2012 Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns softball team


The 2012 Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns softball team represented the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the 2012 NCAA Division I softball season. The Ragin' Cajuns played their home games at Lamson Park and were led by twelfth and thirteen year husband and wife head coach duo Michael and Stefni Lotief, respectively. This was the final season that the Cajuns had two head coaches as after the season, Stefni Lotief decided to resign to focus on family and personal matters.

2012 Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns softball
Tempe Super Regional Appearance
Lafayette Regionals champions
Sun Belt Conference regular-season champions
Mardi Gras Invitational Champions
NFCA Leadoff Classic Champions
Ragin' Cajun Invitational Champions
Judi Garman Classic Champions
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 12
Record53–6 (21–3 SBC)
Head coach
Home stadiumLamson Park
Seasons
← 2011
2013 →
2012 Sun Belt Conference softball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
No. 12 Louisiana–Lafayette  ‍‍‍y 21 3   .875 53 6   .898
South Alabama  ‍‍y 17 7   .708 41 17   .707
FIU  ‍‍‍ 15 9   .625 28 27   .509
North Texas  ‍‍‍ 13 10   .565 28 26   .519
Western Kentucky  ‍‍‍ 11 12   .478 33 25   .569
Troy  ‍‍‍ 10 14   .417 31 24   .564
Louisiana–Monroe  ‍‍‍ 9 15   .375 25 26   .490
Florida Atlantic  ‍‍‍ 5 18   .217 15 39   .278
Middle Tennessee  ‍‍‍ 5 18   .217 16 33   .327
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of May 20, 2019[1]
Rankings from [1]

Preseason

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Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll

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The Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 3, 2012. Louisiana-Lafayette was picked to finish first in the Sun Belt Conference with 80 votes and 8 first place votes[2]

Coaches poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Louisiana-Lafayette 80 (8)
2 South Alabama 64
3 Florida Atlantic 62
4 FIU 49
5 Troy 40
5 Western Kentucky 40 (1)
7 North Texas 29
8 Louisiana-Monroe 26
9 Middle Tennessee 15

Preseason All-Sun Belt team

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  • Taylor Fawbush (FAU, JR, Pitcher)
  • Hannah Campbell (USA, SO, Pitcher)
  • Karavin Drew (WKU, JR, Catcher)
  • Hayden Gann (TROY, SR, 1st Base)
  • Lisa Johnson (UNT, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Nerissa Myers (ULL, JR, Shortstop)
  • Nikki Hollett (TROY, SR, 3rd Base)
  • Ashley McClain (FIU, SR, Outfield)
  • Katie Smith (ULL, SR, Outfield)
  • Brittany Fowler (USA, JR, Outfield)
  • Christi Orgeron (ULL, SR, Utility

Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year

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  • Christi Orgeron (ULL

Roster

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2012 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns roster
 

Pitchers

  • 00 Ashley Brignac - Senior
  • 4 Shelbee Rodgers - Sophomore
  • 7 Jordan Wallace - Freshman
  • 16 Christina Hamilton - Sophomore
  • 22 Maggie Ham - Freshman
  • 30 Prophet Gaspard - Sophomore
  • 32 Allie Chenault - Sophomore

Utility Players

  • 3 Natalie Fernandez - Sophomore
  • 5 Megan Thomas - Freshman
  • 12 Christi Orgeron - Senior
  • 17 Callie Philen - Junior
  • 19 Marie Hoag - Freshman
  • 21 Samantha Walsh - Freshman
 

Catchers

  • 9 Linzey Cifreo - Freshman
  • 24 Sarah Draheim - Junior

Infielders

  • 6 Taylor Meaux - Freshman
  • 10 Peyton Webb - Freshman
  • 15 Nerissa Myers - Junior
  • 27 Matte Haack - Junior
  • 29 Megan Granger - Senior
  • 31 Paige Cormier - Senior

Outfielders

  • 8 Megan Waterman - Junior
  • 13 Erikka Murphy - Senior
  • 14 Codi Covington - Freshman
  • 20 Katie Smith - Senior
  • 23 Brianna Cherry - Junior
  • 35 Codi Sullivan - Freshman

Coaching staff

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2012 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns coaching staff
  • Michael Lotief – Co-Head Coach – 12th year
  • Stefni Lotief - Co-Head Coach - 13th year

Schedule and results

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Legend
  Louisiana-Lafayette win
  Louisiana-Lafayette loss
  Postponement
Bold Louisiana-Lafayette team member
2012 Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Softball Game Log
Regular season (46-3)
Post-Season (7-3)
Schedule Source:[3]

Lafayette Regional

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Lafayette Regional Teams
(1) Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns (2) Stanford Cardinal (3) Baylor Lady Bears (4) Mississippi Valley State Devilettes
First RoundSemi-finalsFinals
14Louisiana–Lafayette8
Mississippi Valley State0
14Louisiana–Lafayette9
Stanford3
Stanford1
Baylor0
14Louisiana–Lafayette6
Baylor2
Lower round 1Lower final
Stanford6
Mississippi Valley State0Baylor2
Baylor5

Tempe Super Regional

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Tempe Super Regional Teams
(1) Arizona State Sun Devils (2) Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
Game 1
Rank Team Score
14 Louisiana–Lafayette 6
3 Arizona State 0
Game 2
Rank Team Score
14 Louisiana–Lafayette 2
3 Arizona State 9
Game 3
Rank Team Score
14 Louisiana–Lafayette 0
3 Arizona State 8

References

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  1. ^ "Sun Belt Conference All-Sports Record Book" (PDF). Sun Belt Conference. p. 373. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  2. ^ "Sun Belt Conference Softball Preseason Release" (PDF). ragincajuns.com. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  3. ^ "Louisiana Releases 2012 Softball Schedule" (Press release). UL Department of Athletics. August 7, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2019.