University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Louisiana Softball Adds Candice Puig for the 2027 Season
7/28/2026 10:58:00 AM | Softball
California native to launch collegiate career with the Ragin’ Cajuns
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Softball head coach Alyson Habetz has signed Candice Puig out of La Serna (Calif.) High School in Whittier, California, adding her to the roster for the 2026-27 academic year.
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An incoming freshman, Puig is starting her collegiate career with Louisiana beginning with the upcoming 2027 season. She has five years of eligibility available.
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A two-time First Team All-League selection, Puig batted .284 over 113 plate appearances delivering 13 extra base hits (7 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs). In the circle, she made 25 appearances recording an 8-5 record with a 2.31 ERA.
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Puig picked up three MVP honors and helped lead the Lancers to a pair of CIF quarterfinal appearances in 2024 and 2025.
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On the travel ball circuit, Puig competed for Firecrackers Hill, Monarchs Blanco, Lady Dukes Blanco and ZT Lady Prospects Blanco.
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Puig was a multi-sport athlete at La Serna HS, playing a season of volleyball (2022) and three seasons in basketball (2022-25).
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Off the field, Puig was an honor roll member all four years and received the seal of bi-literacy.
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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.
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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.
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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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An incoming freshman, Puig is starting her collegiate career with Louisiana beginning with the upcoming 2027 season. She has five years of eligibility available.
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A two-time First Team All-League selection, Puig batted .284 over 113 plate appearances delivering 13 extra base hits (7 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs). In the circle, she made 25 appearances recording an 8-5 record with a 2.31 ERA.
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Puig picked up three MVP honors and helped lead the Lancers to a pair of CIF quarterfinal appearances in 2024 and 2025.
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On the travel ball circuit, Puig competed for Firecrackers Hill, Monarchs Blanco, Lady Dukes Blanco and ZT Lady Prospects Blanco.
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Puig was a multi-sport athlete at La Serna HS, playing a season of volleyball (2022) and three seasons in basketball (2022-25).
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Off the field, Puig was an honor roll member all four years and received the seal of bi-literacy.
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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.
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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.
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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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