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Marshall University
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Herd Opens SBC Play at Home Against Five-Time Defending Champions, Louisiana
3/13/2025 1:21:00 PM | Softball
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall Softball (12-12) begins Sun Belt Conference play against the standard of the league, Louisiana (13-10) starting Friday from Dot Hicks Field. The Ragin' Cajuns have won a nation-leading 89 consecutive SBC series dating back to 2013.Â
First pitch Friday is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Series Information
Dates: Mar. 14-16, 2025
Opponent: Louisiana
Place: Huntington, W.Va.
Stadium: Dot Hicks Field
Watch: ESPN+
Stats: Live Stats
X: @HerdSB
Weekend Promotions
- Friday: Pi Day Pizza Giveaway! Enjoy free pizza to celebrate Pi Day courtesy of Marco's Pizza.Â
- Saturday: Girl Scout Day! Girl Scout cookies will be available for purchase from local troops.
- Sunday: St. Patrick's Day Giveaway! Enjoy Marshall-themed St. Patrick's Day gear at the marketing table.
Coach Morgan Zerkle
- Marshall is in its second season under Head Coach Morgan Zerkle. The 2017 All-American for the Herd led the team that season with a .476 average en route to a NCAA Tournament appearance. The Herd has made two NCAA Regionals in its history (2013 & 2017). Â
- Zerkle - the Milton, West Virginia native - has been drafted to the AUSL's Bandits this past January, alongside Assistant Coach Sydney McKinney.Â
MARSHALL NOTES
- The Herd enters league play having challenged itself. Marshall has faced seven teams ranked or receiving votes in the ESPN.com/USA Today Top 25 Poll.Â
- Several Marshall players continue to heat up at the plate, including senior Bub Feringa. The Glendale, Arizona native is batting .600 in her last five games including Tuesday's three-run home run.Â
- Marshall has seven qualifying players hitting above .300. Freshman Diamond Leslie leads the team with a .421 average and is tied atop the league lead with three triples.Â
- Marshall has won five of its eight SBC series played at Dot Hicks Field over the last two seasons.Â
- For Marshall Weekend Game Notes, view HERE.
ABOUT LOUISIANA
- The Ragin' Cajuns are 13-10 under first-year head coach Alyson Habetz. UL has a rich history in softball. In addition to its nation-leading conference series winning streak, Louisiana is one of six schools to play in every NCAA Tournament since 2000 (Alabama, Florida State, Oklahoma, UCLA, Washington).Â
- Senior Kayla Falterman leads the team with a .411 average. Freshman pitcher Mallory Wheeler leads a strong pitching staff with five wins and a 2.77 ERA.Â
- The two programs have only met once prior, in the 2023 SBC Championship. UL won by a 1-0 score to win the league's tournament title. Â
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