-state opponent Southeastern on Tuesday, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Baseball team returns to Sun Belt Conference play beginning Friday when it hosts UL Monroe in a three-game series at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park.
First pitch for Friday's opener is set for 6 p.m. The series continues on Saturday at 2 p.m., with the series finale set for Sunday at 1 p.m. All three games will be available on ESPN+ with fans able to listen locally on KPEL-FM (96.5) and worldwide on the Varsity Network app.
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).
The series with ULM (14-12, 4-2 SBC) is also part of Louisiana Salutes Weekend, honoring those who have served or are currently serving in the military and offering special ticket rates through Vet Tix.
Saturday's game is also part of the America250 national initiative in cooperation with Lafayette Consolidated Government – celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary and a nationwide commemoration recognizing the people, places, and events that have shaped our country's history and future.
Louisiana (17-8, 2-4 SBC) returns to SBC play, looking to bounce back from a three-game sweep at Texas State last weekend. The Ragin' Cajuns snapped their three-game skid, improving to 7-0 in midweek games this season after scoring six runs in the fourth inning against SLU before Josh Lim's three-run home run in the seventh gave Louisiana insurance.
Freshman Sawyer Pruitt (2-1, 1.42 ERA) will earn the start in Friday's opener for Louisiana with southpaw Andrew Herrmann (3-1, 3.20 ERA) expected to pitch on Saturday. Sunday's starter for the Ragin' Cajuns is to be determined.
Another member of Louisiana's talented freshman class – Colt Brown – leads the team with a .322 average and nine doubles. Lee Amedee (.306) is second on the team in doubles (8) while leading the team in both triples (2) and on-base percentage (.444).
After earning a three-game sweep of Texas State two weeks ago, ULM has dropped three of its last five games, including two of three last weekend at South Alabama. The Warhawks lead the SBC and are 17th nationally with a .323 batting average while leading the country in doubles (69).
Seven regulars in the lineup are hitting .338 or higher on the season with Davis Mauzy (.398-1-20) leading the way. Dayne Wray (.370) leads the team with seven home runs while Jake Haggard (.352) has driven in 37 runs to rank second in the league.
Freshman Adam Brodnax (1-1, 3.76 ERA) will start in Friday's opener for ULM with a pair of left-handers – Brandt Corley (1-1, 6.49 ERA) and JC Dermody (4-1, 6.75 ERA) – taking the mound in the final two games.
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 26-28 PREVIEW
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (17-8, 2-4 SBC) vs. UL Monroe Warhawks (14-12, 4-2 SBC)
TIMES (dates and times are subject to change)
Friday (March 27) – 6 p.m.
Saturday (March 28) – 2 p.m.
Sunday (March 29) – 1 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.
• Louisiana Salutes Weekend Vet Tix Promotion
Friday – Purchase Tickets Here
Saturday – Purchase Tickets Here
Sunday – Purchase Tickets Here
PROJECTED PITCHING MATCHUPS
FRIDAY – 6 p.m.
LOUISIANA | RH Sawyer Pruitt (6-7, 240, Fr., Watson, La.)
'26 Stats: 2-1, 1.42 ERA, 38.0 IP, 30 H, 8 R, 6 ER, 9 BB, 41 K, .216 OppBA
ULM | RH Adam Brodnax (6-3, 190, Fr., Deville, La.)
'26 Stats: 1-1, 3.76 ERA, 26.1 IP, 34 H, 16 R, 11 ER, 8 BB, 28 K, .306OppBA
SATURDAY – 2 p.m.
LOUISIANA | LH Andrew Herrmann (6-3, 215, Gr., Kennesaw, Ga.)
'26 Stats: 3-1, 3.20 ERA, 39.1 IP, 22 H, 18 R, 14 ER, 16 BB, 49 K, .161 OppBA
ULM | LH Brandt Corley (6-2, 205, R-Jr., Lucas, Texas)
'26 Stats: 1-1, 6.49 ERA, 26.1 IP, 33 H, 22 R, 19 ER, 11 BB, 29 K, .308 OppBA
SUNDAY – 1 p.m.
LOUISIANA | TBA
ULM | LH JC Dermody (6-5, 185, Sr., Council Bluffs, Iowa)
'26 Stats: 4-1, 28.0 IP, 43 H, 22 R, 21 ER, 8 BB, 27 K, .341 OppBA
RANKINGS
Louisiana –Receiving Votes (NCBWA)
ULM – Unranked
RADIO/TV/LIVE STATISTICS
TV
Station – ESPN+
Talent – Dan McDonald (pxp); Brennan Breaux (color)
RADIO (Pregame Show starts 30 minutes prior to first pitch)
Station – KPEL-FM 96.5 / The Varsity Network App
Talent – Jay Walker (pxp); Brad Topham (color)
LIVE STATS
CajunStats.Statbroadcast.com
SERIES RECORD
Overall – Louisiana leads, 105-57
Last 10 – Louisiana, 8-2
Streak – ULM +2
LOUISIANA ON DECK
• Louisiana is 7-2 in one-run games in 2026 after posting a 5-6 mark in 2025.
