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Cajuns Take Momentum to Monroe for SBC Series with ULM
3/26/2026 11:17:00 PM | Softball
Louisiana coming off series win over Texas State, key midweek win over McNeese
MONROE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team looks to build upon a Sun Belt series win over preseason favorite Texas State when the squad takes on ULM in the next league series, the three-game set scheduled for Friday-Sunday, March 27-29 at the ULM Softball Complex in Monroe, Louisiana.
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.
The entire series will be televised on ESPN+ with Cory Crowe 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.
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.
Louisiana (20-13, 3-3 SBC) at ULM (19-17, 3-3 SBC)
Dates: Friday-Sunday, March 27-29
Location: Monroe, La.
Stadium: ULM Softball Complex
Series Schedule:
Fri., Mar. 27 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT) | ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sat., Mar. 28 – 2:00 p.m. (CDT) | ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sun., Mar. 29 – 12:00 p.m. (CDT) ) | ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
MEDIA INFORMATION
Season Stats (PDF) | Roster | Schedule/Results
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Cory Crowe, PxP
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: 40
Head Coach: Alyson Habetz (Louisiana, '95)
Record at Louisiana: 49-38 (2nd season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .309 / .514 / .385
Team ERA: 3.36 | Opponent Batting Average: .267 | Strikeouts (Pitching): 134
Stolen Bases: 30-for-42
ULM Warhawks
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: -- | RPI: 84
Head Coach: Molly Fichtner (Alabama, '14)
Record at ULM: 178-210 (8th season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .282 / .405 / .368
Team ERA: 3.32 | Opponent Batting Average: .266 | Strikeouts (Pitching): 172
Stolen Bases: 49-for-66
SERIES HISTORY
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 124-29
Last: 3/23/25 – ULM 10, UL 5 (Lamson Park)
In Monroe: Louisiana leads, 56-14
Sun Belt Play: Louisiana leads, 45-6
Streak: ULM, +1
- Most-played series in Louisiana's program history, standing at 153 games.
- Two programs became Sun Belt foes when the Warhawks joined the league in 2007.
- Third straight season the series is held prior to the final weekend of the regular season; had met at end of regular season from 2007-23.
- Second straight season meeting in March.
- Louisiana claimed all 18 previous Sun Belt series.
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana returns to the road in Sun Belt play, though the Ragin' Cajuns remain within the state's borders traveling to Monroe to face ULM from Friday-Sunday, March 27-29.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns and Warhawks meet for the 19th time as SBC foes. UL won the previous 18 series.
>> Both sides are coming off Sun Belt series wins: the Ragin' Cajuns besting preseason favorite Texas State and ULM topping South Alabama in its SBC home opener.
>> It's a matchup of two of the Sun Belt's top hitting teams, the Warhawks third in the conference in hits (262) while the Ragin' Cajuns are fourth (259).
>> Louisiana enters the ULM Softball Complex on a two-game win streak – the first consecutive wins since winning four straight from Febuary 24-28.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns dropped their previous SBC road series, falling twice at Southern Miss (March 13-15).
>> Alyson Habetz (UL) and Molly Fichtner (ULM) face off as head coaches for the second time – Habetz coached Fichtner at Alabama from 2013-14.
>> The next win by Louisiana will mark the 50th victory of the Alyson Habetz era.
NOTEWORTY
>> It took the Ragin' Cajuns only four weeks to surpass last season's home run total. UL enters the weekend with 36 home runs after hitting 22 a year ago.
>> When Louisiana has scored first, it's been nearly unbeatable (13-1). When generating more hits than the opposition, the Ragin' Cajuns are 18-1.
>> Louisiana's offense ranks Top 100 nationally in average (.309), runs (191), total hits (259), home runs (36), RBI (179), slugging percentage (.514) and scoring (5.8).
>> The Ragin' Cajuns have involved four arms in the circle with Sage Hoover (71.0), Bethaney Noble (62.1), Lexie Delbrey (38.2) and Julianne Tipton (31.1) each having worked 25-plus innings.
>> Louisiana's pitching staff yielded only three earned runs across 21.0 innings pitched against Texas State, posting a 1.00 ERA in the series. The unit held the Bobcats to a .247 average.
