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Quick Facts Thank you for your interest in Ragin’ Cajuns Soft- General Information Location Lafayette, La. ball. The 2012 team guide features most of the Enrollment 16,885 (Fall 2011) information you will need to cover the Cajuns this Founded 1898 President Dr. E. Joseph Savoie season. You may also find the Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Faculty Athletic Representative Anita Hazelwood History & Record Book helpful. It contains last sea- Conference Sun Belt First Year of Sun Belt Competition 2000 son’s stats, as well as all documented historical data Nickname Ragin’ Cajuns or Cajuns and records. The History & Record Book is available Colors Vermilion (PMS 193) and White University Web Site www.louisiana.edu at RaginCajuns.com under the softball homepage. Athletics Web Site www.RaginCajuns.com Media Information Athletics Administration Lamson Park 2-3 Director of Athletics Scott Farmer Sports Information/Media Outlets 4 Associate AD/SWA Sherry LeBas Associate AD/Director of Athletic Training Travis Soileau Media Information 5 Assistant AD/Compliance Jessica Clarke City of Lafayette 6 Assistant AD/Internal Affairs John Dugas 2012 Season Preview 7 Home Field 2012 Roster 8 Stadium (capacity) Lamson Park (2,790) Dimensions LF-200, CF-220, RF-200 Year Opened 1985 Student-Athlete Profiles Renovated 2011 Ashley Brignac 9 Seasons Played Entering 28th First Game Feb. 26, 1985 Christi Orgeron 10 All-Time Home Record 630-103 (.859) Erikka Murphy 11 Press Box Phone (337) 262-1349 or (337) 262-1350 Katie Smith 12 Louisiana Softball History Callie Philen - Megan Granger 13 First Season 1981 Paige Cormier - Nerissa Myers 14 All-Time Division I Record 1,306-390 (.770) Sun Belt Conference Record 186-35 (.841) Brianna Cherry - Sarah Draheim 15 Women’s College World Series Appearances 5 Megan Waterman - Natalie Fernandez - Shelbee Rodgers 16 (1993, 1995, 1996, 2003, 2008) Women’s College World Series Record 6-10 (.375) Christina Hamilton - Allie Chenault - Matte Haack - Prophet Gaspard 17 NCAA Super Regional Appearances 2 Newcomers 18-19 (2008, 2010) NCAA Super Regional Record 2-3 (.400) NCAA Regional Appearances 21 Coach Profiles (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 ,1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 , 2010, 2011) Co-Head Coach Stefni Lotief 20-21 NCAA Regional Record 44-31 (.587) Co-Head Coach Michael Lotief 22-23 Regular Season Sun Belt Championships 10 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Assistant Coach Joy Webre-LeBlanc - Support Staff 24 Sun Belt Tournament Championships 11 (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Sun Belt Tournament Record 39-3 (.929) Fans can listen Sports Radio ESPN 1420 Conference Affiliations Independent (1981-82) Southland (1983-87) to all Louisiana’s Programming Director Independent (1988-99) Ragin’ Cajuns Steve Peloquin has Sun Belt (2000-present) football, men’s served as color analyst basketball and for the Ragin’ Cajuns Louisiana Softball Staff baseball, plus Radio Network since Co-Head Coach Stefni Lotief (Louisiana, 1990) comprehensive 2002. School Record 548-139 (12th season) Career Record Same coverage of women’s basketball and softball Co-Head Coach Michael Lotief (Louisiana, 1985) on the Ragin’ Cajuns Radio Network. Peloquin is the football color analyst and is School Record 447-116 (10th season) the primary play-by-play voice for women’s Career Record Same 1 Sports Radio ESPN 1420 (KPEL-AM) is now basketball and softball. Assistant Coach Joy Webre-LeBlanc (Third season) in its fifth decade as the flagship station for Administrative Assistant Athletic Trainer Ragin’ Cajuns athletics. Under his guidance, coverage of women’s basketball and softball has increased to 2012 Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns Every football and men’s basketball game nearly 100 live events since 2007-08, with Letterwinners Returning/Lost 16/4 can be heard on plans for even further expansion. Position Players Returning/Lost 13/3 KRKA 107.9 FM in Lafayette Pitchers Returning/Lost 4/1 KPEL 1420 AM in Lafayette A broadcasting veteran since 1991, Peloquin Position Starters Returning/Lost 8/1 Pitching Starters Returning/Lost 3/0 KANE 1240 AM in New Iberia hosts the always entertaining morning Newcomers 11 sports show, “Thinking Out Loud,” which airs In addition Cajuns baseball is broadcast on Monday-Friday from 7-9 a.m. on ESPN 1420 2011 Recap KPEL 1420 AM and KANE 1240 AM. All Sun AM. Overall Record 51-11 (.823) Belt Conference baseball games can be heard Home Record 30-1 (.968) on KPEL News Radio 96.5 FM. Road Record 10-4 (.714) Neutral Site Record 11-6 (.647) SBC Record (Finish) 19-5 (1st) All broadcasts are also available on the SBC Tournament Record (Finish) 4-0 (Champions) internet via RaginCajuns.com. NCAA Austin Regional (Finish) 2-2 (2nd) Final Rankings (NFCA/USA Softball) 25/24 UL Athletic Media Relations WE ARE LOUISIANA Sports Information Director TBA Assistant SID Matt Hebert We are the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Please refer to us as Softball Contact Cory Weigel Louisiana, Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns, the University of Louisiana at Office (337) 482-6329 Fax (337) 482-6529 Lafayette, Ragin’ Cajuns or simply, Cajuns. PLEASE DO NOT REFER Cell (317) 658-2898 TO US AS LAFAYETTE, as Lafayette College is located in Easton, Pa., E-mail [email protected] and is an entirely separate institution. www.RaginCajuns.com 2012 Ragin’ Cajuns Softball

Alfred and Helen Lamson Park 28th Season • 702 Games • 609 Wins • .868 Winning Percentage

Since 1985, the University of Louisiana and its recognize the new scoreboard in right perennial powerhouse softball program has called field that debuted in 2010. Lamson Park Milestone Victories Alfred and Helen Lamson Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Park its Plans also call for new batting cages very own home. and a special indoor area that will house Win Date Opponent Score And what a home it is. the latest in video and virtual reality 1 Feb. 26, 1985 Ball State 11-0 Often called the most beautiful and nostalgic field in programming. 50 Apr. 18, 1988 Louisiana Tech 2-1 the country by opposing teams who play on it, Lamson The 2011 season marks the 27th 100 Feb. 23, 1991 DePaul 2-0 Park will have quite a new feel for the 2011 season. The season since the facility opened. 200 Mar. 30, 1995 Southeastern La. 5-0 park will further its place as one of the finest softball Originally know as Lady Cajun Park, 300 Mar. 25, 1999 Northwestern State 5-4 fields in the country as a $2.1 million renovation, which the facility changed names in 2006 to 400 Apr. 5, 2003 Middle Tennessee 12-4 began in the winter of 2009, is completed. Alfred and Helen Lamson Ragin’ Cajuns 500 Mar. 7, 2007 Middle Tennessee 4-1 The renovation includes a new mostly-covered Softball Park. The facility was dedicated 600 Apr. 19, 2011 Nicholls State 8-0 grandstand between dugouts, three private luxury in memory of long-time loyal supporters boxes and a 50-seat Stadium Club. Fans will also notice Alfred and Helen Lamson. Robert Harris, the Centerfield Club and many others, more seating beyond the outfield fence. All of these Even today, the facility continues to grow to meet it is easy to see why UL Softball is one of the greatest new seats bring the capacity of Lamson Park up to the needs of an ever-growing fan base and provide a entertainment options in town. 2,790. first-class atmosphere. The official beginning of the game is right around Also, a new press box with three broadcast booths In 2007, the UL Athletics Department oversaw the corner when Harris begins belting out the Cajuns capable of hosting NCAA Regionals will be included. the construction of the Leon Moncla Indoor Practice starters in a style all his own. Harris a.k.a. “The Voice of The Cajuns also welcome a larger and more Facility. Equipped with an artificial playing surface and the Ragin’ Cajuns,” has been a fixture on the microphone functional locker room that includes a technology- drop-down batting cages, it is located adjacent to the and will always have all of the fans’ attentions, regardless driven meeting room. softball field. of what is taking place on the field. In addition to ammenities coming in 2011, fans will A few other changes were made in 2006. The right From his patented “Ask the Ump” segment to his field and left field foul lines were adorned by brick dreaded phone calls, Harris always seems to keep the Year-by-Year at Lamson Park walls. Another major construction project involved crowd laughing. The mixture of off-the-field antics new dugouts for both the Cajuns and the visiting team gives Louisiana a distinction from any other program in Year Record Pct. – adding to the new and improved look of the facility the country. From the first call of “play ball” to the final 1985 12-4 .750 and providing the biggest square footage dugouts you “yer out” call, no school can match the excitement of 1986 10-6 .625 will find in the country. Ragin’ Cajuns Softball. 1987 16-6 .727 The batting cages down the right field line were The field itself is what it’s all about. It provides 2 1988 15-4 .789 expanded in 2006. The new design allowed the Ragin’ the ultimate in playing and spectator facilities. From 1989 20-6 .769 Cajuns access to six different cages at once and was the oak trees that line the outfield fence, to the park able to accommodate several teams at once when 1990 24-4 .857 benches at the front entrance to the astounding green Louisiana hosted a tournament. grass that covers the field, the park provides all the 1991 16-6 .727 Each year Lamson Park changes before the fans’ comforts of home. 1992 20-5 .800 eyes. The subtle changes are helping the Ragin’ Cajuns Along the outside of the park, fans must notice the 1993 22-0 1.000 put a more “modern” feel into the park and continue “Wall of Fame,” marking the Ragin’ Cajuns’ climb up the 1994 31-2 .939 to make the facility truly one of the unique ones in NCAA rankings in the early 1990’s, which saw the team 1995 31-1 .969 the nation. Come to a game this season and see if you peak at the No. 2 spot in 1994. It also list the numerous 1996 25-2 .926 notice anything new. All-American accolades the program has collected via The Ragin’ Cajuns have dominated at home under 1997 23-7 .767 the many greats that have adorned a Cajuns uniform co-head coaches Stefni and Michael Lotief, winning 243 and treaded across the Lamson Park playing surface. 1998 19-4 .826 of 264 games played under their direction since 2001. The evolution of Lamson Park has been ongoing 1999 26-2 .929 Dominating at Lamson Park is nothing new for ever since it was constructed in the 1980’s. Starting 2000 26-2 .929 Louisiana. Through 671 games contested, a UL team in the early 1990’s the facility began to grow into its 2001 22-4 .846 has been victorious 579 times (86 percent). current state. 2002 26-3 .897 If there really is a “Field of Dreams,” it might just be After sustaining damage during Hurricane Andrew 2003 26-1 .963 UL’s Lamson Park. Twenty-six years ago, the land which in 1992, a 30-foot backstop and a grandstand seating now houses the facility, was a pasture filled with barns, 2004 22-3 .880 section were added behind home plate. Not long cattle, six-foot tall grass and the University’s dairy farm. after, a Press Box/Concession was added on to the 2005 30-3 .909 Today, this same land houses one of the best grandstand – all which still stand today. 2006 25-2 .926 facilities in the country and plays host to the greatest The Cajuns received a welcome addition to Lamson 2007 25-7 .781 softball show around. Park at the end of the 1994 season. With the generosity 2008 22-1 .957 From the time fans enter the confines of Lamson and effort of many loyal fans, the Cajuns received a locker 2009 26-5 .834 Park, until the time they exit the gates, they will be room/bathroom facility with brand new carpeting and 2010 19-2 .905 treated to three hours of pure excitement, also known a satellite television, as well as leather furniture – giving as Ragin’ Cajuns Softball. 2011 30-1 .968 the team plenty of room for relaxation before and after From the on-the-field action of the 19-time NCAA the game. An equipment room with a washer and dryer Total 609-93 .868 Regionals qualifiers, to the off-the-field antics of was also part of the facility.

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Other features added included a public address system and an electronic scoreboard in right field, Lamson Park at a Glance which also included a message board. Playing Surface Bermuda Grass Lamson Park had a 225-foot fence encircling the Dimensions LF-200, CF-220, RF-200 entire field until the 1995 season. NCAA regulations Cajuns Home Record 609-93 (.868) called for an adjustment of the fence so that all possible Regional sites could be uniform. The fence now reaches 1985-89 73-26 (.737) 200-feet down the lines and 220-feet in centerfield. 1990-99 237-33 (.878) The five-foot high red wall gave up few home runs 2000-09 250-31 (.890) until the implementation of the neon ball in 1993 by 2010-2011 49-3 (.942) the NCAA, which allows for a more “offensive” game. Cajuns’ Home Record under Stefni and Michael Lotief 273-32 (.895) Five home runs left the park in 1993. In 2001, the Ragin’ Cajuns’ Home Sun Belt Conference Record 99-15 (.868) Cajuns said good-bye 40 times and 34 more in 2002. Record in Home Openers 25-2 (.926) During the 2003 season, the Cajuns hit a park-record 58 home runs. Home Winning Seasons 27 Under the Lotiefs, Lamson Park began to see several Home Non-Winning Seasons 0 additions and improvements. In 2002, a brick wall was Longest Home Winning Streak 53 (Feb. 20, 1993 - May 22, 1994) added to the backstop and a new lighting system was Longest Home Losing Streak 3 (Twice, Last April 6-7, 2007) installed just in time for the Ragin’ Cajuns to host a 2002 Most Home Wins in a Season 31 (1994, 1995) NCAA Regional. The lighting system allowed Lamson Most Home Losses in a Season 7 (1997, 2007) Park to meet the NCAA lighting standards for hosting First Game Feb. 26, 1985 (Louisiana 11, Ball State 0) an NCAA Regional, an amenity in which few facilities across the country compare to. First Win Feb. 26, 1985 (Louisiana 11, Ball State 0) The all-time Lamson Park attendance high occurred Opened (as Lady Cajun Park) 1985 on April 18, 2001, when 1,729 managed to pack into Re-Named (Lamson Park) 2006 the facility as Louisiana hosted in-state rival LSU in a Seating Capacity 2,790 doubleheader. The two nationally-ranked programs Largest Crowd 1,729 vs. LSU (April 18, 2001) split the doubleheader, as fans lined the fences for the NCAA Regionals Hosted 8 (1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002) Louisiana intercollegiate softball attendance record. Cajuns Home NCAA Regional Record 13-12 (.520) Lamson Park has hosted eight NCAA Regionals (last was 2002) and the 2000 and 2004 Sun Belt Conference Sun Belt Conference Tournaments Hosted 4 (2000, 2004, 2010, 2011) tournaments. The park is scheduled to host the Sun Cajuns’ Home Sun Belt Tournament Record 14-0 (1.000) Belt Conference tournament once again in 2011.

