The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team kicks off Sun Belt Conference play with a series against Southern Miss from March 13-15 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The opening game is scheduled for Friday at 6:00 p.m. The Ragin' Cajuns enter the matchup with a 16-10 record, while the Golden Eagles stand at 18-10. This marks the fourth consecutive season Louisiana opens conference play on the road and they look to extend their strong lead in the series history against Southern Miss.

By the Numbers
  • Louisiana leads the all-time series against Southern Miss, 54-5.
  • The Ragin' Cajuns have secured 29 home runs in 26 games this season, already surpassing last year's total of 22.
State of Play
  • The Ragin' Cajuns are concluding their season-long 12-game road trip, with 19 of their last 20 games played away from home.
  • Louisiana has scored in double digits in five of their last ten games, indicating strong offensive performance.
What's Next

After the series against Southern Miss, Louisiana will return home to face Texas State from March 20-22 in what will be their Sun Belt home opener. Texas State will transition to the PAC-12 after this season, making this series a noteworthy event.

Bottom Line

As Louisiana begins its Sun Belt journey, it aims not only to assert dominance in the conference but also to build momentum towards returning to NCAA postseason play after a setback last season. Their historical success in the league and current form pose a strong outlook for the series ahead.