Cajuns Host Northern Iowa in Lone Home Game

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team plays a midweek contest against the Panthers at Lamson Park.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team will host Northern Iowa on Tuesday, February 24 at 5:00 p.m. in their only home game during a stretch of 19 out of 20 games on the road. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and broadcast on radio throughout Acadiana.

Why it matters

This brief home stop provides the Ragin' Cajuns an opportunity to play in front of their home crowd at Lamson Park before returning to an extensive road schedule leading up to their Sun Belt Conference home opener on March 20.

The details

The Ragin' Cajuns (10-6) are facing the Panthers (6-5) for the first time since the 2014 season opener, which was also held at Lamson Park. After the UNI contest, Louisiana will hit the road again until their SBC home opener against Texas State.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24 at 5:00 p.m.
  • This is the Ragin' Cajuns' only home game during a stretch of 19 out of 20 games on the road.

The players

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team

The Division I college softball team representing the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Northern Iowa Panthers

The Division I college softball team representing the University of Northern Iowa.

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What’s next

After the UNI contest, the Ragin' Cajuns will return to the road until their Sun Belt Conference home opener against Texas State on March 20.

The takeaway

This midweek home game provides the Ragin' Cajuns a brief respite from their extensive road schedule, allowing them to play in front of their home crowd at Lamson Park before resuming their travels leading up to conference play.