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Main Office Phone: (337) 851-2255 Weigel Direct: (337) 482-6332 Weigel Cell: (317) 658-2898 Fax: (337) 482-6529 Mailing Address Cox Communications Brian McCann Matt Hebert Jeff Schneider Cory Weigel 201 Reinhardt Drive Sports Information Director Assistant SID Sports Information Assistant Softball Contact Lafayette, La. 70506 ([email protected]) ([email protected]) [email protected]@louisiana.edu FootbaLL 2011 media OUTLETS media information The Town Talk baton rouge LOCAL MEDIA P.O. 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Media Credentials • Media credentials are issued to WORKING MEDIA MEMBERS ONLY. • All requests for press, photo and broadcast credentials for 2011 UL home softball games must be made in writing AT LEAST FIVE DAYS IN ADVANCE of each game OR prior to the season if all home game credentials are requested. Must provide valid contact information: name, address, work and cell phone numbers and e-mail address. • All requests should be e-mailed to Cory Weigel, Louisiana Softball Contact, at [email protected]. • Credentials will be mailed (time permitting), but credentials which cannot be mailed will be left at the ticket booth at the main entrance to Lamson Park. • During the week, credentials may be picked up in the Sports Information Media Services Office located in the Cox Communications Athletic Center, Room 140. RaginCajuns.com Information about the Ragin’ Cajuns softball team can be accessed via the Below are a few guidelines: world wide web at www.RaginCajuns.com. Media and fans can use the site to access information about UL softball, including game notes, updated

• All members of the media must request credentials IN WRITING through Media Information UL softball contact Cory Weigel (preferred via e-mail). statistics, rosters and much more. • Requests are honored from sports editors of daily newspapers and sports directors of television and radio stations. Requests from individuals not SunBeltSports.org employed by a media outlet WILL NOT be considered. Information on all Sun Belt Conference teams can be accessed via the world • Requests from radio stations must come from the sports director of that wide web at www.SunBeltSports.org. In addition, information on media credentials for SBC championships and media events can be found here. radio station. Player and Coach Interviews Department. • Players and coaches will be available for • Broadcast and telecast arrangements must be MEDIA LUNCHEON interviews periodically throughout the week. made no later than 10 days prior to the day of Most interviews will be conducted following a game. DATES practice. All interview requests should be • Broadcasts of the UL softball games are produced by the Ragin’ Cajuns Radio Network. Any station submitted in writing (preferred via e-mail) to Tuesday, February 7 softball contact Cory Weigel at least 24 hours wishing to join the network should contact Jay in advance. Walker. Tuesday, February 14 • Co-Head Coach Stefni Lotief, and sometimes Weekly Media Luncheon Thursday, February 23 players, will be available during and shortly after Wednesday, February 29 the weekly media luncheon. • Each MONDAY during the season (with • Post-game interviews need to be arranged exceptions for travel and holiday conflicts), the Monday, March 5 through UL softball contact Cory Weigel. A UL Athletics Media Relations Office and co-head Monday, March 12 coach Stefni Lotief will host a media luncheon in mandatory 10-minute cooling off period will be Monday, March 19 observed before any interviews take place. Room 140 of the Cox Communications Athletic • Players will not be available for interviews on the Center. Monday, March 26 day before competition or on NCAA-mandated • The luncheon begins with a meal at Noon, which Monday, April 2 days off. is immediately followed by comments from UL baseball student-athletes and head coach Tony Monday, April 9 Radio Rights Robichaux. UL softball student-athletes and co- Monday, April 16 • One (1) official radio network for the visiting head coach Stefni Lotief will then address the Monday, April 23 team must be designated by the team’s athletic media. Wednesday, May 2 • Media members are asked to arrive at the media 5 director or media relations director. Monday, May 7 • Visiting radio stations should coordinate all luncheon BEFORE NOON. credential needs through Cory Weigel. Only Monday, May 14 those working on the radio broadcast will be Monday, May 21 given credentials for that area. • The visiting radio will be reserved a broadcast booth next to the press box. NOTE: All luncheons are • Only the “official” radio outlet of the visiting scheduled for 12:30 pm (Noon) team is permitted to originate a live broadcast unless stated otherwise. without written permission of the UL Athletics Interviews begin at 1:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB. 7 MON.-WED., Feb. 20-22 SAT.-SUN., MAR. 10-11 SUNDAY, MAY 6 FRI.-SUN., MAY 18-20 First Media Luncheon School Closed First Sun Belt series Regular Season Finale/Senior NCAA Regionals Mardi Gras vs. North Texas Day - vs. La.-Monroe - 12:00 p.m. Campus Sites FRI.-SUN., FEB. 10-12 26th Annual Louisiana Classics - FRI-SUN., FEB. 24-26 THUR.-SAT., MAR. 15-17 WED.-SAT., MAY 9-12 FRI.-SAT., MAY 25-27 Lamson Park NFCA Leadoff Classic - Judi Garman Classic - Sun Belt Tournament NCAA Super Regionals Clearwater, Fla. (Fullerton, Calif.) (Boca Raton, Fla.) Campus Sites FRIDAY, FEB. 11 Cajuns’ Regular Season Opener - FRI.-SUN., MAR. 2-4 MON.-FRI., APR. 9-13 SATURDAY, MAY 12 THURS.-WED., MAY 31-JUNE 6 vs. Rutgers - 1:30 p.m. 2012 Ragin’ Cajuns Invitational - School Closed Spring Commencement NCAA Women’s College World Lamson Park Easter/Spring Break Series - Oklahoma City, Okla. FRI.-SUN., FEB. 17-19 SUNDAY, MAY 13 8th Annual Mardi Gras WEDNESDAY, MAR. 7 MON.-FRI., APR. 30-MAY 5 NCAA Selection Show - ESPNU

IMPORTANT DATES IMPORTANT Invitational - Lamson Park First Road Game - vs. Houston Final Exams (DH) (Houston, Texas) - 4:00 p.m.

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Season PREVIEW • The 2012 season marks the 12th season under the direction of co-head coaches Stefni and Michael Lotief. Under the guidance of the Lotief’s the Ragin’ Cajuns have won 10 of the past 11 Sun Belt By the Numbers Conference regular season championships and posted 50-plus victories seven times. • The Cajuns lost only one senior from the 2011 squad in Gabriele Bridges. Louisiana has virtually the same squad intact in 2012 that finished the 2011 season as the nation’s top offense with a school and Sun Belt record 481 runs, giving them an average of 7.76 runs per game. The Cajuns’ 481 runs scored 7.76 last season mark the 10th highest single-season total in NCAA history. The Cajuns scored 481 runs and averaged • The Cajuns return 15 letterwinners and eight position starters from the 2011 squad, including USA 7.76 runs per game in 2011. That is the Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Finalist and Team USA member Christi Orgeron, who became the highest average and highest total in the fourth person in NCAA history with 100 RBI in 2011. Orgeron led the Cajuns with a .414 batting average nation. Also, the 481 runs are a new UL and and 23 home runs in 2011. Sun Belt record and are teh tenth most in a • Louisiana’s hard work was not only evident on the field, but as well as in the classroom as they single-season in NCAA history. finished with a team GPA of 3.2 last spring. • Orgeron was selected to the 2011 USA Softball Women’s National Team and helped Team USA to gold medal titles at the World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City in July and the Pan American Games 45+ in October. She became the first UL softball player to earn a spot on the USA National Team and third Louisiana has posted at least 45 wins in each 2012 Season Preview to compete with USA Softball, joining Alana Addison (2002 Elite team) and Brooke Mitchell (2004 Elite of those past 13 seasons, including eight team). seasons in which the Cajuns reached the 50- • Shortstop Nerissa Myers also returns in 2012, a year after leading the Cajuns and tying a UL and Sun win plateau and one season with 60 wins. Belt record with 77 runs scored. The speedy shortstop reached base in all but four games for the Cajuns as she posted a .498 on base percentage. • Myers was arguably statistically the Sun Belt’s top shortstop in 2011. Playing at one of the toughest 101 positions to field in softball at shortstop, Myers turned in an impressive .974 fielding percentage. She Junior outfielder Christi Orgeron recorded committed only five errors in 194 total chances. • Ashley Brignac also returns in the circle for UL in 2012. She will be seeking the third 30-win season 101 RBI in 2011. That broke the Sun Belt and of her career. The 2011 Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year and Capital One Academic All-American of the Year UL single-season record set in 2001 by Alana will be joined by three other returners in Allie Chenault, Christina Hamilton and Shelbee Rodgers. Addison. The single-season total is the third • Brignac enters the 2012 season just five wins shy of the Cajuns career Top 5 list in pitching victories. highest in NCAA history and the highest She needs just 142 strikeouts to move into second place all-time and would need to amass 322 to join since 1996. Brooke Mitchell as the only Cajuns pitchers to reach 1,000 career strikeouts. • The Ragin’ Cajuns add notable newcomers including freshman pitchers Jordan Wallace (0.00 ERA in Fall) and Maggie Ham. Arizona transfer Matte Haack will be joining the squad as well to give the infield 10 more depth. Christi Orgeron was named one of 10 • In 2011, Louisiana made its 13th straight NCAA Regionals appearance since 1999 and the 21st in finalists for the USA Softball Collegiate the last 22 years. Since 1990, UL has missed the “Field of 64” only once (1998). Player of the Year Award. The award is the • The Cajuns rank ninth in total NCAA appearances with 21, 10th with 50 NCAA Tournament victories and 11th for consecutive NCAA Regional appearances. most prestigious individual award in college • Louisiana is set for its first full season at newly renovated Lamson Park. The facility made its debut softball. for the 2011 Sun Belt Tournament and was completely refurbished during the summer months. The state-of-the-art facility will seat 2,790 fans. • Of the 11 seasons that the Sun Belt has had a regular season champion, UL has won 10. The Cajuns 45 have also won 11 out of 12 Sun Belt Conference Tournaments. Orgeron and Bridges were the most powerful duo in the nation with 45 combined home runs. In fact, that total was 7 What’s Back From 2011 more than seven entire Sun Belt Teams Category Returning (Pct.) Lost (Pct.) Top Returner Hits 470 (87%) 71 (13%) Christi Orgeron (87) At-Bats 1,432 (87%) 214 (13%) Christi Orgeron (210) 96-30 Batting Average .322 .250 Christi Orgeron (.414) The speedy Cajuns stole 96 bses in 2011. Runs 406 (87%) 61 (13%) Nerissa Myers (77) Four different Cajuns had at least 15 steals. Runs Batted In 299 (72%) 119 (28%) Christi Orgeron (101) Sarah Draheim started every game behind Doubles 57 (78%) 16 (22%) Christi Orgeron (20) Triples 13 (100%) 0 (0%) Christi Orgeron (5) the plate to hold opponents to a Sun Belt Home Runs 46 (66%) 23 (33%) Christi Orgeron (23) low 30 steals. Stolen Bases 88 (92%) 8 (8%) Nerissa Myers (21)

Errors 35 (81%) 8 (19%) Megan Granger (11) 23 Putouts 862 (73.5) 312 (26.5) Sarah Draheim (411) The Cajuns pitching staff posted 23 shutouts Assists 328 (98.2%) 6 (1.8%) Nerissa Myers (100) in 2011. One of those was against then No. Innings Pitched 388.8 (99.8%) 1.0 (.02%) Ashley Brignac (233.2) 3/1 Alabama on March 4. The Cajuns were Wins 51 (100%) 0 (0%) Ashley Brignac (32) shutout just once. Gaspard extended the Losses 11 (100%) 0 (0%) Ashley Brignac (7) streak last season by hitting .422 for the year. Runs 123 (100%) 0 (0%) Ashley Brignac (63) Earned Runs 99 (100%) 0 (0%) Ashley Brignac (50) Strikeouts 410 (100%) 0 (0%) Ashley Brignac (244) Walks 101 (100%) 0 (0%) Ashley Brignac (73)

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2012 Louisiana Softball Roster Numerical Roster Breakdown No. Player Pos. B/T Ht. Cl.-Exp. Hometown (Previous School) 00 Ashley Brignac P R/R 5-10 Sr.-3L River Ridge, La. (John Curtis) 3 Natalie Fernandez UTL L/R 5-5 So.-1L Denham Springs, La. (Live Oak) By State 4 Shelbee Rodgers P L/R 5-3 So.-1L Greenwell Springs, La. (Central) - Louisiana (17): Ashley Brignac, 5 Meagan Thomas UTL L/R 5-4 Fr- HS New Iberia, La. (New Iberia) Linzey Cifreo, Paige Cormier, 6 Taylor Meaux IF R/R 5-5 Fr- HS Maurice, La. (Vermillion Catholic) Codi Covington, Natalie 7 Jordan Wallace P R/R 5-9 Fr- HS Weatherford, Texas (Weatherford) Fernandez, Prophet Gaspard, 8 Megan Waterman OF R/R 5-7 Jr.- 2L Ashburn, Va. (Broad Run) Megan Granger, Christina 9 Linzey Cifreo UTL R/R 5-9 So.-RS Walker, La. (Walker) Hamilton, Marie Hoag, Taylor 10 Peyton Webb IF R/R 5-8 Fr.-HS Montgomery, Tx. (Montgomery) Meaux, Christi Orgeron, Callie Philen, Shelbee Rogers, Katie 12 Christi Orgeron UTL R/R 5-11 Sr.- 3L New Orleans, La. (Mt. Carmel) Smith, Codi Sullivan, Meagan 13 Erikka Murphy OF L/L 5-4 Sr.- 3L Victoria, Texas (Memorial) Thomas, Megan Waterman 14 Codi Covington OF L/R 5-9 Fr.- HS Denham Springs, La. (Walker) - Texas (8): Allie Chenault, Sarah 15 Nerissa Myers INF L/R 5-5 Jr.- 3L Petal, Miss. (Petal) Draheim, Matte Haack, Maggie 16 Christina Hamilton P R/R 5-9 So.- 1L Leesville, La. (Rosepine) Ham, Erikka Murphy, Jordan 17 Callie Philen UTL R/R 6-0 Sr.-2L Boyce, La. (Alexandria Senior) Wallace, Samantha Walsh, Peyton 19 Marie Hoag UTL L/L 5-9 Fr.-HS New Iberia, La. (Catholic High) Webb 20 Katie Smith OF R/R 5-6 Sr.- 3L Ruston, La. (Ruston) - Mississippi (2): Brianna Cherry, 21 Samantha Walsh UTL R/R 5-7 Fr.-HS Ingleside, Texas (Ingleside) Nerissa Myers 22 Maggie Ham P R/R 5-6 Fr.-HS George West, Texas (George West) - Virginia (1): Megan Waterman 23 Brianna Cherry OF R/R 5-10 So.-1L Petal, Miss. (Petal) 24 Sarah Draheim C R/R 6-0 Jr.- 2L Flower Mound, Texas (Marcus) By Class 27 Mattelaine Haack INF R/R 5-9 Jr.-TR Katy, Texas (Arizona)

