University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
2026 Softball Roster
Jersey Number 24
McKayla Ferguson
- Position:
- Outfielder
- Height:
- 5-5
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Plaquemine, La.
- High School:
- Iberville Virtual Learning Academy
- Prev School:
- Northwest Florida State College
Sun Belt Conference Commisioner's List (2026)
Sun Belt Conference Commisioner's List (2025)
2025 (Junior)
Saw playing time in 36 games, with two starts, in return to the Division I level ... served as the team's primary pinch runner ... scored seven runs and swiped three stolen bases ... recorded 26 putouts, three assists and only one error playing defensively at first base and third base ... collected a stolen base each of the final two games on opening weekend (George Mason, Longwood) ... started at first base on March 8 vs. Iowa in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and on the road at McNeese on March 18 ... lone base hit of the season came against the Cowgirls in Lake Charles ... provided the Cajuns with a run scored in four different Sun Belt Conference series ... scored the tying run to force extra innings on April 25 at Texas State, leading to a victory in the series opener.
Prior to Louisiana
Started playing college softball at Southeastern Louisiana in 2023 prior to transferring to one of the nation's top junior college programs at Northwest Florida State College led by six-time national champion coach Andy Lee ... flourished offensively at NWF during the 2024 season, boasting a .327 average and delivering 12 home runs and 50 RBI over 64 games played for the Raiders. ... helped guide NWF to a program-record 58 victories, the NJCAA South Atlantic District B championship and a spot in the NJCAA Softball World Series.
High School
Four-sport student-athlete at Plaquemine (La.) High School … played softball, soccer and volleyball, as well as throwing the javelin on the PHS track team … member of the Louisiana Blazers travel ball team.
Personal
Born Feb. 5, 2004 in Baton Rouge, La. ... daughter of Michael and Brandy Ferguson ... has two brothers, Scott and Seth ... loves to shop, clean, and be with friends and family ... is majoring in psychology ... career ambition is to be a traveling nurse or certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).
Sun Belt Conference Commisioner's List (2025)
2025 (Junior)
Saw playing time in 36 games, with two starts, in return to the Division I level ... served as the team's primary pinch runner ... scored seven runs and swiped three stolen bases ... recorded 26 putouts, three assists and only one error playing defensively at first base and third base ... collected a stolen base each of the final two games on opening weekend (George Mason, Longwood) ... started at first base on March 8 vs. Iowa in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and on the road at McNeese on March 18 ... lone base hit of the season came against the Cowgirls in Lake Charles ... provided the Cajuns with a run scored in four different Sun Belt Conference series ... scored the tying run to force extra innings on April 25 at Texas State, leading to a victory in the series opener.
Prior to Louisiana
Started playing college softball at Southeastern Louisiana in 2023 prior to transferring to one of the nation's top junior college programs at Northwest Florida State College led by six-time national champion coach Andy Lee ... flourished offensively at NWF during the 2024 season, boasting a .327 average and delivering 12 home runs and 50 RBI over 64 games played for the Raiders. ... helped guide NWF to a program-record 58 victories, the NJCAA South Atlantic District B championship and a spot in the NJCAA Softball World Series.
High School
Four-sport student-athlete at Plaquemine (La.) High School … played softball, soccer and volleyball, as well as throwing the javelin on the PHS track team … member of the Louisiana Blazers travel ball team.
Personal
Born Feb. 5, 2004 in Baton Rouge, La. ... daughter of Michael and Brandy Ferguson ... has two brothers, Scott and Seth ... loves to shop, clean, and be with friends and family ... is majoring in psychology ... career ambition is to be a traveling nurse or certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).
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