University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, March 2
Fullerton, Calif.
5 p.m. (CST)
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
Michigan (Field 1)
No. 17 Louisiana Set for First Road Outing in Judi Garman Classic
3/1/2018 8:13:00 PM | Softball
No. 17 Louisiana (11-3) at Judi Garman Classic
Dates: Friday-Sunday, March 2-4, 2018
Location: Fullerton, Calif.
Stadium: Anderson Family Field (1,000)
Louisiana's Schedule:
     March 2 – No. 23 Michigan, 4:30 p.m. (CST) | Field 1
     March 3 – Iowa, 7:30 p.m. (CST) | Field 2
     March 3 – Michigan State, 10 p.m. (CST) | Field 2
     March 4 – Fresno State, 1:30 p.m. (CST) | Field 1
     March 4 – No. 8 Baylor, 4 p.m. (CST) | Field 1
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Media Information
Tournament Central
Streaming Video ($):Â FloSoftball.com
Radio:Â ESPN 1420-AM
Live Stats:Â CajunStats.com
Twitter Updates:Â @RaginCajunsSB
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SETTING THE SCENE
17th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball competes away from Lamson Park for the first time in the Gerry Glasco era as the squad participates in the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif.
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Louisiana takes the field in the tournament Friday-Sunday, March 2-4, playing five games at the Anderson Family Field complex on the Cal State Fullerton campus.
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The Ragin' Cajuns will face No. 20 Michigan on Friday, Iowa and Michigan State on Saturday, then wrap up play on Sunday against Fresno State and No. 8 Baylor.
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It's the program's first appearance at the Judi Garman Classic since the 2011 season.
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Fans can hear all of the Ragin' Cajuns games in the Judi Garman Classic on SportsRadio ESPN 1420-AM in the Acadiana region and worldwide on the ESPN 1420 app. FloSoftball.com is providing a live video stream and it can be viewed with a Pro monthly or yearly subscription.
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SERIES HISTORIES
Michigan (Tied, 8-8): First matchup since Wolverines visit to Lamson Park for 2014 Ragin' Cajuns Invitational … programs squared off six times in the NCAA Tournament, the last time occurring in the 2013 Ann Arbor Super Regional … Louisiana defeated Michigan twice in the 1993 NCAA Regional in Ann Arbor to reach the WCWS for the first time in school history.
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Iowa (Louisiana leads, 5-2): Second matchup between the two teams in 2018 adding to Feb. 11 meeting in Mardi Gras Classic … all but one of the series meeting has taken place on a neutral field … Ragin' Cajuns and Hawkeyes last met in Fullerton back in March 2000 in the then-called KIA Klassic.
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Michigan State (Louisiana leads, 2-0): Only two previous meetings occurred in 2000 season … Spartans visited Lamson Park for the Louisiana Classics that season.
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Fresno State (Louisiana leads, 5-2): All prior meetings were held in Fullerton in the KIA Klassic/Judi Garman Classic … Louisiana has won the last four matchups … teams last met in 2012 Judi Garman Classic.
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Baylor (Louisiana leads, 15-9): It's the fifth straight season that Louisiana and Baylor meet … programs had a home-and-home series from 2014-17 … Sunday's contest is the lone meeting scheduled in 2018 … Ragin' Cajuns and Bears met on NCAA Regional Championship Sunday in 2009 (Waco) and 2015 (Lamson Park) .. first-ever meeting in Fullerton.
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A QUICK LOOK AT THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Infield: The left side is anchored by veteran third baseman Kara Gremillion and sophomore transfer Alissa Dalton (Oklahoma) at shortstop, both preseason All-Sun Belt selections. On the right side, Kourtney Gremillion (Kara's sister) covers first base while freshman Casidy Chaumont has emerged as the front-runner at second base following the season-ending injury to JUCO transfer Brittany Holland.
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Outfield: Senior Kelli Martinez, a preseason All-Sun Belt selection, is patrolling left field for the second straight season. Redshirt freshman Aeriyl Mass received the majority of the starts in center field opening weekend and has continued to anchor the defense in that area. Senior transfer Brittany Rodriguez (Lamar) has taken hold of the right field corner and is settling in as the team's leadoff hitter.
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Pitchers: Senior Kylee Jo Trahan is the veteran leader of a staff that includes eight arms. Sophomore Summer Ellyson and freshmen Casey Dixon and Carrie Boswell are also candidates to receive starts. Junior Alison Deville gives the Cajuns a left-handed option out of the bullpen.