2012 Roster - Seniors (7): Ashley Brignac, Paige 29 Megan Granger INF R/R 5-9 Sr.- 3L St. Martinville, La. (Louisiana Tech) Cormier, Megan Granger, Erikka 30 Prophet Gaspard P R/R 5-4 So.-TR. Forked Island, La. (St. Thomas More) Murphy, Christi Orgeron, Callie 31 Paige Cormier INF R/R 5-5 Sr.-3L Carencro, La. (Teurlings Catholic) Philen, Katie Smith 32 Allie Chenault P R/R 5-9 So.-1L Sweeny, Texas (Sweeny) - Juniors (5): Brianna Cherry, Sarah 35 Codi Sullivan OF L/R 5-4 Fr.-HS New Orleans, La. (Cabrini) Draheim, Matte Haack, Nerissa Myers, Megan Waterman Alphabetical - Sophomores (6): Allie Chenault, No. Player Pos. B/T Ht. Cl.-Exp. Hometown (Previous School) Linzey Cifreo, Natalie Fernandez, 00 Ashley Brignac P R/R 5-10 Sr.-3L River Ridge, La. (John Curtis) Prophet Gaspard, Christina 23 Brianna Cherry OF R/R 5-10 So.-1L Petal, Miss. (Petal) Hamilton, Shelbee Rogers, 32 Allie Chenault P R/R 5-9 So.-1L Sweeny, Texas (Sweeny) - Freshmen (8): Codi Covington, 9 Linzey Cifreo UTL R/R 5-9 So.-RS Walker, La. (Walker) Maggie Ham, Marie Hoag, 31 Paige Cormier INF R/R 5-5 Sr.-3L Carencro, La. (Teurlings Catholic) Taylor Meaux, Codi Sullivan, 23 Brianna Cherry OF R/R 5-10 So.-1L Petal, Miss. (Petal) Meagan Thomas, Jordan 14 Codi Covington OF L/R 5-9 Fr.- HS Denham Springs, La. (Walker) Wallace, Peyton Webb 24 Sarah Draheim C R/R 6-0 Jr.- 2L Flower Mound, Texas (Marcus) 3 Natalie Fernandez UTL L/R 5-5 So.-1L Denham Springs, La. (Live Oak) By Major 30 Prophet Gaspard P R/R 5-4 So.-TR. Forked Island, La. (St. Thomas More) - Kinesiology-Exercise Science (7): 29 Megan Granger INF R/R 5-9 Sr.- 3L St. Martinville, La. (Louisiana Tech) Ashley Brignac, Allie Chenault, 8 27 Mattelaine Haack INF R/R 5-9 Jr.-TR Katy, Texas (Arizona) Sarah Draheim, Natalie 22 Maggie Ham P R/R 5-6 Fr.-HS George West, Texas (George West) Fernandez, Jordan Wallace, 16 Christina Hamilton P R/R 5-9 So.- 1L Leesville, La. (Rosepine) Samantha Walsh 19 Marie Hoag UTL L/L 5-9 Fr.-HS New Iberia, La. (Catholic High) - General Studies (3): 6 Taylor Meaux IF R/R 5-5 Fr- HS Maurice, La. (Vermillion Catholic) Megan Granger, Erikka Murphy, 13 Erikka Murphy OF L/L 5-4 Sr.- 3L Victoria, Texas (Memorial) Christi Orgeron 15 Nerissa Myers INF L/R 5-5 Jr.- 3L Petal, Miss. (Petal) - Psychology (3): Paige Cormier, 12 Christi Orgeron UTL R/R 5-11 Sr.- 3L New Orleans, La. (Mt. Carmel) Nerissa Myers, Callie Philen 17 Callie Philen UTL R/R 6-0 Sr.-2L Boyce, La. (Alexandria Senior) - Biology (2): Taylor Meaux, Megan 4 Shelbee Rodgers P L/R 5-3 So.-1L Greenwell Springs, La. (Central) Waterman 20 Katie Smith OF R/R 5-6 Sr.- 3L Ruston, La. (Ruston) - Kinesiology-Grades K-12 (1): 35 Codi Sullivan OF L/R 5-4 Fr.-HS New Orleans, La. (Cabrini) Christina Hamilton - Marketing (1): Katie Smith 5 Meagan Thomas UTL L/R 5-4 Fr- HS New Iberia, La. (New Iberia) - Public Relations-Broadcasting(2): 7 Jordan Wallace P R/R 5-9 Fr- HS Weatherford, Texas (Weatherford) Brianna Cherry, Codi Sullivan 21 Samantha Walsh UTL R/R 5-7 Fr.-HS Ingleside, Texas (Ingleside) - Secondary Education-English (2): 8 Megan Waterman OF R/R 5-7 Jr.- 2L Ashburn, Va. (Broad Run) Codi Covington, Shelbee Rodgers 10 Peyton Webb IF R/R 5-8 Fr.-HS Montgomery, Tx. (Montgomery) -Petroleum Engineering (1): Maggie Ham Co-Head Coach: Stefni Lotief (Louisiana, 1990) - 11th season at Louisiana Co-Head Coach: Michael Lotief (Louisiana, 1985) - 9th season at Louisiana Assistant Coach: Chris Malveaux (Texas A&M, 2001) - 3rd season at Louisiana

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ASHLEYPitcher • R/R • 5-10 • Sr.-3L • RiverBRIGNAC Ridge, La. • John Curtis HS

Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science • Threw a five-inning, one-hitter against FIU club team to the Hall of Fame Classic Tournament title

• Threw another one-hitter against Texas State at the in Oklahoma City in July 2006 – becoming the first team Student- A thlete Awards Waco Regional (6.0 ip) from Louisiana to ever win the tournament • Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List (2008, 2009, • ERA was at 0.19 before final game against Baylor at Waco • Three-Time Louisiana Softball Coaches Association 2010) Regional (LSCA) Class 2A Player of the Year; Two-time All-District • NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete (2008, 2010) and All-Metro MVP, three-time All-District and All-Metro • CoSIDA Academic All- District (2009) 2008 (Freshman) selection • NFCA All-South Region (2008) • Lived up to the hype in her rookie campaign, leading • Two-time Gatorade Louisiana Softball Player of the • Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year (2008) the Cajuns in wins, innings pitched, strikeouts, strikeouts Year • All-Sun Belt Conference (2008) looking, appearances, starts and opponent batting • Two-time Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Farm- • SBC Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2008) average Bureau-Miss Softball selection • Louisiana Classics All-Tournament Team (2008) • Named Second Team NFCA All-South Region, Sun • Two-Time National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association • Capital One Academic All-America of the Year (2011) Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year, First Team All-Sun (NFCA) All-American • Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year (2011) Belt Conference, Sun Belt Conference Tournament Most • Won Corbett Award as the All-State Sugar Bowl • Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Region Second Team (2011) Outstanding Player, Louisiana Classics All-Tournament Outstanding Female Amateur Athlete for Greater New • Sun Belt All-Tournament Team (2011) Team Orleans area • Ranked in the NCAA in ERA, strikeouts per seven innings,

2011 (Junior) victories and hits allowed per seven innings Personal Profiles • Picked up the decision in all four games at the NCAA • Has a team best 31 wins in 44 appearances with three • Born on May 2, 1989 in Baton Rouge, La. Austin Regional (5/20-5/22), including a win over No. 3 saves to her credit • Daughter of Joseph and Tammy Brignac national seed Texas in an elimination game. • Led the team with 13 shutouts, two no-hitters and a • Has an older brother, Joseph, and a younger brother, • Allowed just four hits and three runs over three games perfect game Christopher at the SBC Tournament, including a five-inning no- • Fanned a UL freshman record 327 batters in 228.1 • Has a younger sister, Katie hitter against South Alabama (5/13), the seventh of innings of work • High School Co-valedictorian her career • Was 12-1 in 15 appearances with a 1.54 ERA, four • Member of the National Honor Society. • Threw sixth career no-hitter against La.-Monroe shutouts and 119 strikeouts in Sun Belt play (5/7) to clinch the Cajuns 10th Sun Belt Regular Season • Had seven wins and a save over ranked opponents – CAREER HIGHS Championship Wins: Feb. 29 vs. #23 North Carolina (W, 7-1); Mar. 8 at #3 • Was named Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week seven times Texas A&M (W, 2-1); Apr. 30 at #9 Houston (W, 4-0); May Innings Pitched in 2011 17 at #15 LSU (W, 9-4) - NCAA Baton Rouge Regional; 11.0 vs. Southern Miss (Feb. 24, 2008) • Appeared in just one game in the North Texas series May 23 at #10 Houston (W, 6-4) - NCAA Houston Super 10.0 at North Texas (Mar. 12, 2011) (3/12-3/13), going the distance in a ten inning UL win, Regional; May 24 at #10 Houston (W, 4-0) - NCAA 9.1 at Florida Atlantic (Apr. 23, 2011) striking out 11 and giving up just two runs. Houston Super Regional; May 29 vs. #1 Florida (W, 3-2) - 9.0 vs. Western Kentucky (Mar. 22, 2009) Picked up the win and a shutout in UL’s 1-0 victory Women’s College World Series. Save: May 18 at #15 LSU 8.2 vs. Iowa (Mar. 1, 2008) over No.3/1 Alabama at the Citrus Classic (3/4) (W, 6-3) - NCAA Baton Rouge Regional 8.0 at No.3 Texas A&M (Mar. 8, 2008) • Had 17 games with double-digit strikeouts with a • Threw her fifth career no-hitter when she blanked 8.0 vs. No.1 Florida (May 29, 2008) McNeese State (2/26) at the Cowgirl Classic in a 4-0 season-best 15 strikeouts in the Cajuns victory over #1 Florida in the first game of the Women’s College World win. Struck out seven in the victory Strikeouts • Tied a career high with 16K’s against Houston Baptist Series 16 vs. Houston Baptist (Feb. 27, 2011) 9 (2/27) to close out the Cowgirl Classic with a complete • Had a string of 16 consecutive batters retired against 16 vs. Louisiana Tech (Mar. 10, 2009) game shutout. Florida Atlantic and 10 consecutive strikeouts against North Texas 15 vs. No.1 Florida (May 29, 2008) 2010 (Redshirt) • Four-time Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week (Feb. 13 - Seven Times - Last at La-Monroe (May 7, 2011) • Did not play and received a redshirt 11; Mar. 20; Mar. 27; and Apr. 21) and two-time LSWA Pitcher of the Week (Feb. 27 and Mar. 18) Shutouts 2009 (Sophomore) 29 Times - Last at Florida Atlantic (May 14, 2011) • Saw limited action returning from an off-season injury High School Notables but made an impact, nonetheless • Despite sitting out the start of the 2007 season recovering vs. No. 3/1 Alabama (Mar. 4, 2011) • After surrendering a pair of earned runs in her first outing, from minor knee surgery, recorded a flawless 0.00 ERA vs. No.24 Fresno State (Mar. 13, 2009) she did not allowed an earned run in 59.1 consecutive for the second consecutive season and led John Curtis at No. 10 Houston (May 24, 2008) innings of work (10 appearances) Christian School to their fifth straight state at No.9 Houston (Apr. 30, 2008) • Posted an 8-3 record in 14 appearances, going the championship distance in nine contests with six shutouts • In the circle, she used her 72 mile per hour fastball to Perfect Games • First two losses came in a pair of games in which the record 21 shutouts, 21 no-hitters and seven perfect vs. IUPUI (5inn. - Mar. 11, 2008) opposition scored an unearned run games • Only allowed earned runs in two games • Career 122-4 record; Struck out 1,454 of 2,037 batters No-Hitters • Boasted a team and conference best 0.44 ERA, allowing faced vs. Florida Atlantic (7inn. - Apr. 16, 2008) no earned runs in Sun Belt Conference play • Was also the staff ace on the USA Softball Junior Women’s vs. San Diego State (7inn. - Feb. 21, 2009) • Struck out 107 batters in 79.0 innings pitched National Team that won the 2006 Pan Am Championship at McNeese State (7 inn. - Feb. 26, 2011) • Held opponents to a meager .124 batting average with a 10-0 record at La-Monroe (7 inn. - May 7, 2011) • Led the USA Softball Junior National team to the gold • Fanned a career-best 16 batters in 3-2 win over Louisiana vs. UNLV (5inn. - Mar. 21, 2008) medal at the 2007 World Championships Tech (3/10) vs. South Alabama (5 inn. - May 13, 2011) • Posted four double-digit strikeout performances • Gave up one hit in six games in leading U18 Gold Voodoo BRIGNAC’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp sfa sha bk 2008 1.38 31-7 44 35 28 13/2 3 228.1 123 62 45 100 327 13 1 16 927 .155 14 13 3 17 0 2009 0.44 8-3 14 13 9 6/2 0 79.0 34 12 5 24 107 3 0 3 307 .124 3 4 0 5 0 2010 - - Redshirt - Did Not Play - - 2011 1.93 32-7 42 39 27 10/4 0 233.2 161 63 50 73 244 26 2 15 960 .190 8 12 3 25 8 Total 1.66 71-17 100 87 64 29/8 3 541.0 318 137 100 197 678 42 3 34 2194 .166 25 29 6 47 8 www.RaginCajuns.com 2012 Ragin’ Cajuns Softball

CHRISTI ORGERON Utility • R/R • 5-11 • Sr.-3L • New Orleans, La. • Mt. Carmel HS

Major: General Studies flies • All-District selection for softball from 2005-07 • Posted a .635 slugging percentage • Two-time All-State pick in 2006 and 2007 Awards • Scored 33 runs, the third highest total on the • 2006 All-Metro Player of the Year • USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top squad • Two-time All-Metro selection (2006, 2007) 10 Finalist (2011) • Hit .343 with runners in scoring position • All-State soccer selection in 2006 and All-District • Sun Belt Player of the Year (2011) • Hit .412 against left hand pitchers selection in 2005 and 2006