ABOUT LOUISIANA
>> Haley Hart leads Louisiana with a .407 batting average (35-for-86) through 33 games. She is the team leader in hits (35) and total bases (65).
>> Haley Hart enters the ULM series coming off a 6-for-6 performance the past two games including her first multiple home run game on Tuesday vs. McNeese.
>> Brooke Otto leads Louisiana with 32 RBI and is a power threat with 7 home runs and 12 doubles. Her .724 slugging percentage gives the Ragin' Cajuns a key middle-of-the-order run producer.
>> Mia Liscano has been a catalyst, particularly in turning the lineup over from the No. 9 spot, batting .390 with 30 hits and 22 runs scored.
>> One of most consistent options near the top of the lineup, and in the short game, Dayzja Williams batting .346 with 28 hits and 23 runs scored
>> Bethaney Noble has emerged in the circle during her senior season. Noble owns a 7-4 record with a 2.02 ERA in 61.2 innings, allowing just 18 earned runs.
>> Sage Hoover leads the Cajuns' pitching staff in workload with 71.0 innings pitched across 17 appearances (10 starts). She battled LSU for 9.2 innings in a 2-1 contest and claimed a win over then-No. 15 Texas A&M.
>> Sage Hoover is the reigning SBC Pitcher of the Week following a dominant showing vs. Texas State. Hoover yielded only one run and held the Bobcats to 10 hits and a .227 average across 13.1 innings.
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 1,939 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 Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park for a three-game Sun Belt Conference series with Troy over the Easter Weekend, the games scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, April 2-4.
The series opener is set for 4:00 p.m. on Thursday (April 2). Play continues Friday (April 3) at 6:00 p.m. and concludes on Saturday (April 4) with the series finale at 1:00 p.m.
The entire series will be televised on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald and Eric Mouton 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.
The UL-Troy matchup features two of the SBC's Top 5 pitching staffs, both squads with a sub-3.50 ERA. The Ragin' Cajuns seek to avenge last season's series loss to the Trojans in Troy, Alabama.
On the closing day of the series, the UL Federal Credit Union will host a postgame Easter Egg hunt. Over 3,000 eggs will be hidden, including golden eggs with special prizes.
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 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.
The entire series will be televised on ESPN+ with Cory Crowe 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.
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.
Louisiana (20-13, 3-3 SBC) at ULM (19-17, 3-3 SBC)
Dates: Friday-Sunday, March 27-29
Location: Monroe, La.
Stadium: ULM Softball Complex
Series Schedule:
Fri., Mar. 27 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT) | ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sat., Mar. 28 – 2:00 p.m. (CDT) | ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sun., Mar. 29 – 12:00 p.m. (CDT) ) | ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
MEDIA INFORMATION
Season Stats (PDF) | Roster | Schedule/Results
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Cory Crowe, PxP
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: 40
Head Coach: Alyson Habetz (Louisiana, '95)
Record at Louisiana: 49-38 (2nd season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .309 / .514 / .385
Team ERA: 3.36 | Opponent Batting Average: .267 | Strikeouts (Pitching): 134
Stolen Bases: 30-for-42
ULM Warhawks
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: -- | RPI: 84
Head Coach: Molly Fichtner (Alabama, '14)
Record at ULM: 178-210 (8th season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .282 / .405 / .368
Team ERA: 3.32 | Opponent Batting Average: .266 | Strikeouts (Pitching): 172
Stolen Bases: 49-for-66
SERIES HISTORY
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 124-29
Last: 3/23/25 – ULM 10, UL 5 (Lamson Park)
In Monroe: Louisiana leads, 56-14
Sun Belt Play: Louisiana leads, 45-6
Streak: ULM, +1
- Most-played series in Louisiana's program history, standing at 153 games.
- Two programs became Sun Belt foes when the Warhawks joined the league in 2007.
- Third straight season the series is held prior to the final weekend of the regular season; had met at end of regular season from 2007-23.
- Second straight season meeting in March.
- Louisiana claimed all 18 previous Sun Belt series.