• The Ragin' Cajuns are 11-2 on the season when scoring six or more runs and 13-2 overall when allowing five runs or less.
• Lee Amedee has hit safely in his last five games to lead the team while Drew Markle has reached base safely in his last 13 games to pace the club.
• Head coach Matt Deggs is 12-7 all-time against ULM and is 96-54 against in-state teams.
• The weekend trio of Sawyer Pruitt (3), Andrew Herrmann (3) and JR Tollett (2) have combined for eight quality starts on the mound this season – two shy of last season's total in 58 games.
SCOUTING UL MONROE
• Under first-year coach Ford Pemberton, ULM hosts a pair of hitters who have made their mark in the first season at ULM.
• Davis Mauzy has produced a hit in 25 of 26 games to start the season, having multi-hit games in 10 contests. He recorded his first home run of the season, a three-run blast on March 3 against Southeastern Louisiana.
• Mauzy is batting a team-leading .398, has a 1.026 OPS and has 41 total hits.
• Danye Wray has also been a hot bat for ULM in 2026, recording a hit in all but three games played. His seven home runs lead the team as he possesses a .753 slugging percentage, which ranks third in the conference.
• Wray is also batting .370 and is second in RBI with 24 on the year.
WHAT'S ON TAP
• Louisiana is scheduled to open a five-game road trip beginning on Tuesday (March 31) at McNeese State before traveling to Harrisonburg, Va., on Easter Weekend for a three-game SBC series at James Madison (April 2-4).
• After the completing the Thursday-Saturday series against JMU, the Ragin' Cajuns close out the road swing on April 8 in Hammond against SLU.
CAJUNS, SUN BELT AND THE RPI
• Louisiana entered the seventh week of the season ranked No. 16 overall in the WarrenNolan.com RPI rankings, with the 10th-toughest schedule in the country and 12th among non-conference opponents.
• The Ragin' Cajuns are also 16th in the latest NCAA NET rankings (as of March 25).
• Louisiana is also one of four Sun Belt Conference schools ranked in the top-30 in the latest RPI release, joining Southern Miss (No. 3) and reigning national runner-up Coastal Carolina (No. 14).
• Arkansas State (No. 33) and Texas State (No. 38) give the Sun Belt five teams in the top 50.
First pitch for Friday's opener is set for 6 p.m. The series continues on Saturday at 2 p.m., with the series finale set for Sunday at 1 p.m. All three games will be available on ESPN+ with fans able to listen locally on KPEL-FM (96.5) and worldwide on the Varsity Network app.
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).
The series with ULM (14-12, 4-2 SBC) is also part of Louisiana Salutes Weekend, honoring those who have served or are currently serving in the military and offering special ticket rates through Vet Tix.
Saturday's game is also part of the America250 national initiative in cooperation with Lafayette Consolidated Government – celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary and a nationwide commemoration recognizing the people, places, and events that have shaped our country's history and future.
Louisiana (17-8, 2-4 SBC) returns to SBC play, looking to bounce back from a three-game sweep at Texas State last weekend. The Ragin' Cajuns snapped their three-game skid, improving to 7-0 in midweek games this season after scoring six runs in the fourth inning against SLU before Josh Lim's three-run home run in the seventh gave Louisiana insurance.
Freshman Sawyer Pruitt (2-1, 1.42 ERA) will earn the start in Friday's opener for Louisiana with southpaw Andrew Herrmann (3-1, 3.20 ERA) expected to pitch on Saturday. Sunday's starter for the Ragin' Cajuns is to be determined.
Another member of Louisiana's talented freshman class – Colt Brown – leads the team with a .322 average and nine doubles. Lee Amedee (.306) is second on the team in doubles (8) while leading the team in both triples (2) and on-base percentage (.444).
After earning a three-game sweep of Texas State two weeks ago, ULM has dropped three of its last five games, including two of three last weekend at South Alabama. The Warhawks lead the SBC and are 17th nationally with a .323 batting average while leading the country in doubles (69).
Seven regulars in the lineup are hitting .338 or higher on the season with Davis Mauzy (.398-1-20) leading the way. Dayne Wray (.370) leads the team with seven home runs while Jake Haggard (.352) has driven in 37 runs to rank second in the league.
Freshman Adam Brodnax (1-1, 3.76 ERA) will start in Friday's opener for ULM with a pair of left-handers – Brandt Corley (1-1, 6.49 ERA) and JC Dermody (4-1, 6.75 ERA) – taking the mound in the final two games.