Profiles • Louisville Slugger/NFCA First Team All-Region • Posted a Cajuns season high seven RBI against • Posted a .423 career batting average with 141 hits (2010, 2011) Southern Miss (3/6), going 2-for-3 with two home including 45 doubles, 18 triples, 21 home runs, • Second Team All-Sun Belt (2009, 2010) runs and a sacrifice fly 131 RBI and 31 stolen bases • Second Team All-Louisiana (2010) • Hit two home runs in a game three times, against • Louisiana Classic All-Tournament Team (2010) Bryant (3/13), No.20 UMass (2/28) and Southern Personal • Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll (2009, Miss (3/6) • Born on June 3, 1989 in New Orleans, La 2010) • Had 15 multiple RBI games, including seven with • Full name is Christine Marie Orgeron • Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year at least three RBI and five with at least four RBI • Daughter of Allen and Teresa Orgeron (2009) • Had quite a weekend at the Razorback • Has an older brother, Allen, Jr. • First Team All-Louisiana (2009) Invitational (3/5-3/7) hitting .647 (11-for-17) • Plans to be a nurse anesthetists/ER nurse upon • Sun Belt Tournament Most Outstanding Player with three home runs and 14 RBI in five graduation (2009) games. • Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List (2008) 2009 (Freshman) CAREER HIGHS • NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete (2008) • Posted a stellar freshman year earning Sun Belt Freshman of the Year honors At-Bats Student- A thlete 2011 (Junior) • Claimed the Sun Belt Tournament Most 5 - at Maine (Feb 19, 2011) • Finished with 101 RBI, the third highest single- Outstanding Player honor season total in NCAA history and the most • Named First Team All-Louisiana since 1996 • Garnered Second Team All-Sun Belt Honors Runs • With five RBI in game two of the La.- • Earned back-to-back Sun Belt Player of the Week 3 - Seven Times - Last vs. Western Kentucky Monroe series (5/7) she broke the the UL honors (4/20 and 4/27) (Apr. 30, 2011) and Sun Belt single-season record with 84 • Played in 55 games with 52 starts, seeing time • Posted 11 RBI in the Middle Tennessee series at second bases, right field and as the designated (4/16-4/17) included her second grand slam of hitter Hits the season • Batted .312 on the season with 10 home runs and 4 vs. Florida Atlantic (Apr 20, 2010) • Tied a school single game record with two 37 RBI triples in game one of the FIU series (4/6) • Led the Cajuns with a .611 slugging RBI • Named LSWA Hitter of the Week after going percentage 7 vs. Southern Miss (Mar. 6, 2010) 8-for-10 (.800) in the Troy series (3/26-3/27) • Recorded multiple hits in 13 games and multiple 10 with seven RBI. Was a single short of the cycle RBI in eight games in game three, but only had three official at • In conference play, hit seven home runs with a Doubles bats in the six-inning win .714 slugging percentage 3 - Twice - Last vs. South Alabama (Apr 17, 2010) • Her solo home run in the sixth inning • Posted six RBI against Troy after recording two was the difference in UL’s 1-0 win over No.3/1 homers, including a grand slam (4/18-19) Alabama (3/4). • Hit two doubles in SBC Championship game over Triples Florida Atlantic (5/9) 2 vs. FIU (Apr. 6, 2011) 2010 (Sophomore) • Was named a Louisville Slugger/NFCA First Team 2008 (Redshirt) Home Runs All-Region performer • Did not compete during the season, taking a • Also garnered Second Team All-Sun Belt and redshirt. 2 - Seven Times - Last vs. Florida Atlantic) Second Team All-Louisiana honors (Mar. 14, 2011) • Started 61 games for the Cajuns, mostly in right High School field • Multi-sport athlete who lettered in softball, Total Bases • Hit .307 on the season with a Cajuns high and Sun soccer and swimming at Mount Carmel 10 - Twice - Last vs. Bryant (Feb. 12, 2010) Belt best 56 RBI Academy • Hit 15 home runs, the second most on the team • Helped the Cubs to the state playoffs in 2004, and second most in the Sun Belt 2005, 2006 and 2007 in softball; 2004, 2005, 2006 Walks • Her 16 doubles led the Cajuns and ranked second in soccer; and 2004 in swimming 3 - Twice - Last vs. Prairie View A&M (Feb. 12, in the Sun Belt • Won the district championship in softball in 2006 2011) • Posted 122 total bases, the most on the team and and 2007 second most in the Sun Belt • Soccer state champions in 2005 and district • Ranked ninth in the nation with five sacrifice champions in 2005 and 2006 Stolen Bases 1 - Ten Times - Last vs. Troy (May 12, 2011) ORGERON’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2008 - - Redshirt - Did Not Play - - 2009 .312 55-52 157 23 49 15 1 10 37 96 .611 19 0 36 0 .382 2 0 2-2 22 16 2 .950 2010 .307 61-61 192 33 59 16 1 15 56 122 .635 27 1 34 0 .387 5 0 3-3 88 3 4 .958 2011 .414 62-62 210 75 87 20 5 23 101 186 .886 31 0 25 3 .488 1 0 5-5 78 4 4 .953 Total .349 178-175 559 131 195 51 7 48 194 404 .723 77 1 95 3 .423 8 0 10-10 188 23 10 .955 Ragin’ Cajuns Softball 2012 Ragin’ Cajuns Softball

ERIKKA MURPHY Outfield• L/L • 5-4 • Sr.-3L • Victoria, Texas • Memorial HS

Major: General Studies • Successfully advanced runners 53.4 Student- A thlete percent of the time in 58 opportunities 2011 (Junior) • Was used as a pinch runner in the last three High School weeks of the season due to a wrist injury • Lettered in softball (four years), basketball • Has stolen 36 consecutive bases (two years) successfully and power lifting (four years) at Memorial • Was last caught stealing on March 5, 2010 High School at Arkansas • Led the Vipers to the District Championship • Was 4-for-10 (.400) with two runs scored in (2005-08) UL’s sweep of the South Alabama series • Helped MHS to the state playoffs from (4/9-4/10) 2005-08, advancing to the quarterfinals in • Went 4-for-12 (.333) in the North Texas 2006 and 2007

series (3/12-3/13) with four runs scored, • Named All-State, All-District, District MVP, Profiles including at least one in all three games State Newcomer of the Year and All- • Was 5-for-16 (.312) in five starts at the Academic team Citrus Classic (3/4-3/6), including three runs • State Champion in power lifting scored against Temple • As a freshman, batted .447, with 17 RBI, 16 • Went 5-for-10 (.500) in five starts at the stolen bases and eight triples Ragin’ Cajuns Invitational (2/18-2/20), • As a sophomore, batted .463, with 26 runs, CAREER HIGHS scoring four runs 38 hits, 22 RBI, five triples, three home runs and 26 stolen bases 2010 (Sophomore) • Batted .591 with 65 hits (110 at bats), 37 At-Bats • Played in all 63 games for UL - starting 62 - runs, 17 RBI, two doubles, two home runs, 5 - Six Times - Last at North Texas (Mar. 12, 2011) all in the outfield six walks, 74 stolen bases and .610 on-base • Had the third highest batting average on percentage Runs the team at .315 3 - Four Times - Last vs. Temple (Mar. 5, 2011) • Was nearly perfect (33-for-34) in stolen Personal bases, leading the Cajuns and the Sun Belt • Born on May 3, 1990 in Victoria, Texas Hits in total swipes • Full name is Erikka Murphy 4 - Twice - Last at Arkansas (Mar. 5, 2010) • The 33 stolen bases are tied for the fifth • Daughter of Eric and Roslyn Murphy most in a single season in Cajuns history • Has a younger brother, Bernard, and a RBI 11 • Stole multiple bases in five games younger sister, Eboni 2- Five Times - Last vs. Arkansas (Feb. 12, 2011) • Also led the Cajuns and the Sun Belt with 52 runs scored Doubles • Hit. 352 in 29 games in the leadoff spot 1- Four Times - Last vs. Prairie View A&M (Feb 12, 2011) • Scored multiple runs in 15 different games, including a three game stretch (4/11-4/17) Triples in which she scored nine runs 1 - Three Times - Last vs. Bradley Feb. 13, 2010)

2009 (Freshman) Home Runs • Saw significant action as a true freshman, None playing in 54 games • Earned 29 starts at DH and in the outfield Total Bases • Was a perfect 13-for-13 on stolen bases 4 - Five Times - Last at Arkansas (Mar. 5, 2010) • Hit .292 in 96 at bats with two doubles and two triples Walks • Registerd 19 runs 1 - 23 Times - Last vs. Centenary (Apr. 13,, 2011) • Reached bases safely with a .310 on base percentage Stolen Bases • Batted .316 in the leadoff spot 2 - Nine Times - Last vs. Oregon (Mar. 5, 2011)

MURPHY’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2009 .292 54-29 96 19 28 2 2 0 9 34 .354 3 0 24 0 .310 1 0 13-13 5 0 2 .714 2010 .315 63-62 197 52 62 1 1 0 12 65 .330 14 5 44 0 .375 0 1 33-34 38 0 2 .950 2010 .336 55-44 122 35 41 1 0 0 12 42 .344 6 3 22 0 .382 0 5 15-15 28 0 2 .933 Total .316 172-135 415 106 131 4 3 0 33 141 .340 23 8 90 0 .362 1 6 61-62 71 0 6 .922

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OutfieldKATIE• R/R • 5-6 • Jr.-2L SMITH• Ruston, La. • Ruston HS Major: Marketing High School 2009 (Sophomore) • Played softball at Ruston High School Awards • Started 43 games on the year, seeing • Had a .467 batting average in her senior • Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List action at second base, right field and as year with a .537 on-base percentage and a (2010) the designated hitter .610 slugging percentage • NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete (2010) • Ranked third in the Sun Belt with a .393 • In her final season at RHS, had 105 at bats,

Profiles • Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll batting average with 49 runs, 49 hits, five doubles, two (2008, 2009) • Collected 48 hits with 39 runs triples, two home runs and 11 runs batted • All-Louisiana Honorable Mention (2009) • Went 25-for-28 on stolen bases in • Second Team All-Sun Belt (2009) • Posted a .515 batting average in Sun Belt • Tallied 64 total bases with 15 walks and 22 • Louisiana Classics All-Tournament Team games stolen bases (2009) • Had 14 multiple hit games including a • Mardi Gras Invitational All-Tournament season-best performance against Western Personal Team (2009) Kentucky, going 3-for-4 with two runs • Born on July 31, 1989 in Monroe, La. • All-Louisiana (2008) scored (3/21) • Full name is Kaitlin Scott Smith • All-NFCA Leadoff Classic Tournament • Scored multiple run runs in nine contests, • Daughter of Rocky and Veronica Williams (2008) including a season-high three runs against and Joey Smith • Louisiana Classics All-Tournament Team Providence (2/14) and Middle Tennessee • Has two younger sisters, Kelby and (2008) (3/31) Kendall • Led the Cajuns with a .516 on base 2011 (Junior) percentage CAREER HIGHS

Student- A thlete • Went 4-for-10 (.400) at the NCAA Austin • As leadoff batter, tallied a .515 batting Regional (5/20-5/22), scoring four runs average At-Bats • Went 5-for-9 over the SBC Tournament 5 - Three Times - Last at South Alabama with five runs scored and did not strike (Apr. 9, 2011) out 2008 (Freshman) • Went 5-for-11 (.455) in the USA series (4/9- • The speedy slapper finished in the top five 4/10), including her first extra base hit of on the team in batting average Runs the season, a double in a 3-for-5 effort in • Boasted a .370 batting average and never 3 - Three Times - Last vs. Tennessee State game two let her batting average dip below .370 on (Feb. 18, 2011) • Tied a 22-year-old school, single game the season record with four stolen bases in game • Ranked in the top-5 among Cajuns in Hits one of the FIU series (4/6-4/7). After batting average, on base percentage, runs 3 - Six Times - Last at La.-Monroe drawing a walk in the third inning, she scored, hits, sacrifice bunts and stolen (May 8, 2011) 12 picked up three of them by stealing for bases cycle when she swiped second, third and • Led the team with eight sacrifice bunts RBI home to score and 20 stolen bases • Went 5-for-10 (.500) in five starts at the • Had 60 hits on the year with 19 walks for a 2 vs. Prairie View A&M (Feb. 12, 2011) Citrus Classic (3/4-3/6) with four runs .440 on base percentage scored • Scored 39 runs on the season while Doubles • Went 7-for-14 (.500) with seven runs driving 1 - Twice - Last vs. South Alabama (Apr. 9, 2011) scored at the Ragin’ Cajuns Invitational in nine (2/18-2/20), earning a spot on the All- • In the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional, she Triples Tournament Team was second on the team, hitting .444, None • Was 7-for-17 (.412) with seven runs scored going 4-for-9 with a pair of runs scored, a in five games at the Louisiana Classics walk and an RBI Home Runs (2/11-2/13). • Had a .400 batting average in Sun Belt Conference play None 2010 (Hardship) • Posted 16 multiple hit games to her credit • Received a hardship after starting with a season-high three hits against No. Total Bases the first eight games of the season before 23 North Carolina and Middle Tennessee 4 at South Alabama (Apr. 9, 2011) suffering a season ending knee injury • Reached base safely in 52 of the 65 games • Hit .350 in those eight games with six runs she played, collecting hits in 43 of those Walks scored and was a perfect 3-for-3 in stolen games 3 - Twice - Last vs. Tulsa (Mar. 17, 2009) bases Stolen Bases 4 vs. FIU (Apr 6, 2011) SMITH’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2008 .370 65-65 162 39 60 1 0 0 9 61 .377 19 1 26 0 .440 0 8 20-21 58 2 1 .984 2009 .393 43-43 122 39 48 0 0 0 3 48 .393 28 3 15 0 .516 0 4 25-28 26 18 6 .880 2010 (Hardship) .350 8-8 20 6 7 0 0 0 2 7 .350 4 0 3 0 .458 0 0 3-3 3 0 2 .600 2011 .352 62-60 159 55 56 1 0 0 14 57 .358 21 0 22 1 .428 0 9 20-22 67 2 1 .986 Total .369 178-176 463 139 171 2 0 0 28 173 .374 72 4 66 1 .458 0 21 68-74 154 22 10 .946 Ragin’ Cajuns Softball 2012 Ragin’ Cajuns Softball

CAREER HIGHS At-Bats Doubles 1 vs. Prairie View A&M (Feb. 12, 2011) None

Runs Triples None None Utility Hits Total Bases None None R/R • 6-0 • Sr.-2L RBI Walks Boyce, La. None None Alexandria Senior HS Home Runs Stolen Bases CALLIE PHILEN None None

KATIE SMITH Major: Psychology High School • Lettered in softball for four years at Alexandria Senior High School Awards • Helped the Trojans to a pair of district playoff appearances Student- A thlete • Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll (2010) • Led ASHS to a quarterfinalist finish in the state playoffs as a junior and a senior 2011 (Sophomore) • Named All-District three times, All-Cenla twice and All-State once • Saw action in eight games, mostly as a defensive catcher. • Batted .487 as a junior 2010 (Freshman) Personal • Saw action in one game during the Louisiana Classics • Born on November 14, 1989 in Alexandria, La. • Full name is Callie Renee Philen 2009 (Redshirt) • Daughter of Janet Philen and Ray Philen, Jr. • Did not compete during the season, taking a redshirt • Has two brothers, Riley and Brady

PHILEN’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS

Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% Profiles 2009 - - Redshirt - Did Not Play - - 2010 .000 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 1 0 1.000 2011 .000 8-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 8 0 0 1.000 Total .000 9-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 8 1 0 1.000

CAREER HIGHS At-Bats Triples 4 - Six Times - Last vs. Middle Tennessee 1 vs. Virginia (Mar. 4, 2011) (Apr. 16, 2011) Home Runs Runs 1 - Twice - Last vs. McNeese State 3 vs. Tennessee State (Feb. 18, 2011) (Mar. 15, 2011) Infield Hits Total Bases R/R • 5-9 • Sr.-1L 4 vs. Long Island (Mar. 6, 2011) 5 vs. Virginia (Mar. 4, 2011) St. Martinville, La. RBI Walks Louisiana Tech • Teurlings Catholic HS 3 vs. Virginia (Mar. 4, 2011) 3 - Twice - Last vs. Middle Tennessee 13 (May 11, 2011) Doubles 1 - Four Times - Last vs. Florida Atlantic Stolen Bases MEGAN GRANGER (May 14, 2011) 1 vs. Sam Houston State (Feb. 13, 2011) Major: General Studies at designated player • Named First Team All-District three straight years • Registered a .167 batting average with three hits in • Named All-State and All-Acadiana as a junior and Awards 18 at bats senior • Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll (2009) • Scored three runs • Played basketball for three years in high school • Was successful on her only steal attempt of the • Named Academic All-State in both basketball and 2010 (Sophomore) season softball as a senior • Played in 34 games, mostly as a defensive substitute • Recorded the first two hits of her collegiate career in • Played travel ball for the Louisiana Rebels at first base a loss to Jacksonville State (March 1) • Started three games at shortstop Personal High School • Born on February 1, 1989 in Lafayette 2009 (Redshirt) • Lettered for four years at Teurlings Catholic High School • Full name is Megan Renee Granger • Did not compete during the season, taking a • Helped lead the Rebels to four straight district titles and • Daughter of Renee and Percy Granger redshirt the 2007 Louisiana Class 3A state championships • Has one brother, Brandon • Also helped the Rebels to a state runner-up finish in • Has a twin sister Mandy who plays softball for Nicholls 2008 (Freshman at Louisiana Tech) Class 3A as a junior State • Saw action in 12 games, making four starts • Registered a .482 batting average with 11 home runs • Made two starts at shortstop, one at catcher and one and 39 RBI as a senior GRANGER’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2008 (La. Tech) .167 12-4 18 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 .167 1 2 2 0 .286 0 0 1-1 11 9 3 .870 2009 - - Redshirt - Did Not Play- - 2010 .000 34-3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 4 0 .143 0 2 0-0 57 7 5 .928 2011 .244 62-62 156 27 38 4 1 2 20 50 .321 26 2 19 0 .359 0 4 1-1 51 91 11 .928 Total .228 108-69 180 30 41 4 1 2 20 53 .294 28 4 25 0 .344 0 6 2-2 119 107 19 .922

