Baseball Preview: The Nebraska Series
Louisiana Baseball wraps up its season-opening, seven-game homestand beginning Friday when it plays host to No. 23-ranked Nebraska in a three-game series at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park.
Friday's opener will begin with a 6 p.m. first pitch with the series continuing on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1.
The opening game of the series will be available live on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald (pxp) and Brennan Breaux (color) on the call. Fans in the Lafayette area can listen to all three games on KPEL-FM (96.5) and worldwide on the Varsity Network app with Ian Auzenne (Friday/Saturday), Jay Walker (Sunday) and Brad Topham (all games) providing commentary.
Louisiana (2-2) will send left-hander Chase Morgan (1-0, 1.80 ERA) to the mound in Friday's opener with Blake McGehee (0-1, 12.00 ERA) slated to pitch on Saturday. The starter for the Ragin' Cajuns in Sunday's finale is to be determined.
True freshman Brooks Wright (.571-0-4) has gone 4-for-7 at the plate this season for the Ragin' Cajuns with Sam Ardoin (.500-0-1), Caleb Stelly (.286-0-3) and Luke Yuhasz (.286-0-1) following.
Nebraska (2-2) opened its season last weekend with three games in the MLB Desert Invitational in Scottsdale, Arizona, earning wins over Vanderbilt and San Diego State after an opening loss to UC Irvine. The Huskers, ranked No. 23 by D1Baseball and No. 22 in the NCBWA poll, dropped a 3-1 contest on Monday at Grand Canyon.
Right-hander Mason McConnaughey (0-1, 14.73 ERA) will start on the mound in Friday's opener for Nebraska with right-hander Ty Horn (0-0, 6.75 ERA) and southpaw Will Walsh (1-0, 0.00 ERA) starting in the final two games of the series.
Joshua Overbeek (.375-0-0) and Robby Bolin (.333.0-1) are Nebraska's top two hitters with Gabe Swansen (.250-1-9) and Max Buettenback (.143-1-4) each recording homers.
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GAMES 5-7 PREVIEW
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (2-2) vs. No. 23 Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-2)
DATE/TIMES (dates and times are subject to change)
Friday (February 21) – 6 p.m.
Saturday (February 22) – 2 p.m.
Sunday (February 23) – 1 p.m.
LOCATION/SITE
M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park (6,015) | Lafayette, La.
PROJECTED PITCHING MATCHUPS
FRIDAY - 6 p.m.
LOUISIANA | LH Chase Morgan (6-3, 195, So., Cypress, Texas)
2025 Stats: 1-0, 1.80 ERA, 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K
NEBRASKA | RH Mason McConnughey (6-3, 220, Jr., Topeka, Kansas)
2025 Stats: 0-1, 14.73 ERA, 3.2 IP, 5H, 3 BB, 9 K
SATURDAY - 2 p.m.
LOUISIANA | RH Blake McGehee (6-0, 190, R-Jr., Alexandria, La.)
2025 Stats: 0-1, 12.00 ERA, 3.0 IP, 5H, 2 BB, 1 K
NEBRASKA | RH Ty Horn (6-2, 200, So., Halstead, Kansas)
2025 Stats: 0-0, 6.75 ERA, 4.0 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 6 K
SUNDAY - 1 p.m.
LOUISIANA | TBD
NEBRASKA | LH Will Walsh (6-4, 220, R-Sr., Leawood, Kansas)
2025 Stats: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 BB, 6 K
TICKETS
• Tickets for Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Baseball are available for purchase on-line at RaginCajuns.com/tickets or by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL (4685).
• Group tickets are also available by contacting the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office by email at Tickets@louisiana.edu.
RANKINGS
Louisiana – Unranked
Nebraska – No. 23 (D1Baseball); No. 22 (NCBWA)
RADIO/TV/LIVE STATISTICS
RADIO (Pregame Show starts 30 minutes prior to first pitch)
Station – KPEL-FM 96.5 / The Varsity Network App
Talent – Jay Walker/Ian Auzenne (pxp); Brad Topham (color)
TV/STREAMING (ESPN+ - FRIDAY GAME ONLY)
Talent – Dan McDonald (pxp); Brennan Breaux (color)
LIVE STATS
CajunStats.com
SERIES RECORD
Overall – Nebraska leads, 6-3-1
In Lafayette – Nebraska leads, 3-1-1
In Lincoln – Nebraska leads, 3-2
Last 10 – Nebraska, 6-3-1
Streak – 0
Last Meeting – Tied, 5-5 (2/22/2009)
PROMOTIONS
Friday
• Jersey Mike's Family Four Pack (FRIDAY ONLY) – Buy four tickets for $40 here
• Baseball Bingo
Sunday
• Kid's Day – Anthem Buddies, Junior Announcer & Kids Run the Bases Postgame
IN THE ON DECK CIRCLE
• Louisiana wraps up its seven-game, season-opening homestand beginning Friday when it hosts No. 23-ranked Nebraska for a three-game series at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park.
• The series begins Friday at 6 p.m., with the series continuing on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1.
• Friday's game will be streamed live on ESPN+ with Dan McDonald (pxp) and Brennan Breaux (color) on the call.
• All three games can be heard in the Lafayette area on KPEL-FM (96.5) and worldwide on the Varsity Network app.
• Ian Auzenne (pxp) and Brad Topham (color) will call the action on radio for Friday and Saturday's game with the Voice of the Cajuns - Jay Walker - and Topham handling Sunday's call.
• Louisiana and Nebraska meet for the first time since 2009 with the Huskers holding a 6-3-1 lead in the series.
• The series against the Cornhuskers marks the first of 13 home games this season for Louisiana against 2024 NCAA Regional participants.
• Louisiana head coach Matt Deggs has spent time in the same dugout with Nebraska coaches Will Bolt (Texas A&M, 2006-07), Rob Childress (Northwestern State - 1996-97; Texas A&M - 2006-10) and Lance Harvell (Texas A&M - 2008-09; Louisiana - 2013-14; Sam Houston 2015-19).
Deggs played under Childress at Northwood in 1993.
• The next victory for Deggs will be his 350th overall and 163rd at Louisiana.
• Friday's matchup on the mound features 2024 Freshman All-American and 2025 Sun Belt Preseason Pitcher of the Year Chase Morgan and 2025 Preseason All-American and Golden Spikes Preseason Watch List member Mason McConnaughey.
THE SERIES
• Louisiana and Nebraska have met 10 times in a series which dates back to the 2001 season when the Huskers earned a 6-3 win in the Mardi Gras Ball on February 24, 2001.
• Nebraska holds a 6-3-1 lead in the series with the last meeting ending in a 5-5 draw on February 22, 2009.
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