University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, April 30
Mobile, Ala.
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
at
South Alabama
Louisiana Eyes Strong Finish in Mobile
4/29/2026 11:06:00 PM | Softball
Cajuns look to build on recent series wins and improve SBC Tournament seeding
MOBILE, Ala. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team completes regular season play on the road with a three-game series against South Alabama at Jaguar Field in Mobile, Alabama from Thursday-Saturday, April 30-May 2.
The Ragin' Cajuns and Jaguars face off at 6:00 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday before concluding the series with a 1:00 p.m. matchup on Saturday.
The entire series airs on ESPN+ with Pat Greenwood and Charlie Harrison 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 trip to Mobile marks the final opportunity for Louisiana to position itself for seeding in the May 6-9 SBC Championship tournament which is being held at Lamson Park. The Ragin' Cajuns have won every matchup in the USA series dating back to the 2016 season, claiming 29 straight victories.
Louisiana (27-24, 10-11 SBC) at South Alabama (27-24, 11-10 SBC)
Dates: Thursday-Saturday, April 30-May 2
Location: Mobile, Ala.
Stadium: Jaguar Field
Series Schedule:
Thu., Apr. 30 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT) | ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Fri., May 1 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT) | ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sat., May 2 – 1:00 p.m. (CDT) ) | ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
MEDIA INFORMATION
Season Stats (PDF) | Roster | Schedule/Results | SBC Standings
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Pat Greenwood, PxP; Charlie Harrison, 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: 51
Head Coach: Alyson Habetz (Louisiana, '95)
Record at Louisiana: 56-49 (2nd season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .307 / .485 / .390
Team ERA: 3.84 | Opponent Batting Average: .278| Strikeouts (Pitching): 192
Stolen Bases: 49-for-66
SOUTH ALABAMA Jaguars
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: -- | RPI: 54
Head Coach: Becky Clark (Mobile, '95)
Record at USA: 611-417-2 (20th season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .247 / .403/ .331
Team ERA: 3.31 | Opponent Batting Average: .245 | Strikeouts (Pitching): 294
Stolen Bases: 40-for-47
SERIES HISTORY
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 51-11
Last: 4/19/25 – UL 3, USA 0 (Lafayette, La.)
In Mobile: Louisiana leads, 20-6
In SBC Play: Louisiana leads, 45-7
Streak: UL, +29
- Louisiana carries a series-best, 29-game win streak into this weekend's matchup.
- Ragin' Cajuns have won every matchup in the series dating back to the 2016 season.
- it's the 19th all-time SBC series matchup; UL swept the last four series in Mobile (2017, 2019, 2022, 2024)
- Last USA victory came in 2015 SBC Tournament title game in San Marcos, Texas.
- Two programs met for SBC Tournament title in 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2021.
- Series began when South Alabama launched its program in 2007
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana wraps up regular season play and makes one final push to improve its seeding in the SBC Championship tournament while in Mobile, Alabama from April 30-May 2.
>> It's likely the Ragin' Cajuns will need to at least take 2-of-3 from South Alabama to earn a first round bye in the SBC Championship tournament.
>> Louisiana enters the final weekend having won back-to-back SBC series, highlighted by last weekend's series win over league-leading Marshall.
>> UL and USA meet on the final weekend of the regular season for the first time. From the time USA joined the SBC in 2007 up until 2023, the Cajuns had faced ULM in the finale.
>> Facing South Alabama marks the third straight year the regular season ends with an opponent other than previous year-ending foe ULM.
>> Louisiana played its best softball in conference play the past two weekends, batting .356, recording a 2.62 ERA, limiting foes to .258 hitting and fielding .979 (only 3 errors) in series wins over Coastal and Marshall.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns now look to channel the recent success into road success, where the team stands just 2-15 in true road games.
NOTEWORTHY
>> Pitchers Sage Hoover and Bethaney Noble each claimed a complete game victory over SBC-leading Marshall last week. Combined, they held The Herd to three earned runs and a .183 average over 21 innings.
>> Sage Hoover handcuffed Marshall, the SBC's top home run hitting team, yielding just seven hits across the 51 batters she faced over 13 innings. She limited The Herd to a single earned run and a .159 average.
>> With team-high totals in hits (7) and runs scored (8) vs. Coastal, Kennedy Marceaux took over the team lead in SBC play. She's generated 29 hits and scored 19 runs in conference play.
>> Kennedy Marceaux posted a 15-game hitting streak in SBC play from March 22-April 25, a stretch spanning six series that's built her .426 conference-play average.