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CAREER HIGHS At-Bats Triples 5 vs. Troy (May. 5, 2011) None Runs Home Runs 3 vs. Temple (Mar. 5, 2011) 1 - Five Times - Last vs. Florida Atlantic (May 14, 2011) Hits 3 vs. Texas State (May 21, 2011) Total Bases Infield 5 - Three Times - Last vs. Western Kentucky RBI (Apr. 30, 2011) R/R • 5-5 • Sr.-3L 6 vs. Texas State (May 21, 2011) Walks Carencro, La. Doubles 3 vs. Centenary (Apr. 13, 2011) Teurlings Catholic HS 1 - Seven Times - Last vs. Texas State (May 21, 2011) Stolen Bases 1 - Four Times - Last vs. Texas State (May 21, 2011)

Major: Psychology PAIGE CORMIER Alabama series (4/9-4/10) going 5-for-10 (.500) with six RBI, a double and her second career home run. High School Awards Set a career high with three RBI in game two • Lettered in both softball and volleyball at Teurlings • Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll (2008) • Hit her first career home run, a solo shot in the Catholic High School Cajuns 5-1 win over Notre Dame (3/17) • Helped Teurlings to the district championship for 2010 (Sophomore) • Missed eight games early in the season with an five years • Had the best game of her career in the Cajuns’ injury suffered during the Arkansas game (2/13). • Helped the Rebels to a state title and two state elimination game with Texas State at the NCAA runner-up finishes Austin Regional (5/21), going 3-for-4 with a double 2010 (Sophomore) • Made state playoffs from 2003 through 2007 and six RBI. Also stole a base in the contest • Saw action in 23 games with one start at designated • Named all-state for two years and was a four-time • Hit her fifth homer of her career to run-rule Florida player against McNeese State (3/11) all-district selection Atlantic in the SBC Championship game • Scored three runs on the year • Academic All-State selection • Set a career-high with four RBI in game two of the • Went 1-for-1 in stolen bases • Helped Teurlings to the state playoffs in volleyball in Western Kentucky series (4/30), including a two-run 2006 homer to close out the game in six innings 2009 (Freshman)

Profiles • Hit her third home run of the season in game two of • Played in 13 games mostly as a pinch runner Personal the Florida Atlantic series (4/23) • Scored one run in 9-0 win over New Mexico in the • Born on January 30, 1989 in Lafayette • Continued to roll in the Middle Tennessee series Judi Garman Classic (3/15) • Full name is Paige Elizabeth Cormier (4/16-4/17), going 6-for-9 (.667) with three runs 2008 (Redshirt) • Daughter of Laura and George Cormier scored and three RBI • Did not compete during the season, taking a • Has three older brothers, Marc, Chad and Ryan; one • Had a career weekend at the plate in the South redshirt younger brother, Troy; and a older sister, Shayla CORMIER’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2008 - - Redshirt - Did Not Play - - 2009 .000 13-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 2010 .000 23-1 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 2 0 2 0 .250 0 0 1-1 0 0 0 .000 Total .000 36-1 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 2 0 2 0 .222 0 0 1-1 0 0 0 .000

CAREER HIGHS Student- A thlete At-Bats CAREER HIGHS Triples 6 at South Alabama (Apr. 9, 2011) 1 - Five Times - Last vs. Troy (May 12, 2011)

Runs Home Runs 4 at ULM (May 7, 2011) 1 - Twice - Last vs. New Mexico (Mar. 19, 2011) Infield Hits Total Bases L/R • 5-5 • Jr.-2L 4 vs. Maine (Feb. 18, 2011) 6 vs. Maine (Feb. 18, 2011)

Petal, Miss. RBI Walks Petal HS 5 vs. Temple (Mar. 5, 2011) 3 vs. Tennessee State (Feb. 18, 2011) 14 Doubles Stolen Bases 1 - Twelve Times - Last vs. Houston 2 - Seven Times - Last vs. FIU (Apr. 6, 2011) NERISSA MYERS (May 22, 2011)

Major: Psychology scored High School • Went 8-for-15 (.533) with 10 runs scored at the • Was a State Runner-Up, South State Runner-Up and Awards Louisiana Classics (2/11-2/13) leading to a spot on District Champions in fastpitch softball • All-Baton Rouge Regional Team (2010) the All-Tournament Team. • Was Co-District Champion in basketball • Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll (2010) • Helped Petal High School to runner-up finishes at • All-Sun Belt Second Team (2011) 2010 (Freshman) the 2006 Fastpitch South State and 2005 Fastpitch • Played in 62 games - starting 60 as a true freshman - State tournaments 2011 (Sophomore) all at shortstop • Was Slowpitch State Champions in softball in 2006 • Reached base in 58 of 62 games in 2011, posting a • Hit .247 with a .354 on base percentage leading PHS to a 31-1 record .498 on base percentage. Scored 77 runs, tying a UL • Was 15-for-20 in the stolen bases category • Named Slowpitch Player of the Year as a junior and Sun Belt single-season record • Hit .296 in Sun Belt play • Tabbed All-State Fastpitch in 2008 and All-District in • Was 7-for-18 (.389) at the Judi Garman Classic (3/17- • Hit .344 with runners in scoring position and .452 2006 and 2007, while being named All-District and 3/19) including her second career home run in an 8-4 with runners in scoring position and two outs All-State Slowpitch as a sophomore and a junior win over new Mexico • Had five RBI in her first two collegiate games (2/12- • Was All-District in basketball as a junior and the PHS • Was 2-for-3 against Alabama ace Kelsi Dunne with 2/13) Scholar Athlete in 2007 and 2008 and Scholar Athlete two stolen bases in UL’s 1-0 win • Hit .400 (4-for-10) in the Baton Rouge Regional Fastpitch in 2006 and 2008 • Set a career high with five RBI against Temple (3/5), including a 3-for-4 effort in the Championship Game • Hit for the cycle in the Slowpitch State going 2-for-2 with a double, a walk, a hit by pitch and win over No.18 Texas A&M, earning All-Tournament Championship three runs scored honors and helping the Cajuns advance to the Super • Was 7-for-16 (.438) with eight runs scored in five Regionals Personal starts at the Cowgirl Classic (2/25-2/27), including • Born on November 26, 1990 in Petal, Miss. two doubles and one triple High School • Full name is Nerissa Manantria Myers • Was 5-for-6 (.833) on day one of the Ragin’ Cajuns • Like current teammate Cherry, played fastpitch and • Daughter of Suzette and Aron Bajoie Invitational (2/18) with seven RBI and five runs slowpitch softball, along with basketball at Petal • Has two younger brothers Necota and Aron, Jr. MYERS’ CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2010 .287 62-60 171 31 49 2 1 1 18 56 .327 15 3 31 1 .354 0 4 15-20 64 134 18 .917 2011 .372 62-62 196 77 73 10 4 1 43 94 .480 36 14 24 0 .498 1 3 21-25 89 100 5 .974 Total .332 124-122 367 108 122 12 5 2 61 150 .409 51 17 55 1 .436 1 7 36-45 153 234 23 .944 Ragin’ Cajuns Softball 2012 Ragin’ Cajuns Softball CAREER HIGHS At-Bats Triples 4 - Eight Times - Last vs. Troy 1 vs. Troy (Mar. 26, 2011) (May 12, 2011) Home Runs Runs 2 vs. Iowa State (Mar. 7, 2010) 3 at ULM (May 7, 2011) Total Bases Outfield Hits 8 vs. Iowa State (Mar. 7, 2010) 3 - Twice - Last at ULM (May 7, 2011) R/R • 5-10 • Jr.-2L Walks RBI 2 - Twice - Last vs. Texas State (May 21, 2011) Petal, Miss. 5 - Twice - Lasta at South Alabama (Apr. 10, 2011) Stolen Bases Petal HS Doubles 1 - Twice - Last at ULM (May 7, 2011) 1 vs. FIU (Apr. 6, 2011) BRIANNA CHERRY Major: Public Relations (3/17-3/19) with the first two starts in her career. Scored Champions in volleyball three runs in those five games. • Was a member of the 2006 Fastpitch South State Runner- Awards Up, 2005 Fastpitch State Runner- • Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll (2010) 2010 (Freshman) Up and Slowpitch State Champions in softball in 2006 • Played in 16 games - mostly in the outfield - with five • Earned All-American honors in basketball for three years 2011 (Sophomore) starts at designated player • Named All-District for four years in fastpitch softball and • Scored a career-high three runs in game two of the La.- • Posted three RBI on the year, with two coming against All-District for three years in slow Monroe series (5/7) after going 3-for-3 with a walk Fresno State (3/18) and one pitch softball Student- A thlete • Hit the Cajuns only inside-the-park home run of the against Western Kentucky (3/27). • Tabbed All-Tournament Team and All-District for basketball season in game three of the Western Kentucky series • Boasted most RBI, most doubles and most improved in (5/1), her third homer of the season High School softball, while being named top • Went 2-for-4 in game three of the USA series (4/10), • Lettered in softball, basketball and volleyball rebounder and best defensive player in basketball posting a career-high five RBI including her second • Played first base, second base, third base, right field, • Was high school teammates with current Cajun Nerissa career home run centerfield, left field and pitcher on the Myers • Had a career weekend in the Troy series (3/26-3/27), softball team and shooting guard, forward and center for going 5-for-8 (.625) with her first career home run and the basketball team Personal first career triple • Helped PHS to State Runner-Up, South State Runner-Up • Born on December 7, 1990 in Tampa, Fla. • In game two of the series, set a career high for hits, and District Champions in fastpitch • Full name is Brianna Nikelle Cherry going 3-for-3 in a six-inning, 8-0 win softball • Daughter of Kimberly G. Cherry • Played in all five games at the Judi Garman Classic • Was Co-District Champion in basketball and District • Has a younger brother, Micah CHERRY’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld%

2010 .067 16-5 15 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 .067 3 2 9 0 .300 0 0 0-0 1 0 1 .500 Profiles 2011 .239 59-32 92 26 22 1 1 3 12 34 .370 17 7 19 1 .393 1 0 2-6 35 3 1 .974 Total .215 75-37 107 27 23 1 1 3 15 35 .327 20 9 28 1 .380 1 0 2-6 36 3 2 .951 CAREER HIGHS At-Bats Triples 5 vs. Prairie View A&M (Feb. 12,, 2011) 1 - Twice - Last vs. South Alabama (May 13, 2011) Runs 3 vs. Prairie View A&M (Feb. 12,, 2011) Home Runs 1 - Six Times - Last vs. Middle Tennessee Catcher Hits (May 11, 2011) 3 - Three Times - Last vs. Grambling State R/R • 6-0 • Jr.-2L (Feb. 26, 2011) Total Bases 5 - Twice - Last vs. Middle Tennessee (May 11, 2011) Flower Mound, Texas RBI 4 - Twice - Last - vs. Tennessee State (Feb. 20, 2011) Walks Marcus HS 2 - Five Times - Last at Texas (May 21, 2001) Doubles 1 - Ten Times - Last vs. Texas State Stolen Bases (May 21, 2011) 1 - Three Times - Last at ULM (May 7, 2011) SARAH DRAHEIM 15 Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science • Helped the Marauders win the District Championship in both softball and basketball as Awards a sophomore and senior • NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete (2010) • Led MHS to the State Semifinals as a sophomore • Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List (2010) • Team was a regional finalist in 2009 • Named District 6-5A Catcher of the Year as a 2010 (Freshman) sophomore, junior and senior • Played in 32 games - mostly as a catcher - • Tabbed Marcus High School Most Offensive including eight starts behind the plate and 14 Player as a sophomore, MHS Most Valuable starts total Player as a junior and MHS Most Defensive Player • Hit .222 with a .386 on base percentage as a senior • Posted 10 hits • In 2007, hit a walk-off home run to send Marcus • Went 3-for-3 with a double and three RBI against to state championships for first time in school’s Middle Tennessee (4/7) history • Had one home run on the year, in a start at designated player against FIU (4/11) Personal • Born on August 8, 1991 in Renton, Wash. High School • Full name is Sarah Louise Drahiem • Played softball and basketball at Marcus High • Daughter of Stephanie and Don Draheim School in Flower Mound, Texas • Has two older brothers, Blake and Aaron

DRAHEIM’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2010 .222 32-14 45 4 10 1 0 1 5 14 .311 10 2 9 0 .386 0 0 0-0 86 6 1 .989 2011 .296 62-62 186 32 55 9 2 6 52 86 .462 28 2 30 4 .392 1 1 3-3 411 14 3 .993 Total .281 94-76 231 36 65 10 2 7 57 100 .433 38 4 39 4 .391 1 1 3-3 497 20 4 .992

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CAREER HIGHS Megan Waterman Outfield R/R • 5-7 • Jr.-2L Ashburn, Va. Broad Run HS Major: Biology senior final season • At Broad Run, helped the Spartans claim the district, region and state championships Awards in 2009 • NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete (2010) • Prior to Virginia, helped Monsignor Kelly to a Texas Association of Private and Parochial • Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List (2010) Schools 6A State Championship in 2008 • Advanced to the State Tournament in 2008 and the Regionals in 2007 • Led the Monsignor Kelly Bulldogs to a 27-6 (.818) overall record in 2008, hitting .410 2011 (Sophomore) with eight doubles, a home run, and 26 RBI • Played in 27 games mostly as a pinch runner and • Was tabbed All-District and All-State in 2006 and 2007 and named to the All-State outfield defensive substitution. Tournament Team in 2008 • Was the Monsignor Kelly Offensive MVP in 2006 and Player with the Most Heart in 2010 (Freshman) 2007 • Played in four games for UL, all as a pinch runner • Named to the All-Southeast Texas Softball team from 2006-08 • Scored a run in the Cajuns first game of the season. Personal High School • Born June 6, 1991 in Fairfax, Va. • Played her first three seasons of high school softball at Monsignor Kelly High School in • Daughter of Douglas and Thersea Waterman Beaumont, Texas before transferring to Broad Run High School in Ashburn, Va. for • Has two brothers, Tim and Joey, and two sisters, Jane and Mel WATERMAN’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2010 .000 4-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000