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Catchers: Returning starter and preseason All-Sun Belt choice Lexie Comeaux leads the group. Freshman Caitlin Garcia and sophomore Beth Ashley have also seen time behind the plate. Expect a rotation at the position this season as the coaching staff seeks to lessen the load for Comeaux, who started all 55 games in 2017.
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NOTEWORTHY
BACK IN CALIFORNIA: The Ragin' Cajuns are back in Fullerton for the first time since 2011. When the Judi Garman Classic began as the PONY Invitational in 1994, Louisiana was a yearly visitor for the tournament each year through 2011.
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CONFERENCE IS CALLING: The Judi Garman Classic marks Louisiana's final non-conference weekend. Beginning next weekend at Coastal Carolina, the Ragin' Cajuns will close the regular season with nine consecutive weeks of Sun Belt Conference action.
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APPLYING PRESSURE: Whether it's a stolen base, picking up extra bases off a relay throw or utilizing the squeeze bunt – the Ragin' Cajuns keep opposing defenses on their heels. Louisiana enters the Judi Garman Classic 39-of-45 in the stolen base department.
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BATTLING UNTIL THE END: The Ragin' Cajuns own six come-from-behind wins on the young season – two occurring in last weekend's Louisiana Classics (Feb. 23 vs. North Florida; Feb. 25 vs. Memphis).
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GOING THE DISTANCE: Louisiana improved to 3-0 in extra innings in the 2018 season with last Sunday's 11-inning win over Memphis. The Ragin' Cajuns also defeated Eastern Illinois in nine innings on Feb. 10 and No. 2 Florida in 11 innings on Feb. 18.
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SUPER SUMMER: In 23-2/3 innings pitched in the Louisiana Classics, Summer Ellyson did not allow an earned run. She limited foes to just eight hits and a .105 average. Ellyson currently leads the Sun Belt Conference with a 1.59 season ERA.
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WHATEVER IT TAKES: Whether it's been a 20-strikeout game, a 185-pitch effort in a win over No. 2 Florida, a no-hitter or a lengthy relief effort (9-2/3 innings vs. Memphis), sophomore pitcher Summer Ellyson personifies the mentality of the Ragin' Cajuns squad – doing whatever it takes to succeed.
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MULTIPLE STARS: Whether it's been Kylee Jo Trahan and Summer Ellyson with big moments in the circle, Alissa Dalton with a squeeze bunt for the winning run and Casidy Chaumont with a walk-off homer or Lexie Comeaux with a back-breaking homer – Louisiana has seen defining moments from several players.
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FINDING A GROOVE: Louisiana posted double digit hits in three of five outings in last week's Louisiana Classics. The Ragin' Cajuns have now reached double digits six times this season. Additionally, the squad produced 10 doubles in the Louisiana Classics.
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QUICK HITS
• Louisiana makes its road debut in March for the second straight season. The Ragin' Cajuns closed its season-opening homestand, which began with the Mardi Gras Classic back on Feb. 8, with an 11-3 mark.
• Kara Gremillion is the Ragin' Cajuns and Sun Belt Conference leader in stolen bases. Gremillion is 9-for-9 in swipes this season – a new career-high total.
• Alissa Dalton continues to impress at shortstop. The Oklahoma transfer has fielded all 40 chances (15 PO, 25 A) cleanly.
• Beth Ashley, who produced three doubles in last weekend's Louisiana Classics, is the current team leader with four doubles.
• Brittany Rodriguez closed the Louisiana Classics with her season-high for hits in a 4-for-6 showing at the plate. She enters the Judi Garman Classic having gone 6-for-10 at the plate the past two outings.
• The 5-3 putout is a unique one for Louisiana as it pairs sisters Kara Gremillion (third base) and Kourtney Gremillion (first base). The siblings are one the playing field together for the first time since Spring 2015 at St. Amant High School.
• The Ragin' Cajuns coaching staff includes Joe Guthrie (assisted Gerry Glasco in 2017 Scrap Yard Dawgs NPF title run) and NFCA All-American pitchers Ellen Renfroe Reed and Courtnay Foster. Guthrie coordinates the team's defense while Renfroe Reed and Foster team up to tutor the squad's pitching staff.
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UP NEXT
No. 17 Louisiana remains on the road next weekend, traveling to Conway, S.C., to face Coastal Carolina on Sun Belt Conference opening weekend.
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The three-game series with the Chanticleers is scheduled for Saturday-Sunday, March 10-11 at Coastal Carolina Softball Stadium. The teams play a 12 p.m. (CST) doubleheader on Saturday and 11 a.m. (CDT) single game on Sunday.