>> Overall, Kennedy Marceaux has recorded a hit in 18 of the last 20 games, batting .435 (30-of-69) – raised her batting nearly 80 points (from .268 to .344).
>> Mia Liscano has generated a team-best 15 multi-hit games. She paces the Cajuns with a .417 batting average, 53 hits, and 32 runs scored.
>> The team-leading 13 doubles, 11 home runs and 46 RBI all represent career-high totals for Brooke Otto.
>> Brooke Otto's series-high eight RBI vs. Coastal, elevated her SBC play total to 20 RBI. She ranks Top 5 in conference play in RBI (21).
>> Freshman Haley Hart has emerged this spring with nine home runs and one of the top slugging marks (.645). She's generated a team-high tying 53 hits with .376 hitting and posted 39 RBI.
ABOUT LOUISIANA
>> Haley Hart's walk-off single in the Marshall series opener marked UL's seventh walk-off win of the season.
>> The Cajuns comeback knack, with six wins coming after trailing after five, is fueled by a 68-28 runs scored advantage over the sixth and seventh innings combined.
>> Four Cajuns are batting .350-plus in SBC play, led by Mia Liscano's conference-leading .429 mark. Kennedy Marceaux is right behind her at .426.
>> Louisiana is 20-2 when producing six runs or more and 22-4 when out-hitting the opposition.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns are unbeaten when leading after five innings (18-0) and six innings (18-0).
>> Louisiana's offense ranks Top 100 nationally in average (.307), runs (279), total hits (399), home runs (45), RBI (259) and slugging percentage (.485) while ranking near-Top 100 in scoring (110th, 5.5).
>> The Ragin' Cajuns have involved four arms in the circle with Sage Hoover (117.2), Bethaney Noble (98.0), Julianne Tipton (52.1) and Lexie Delbrey (45.0) each having worked 40-plus 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 1,941 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
The Ragin' Cajuns return home for the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Softball Championship tournament which is set to take place from Wednesday, May 6 through Saturday, May 9 at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.
The official SBC Championship tournament bracket is being announced after the completion of league play on Saturday, May 2. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting RaginCajuns.com/Tickets.
Live television coverage through the semifinals is available on ESPN+ while the championship game on Saturday, May 9 will be televised nationally on ESPN2.
Ragin' Cajuns fans can also follow the team throughout the tournament by listening to the radio broadcast 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.
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 and Jaguars face off at 6:00 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday before concluding the series with a 1:00 p.m. matchup on Saturday.
The entire series airs on ESPN+ with Pat Greenwood and Charlie Harrison 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 trip to Mobile marks the final opportunity for Louisiana to position itself for seeding in the May 6-9 SBC Championship tournament which is being held at Lamson Park. The Ragin' Cajuns have won every matchup in the USA series dating back to the 2016 season, claiming 29 straight victories.
Louisiana (27-24, 10-11 SBC) at South Alabama (27-24, 11-10 SBC)
Dates: Thursday-Saturday, April 30-May 2
Location: Mobile, Ala.
Stadium: Jaguar Field
Series Schedule:
Thu., Apr. 30 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT) | ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Fri., May 1 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT) | ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
Sat., May 2 – 1:00 p.m. (CDT) ) | ESPN+ | 103.3 FM & 1420 AM
MEDIA INFORMATION
Season Stats (PDF) | Roster | Schedule/Results | SBC Standings
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Pat Greenwood, PxP; Charlie Harrison, 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: 51
Head Coach: Alyson Habetz (Louisiana, '95)
Record at Louisiana: 56-49 (2nd season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .307 / .485 / .390
Team ERA: 3.84 | Opponent Batting Average: .278| Strikeouts (Pitching): 192
Stolen Bases: 49-for-66
SOUTH ALABAMA Jaguars
NFCA: -- | USA: -- | SBA: -- | D1S: -- | RPI: 54
Head Coach: Becky Clark (Mobile, '95)
Record at USA: 611-417-2 (20th season)
Team Slash Line (AVG / SLG / OBP): .247 / .403/ .331
Team ERA: 3.31 | Opponent Batting Average: .245 | Strikeouts (Pitching): 294
Stolen Bases: 40-for-47
SERIES HISTORY
Series Record: Louisiana leads, 51-11
Last: 4/19/25 – UL 3, USA 0 (Lafayette, La.)
In Mobile: Louisiana leads, 20-6
In SBC Play: Louisiana leads, 45-7
Streak: UL, +29
- Louisiana carries a series-best, 29-game win streak into this weekend's matchup.