Profiles 2011 .000 27-0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 Total .000 31-0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 .000 NATALIE FERNANDEZ Utility L/R • 5-5 • So.-1L Denham Springs, La. Live Oak HS Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science High School • Was a four year letterwinner under head coach Michelle Morris at Live Oak 2011 (Freshman) • Helped lead the Eagles to three District Championships and four state playoff • Had the best weekend of her young career at the appearances NCAA Austin Regional (5/20-5/22), going 7-for-11 • All-State as a sophomore, junior and senior Student- A thlete (.636) with four runs scored, including a 3-for-4 • Named All-District in all four years, including MVP honors as a effort with two runs scored in UL’s win over No.3 sophomore, junior and senior Texas • Also named to the All-Parish team as a sophomore, junior and senior • Returned to the DP role in the series finale against with a Golden Glove award as a senior La.-Monroe (5/8), going 3-for-4 with two RBI a • Was All-Metro as a sophomore, junior and senior and All-Metro MVP in runs scored and two stolen bases 2010 as a senior • Saw action in all five games at the Cowgirl Classic (2/25-2/27), including starts in the first two games at second base Personal • Was 8-for-17 (.471) with seven runs scored in five starts at the Ragin’ Cajuns • Born on June 24, 1992 in Baton Rouge Invitational (2/18-2/20) on her way to earning a spot on the All-Tournament Team • Full name is Natalie Florence Fernandez • Went 6-for-10 (.600) in five games, two starts, at the Louisiana Classics (2/11- • Daughter of Judy and Gerald Fernandez 2/13). • Has one older sister, Emily FERNANDEZ’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS 16 Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 2011 .365 55-29 96 34 35 1 0 0 9 36 .375 10 6 24 0 .455 0 2 17-19 17 6 1 .958 Total .365 55-29 96 34 35 1 0 0 9 36 .375 10 6 24 0 .455 0 2 17-19 17 6 1 .958

Shelbee RodgersPitcher L/R • 5-3 • So.-1L Greenwell Springs, La. Central HS Major: Secondary Education-English • Led the Wildcats to the state playoffs in all four years - the school’s first playoff berths in over 10 years 2011 (Freshman) • Helped the team advance to State Quarterfinals as a sophomore and as a senior • Came in relief and picked up her eighth win • Was an All-State performer as a sophomore, junior and senior of the year against Middle Tennessee at the SBC • Named First Team All-Metro in all four of her seasons Tournament after throwing three scorless innings • Was also First Team All-District in all four season, including District MVP as a • Finished the season with 16.2 consecutive scoreless junior in 2009 innings • As a senior in 2010, threw four perfect games while posting a 0.75 ERA • Started two games in the North Texas series (3/12- • Led the team in 2009 with a .411 batting average 3/13) going 1-1 including a complete game win in • Struck out 18 batters in one playoff game in 2008 and posted 313 K’s game two of the series. Tied a career high with eight strikeouts in the victory throughout the season • Began her career with 25.1 innings without an earned run allowed • Also lettered in volleyball and cross country • Threw 7.0 perfect innings at the Louisiana Classics (2/11-2/13) including a perfect game in her collegiate debut against Rhode Island (2/11). Personal • Born on September 14, 1992 in Baton Rouge High School • Full name is Shelbee Marie Rodgers • Lettered for four years under head coach Michelle Efferson at Central High • Daughter of Cathy and Gerald Rodgers School • Has two older sisters, Tiffanee and Whitnee, and one older brother, Garrett RODGERS’ CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp sfa sha bk 2011 2.08 8-2 19 9 5 3/4 0 60.2 51 21 18 7 60 6 0 5 239 .227 1 4 1 2 0 Total 2.08 8-2 19 9 5 3/4 0 60.2 51 21 18 7 60 6 0 5 239 .227 1 4 1 2 0 Ragin’ Cajuns Softball 2012 Ragin’ Cajuns Softball CHRISTINA HAMILTON Megan Waterman Pitcher • R/R • 5-9 • So.-1L • Leesville,La. • Rosepine HS Major: Kinesiology-Grades K-12 High School • First Team All-State and All-District Pitcher for four consecutive years 2011 (Freshman) • Led Rosepine to the District and Bi-District • Missed exactly one month mid-season due to an Championships as a senior in 2010 appendectomy, returning on April 6 against FIU • Was named to the All-State Team and was tabbed as the Most Outstanding • Since returning from that injury, went 5-1 with a 2.35 ERA Player in 2010 with 42 K’s in 44.2 innings • Struck out 506 batters during her senior season and hit .484 • Suffered a leg injury in the second inning of the Texas State game at • 2009 All-State and All-District Most Outstanding Player as a junior the NCAA Austin Regional (5/20-5/22) • Helped the Eagles to a District Championship and the State Championship • Picked up three wins in three starts at the Citrus Classic (3/4-3/6), Game as a junior in 2009 including a complete game shutout against Long Island (3/6) with nine K’s before suffering • In the circle in 2009 went 33-3 with a 0.33 ERA and 452 strikeouts the injury • In the batter’s box in 2009 hit .510 with 12 homeruns and 42 RBI • Made one start at the Cowgirl Classic (2/25-2/27). Was pinned with the loss against Southern • Named to the Louisiana Softball Coaches Association All-State Team as a (2/25) despite striking out a career high 16 batters freshman and as a junior • Made two starts at the Ragin’ Cajuns Invitational (2/18-2/20), throwing a complete game • Helped lead Rosepine to a District Championship in 2007 as a freshman shutout in both, earning her a place on the All-Tournament Team • Threw a perfect game against Rhode Island (2/11) in her collegiate debut, marking her only Personal action at the Louisiana Classics (2/11-2/13). • Born on November 6, 1991 in Monroe, La. • Full name is Christina Nichole Hamilton • Daughter of Stephanie and Tim Hamilton HAMILTON’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS • Has one brother, Tim Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp sfa sha bk 2011 1.76 11-2 19 14 10 5/2 0 83.2 59 26 21 18 98 11 0 3 339 .339 1 6 1 12 0 Total 1.76 11-2 19 14 10 5/2 0 83.2 59 26 21 18 98 11 0 3 339 .339 1 6 1 12 0 Student- A thlete ALLIE CHENAULT Pitcher • R/R • 5-9 • So.-1L • Sweeny, Texas • Sweeny HS Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science All-State and First Team All-County after going 36-4 while posting a 0.21 ERA High School with 298 strikeouts and just 18 walks • Threw 12.2 innings for the Cajuns during the 2011 season • As a sophomore, was tabbed First Team All-District, Second Team All-County • Posted a career-high three strikeouts in 2.2 innings against and Honorable Mention All-State while leading the Bulldogs to the Bi-District North Texas (3/13) Championship • Threw a career-best five innings against Arizona State (3/18) • As a freshman garnered Newcomer of the Year and All-County Pitcher of the Year honors High School • Threw four perfect games and 11 no-hitters in her high school career NATALIE FERNANDEZ • Played under head coach Melissa Hansen at • Played summer select ball for the Texas Gold Sessum Sweeny High School • Played primarily pitcher and first base Personal • As a senior, led the Bulldogs to an undefeated • Was born on April 20, 1992

District Championship while posting a 28-5 record in the circle • Full name is Allie Mae Chenault Profiles • Was named Second Team All-State • Daughter of Tammy and Jim Chenault • As a junior led her team to the District Championship and was named First Team • Has one sister, Jobeth, and one brother, Barry CHENAULT’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp sfa sha bk 2011 1.76 11-2 19 14 10 5/2 0 83.2 59 26 21 18 98 11 0 3 339 .339 1 6 1 12 0 Total 1.76 11-2 19 14 10 5/2 0 83.2 59 26 21 18 98 11 0 3 339 .339 1 6 1 12 0 mATTE hAACK Infield • R/R • 5-10 • Jr.-TR • Katy, Texas • Arizona Prior to Louisiana High School • Established herself as Arizona’s number one option off the • Katy, Texas, High School, 2009 bench in pinch-hitting situations • Played four years of varsity softball under her father, Kalum Haack • Started 19 games; six at third base, 10 as the DP and three in • All-State second team in her sophomore campaign, and made the 5A all-tournament first right field team in the same season • Her first career home run was a grand slam, apart of a five RBI • All-greater Houston first team in her sophomore through senior seasons, and was the outing vs. Nevada on February 14 MVP as a sophomore • The definition of a utility player, played third base, right field, • Received District 17 5A first team honors as a freshman, sophomore and junior, and was designated player, pinch hit and pinch ran despite playing the MVP her senior season predominately shortstop in high school • Displayed her all-around athleticism as a member of the softball, volleyball and track • Tucson Regional: Recorded only one at bat in two appearances in the regional, but it teams, becoming a triple letterman 17 was all she needed to make an impact. Arizona went down one run in the ninth • Played travel ball for the Katy Heat under her parents, Kalum and Leslie Haack, for six inning of the final game in the regional vs. Hofstra and needed a run to extend the years, and played one year under Dave McKorkle’s Houston Express. game; Haack extended the game with a home run to left center • Tucson Super Regional: Pinch hit vs. BYU on May 28 • WCWS: Appeared in four games as pinch hitter and started the June 8 game vs. UCLA as the DP. HAACK’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% Arizona .153 41-19 59 18 9 0 0 4 12 21 .356 18 0 25 0 .346 1 1 0-0 4 8 3 .800 Arizona .120 20-8 25 3 33 1 0 0 1 4 .160 5 0 11 0 .267 0 1 0-0 2 2 2 .667 Total .143 61-27 84 21 12 1 0 4 13 25 .298 23 0 36 0 .324 1 2 0-0 6 10 5 .762 PROPHET GASPARD Pitcher • R/R • 5-4 • So.-TR • Forked Island, La. • Columbia Prior to Louisiana High School • Honorable mention All-Ivy League • Two-year letterwinner as a pitcher at St. Thomas More • put together impressive first-year season, picking up team-high Catholic 12 victories in the circle while boasting a 2.94 ERA • Compiled a 47-6 record over her two seasons on varsity, leading the • Held opponents to .230 batting average over 133.1 innings Lady Cougars to back-to-back Louisiana Class 5A State Championships pitched • was named the Most Outstanding Player on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association • Tied for fourth in wins and ranked six in the Ivy League in ERA Class 5A All-State team • Allowed just one unearned run while striking out five in first • went 25-4 with a 0.98 ERA as a senior with 274 strikeouts collegiate victory over Lafayette • Picked up Ivy League Pitcher of the Week honors after allowing Personal just one earned runs and seven hits over 17.2 innings pitched against Cornell • Daughter of Patricia and Sindol Gaspard • Earned first save of her career in season finale against Penn, tossing two perfect • Named academic all-state innings while striking out four. • Born July 14, 1992 in Abbeville, La. GASPARD’S CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp sfa sha bk 2011 2.94 12-13 29 27 13 2/1 1 133.1 119 83 56 51 99 20 4 9 NA N/A 2 20 N/A N/A 2 Total 2.94 12-13 29 27 13 2/1 1 133.1 119 83 56 51 99 20 4 9 NA N/A 2 20 N/A N/A 2

www.RaginCajuns.com 2012 Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Meagan Thomas Utility • L/R • 5-4 • Fr.-HS • New Iberia, La. • New Iberia HS Major: Criminal Justice High School Personal • Four-year letterwinner in softball at New Iberia Senior High • Born on October 23, 1992 in New Iberia, La • Led the Yellow Jackets to District Champs in 2008 and Co- • Full name is Meagan Briana Thomas District champs in 2009 • Daughter of Shanel and Dylan Breaux • Named first team All-District in 2009, 2010, and 2011 • Has one younger brother Dylan • N a m e d s e c o n d t e a m A l l - A c a d i a n a i n 2 0 1 0 a n d fi r s t t e a m • Graduated high school with honors All-Acadiana in 2011 • Named Co-District MVP in 2011

Taylor Meaux Infield • R/R • 5-5 • Fr.-HS • Maurice, La. • Vermilion Catholic Major: Biology High School Personal • Lettered in softball and basketball at Vermilion Catholic High • Born on January 23, 1993 in Lafayette, La School • Full name is Taylor Angelle Meaux • Led the Eagles to the state tournament in 2008 • Daughter of Chad and Valerie Meaux • Named All-District in 2009, 2010, and 2011 • Has two younger brothers Camren and Colin • Awarded Team MVP Award in 2011 • Member of the Academic All-District teams her freshman through senior year of high • Named to All-Parish Team in 2011 school Profiles

Jordan Wallace Pitcher • R/R • 5-9 • Fr.-HS • Weatherford, Texas • Weatherford Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science High School Personal • Four-year letterwinner in softball at Weatherford High • Born on June 3, 1993 in Weatherford, Texas School • Full name is Jordan Elizabeth Wallace • Helped the Kangaroos to three district championships • Daughter of Jon and Amy Wallace

Student- A thlete • Named first team All-District first baseman in 2009 • Member of Weatherford HS Scholar Award • Named first team All-District Pitcher of the year in 2010 • Awarded district MVP in 2011 • All-State selection in 2011 • Named Academic All-State in 2011 • Named Fort Worth Star Telegram’s Player of the Year two years in a row. Linzey Cifreo Catcher • R/R • 5-10 • Fr.-HS • Walker, La. • Walker HS 18 Major: Kinesiology High School Personal • Four-year letterwinner in softball and three-year letterwinner • Born on June 27, 1993 in Baton Rouge, La in volleyball at Walker High School • Full name is Victoria Linzey Cifreo • Led the Widlcats to a district championship in 2009 • Daughter of Johnny and Rhonda Cifreo • Helped Walker HS to State Playoff appearances in 2008, 2009, • Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and 2011 • Member of the REACH organization • Named First Team All-District in 2009, 2010, and 2011 • Member of Revival Temple Church Youth Group • Named Softball All-Parish Most Valuable Defensive Player • Maintained perfect attendance for 13 years never missing a day of school

Peyton Webb Infield • R/R • 5-8 • Fr.-HS • Montgomery, Texas • Montgomery HS

Ragin’ Cajuns Softball 2012 Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Codi Covington Outfield • L/R • 5-9 • Fr.-HS • Denham Springs, La. • Walker HS Major: Secondary Education High School Personal • Lettered four years in softball and three years in volleyball at • Born on October 29, 1992 in Denham Springs, La Walker High School • Full name is Codi Leigh Covington • Led the Wildcats to a District Championship in 2008 • Daughter of Craig Covington and CeCe Sibley • Named All-District in 2009, 2010, and 2011 • Has one older brother Dustin and one younger sister Shea • Named to the All-State team in 2011 • Batted .515 and had 32 steals senior year

Marie Hoag Utility • L/L • 5-9 • Fr.-HS • New Iberia, La. • Catholic HS Major: Pre-Pharmacy

High School Personal Student- A thlete • Five-year letterwinner in softball at Cabrini High School • Born on July 27, 1993 in New Iberia, La • Also lettered in soccer and volleyball at CHS • Full name is Marie Elise Hoag • Led the Panthers to a state championship in 2011 where the • Daughter of Arlene and Chris Hoag team went 29-6-1 on the year • Has a younger sister, Maddy • Named All-District in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 • President of Foreign Language Club at Catholic High • Named District MVP in 2011 • Awarded National Honor Society • Honored as All-State in 2010 and MVP in 2011 • High School Valedictorian and National Merit Finalist and Scholarship Recipient. • Batted .583 and had a 0.73 ERA with a record of 11-2 in senior year

Samantha walsh Utility • R/R • 5-7 • Fr.-HS • Corpus Christi, Texas • Ingleside HS Profiles Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science High School Personal • Four-year letterwinner in basketball and softball at Ingleside • Born on July 12, 1993 in Corpus Christi, Texas High School • Full name is Samantha Cristelle Walsh • Led the Mustangs to District Championships in 2010 and • Daughter of Naomi Jimenez and Mike Walsh 2011 • Helped Ingleside HS to a 27-4 record in 2011 • Named First Team All-District in 2010, and 2011 • Career 117-of-118 stolen bases in high school