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For more information on Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball, as well as all of Ragin' Cajuns Athletics, visit RaginCajuns.com. Fans can also follow along with the team on Facebook (/RaginCajunsSB) and Twitter (@RaginCajunsSB).
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Dates: Friday-Sunday, March 2-4, 2018
Location: Fullerton, Calif.
Stadium: Anderson Family Field (1,000)
Louisiana's Schedule:
     March 2 – No. 23 Michigan, 4:30 p.m. (CST) | Field 1
     March 3 – Iowa, 7:30 p.m. (CST) | Field 2
     March 3 – Michigan State, 10 p.m. (CST) | Field 2
     March 4 – Fresno State, 1:30 p.m. (CST) | Field 1
     March 4 – No. 8 Baylor, 4 p.m. (CST) | Field 1
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Media Information
Tournament Central
Streaming Video ($):Â FloSoftball.com
Radio:Â ESPN 1420-AM
Live Stats:Â CajunStats.com
Twitter Updates:Â @RaginCajunsSB
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SETTING THE SCENE
17th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball competes away from Lamson Park for the first time in the Gerry Glasco era as the squad participates in the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif.
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Louisiana takes the field in the tournament Friday-Sunday, March 2-4, playing five games at the Anderson Family Field complex on the Cal State Fullerton campus.
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The Ragin' Cajuns will face No. 20 Michigan on Friday, Iowa and Michigan State on Saturday, then wrap up play on Sunday against Fresno State and No. 8 Baylor.
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It's the program's first appearance at the Judi Garman Classic since the 2011 season.
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Fans can hear all of the Ragin' Cajuns games in the Judi Garman Classic on SportsRadio ESPN 1420-AM in the Acadiana region and worldwide on the ESPN 1420 app. FloSoftball.com is providing a live video stream and it can be viewed with a Pro monthly or yearly subscription.
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SERIES HISTORIES
Michigan (Tied, 8-8): First matchup since Wolverines visit to Lamson Park for 2014 Ragin' Cajuns Invitational … programs squared off six times in the NCAA Tournament, the last time occurring in the 2013 Ann Arbor Super Regional … Louisiana defeated Michigan twice in the 1993 NCAA Regional in Ann Arbor to reach the WCWS for the first time in school history.
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Iowa (Louisiana leads, 5-2): Second matchup between the two teams in 2018 adding to Feb. 11 meeting in Mardi Gras Classic … all but one of the series meeting has taken place on a neutral field … Ragin' Cajuns and Hawkeyes last met in Fullerton back in March 2000 in the then-called KIA Klassic.
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Michigan State (Louisiana leads, 2-0): Only two previous meetings occurred in 2000 season … Spartans visited Lamson Park for the Louisiana Classics that season.
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Fresno State (Louisiana leads, 5-2): All prior meetings were held in Fullerton in the KIA Klassic/Judi Garman Classic … Louisiana has won the last four matchups … teams last met in 2012 Judi Garman Classic.
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Baylor (Louisiana leads, 15-9): It's the fifth straight season that Louisiana and Baylor meet … programs had a home-and-home series from 2014-17 … Sunday's contest is the lone meeting scheduled in 2018 … Ragin' Cajuns and Bears met on NCAA Regional Championship Sunday in 2009 (Waco) and 2015 (Lamson Park) .. first-ever meeting in Fullerton.
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A QUICK LOOK AT THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Infield: The left side is anchored by veteran third baseman Kara Gremillion and sophomore transfer Alissa Dalton (Oklahoma) at shortstop, both preseason All-Sun Belt selections. On the right side, Kourtney Gremillion (Kara's sister) covers first base while freshman Casidy Chaumont has emerged as the front-runner at second base following the season-ending injury to JUCO transfer Brittany Holland.
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Outfield: Senior Kelli Martinez, a preseason All-Sun Belt selection, is patrolling left field for the second straight season. Redshirt freshman Aeriyl Mass received the majority of the starts in center field opening weekend and has continued to anchor the defense in that area. Senior transfer Brittany Rodriguez (Lamar) has taken hold of the right field corner and is settling in as the team's leadoff hitter.
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Pitchers: Senior Kylee Jo Trahan is the veteran leader of a staff that includes eight arms. Sophomore Summer Ellyson and freshmen Casey Dixon and Carrie Boswell are also candidates to receive starts. Junior Alison Deville gives the Cajuns a left-handed option out of the bullpen.
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Catchers: Returning starter and preseason All-Sun Belt choice Lexie Comeaux leads the group. Freshman Caitlin Garcia and sophomore Beth Ashley have also seen time behind the plate. Expect a rotation at the position this season as the coaching staff seeks to lessen the load for Comeaux, who started all 55 games in 2017.
