No. 1 SEED UL-LAFAYETTE
MASCOT: Ragin’ Cajuns
RECORD: 43-7
CONFERENCE: Sun Belt
HOW THEY QUALIFIED: Won tourney
KEY PLAYERS: Lexie Elkins (.517, 17 HRs, 44 RBIs, 1.169 slugging), Aleah Craighton (.391, 17 HRs, 53 RBIs, .887 slugging), Shellie Landry (.325, 15 HRs, 54 RBIs), Alex Stewart (27-4, 1.52 ERA, 33 walks, 177 Ks)
WHAT THEY’RE BEST AT: A deep lineup provides power threats through the middle and lower parts of the order. The Cajuns lead the nation in home runs with 98 and homers per game at 1.96.
HOW THEY CAN ADVANCE: Get solid contributions from not only Stewart but also from the rest of the pitching staff.