MaggiePitcher • R/R • 5-6 H • Fr.-HSam • George West, Texas • George West HS

Major: Petroleum Engineering 19 High School Personal • Four-year letterwinner in softball at George West High • Born on November 3, 1992 in Corpus Christi, Texas School • Full name is Maggie Elizabeth Grace Ham • Also lettered in volleyball, basketball, track, and cheerleading • Daughter of Jim and Elizabeth Ham • Led the Lady Horns to state championships all four years in • Has two older brothers Thomas and Robert softball • Has a younger sister, Beth • Named All-District MVP in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 • National Honor Society Vice President at George West High School • Awarded 2A Player of the Year in 2010 • Named South Texas MVP in 2010 and 2011 • Compiled stats in 2010 of 498 strikeouts, 19 shutouts, 12 no hitters, and .500 batting average Codi Sullivan Outfield • L/R • 5-4 • Fr.-HS • New Orleans, La. • Cabrini Major: Broadcast Communications High School Personal • Five-year letterwinner in softball at Cabrini High School • Born on August 16, 1993 in New Orleans, La. • Led the Crescents to three district titles • name is Codi D’ante Sullivan • Named 94A All-District 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 • Daughter of Shawnell and Matt Dorsett • Named 9 4A All-State in 2011 • Has a younger brother, Dillon Dorsett • Batting .597 in senior year and .794 in district

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STEFNI LOTIEF Co-Head Coach • 12th Season Overall Record: 548-139 (.798) • Sun Belt Record: 186-35 (.842)

In 2001 Stefni Lotief was named the head softball. HONORS N’ coach of the perennially ranked Ragin’ Cajuns “Most of the players on this team are AWARDS softball program after being one of the most ‘hometown girls’,” she said. “The coaches are successful players in the history of the storied hometown people. All of us, for the most part, NCAA Women’s College World Series program. Since 2003, she has served alongside were overlooked by the ‘big’ schools in the Two (2003, 2008) husband Michael Lotief as co-head coach of the recruiting process. program. “We had the courage to make a choice to Coach Profiles NCAA Super Regionals No stranger to success in her days as an All- defy the naysayers and conventional wisdom and Two (2008, 2010) American pitcher for Louisiana from 1987-1990, stay close to home, near family and friends and Lotief has continued that success as co-head pursue excellence,” she added. “All of us came here NCAA Regionals coach and kept the Ragin’ Cajuns as one of the with hopes and dreams. Add to that hard-work Ten (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, nation’s premier programs guiding the Cajuns to and solid preparation – it creates an environment 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) seven NCAA Regional championship games, a two where people care about each other – and add in a Super Regionals and two Women’s College World community where fans and families who support Sun Belt Regular Season Championships Series appearance in her first ten seasons at the and believe in the dreams and hopes, and watch Nine (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, helm. the dreams become reality.” 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) In Lotief, the Ragin’ Cajuns’ pitching staff has one of the top mentors in the nation. In the last Coaching at Louisiana Sun Belt Tournament Championships four seasons, the Cajuns pitching staff have had Lotief has garnered Sun Belt Conference Nine (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, two freshmen (Brittany Cuevas, 2007 and Ashley Coach of the Year honors six times (2001, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Brignac, 2008) who have won 30 games in the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010) and Louisiana Coach of circle and posted 300-plus strikeouts. the Year honors four times (2003, 2004, 2005, NFCA Regional Coaching Staff of the Year In addition to her pitching staff duties, Lotief 2008). One (2010) manages the softball program’s administrative In 2010, UL won its third straight Sun Belt duties and spearheads the program’s fundraising Regular Season Title and their thrid cosecutive Sun Belt Coach of the Year arm. Sun Belt Tournament Championship. The Cajuns 20 Six (2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010) defeated No.18 Texas A&M twice and host No.17 A Winning Tradition LSU once to advance through the Baton Rouge Louisiana Coach of the Year Four (2003, 2004, 2005, 2008) Lotief holds an overall record of 497-128 Regional. UL fell to eventual National Champion (.795) at the University of Louisiana and has UCLA in the Super Regional. NFCA All-American Selections posted 50-plus victories six times in ten seasons. In 2009, the Ragin’ Cajuns reclaimed the Sun 11 Her career winning percentage ranks near the Belt Conference regular season and tournament top in the NCAA record books amongst all active titles for the second season in a row after being CoSIDA Academic All-American Selections Division I head coaches. edged out in 2007 by Florida Atlantic. Three Lotief’s teams claimed the Sun Belt In 2008, Louisiana won the Baton Rouge Conference regular season and tournament Regional defeating LSU in the winner’s bracket NFCA All-Region Selections championships in her first six seasons and posted final and championship game to advance to the 33 the first undefeated conference record in program Super Regional round in Houston. The Cajuns won history in 2004 (18-0). She has led the program to the Houston Super Regional to advance to the All-Sun Belt Selections NCAA Regionals in each season and the Women’s second WCWS appearance under Lotief. Louisiana 73 (54 First Team) College World Series in 2003 and 2008. would defeat No.1 national seed Florida in the She has compiled a 167-30 (.848) record in WCWS opening game. Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll Selections Sun Belt games. From 2004 through 2006 the Cajuns won (3.00 - 3.49 GPA) 50-plus games. It was the first time in program 74 Attracting Homegrown Talent history that Louisiana reached 50 wins in three Alongside her husband and co-head coach consecutive seasons. The 2004 team marched its Sun Belt Commissioner’s List Selections Michael Lotief, she has been able to maintain the way to a school-record 60 victories and ended (3.50 - 4.00 GPA) high standards of the program with “hometown” national power Arizona’s string of 16 straight 54 athletes, affirming her belief that the state of Women’s College World Series berths with a 5-0 Louisiana and East Texas is a hotbed for college win at the NCAA Regional No. 1 semifinal held in

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STEFNI LOTIEF’S MILESTONE VICTORIES ERA/STRIKEOUTS UNDER STEFNI LOTIEF Win Date Opponent Location Score 1 Feb. 17, 2001 vs. Dayton Lake Charles, La. 10-0 Year ERA Strikeouts 50 May 17, 2001 vs. Southern Miss Baton Rouge, La. 5-1 2001 1.44 254 100 May 11, 2002 vs. Middle Tennessee Miami, Fla. 6-0 2002 1.83 340 200 May 9, 2004 at Middle Tennessee Murfreesboro, Tenn. 6-3 2003 1.25 372 300 Apr. 29, 2006 vs. Western Kentucky Lafayette, La. 3-2 2004 0.90 637 400 May 9, 2008 vs. Western Kentucky Troy, Ala. 3-1 2005 1.05 537 500 Feb. 11, 2011 vs. Arkansas Lafayette, La. 14-1 2006 1.87 388 2007 2.19 414 Tucson, Ariz.. 2008 1.34 585 Perhaps her best work as the Ragin’ Cajuns Lotief’s second season (2002) was highlighted 2009 1.02 487 pitching instructor took place in 2009. The Cajuns by an NCAA Regional held at Alfred and Helen 2011 1.53 410 finished second in nation with a 1.02 team ERA with Lamson Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Park, the first time Total 1.53 4,816 opponents posting a meager .166 batting average. since 1997 that UL had hosted a regional. She was In 2006, She worked with a pair of pitchers also instrumental in getting a new lighting system Her collegiate coaching experience is not just who were tossing at the Division I level for the first for the park, an accomplishment which helped the with Louisiana. In 1992, Lotief was the pitching time ever – Krystal Lewallen and Ashley Kirchberg – school land the regional bid. coach at North Carolina. She later returned to and guided them both to 20-win seasons. The 50-win season was the second straight Louisiana as an assistant pitching and catching coach for the Cajuns during the 1996 and 1997 In 2005, the pitching staff posted a Lotief Era- for the program and Lotief and it marked just the Coach Profiles best 32 shutouts and reached 500 strikeouts for the second time in school history that the Cajuns had seasons. second straight season. back-toback such seasons. Lotief became the Before joining the Ragin’ Cajuns’ program Under her tutelage in 2004, All-American fastest to 100 wins in school history as well. as cohead coach, she was the head coach and pitcher Brooke Mitchell set the single-season president of the Louisiana Image, one of the best record for strikeouts with 524 and led the nation in Award-Winning Results American Softball Association fastpitch teams in victories with 45 en route to being named an NFCA/ Since arriving in 2001, Lotief has demanded the country. As the mentor of the Image, Lotief Louisville Slugger Division I First Team All-American. that her team performs both on and off the field. worked with some of the best college players in the The pitching staff’s earned run average of 0.90 Her squads have set high academic standards and country. ranked second in the NCAA stats. maintained them. She also served as a marketing instructor The Cajuns ended the 2004 season ranked In 2002-03, a total of 12 members (out of 18 and Assistant Dean in the College of Business No. 10 in the final NFCA Top 25 poll – the second total) on the team were members of the Sun Belt Administration at UL. straight season with a Top 10 finish. Conference Academic Honor Roll. Six received In 2003, Lotief and her squad saw their dreams recognition of being named to the Commissioner’s As a Student-Athlete at Louisiana come true and hard work pay off. She guided the List (3.5 GPA and above). Lotief came to the Ragin’ Cajuns via program to the pinnacle of the college softball world The Cajuns topped that mark in 2009-10 Friendswood, Texas, and became the school’s with an appearance in the 2003 Women’s College when a total of 20 (out of 26) student-athletes were first-ever All-American in 1989. She became the World Series – theprogram’s first appearance during recognized by the Sun Belt. Eleven were named to program’s first, first-team All-American one year her tenure. The Cajuns ended No. 8 in the final Top the Academic Honor Roll while nine landed on the later, and was named the 1990 GTE Academic Player 25 poll – the highest final ranking since the 1996 Commisioner’s List. of the Year. season. That success went a step further in 2004 when Also in 1990, she led the Cajuns to their first In her first season in Lafayette, she led the Brooke Mitchell was named a CoSIDA Academic All- Top 10 ranking, as well as the school’s first of what team to a 51-10 record, one of the best marks American – the first such selection for the program is now 18 NCAA Regional appearances in the in school history, Sun Belt Conference regular since 1997. last 16 years. She is currently the school’s fourth- season and tournament championships. Under her The Ragin’ Cajuns have had 115 All-Sun Belt winningest pitcher (78 victories) and has the tutelage, pitcher Melissa Coronado set the school Academic honorees under Lotief. second-lowest career ERA (0.66). record for wins (35). The 2008 squad earned Dean’s List Honors with a 3.24 overall GPA. Of the 25 members, 16 were Personal named to the Honor Roll with nine players earning Lotief graduated from Louisiana in 1990 with President’s List accolades for the Fall 2007 Semester. a degree in marketing, and she received her MBA 21 The Spring 2008 semester saw 14 student-athletes in 1993. She was UL’s Outstanding Graduate in 1990 post a 3.0 or better. Freshman Ashley Brignac – the highest honor the University bestows upon a posted a 4.0 GPA in both the Fall 2007 and Spring student. 2008 semesters. She is married to Lafayette attorney and The program has produced college graduates Cajuns co-head coach Michael Lotief, and the as well. In the 2006-07 academic year nine student- couple has a daughter, Chelsea, and a son, Andrew. athletes coached by Lotief earned college degrees. On the playing field, Lotief has helped mold six players into All-American status and her system WINNINGEST ALL-TIME has produced a total of nine All-American selections NCAA DIVISION I COACHES – Alana Addison (2001), Becky McMurtry (2002 & (By winning percentage - Min. 10 years) 2003), Danyele Gomez (2003, 2005 & 2006), Brooke Mitchell (2004), Holly Tankersley (2008) and Karli Coach, Last Team Yrs. Record (Pct.) Hubbard (2009). 1. Sue Enquist, UCLA 18 887-175-1 (.835) The system that she along with her husband 2. Sharon Backus, UCLA 22 854-173-3 (.831) and co-head coach Michael Lotief have installed 3. *Mike Candrea, Arizona 24 721-259-2 (.824) 4. *Stefni Lotief, Louisiana 11 548-139-0 (.798) has generated 68 All-Sun Belt Conference athletes 5. *Patrick Murphy, Alabama 14 712-210-0 (.772) including 51 first team selections. Louisiana has 6. Yvette Girouard, LSU 31 1,285-421-1 (.753) produced the Player of the Year eight times, Pitcher 7. *Patty Gasso, Oklahoma 16 817-269-2 (.752) of the Year nine times and Freshman of the Year six 8. *Ralph Weekly, Tennessee 24 1015-343-2 (.747) times. 9. *Lu Harris-Champer, Georgia 15 762-259-1 (.739) 10. *Carol Hutchins, Michigan 28 1,232-425-4 (.735) Prior to Louisiana *Active Coach

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MICHAEL LOTIEF Co-Head Coach • 10th Season Overall Record: 447-116 (.794) • Sun Belt Record: 152-33 (.822) Regarded as one of the best offensive From 2002 to 2006, Lotief’s hitting WINNINGEST ACTIVE minds in the game of college softball, system produced at least 70 home runs and NCAA DIVISION I COACHES Michael Lotief has been a member of the ranked in the Top 30 of nearly every hitting (By winning percentage - Min. 5 years) Ragin’ Cajuns softball coaching staff since category in the NCAA stats. Coach, Team Yrs. Record (Pct.) 2001. He has served alongside his wife, The run included a string of three 1. Mike Candrea, Arizona 24 1,272-277-2 (.821) Stefni Lotief, as co-head coach since 2003. straight seasons (2002 through 2004) in 2. Clint Myers, Arizona State 6 324-79-0 (.804) Coach Profiles Michael’s career includes over 20 years which the offense set the record for school 3. Stefni Lotief, Louisiana 11 548-139-0 (.798) of experience from nearly every level of home runs in succession (76 in 2002, 79 in 4. Michael Lotief, Louisiana 9 447-116-0 (.794) 5. Patrick Murphy, Alabama 14 712-210-0 (.772) softball and baseball. 2003 and 88 in 2004). 6. Kelly Inouye-Perez, UCLA 5 219-68-0 (.763) The first to arrive at the park and the In 2006, his hitting system wielded the 7. Tim Walton, Florida 9 454-144-0 (.759) last to leave, Lotief has been the driving first 100 home run season in school history. 8. Patty Gasso, Oklahoma 17 817-269-2 (.752) force behind the continued success of Ragin’ Three of his hitters – Danyele Gomez, Ashley 9. Ehren Earleywine, Missouri 8 387-131-0 (.747) 10. Ralph Weekly, Tennessee 24 1015-343-2 (.747) Cajuns softball. Evans and Lacey Bertucci – ranked in the Top His passion, dedication, work ethic and 10 of all NCAA Division I hitters in home runs. 20 home runs for the second time in her knowledge have contributed to turning the Under his guidance the squad ranked in career. In 2006, he saw the completion of a Ragin’ Cajuns hitters into one of the most the Top 5 in the NCAA statistical rankings for stellar career by Gomez. She became only productive offensive units in the country. home runs per game for five straight seasons the third player in NCAA history to hit 30 “Hitting is an art,” Lotief said. “Hitting is (2002 through 2006) which included a No. 2 home runs in a season and led the nation in a science too. It is the most difficult skill to ranking in 2006 (1.65 home runs per game). home runs, slugging percentage and runs perform in all of sports.” As with any system, individuals make up scored per game. “I love the challenge of teaching the different components which enable it to Under Lotief’s system, Gomez ended her career with 83 career home runs which 22 hitting,” he added. “I love to talk hitting with thrive. Lotief’s hitting system has seen some our players and analyze their mechanics talented individuals put up some impressive ranks fourth all-time in the NCAA record and break down video with them and figure numbers. He has tutored the Ragin’ Cajuns’ books and broke the previous school record out a way to help our players be the best top four career home run hitters. of 57 home runs set by Alana Addison (2002). in the country and realize their dreams and Lotief molded the most accomplished Another freshman had a banner season potential. When they hit a bomb it makes hitter in school history, Danyele Gomez. working in Lotief’s system. Holly Tankersley all those hours of throwing batting practice Behind his guidance, Gomez, a freshman not eclipsed Gomez’s single-season and worth it.” recruited out of high school, turned out to freshman records with 21 home runs in 2004. Besides hitting, Lotief’s responsibilities be a steal for the Cajuns’ coaching staff. She Tankersley went on to hit 71 career home also include recruiting, infield defense, set the school single season and freshman runs which ranks second in school history. fundraising, camps and clinics. records for home runs by going yard 20 Lotief also worked with Lacey Bertucci, the times in 2003. school’s No. 3 career home run hitter with The System In the 2005 season, Lotief saw another 58. In all, he has coached four players who The results are amazing. amazing season out of Gomez as she belted reached 50-plus career home runs (Gomez, Tankersley, Bertucci and Addison). MICHAEL LOTIEF’S MILESTONE VICTORIES Still one of the greatest accomplishments of the system came in Win Date Opponent Location Score 2004. Every player on the squad hit at least 1 Feb. 11, 2003 vs. Louisiana Tech Lafayette, La. 8-0 50 Feb. 8, 2004 at La.-Monroe Monroe, La. 10-0 one home – four reached double digits – 100 May 13, 2004 vs. North Texas Lafayette, La. 6-0 and the byproduct was 88 home runs – the 200 Apr. 30, 2006 vs. Western Kentucky Lafayette, La. 7-6 first 80-plus home run season in program 300 May 10, 2008 vs.La.-Monroe Troy, Ala. 13-0 history. It all happened with a team that did 400 Feb. 11, 2011 vs. Prairie View A&M Lafayette, La. 28-0