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NOTEWORTHY
BACK IN CALIFORNIA: The Ragin' Cajuns are back in Fullerton for the first time since 2011. When the Judi Garman Classic began as the PONY Invitational in 1994, Louisiana was a yearly visitor for the tournament each year through 2011.
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CONFERENCE IS CALLING: The Judi Garman Classic marks Louisiana's final non-conference weekend. Beginning next weekend at Coastal Carolina, the Ragin' Cajuns will close the regular season with nine consecutive weeks of Sun Belt Conference action.
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APPLYING PRESSURE: Whether it's a stolen base, picking up extra bases off a relay throw or utilizing the squeeze bunt – the Ragin' Cajuns keep opposing defenses on their heels. Louisiana enters the Judi Garman Classic 39-of-45 in the stolen base department.
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BATTLING UNTIL THE END: The Ragin' Cajuns own six come-from-behind wins on the young season – two occurring in last weekend's Louisiana Classics (Feb. 23 vs. North Florida; Feb. 25 vs. Memphis).
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GOING THE DISTANCE: Louisiana improved to 3-0 in extra innings in the 2018 season with last Sunday's 11-inning win over Memphis. The Ragin' Cajuns also defeated Eastern Illinois in nine innings on Feb. 10 and No. 2 Florida in 11 innings on Feb. 18.
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SUPER SUMMER: In 23-2/3 innings pitched in the Louisiana Classics, Summer Ellyson did not allow an earned run. She limited foes to just eight hits and a .105 average. Ellyson currently leads the Sun Belt Conference with a 1.59 season ERA.
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WHATEVER IT TAKES: Whether it's been a 20-strikeout game, a 185-pitch effort in a win over No. 2 Florida, a no-hitter or a lengthy relief effort (9-2/3 innings vs. Memphis), sophomore pitcher Summer Ellyson personifies the mentality of the Ragin' Cajuns squad – doing whatever it takes to succeed.
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MULTIPLE STARS: Whether it's been Kylee Jo Trahan and Summer Ellyson with big moments in the circle, Alissa Dalton with a squeeze bunt for the winning run and Casidy Chaumont with a walk-off homer or Lexie Comeaux with a back-breaking homer – Louisiana has seen defining moments from several players.
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FINDING A GROOVE: Louisiana posted double digit hits in three of five outings in last week's Louisiana Classics. The Ragin' Cajuns have now reached double digits six times this season. Additionally, the squad produced 10 doubles in the Louisiana Classics.
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QUICK HITS
• Louisiana makes its road debut in March for the second straight season. The Ragin' Cajuns closed its season-opening homestand, which began with the Mardi Gras Classic back on Feb. 8, with an 11-3 mark.
• Kara Gremillion is the Ragin' Cajuns and Sun Belt Conference leader in stolen bases. Gremillion is 9-for-9 in swipes this season – a new career-high total.
• Alissa Dalton continues to impress at shortstop. The Oklahoma transfer has fielded all 40 chances (15 PO, 25 A) cleanly.
• Beth Ashley, who produced three doubles in last weekend's Louisiana Classics, is the current team leader with four doubles.
• Brittany Rodriguez closed the Louisiana Classics with her season-high for hits in a 4-for-6 showing at the plate. She enters the Judi Garman Classic having gone 6-for-10 at the plate the past two outings.
• The 5-3 putout is a unique one for Louisiana as it pairs sisters Kara Gremillion (third base) and Kourtney Gremillion (first base). The siblings are one the playing field together for the first time since Spring 2015 at St. Amant High School.
• The Ragin' Cajuns coaching staff includes Joe Guthrie (assisted Gerry Glasco in 2017 Scrap Yard Dawgs NPF title run) and NFCA All-American pitchers Ellen Renfroe Reed and Courtnay Foster. Guthrie coordinates the team's defense while Renfroe Reed and Foster team up to tutor the squad's pitching staff.
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UP NEXT
No. 17 Louisiana remains on the road next weekend, traveling to Conway, S.C., to face Coastal Carolina on Sun Belt Conference opening weekend.
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The three-game series with the Chanticleers is scheduled for Saturday-Sunday, March 10-11 at Coastal Carolina Softball Stadium. The teams play a 12 p.m. (CST) doubleheader on Saturday and 11 a.m. (CDT) single game on Sunday.
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For more information on Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball, as well as all of Ragin' Cajuns Athletics, visit RaginCajuns.com. Fans can also follow along with the team on Facebook (/RaginCajunsSB) and Twitter (@RaginCajunsSB).
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