Lady Cajuns Crack Top 10, Climb to No. 8 in Both Polls

[CajunFun]

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Rankings
Rank Team Record Points Previous
1 Alabama (28) 25-0 746 1
2 California (2) 25-1 712 2
3 Washington 27-1 692 3
4 Florida 26-2 654 4
5 Arizona State 28-3 597 5
6 Texas 23-2 588 6
7 Oklahoma 24-3 579 7
8 Louisiana-Lafayette 26-0 565 10
9 Stanford 25-3 504 9
10 Missouri 20-3 463 12
11 Georgia 23-5 439 8
12 Tennessee 19-6 403 11
13 Louisville 22-0 393 14
14 Arizona 18-4 378 13
15 Baylor 21-6 307 15
16 UCLA 20-6 302 16
17 Hawaii 18-4 271 18
Oregon 24-2 271 17
19 Texas A&M 20-8 177 22
20 Michigan 17-9 171 19
21 Auburn 23-6 157 20
22 South Florida 24-5 122 25
23 Florida State 23-5 112 21
24 North Carolina 21-8 43
25 DePaul 15-7 36 24

Others receiving votes:
Oregon St. 22, Georgia Tech 11, New Mexico 10, LSU 7, S.C. Upstate 7, Syracuse 5, Tulsa 3, McNeese St. 2, Kansas 1

Dropped out:
No. 23 New Mexico

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The undefeated Ragin’ Cajuns softball team cracked the top 10 for the first time this season, standing in at No. 8 in both top 25 polls, which were released Tuesday.

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[NOCajun]

Why the ______ is Arizona St. still #5!?!

[CajunRed]

I'm starting to think this team might be good.

[GoneGolfin]

I'm starting to think this team might be good.

You are simply reveling in the glory of finally being able to comprehend where the Cajun softball team is ranked, being that the Cajuns now have a single digit ranking.

Brian

[RaginFan2]

I'm starting to think this team might be good.

Yeah, they're starting to show some signs of coming around this season! LOL! Great start to this season! Hope they can stay on a roll! It is not important to be undefeated, only to go far into the play-offs. Anything less than the WCWS, at this point, would be disappointing. But regardless, I am so proud of this team. They are a special group! Hopefully this is the year we get that NC!

[RaginScotsman]

Any word on our RPI yet? What would it likely have to be in order for us to host a regional come seasons end?

[CajunRed]

You are simply reveling in the glory of finally being able to comprehend where the Cajun softball team is ranked, being that the Cajuns now have a single digit ranking.

Brian

I'm just more comfortable with smaller numbers. :-)

[sportsfanatic21]

Um, Arizona St has 3 losses, we are undefeated. Yes, they've probably played a tougher schedule, but 1 of their 3 losses was to McNeese, who we beat 6-0, and another to us, a 9-2 blowout. How can it be justified for them to be ahead of us in the rankings? Especially 3 spots ahead! That makes absolutely no sense. I've always heard that the pollsters are supposed to rank teams based on 2 things: how impressive has their season been (28-3 vs 26-0, advantage UL), and who they think would beat other teams on a neutral field (UL 9-ASU 2, on a neutral field). I'd like to hear the explanations from the voters to explain why they voted ASU ahead of UL. Guaranteed, if the names on the front of the jerseys was reversed, our ladies would be 10 spots ahead.

And before it is said, I know that in-season rankings have nothing to do with anything. BUT, they are done, so they are open for discussion and criticism.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Um, Arizona St has 3 losses, we are undefeated. Yes, they've probably played a tougher schedule, but 1 of their 3 losses was to McNeese, who we beat 6-0, and another to us, a 9-2 blowout. How can it be justified for them to be ahead of us in the rankings? Especially 3 spots ahead! That makes absolutely no sense. I've always heard that the pollsters are supposed to rank teams based on 2 things: how impressive has their season been (28-3 vs 26-0, advantage UL), and who they think would beat other teams on a neutral field (UL 9-ASU 2, on a neutral field). I'd like to hear the explanations from the voters to explain why the voted ASU ahead of UL. Guaranteed, if the names on the front of the jerseys was reversed, our ladies would be 10 spots ahead.

You do not look at who someone loses to only, but who they beat. I have not done the research but I would say the schedule they played is a good bit stronger than the one we played. In addition the McNutt women are getting votes for top 25 so it is not like they are dog meat.

If our games against UNC, one of the Tulsa games, and of course Arizona had gone on and we had won then you might see us a couple of notches higher. All we need to do is keep on doing what we have and ther rewards, that being a NATIONAL SEED is what important, not a ranking. Ranking is for the ego, seeding is for optimizing your chances to become national champs.

[Boomer]

Is there anything wrong with our facilities that would prevent us from hosting a regional???? I would think that Alabama is a lock---as we go to the West----LSU---Houston---Baylor---Texas---Anymore teams of interest?????

[Cajun90]

Any word on our RPI yet? What would it likely have to be in order for us to host a regional come seasons end?

The official NCAA RPI will start being published next week. To totally lock a regional I think we will need to be in the top eight. I think we have a very good shot with an RPI in the top 20. Our competition from a geographic standpoint, which is critical, will be LSU, Texas, Texas A & M, Alabama, Auburn & Baylor. Good news is I think we have LSU beat out this year. Alabama definitely host and Texas probably will also. Those could hurt us but they will need a home for the other teams mentioned to keep conference foes apart. We really need to hope the region produces a nice number of NCAA teams. McNeese continuing with a strong year and getting an at-large along with a Southland conference automatic would be beneficial.

Definitely one of the best oppurtunities to host that we have had in many years.