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HOME RUNS UNDER not have one senior in MICHAEL LOTIEF the starting lineup all Year Team HRs Team Leader season long. 2001 40 Alana Addison (15) “I have had the 2002 76 Alana Addison (16) privilege of working 2003 79 Danyele Gomez (20) 2004 88 Holly Tankersley (21) with some of the best 2005 81 Danyele Gomez (20) hitters in the world,” 2006 102 Danyele Gomez (30) Lotief said. 2007 69 Holly Tankersley (18) 2008 62 Holly Tankersley (23) 2009 50 Gabriele Bridges (16) Prior to Louisiana 2010 51 Gabriele Bridges (17) Lotief was 2011 69 Christi Orgeron (23) instrumental in Total 767 developing Louisiana’s nationally recognized summer-ball softball program – Louisiana Reflections. In five years, his teams won five consecutive state championships, made five

MICHAEL LOTIEF National Tournament appearances and won the AFA 18-U National Coach Profiles Championship in 2000. Over 20 high school players who played for him have received Division I scholarships.

Personal Lotief graduated from Teurlings Catholic High School in Lafayette in 1981. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1985 from the University of Louisiana and earned his juris doctorate from LSU in 1988. He began his own law practice in Lafayette in 1992 and started coaching fastpitch softball in 1994. He is married to Stefni (Whitton) Lotief, co-head coach of the Ragin’ Cajuns softball program, and they have two children – Chelsea and Andrew.

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Season Overall Record SBC Record Sun Belt Finish Post Season (Site) 2001 51-10 (.836) 19-1 (.950) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Baton Rouge, La.) 2002 50-13 (.794) 15-1 (.938) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Lafayette, La.) 2003 47-11 (.810) 13-3 (.813) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Fullerton, Calif.); College World Series 2004 60-8 (.882) 18-0 (1.000) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Tuscon, Ariz.) 2005 51-10 (.836) 19-1 (.950) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Norman, Okla.) 2006 50-12 (.806) 12-3 (.800) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Baton Rouge, La.) 2007 46-18 (.719) 15-8 (.652) Regular Season Runner-Up NCAA Regional (College Station, Texas) 2008 52-15 (.776) 19-3 (.864) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Baton Rouge, La.); NCAA Super Regional (Houston, Texas); College World Series 23 2009 45-13 (.776) 18-5 (.783) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Waco, Texas) 2010 45-18 (.714) 19-5 (.792) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Baton Rouge, La.); NCAA Super Regional (Los Angeles, Calif.) 2011 51-11 (.823) 19-5 (.792) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Austin, Texas) Total 548-139 (.792) 186-35 (.842) 10 Regular Season Titles; 10 Tournament Titles 11 Regionals; 2 Super Regionals; 2 College World Series

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Season Overall Record SBC Record Sun Belt Finish Post Season (Site) 2003 47-11 (.810) 13-3 (.813) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Fullerton, Calif.); College World Series 2004 60-8 (.882) 18-0 (1.000) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Tuscon, Ariz.) 2005 51-10 (.836) 19-1 (.950) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Norman, Okla.) 2006 50-12 (.806) 12-3 (.800) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Baton Rouge, La.) 2007 46-18 (.719) 15-8 (.652) Regular Season Runner-Up NCAA Regional (College Station, Texas) 2008 52-15 (.776) 19-3 (.864) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Baton Rouge, La.); NCAA Super Regional (Houston, Texas); College World Series 2009 45-13 (.776) 18-5 (.783) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Waco, Texas) 2010 45-18 (.714) 19-5 (.792) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Baton Rouge, La.); NCAA Super Regional (Los Angeles, Calif.) 2011 51-11 (.823) 19-5 (.792) Regular Season Champs; Tournament Champs NCAA Regional (Austin, Texas) Total 447-116 (.794) 152-33 (.822) 8 Regular Season Titles; 8 Tournament Titles 9 Regionals; 2 Super Regionals; 2 College World Series

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University of Louisiana alumnus Joy Webre- The Lafayette native played for Louisiana from LeBlanc returned to the Ragin’ Cajuns softball 2002-2005. She was a member of co-head coaches coaching staff in August 2011. Michael and Stefni Lotief’s first-ever recruiting Webre-LeBlanc, whose first stint on the Cajuns’ class that landed the coaching duo their first staff encompassed the 2008 and 2009 seasons, WCWS appearance in 2003. returns to her alma mater after spending the Webre-LeBlanc started every game during previous two seasons as head coach at Lafayette- her four-year career - a total of 248 games - based St. Thomas More High School. establishing herself in the record books. She finished in the Top 5 for most games played (248) She had great success at STM, capturing back-to- and set the career record for putouts with 1,818. back district 4-5A titles. In 2010, the Lady Cougars won the Louisiana Class 5A State Championship. She had two seasons of double-digit homeruns and ended her career with 34 round-trippers. She Webre-LeBlanc is expected to contribute in all also tied for second place all-time with 16 sacrifice phases of the program. Her knowledge as an All- flies. WEBRE-LEBLANC Sun Belt catcher will give her expertise in helping AT A GLANCE pitchers in the bullpen, while critiquing the Cajuns Webre-LeBlanc was the battery mate for All- catchers. With experience playing shortstop, she is American pitcher Brooke Mitchell, and played a significant role in Mitchell’s record breaking career. Birthplace also expected to provide defensive instruction for the infielders. Webre-LeBlanc was a member of the Sun Belt Lafayette, La. “She is not your typical assistant coach,” said co- Honor Roll in 2001-2002 and the Sun Belt head coach Michael Lotief. “She understands the Commissioner’s List in 2002-2003. On the field Coaching Timeline big picture and her knowledge and experience she was a two-time All-Sun Belt and two-time All- will help our staff immensely. Louisiana selection. Louisiana (2008-09) “She has been a winner everywhere she has been, “Joy is part of our family,” said co-head coach Coach Profiles Assistant Coach whether it has been here as a student-athlete/ Michael Lotief. “She spent four years as a player coach at UL or as a head coach at the high school and two as an assistant. Her organization, St. Thomas More HS (2010-11) level.” knowledge of the game and competiveness Head Coach makes her a great asset to our team.” Webre-LeBlanc first served as the Cajuns assistant Webre-Leblanc earned a bachelor’s degree in Louisiana (2012-present) coach in 2008 and helped guide the team to Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. chemistry from the University of Louisiana in Assistant Coach 2005. She is married to Jake LeBlanc, who is a In 2009, she helped the Cajuns claim their ninth native of Lafayette. The couple has one daughter, Sun Belt Conference championship and advance Kennedy Hope LeBlanc. to the NCAA Regional championship game against Baylor.

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Sherry LeBas David Faber Catherine Young Christy Alford Senior Woman Assistant Athletic Administrative Assistant Student-Athlete Academic Administrator Director of Operations Advisor

Cory Weigel Bobby Neveaux Jake Rayburn Lynn Williams Sports Information Assistant Softball Administrative Strength and Conditioning Equipment Manager Assistant

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Ashley Brignac Natalie Fernandez Shelbee Rodgers Meagan Thomas Taylor Meaux Jordan Wallace P • R/R • Sr.-3L UTL • L/F • So.-1L P • L/R • So.-1L UT • L/R • Fr.-HS INF • R/R • Fr.-HS P • R/R • Fr.-HS River Ridge, La. • John Curtis Denham Springs, La. • Greenwell Springs, La. • New Iberia, La. • New Iberia HS Maurice, La. • Vermilion Weatherford, Texas • HS Live Oak HS Central HS Catholic Weatherford HS

Megan Waterman Linzey Cifreo Peyton Webb Christi Orgeron Erikka Murphy Codi Covington OF • R/R • Jr.-2L C • R/R • Fr.-HS INF • R/R • Fr.-HS OF • R/R • Sr.-3L OF • L/L • Sr.-3L OF • L/R • Fr.-HS Ashburn, Va. • Broad Run HS Walker, La. • Walker HS Montgomery, Texas • New Orleans, La. • Mt. Carmel Victoria, Texas • Memorial HS Denham Springs, La. • Montgomery HS Walker HS

Nerissa Myers Christina Hamilton Callie Philen Marie Hoag Katie Smith Samantha Walsh INF • L/R • Jr.-2L P • R/R • So.-1L C • R/R • Sr.-2L UTL • L/L • Fr.-HS OF • R/R • Sr.-3L UTL • R/R • Fr.-HS Petal, Miss. • Petal HS Leesville, La. • Rosepine HS Boyce, La. • Alexandria Senior New Iberia, La. • Catholic High Ruston, La. • Ruston HS Ingleside, Texas • Ingleside HS High

Maggie Ham Brianna Cherry Sarah Draheim Matte Haack Megan Granger Prophet Gaspard P • R/R • Fr.-HS OF • R/R • Jr.-2L C • R/R • Jr.-2L UTL • R/R • Jr.-TR INF • R/R • Sr.-3L P • R/R • So.-TR George West, Texas • George Petal, Miss. • Petal HS Flower Mound, Texas. • Katy, Texas • Univ. of Arizona St. Martinsville, La. • Louisiana Forked Island, La. • St. Thomas West HS Marcus HS Tech More Catholic

Paige Cormier Aliie Chenault Codi Sullivan Stefni Lotief Michael Lotief Joy Webre-LeBlanc INF • R/R • Sr.-3L P • R/R • So.-1L OF • L/R • Fr.-HS Co-Head Coach Co-Head Coach Assistant Coach Carencro, La. • Columbia Univ. Sweeny, Texas • Sweeny HS New Orleans, La. • Cabrini HS 12th Season • Louisiana, 1990 10th Season • Louisiana, 1985 Third Season • Louisiana, 2005 2012 Schedule Date Opponent Location Time 26th ANNUAL LOUISIANA CLASSICS (Lamson Park) 2.10 RUTGERS LAMSON PARK 1:30 PM 2. 10 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE LAMSON PARK 4:00 PM 2.11 RUTGERS LAMSON PARK 12:30 PM 2.11 TULSA LAMSON PARK 3:30 PM 2.12 TULSA LAMSON PARK 12:00 PM 8th ANNUAL MARDI GRAS INV (Lamson Park) 2.17 UTEP LAMSON PARK 11:30 AM 2.17 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY LAMSON PARK 2:00 PM 2.18 NORTH CAROLINA LAMSON PARK 1:30 PM 2.18 NORTHWESTERN STATE LAMSON PARK 4:00 PM 2.19 LOUISIANA TECH LAMSON PARK 4:30 PM NFCA Leadoff Classic (Clearwater, Fla.) 2.24 vs. Mississippi State Clearwater, Fla. 12:00 PM (CT) 2.24 vs. Hofstra Clearwater, Fla. 2:30 PM (CT) 2.25 vs. Boston University Clearwater, Fla. 12:00 PM (CT) 2.25 vs. Michigan Clearwater, Fla. 5:00 PM (CT) 2.26 vs. Winthrop Clearwater, Fla. 9:00 AM (CT) 2012 RAGIN’ CAJUNS INVITATIONAL (Lamson Park) 3.2 TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI LAMSON PARK 4:00 PM 3.3 KENTUCKY LAMSON PARK 1:30 PM 3.3 NICHOLLS STATE LAMSON PARK 4:00 PM 3.4 TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI LAMSON PARK 12:30 PM 3.4 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LAMSON PARK 3:00 PM

3.7 at Houston (DH) Houston, Texas 4:00 PM 3.10 NORTH TEXAS* (DH) LAMSON PARK 2:00 PM 3.11 NORTH TEXAS* (MyKLAF) LAMSON PARK 12:00 PM 3.13 MCNEESE STATE LAMSON PARK 6:00 PM Judi Garman Classic (Fullerton, Calif.) 3.15 vs. Arizona State Fullerton, Calif. 9:30 PM (CT) 3.16 vs. Penn State Fullerton, Calif. 1:00 PM (CT) 3.16 vs. Fresno State Fullerton, Calif. 5:30 PM (CT) 3.17 vs. Iowa Fullerton, Calif. 1:00 PM (CT) 3.17 vs. Arizona Fullerton, Calif. 5:30 PM (CT) 3.22 GEORGIA TECH (DH) LAMSON PARK 5:00 PM 3.24-25 at Troy* Troy, Ala. 1:00 PM (DH), 1:00 PM 4.4 at McNeese State Lake Charles, La. 6:00 PM 4.6-7 SOUTH ALABAMA* (MyKLAF) LAMSON PARK 4:00 PM,12:00 PM 4.10-11 at FIU* Miami, Fla. 3:00 PM (CT) (DH),12:00 PM 4.14-15 at Middle Tennessee* Murfreesboro, Tenn. 1:00 PM (DH), 12:00 PM 4.21-22 FLORIDA ATLANTIC* (MyKLAF) LAMSON PARK 1:00 PM, 1:00 PM 4.27 Northwestern State Lamson Park 6 p.m. 4.28-29 at Western Kentucky* Bowling Green, Ky. 1:00 PM (DH), 12:00 PM 5.5-6 LA-MONROE* LAMSON PARK 1:00 PM (DH), 12:00 PM 5.9-12 Sun Belt Tournament Boca Raton, Fla. TBA 5.18-20 NCAA Regionals Campus Sites TBA 5.25-27 NCAA Super Regionals Campus Sites TBA 5.31-6.6 NCAA Women’s College World Series Oklahoma City, Okla. TBA