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana returns to the road in Sun Belt play, though the Ragin' Cajuns remain within the state's borders traveling to Monroe to face ULM from Friday-Sunday, March 27-29.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns and Warhawks meet for the 19th time as SBC foes. UL won the previous 18 series.
>> Both sides are coming off Sun Belt series wins: the Ragin' Cajuns besting preseason favorite Texas State and ULM topping South Alabama in its SBC home opener.
>> It's a matchup of two of the Sun Belt's top hitting teams, the Warhawks third in the conference in hits (262) while the Ragin' Cajuns are fourth (259).
>> Louisiana enters the ULM Softball Complex on a two-game win streak – the first consecutive wins since winning four straight from Febuary 24-28.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns dropped their previous SBC road series, falling twice at Southern Miss (March 13-15).
>> Alyson Habetz (UL) and Molly Fichtner (ULM) face off as head coaches for the second time – Habetz coached Fichtner at Alabama from 2013-14.
>> The next win by Louisiana will mark the 50th victory of the Alyson Habetz era.
NOTEWORTY
>> It took the Ragin' Cajuns only four weeks to surpass last season's home run total. UL enters the weekend with 36 home runs after hitting 22 a year ago.
>> When Louisiana has scored first, it's been nearly unbeatable (13-1). When generating more hits than the opposition, the Ragin' Cajuns are 18-1.
>> Louisiana's offense ranks Top 100 nationally in average (.309), runs (191), total hits (259), home runs (36), RBI (179), slugging percentage (.514) and scoring (5.8).
>> The Ragin' Cajuns have involved four arms in the circle with Sage Hoover (71.0), Bethaney Noble (62.1), Lexie Delbrey (38.2) and Julianne Tipton (31.1) each having worked 25-plus innings.
>> Louisiana's pitching staff yielded only three earned runs across 21.0 innings pitched against Texas State, posting a 1.00 ERA in the series. The unit held the Bobcats to a .247 average.
ABOUT LOUISIANA
>> Haley Hart leads Louisiana with a .407 batting average (35-for-86) through 33 games. She is the team leader in hits (35) and total bases (65).
>> Haley Hart enters the ULM series coming off a 6-for-6 performance the past two games including her first multiple home run game on Tuesday vs. McNeese.
>> Brooke Otto leads Louisiana with 32 RBI and is a power threat with 7 home runs and 12 doubles. Her .724 slugging percentage gives the Ragin' Cajuns a key middle-of-the-order run producer.
>> Mia Liscano has been a catalyst, particularly in turning the lineup over from the No. 9 spot, batting .390 with 30 hits and 22 runs scored.
>> One of most consistent options near the top of the lineup, and in the short game, Dayzja Williams batting .346 with 28 hits and 23 runs scored
>> Bethaney Noble has emerged in the circle during her senior season. Noble owns a 7-4 record with a 2.02 ERA in 61.2 innings, allowing just 18 earned runs.
>> Sage Hoover leads the Cajuns' pitching staff in workload with 71.0 innings pitched across 17 appearances (10 starts). She battled LSU for 9.2 innings in a 2-1 contest and claimed a win over then-No. 15 Texas A&M.
>> Sage Hoover is the reigning SBC Pitcher of the Week following a dominant showing vs. Texas State. Hoover yielded only one run and held the Bobcats to 10 hits and a .227 average across 13.1 innings.
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 1,939 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 Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park for a three-game Sun Belt Conference series with Troy over the Easter Weekend, the games scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, April 2-4.
The series opener is set for 4:00 p.m. on Thursday (April 2). Play continues Friday (April 3) at 6:00 p.m. and concludes on Saturday (April 4) with the series finale at 1:00 p.m.
The entire series will be televised on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald and Eric Mouton 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.
The UL-Troy matchup features two of the SBC's Top 5 pitching staffs, both squads with a sub-3.50 ERA. The Ragin' Cajuns seek to avenge last season's series loss to the Trojans in Troy, Alabama.
On the closing day of the series, the UL Federal Credit Union will host a postgame Easter Egg hunt. Over 3,000 eggs will be hidden, including golden eggs with special prizes.
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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