- Ragin' Cajuns have won every matchup in the series dating back to the 2016 season.
- it's the 19th all-time SBC series matchup; UL swept the last four series in Mobile (2017, 2019, 2022, 2024)
- Last USA victory came in 2015 SBC Tournament title game in San Marcos, Texas.
- Two programs met for SBC Tournament title in 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2021.
- Series began when South Alabama launched its program in 2007
LEADING OFF
>> Louisiana wraps up regular season play and makes one final push to improve its seeding in the SBC Championship tournament while in Mobile, Alabama from April 30-May 2.
>> It's likely the Ragin' Cajuns will need to at least take 2-of-3 from South Alabama to earn a first round bye in the SBC Championship tournament.
>> Louisiana enters the final weekend having won back-to-back SBC series, highlighted by last weekend's series win over league-leading Marshall.
>> UL and USA meet on the final weekend of the regular season for the first time. From the time USA joined the SBC in 2007 up until 2023, the Cajuns had faced ULM in the finale.
>> Facing South Alabama marks the third straight year the regular season ends with an opponent other than previous year-ending foe ULM.
>> Louisiana played its best softball in conference play the past two weekends, batting .356, recording a 2.62 ERA, limiting foes to .258 hitting and fielding .979 (only 3 errors) in series wins over Coastal and Marshall.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns now look to channel the recent success into road success, where the team stands just 2-15 in true road games.
NOTEWORTHY
>> Pitchers Sage Hoover and Bethaney Noble each claimed a complete game victory over SBC-leading Marshall last week. Combined, they held The Herd to three earned runs and a .183 average over 21 innings.
>> Sage Hoover handcuffed Marshall, the SBC's top home run hitting team, yielding just seven hits across the 51 batters she faced over 13 innings. She limited The Herd to a single earned run and a .159 average.
>> With team-high totals in hits (7) and runs scored (8) vs. Coastal, Kennedy Marceaux took over the team lead in SBC play. She's generated 29 hits and scored 19 runs in conference play.
>> Kennedy Marceaux posted a 15-game hitting streak in SBC play from March 22-April 25, a stretch spanning six series that's built her .426 conference-play average.
>> Overall, Kennedy Marceaux has recorded a hit in 18 of the last 20 games, batting .435 (30-of-69) – raised her batting nearly 80 points (from .268 to .344).
>> Mia Liscano has generated a team-best 15 multi-hit games. She paces the Cajuns with a .417 batting average, 53 hits, and 32 runs scored.
>> The team-leading 13 doubles, 11 home runs and 46 RBI all represent career-high totals for Brooke Otto.
>> Brooke Otto's series-high eight RBI vs. Coastal, elevated her SBC play total to 20 RBI. She ranks Top 5 in conference play in RBI (21).
>> Freshman Haley Hart has emerged this spring with nine home runs and one of the top slugging marks (.645). She's generated a team-high tying 53 hits with .376 hitting and posted 39 RBI.
ABOUT LOUISIANA
>> Haley Hart's walk-off single in the Marshall series opener marked UL's seventh walk-off win of the season.
>> The Cajuns comeback knack, with six wins coming after trailing after five, is fueled by a 68-28 runs scored advantage over the sixth and seventh innings combined.
>> Four Cajuns are batting .350-plus in SBC play, led by Mia Liscano's conference-leading .429 mark. Kennedy Marceaux is right behind her at .426.
>> Louisiana is 20-2 when producing six runs or more and 22-4 when out-hitting the opposition.
>> The Ragin' Cajuns are unbeaten when leading after five innings (18-0) and six innings (18-0).
>> Louisiana's offense ranks Top 100 nationally in average (.307), runs (279), total hits (399), home runs (45), RBI (259) and slugging percentage (.485) while ranking near-Top 100 in scoring (110th, 5.5).
>> The Ragin' Cajuns have involved four arms in the circle with Sage Hoover (117.2), Bethaney Noble (98.0), Julianne Tipton (52.1) and Lexie Delbrey (45.0) each having worked 40-plus 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 1,941 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
The Ragin' Cajuns return home for the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Softball Championship tournament which is set to take place from Wednesday, May 6 through Saturday, May 9 at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park.
The official SBC Championship tournament bracket is being announced after the completion of league play on Saturday, May 2. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting RaginCajuns.com/Tickets.
Live television coverage through the semifinals is available on ESPN+ while the championship game on Saturday, May 9 will be televised nationally on ESPN2.
Ragin' Cajuns fans can also follow the team throughout the tournament by listening to the radio broadcast 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.
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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