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 26-28 PREVIEW
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (17-8, 2-4 SBC) vs. UL Monroe Warhawks (14-12, 4-2 SBC)
TIMES (dates and times are subject to change)
Friday (March 27) – 6 p.m.
Saturday (March 28) – 2 p.m.
Sunday (March 29) – 1 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.
• Louisiana Salutes Weekend Vet Tix Promotion
Friday – Purchase Tickets Here
Saturday – Purchase Tickets Here
Sunday – Purchase Tickets Here
PROJECTED PITCHING MATCHUPS
FRIDAY – 6 p.m.
LOUISIANA | RH Sawyer Pruitt (6-7, 240, Fr., Watson, La.)
'26 Stats: 2-1, 1.42 ERA, 38.0 IP, 30 H, 8 R, 6 ER, 9 BB, 41 K, .216 OppBA
ULM | RH Adam Brodnax (6-3, 190, Fr., Deville, La.)
'26 Stats: 1-1, 3.76 ERA, 26.1 IP, 34 H, 16 R, 11 ER, 8 BB, 28 K, .306OppBA
SATURDAY – 2 p.m.
LOUISIANA | LH Andrew Herrmann (6-3, 215, Gr., Kennesaw, Ga.)
'26 Stats: 3-1, 3.20 ERA, 39.1 IP, 22 H, 18 R, 14 ER, 16 BB, 49 K, .161 OppBA
ULM | LH Brandt Corley (6-2, 205, R-Jr., Lucas, Texas)
'26 Stats: 1-1, 6.49 ERA, 26.1 IP, 33 H, 22 R, 19 ER, 11 BB, 29 K, .308 OppBA
SUNDAY – 1 p.m.
LOUISIANA | TBA
ULM | LH JC Dermody (6-5, 185, Sr., Council Bluffs, Iowa)
'26 Stats: 4-1, 28.0 IP, 43 H, 22 R, 21 ER, 8 BB, 27 K, .341 OppBA
RANKINGS
Louisiana –Receiving Votes (NCBWA)
ULM – Unranked
RADIO/TV/LIVE STATISTICS
TV
Station – ESPN+
Talent – Dan McDonald (pxp); Brennan Breaux (color)
RADIO (Pregame Show starts 30 minutes prior to first pitch)
Station – KPEL-FM 96.5 / The Varsity Network App
Talent – Jay Walker (pxp); Brad Topham (color)
LIVE STATS
CajunStats.Statbroadcast.com
SERIES RECORD
Overall – Louisiana leads, 105-57
Last 10 – Louisiana, 8-2
Streak – ULM +2
LOUISIANA ON DECK
• Louisiana is 7-2 in one-run games in 2026 after posting a 5-6 mark in 2025.
• The Ragin' Cajuns are 11-2 on the season when scoring six or more runs and 13-2 overall when allowing five runs or less.
• Lee Amedee has hit safely in his last five games to lead the team while Drew Markle has reached base safely in his last 13 games to pace the club.
• Head coach Matt Deggs is 12-7 all-time against ULM and is 96-54 against in-state teams.
• The weekend trio of Sawyer Pruitt (3), Andrew Herrmann (3) and JR Tollett (2) have combined for eight quality starts on the mound this season – two shy of last season's total in 58 games.
SCOUTING UL MONROE
• Under first-year coach Ford Pemberton, ULM hosts a pair of hitters who have made their mark in the first season at ULM.
• Davis Mauzy has produced a hit in 25 of 26 games to start the season, having multi-hit games in 10 contests. He recorded his first home run of the season, a three-run blast on March 3 against Southeastern Louisiana.
• Mauzy is batting a team-leading .398, has a 1.026 OPS and has 41 total hits.
• Danye Wray has also been a hot bat for ULM in 2026, recording a hit in all but three games played. His seven home runs lead the team as he possesses a .753 slugging percentage, which ranks third in the conference.
• Wray is also batting .370 and is second in RBI with 24 on the year.
WHAT'S ON TAP
• Louisiana is scheduled to open a five-game road trip beginning on Tuesday (March 31) at McNeese State before traveling to Harrisonburg, Va., on Easter Weekend for a three-game SBC series at James Madison (April 2-4).
• After the completing the Thursday-Saturday series against JMU, the Ragin' Cajuns close out the road swing on April 8 in Hammond against SLU.
CAJUNS, SUN BELT AND THE RPI
• Louisiana entered the seventh week of the season ranked No. 16 overall in the WarrenNolan.com RPI rankings, with the 10th-toughest schedule in the country and 12th among non-conference opponents.
• The Ragin' Cajuns are also 16th in the latest NCAA NET rankings (as of March 25).
• Louisiana is also one of four Sun Belt Conference schools ranked in the top-30 in the latest RPI release, joining Southern Miss (No. 3) and reigning national runner-up Coastal Carolina (No. 14).
• Arkansas State (No. 33) and Texas State (No. 38) give the Sun Belt five teams in the top 50.
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