Louisiana Tech Softball Hosts Sam Houston in Key Conference Series

Bulldogs look to bounce back after dropping two of three against FIU last weekend.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:15am

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An abstract, cubist-style painting featuring sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the team colors of Louisiana Tech and Sam Houston, capturing the dynamic energy of a softball game.The upcoming softball showdown between Louisiana Tech and Sam Houston promises an intense, high-energy clash as both teams vie for conference supremacy.Huntsville Today

Louisiana Tech softball is set to host Sam Houston in a three-game Conference USA series at Dr. Billy Bundrick Field this weekend. The Bulldogs, led by head coach Josh Taylor, are looking to rebound after dropping two of three games against FIU last weekend. Junior first baseman Reagan Marchant provided a major offensive spark for Louisiana Tech in that series, launching four home runs and driving in six runs.

Why it matters

This conference series is an important one for both teams as they jockey for position in the Conference USA standings. Louisiana Tech will be looking to get back on track at home, while Sam Houston aims to continue its strong conference play.

The details

The three-game series will take place on Friday at 6:00 PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM, and Sunday at 11:00 AM. All three games will be streamed on ESPN+. In the circle, Louisiana Tech's Bryannah Campos stood out against FIU, allowing just one run over 6.2 innings. Sam Houston enters the series with a 27-19 overall record and an 11-7 mark in conference play, led by key position players Sophia Lundstrom, Veronica Harrison, and Bella Perez, as well as pitchers Tiffany Sanchez and Kendall Daniel.

  • The three-game series will take place on April 21-23, 2026.
  • Louisiana Tech dropped two of three games against FIU last weekend.

The players

Josh Taylor

Head coach of the Louisiana Tech softball team.

Reagan Marchant

Junior first baseman for the Louisiana Tech softball team who had a strong offensive performance against FIU last weekend, launching four home runs and driving in six runs.

Bryannah Campos

Freshman left-handed pitcher for the Louisiana Tech softball team who had a strong outing against FIU, allowing just one run over 6.2 innings.

Sophia Lundstrom

Key position player for the Sam Houston softball team, batting .406 with 19 RBIs and 13 stolen bases.

Veronica Harrison

Key position player for the Sam Houston softball team, batting .358 with 15 home runs and 41 RBIs.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to getting back on the field and competing against a tough Sam Houston team this weekend.”

— Josh Taylor, Head Coach, Louisiana Tech Softball

What’s next

The winner of this series will take a step forward in the Conference USA standings, putting them in a better position for the conference tournament.

The takeaway

This conference series between Louisiana Tech and Sam Houston features two teams looking to make a push in the standings, with key players and pitchers on both sides poised to make an impact. The outcome of this series could have significant implications for the rest of the Conference USA season.