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MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA FIGHTS HARD, FALLS SHORT AT ARIZONA STATE, 77-65
)Next Game:at Louisiana Tech12/14/2019 | 4 p.m.CUSA.TVHot 107.9 / ESPN 1420 AMLIVE STATSLISTEN LIVEFULL SCHEDULEROSTERMATCHUP HISTORYTEMPE,...

DEC. 7, 1941 JAPANESE ATTACKED PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII - VIEW OUR UL MILITARY HEROES + SURRENDER VIDEO
Recent additions (with photo in military attire) to the Military Page include Hubert Blanchard, Jr., Walter Imahara, and Brady Muth. Their...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS COACH NAPIER ADDRESSES JOB STATUS AT UL + EXTENSIVE PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 7, 2019 Click here and scroll down for the Coach Napier photo gallery (128). BOONE, N.C. — It could always...

FOOTBALL - SUN BELT TITLE GAME BREAKDOWN: LOUISIANA VS. APPALACHIAN STATE + PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 7, 2019Click here for App State vs Cajuns photo gallery. WHAT HAPPENEDZac Thomas threw two touchdown passes in the...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: TIME EXPIRES ON LOUISIANA’S RALLY, MEAN GREEN HOLDS ON IN DENTON
Story LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:Mississippi State12/16/2019 | 11:00 AMBUY TICKETSLIVE STATSLISTEN LIVEFULL SCHEDULEROSTERMATCHUP HISTORYDENTON,...

SOCCER: LOUISIANA'S MUMMERT NAMED TO USC ALL-REGION TEAM
Sophomore defender helped lead Ragin' Cajuns to 9-8-3 recordMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsGwen Mummert Story...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA-LOUISIANA TECH IN NEW ORLEANS BOWL WOULD BE 'GREAT' + BOWL PROJECTIONS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 5, 2019A matchup between UL and Louisiana Tech on Dec. 21 at the Superdome is one the New Orleans Bowl would...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: JOHNSON'S DOUBLE-DOUBLE LIFTS LOUISIANA PAST SLU, 98-81
Cajuns overcome early deficit to win third straight over in-state foeStory LinksFINAL STATS (PDF)Next Game:at Arizona State12/7/2019 | 7:30 p.m....

FOOTBALL: BILLY NAPIER, ELEVEN RAGIN’ CAJUNS EARN SUN BELT ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS
Louisiana’s 11 individual All-Conference selections mark the most since 1995LAFAYETTE – Led by First Team All-Sun Belt...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETES: PAST BALLPLAYERS ASSOCIATION - THEIR UNIQUE TAILGATING/SUPPORT SPIRIT
Ex-Cajun athletes extend support with tailgating at Cajun Field, Russo Park   By Bruce Brown  Athletic Network   Erath's...

FOOTBALL: KEVIN DOTSON NAMED PRO FOOTBALL FOCUS ALL-AMERICAN
Dotson was graded as the top interior offensive lineman by PFF earlier in the yearKevin DotsonLAFAYETTE – Redshirt senior Kevin...

STILL IMAGE PROGRAM (SIP) RECOGNIZES THE PAST BALLPLAYERS ASSOCIATION AND THEIR UNIQUE TAILGATING
The SIP for the week of Dec 1, 2019 recognizes the Past Ballplayers Association and their unique tailgating approach.  Please click...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: BALANCED ATTACK LEADS LOUISIANA PAST XAVIER (LA.), 62-49
Twelve different players recorded a point in the team’s fifth-straight victoryBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:at North Texas12/7/2019 | 3:00 PMLIVE...

FOOTBALL: JACQUES BOUDREAUX NAMED SUN BELT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
  Senior linebacker brings home the weekly award for the second time this seasonJacques Boudreaux LAFAYETTE – After a big...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA WINS SCHOOL-RECORD 10TH AFTER FAILED ULM FIELD GOAL + GAME PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 1, 2019 Click here for the Cajuns vs. UL-M 40 photo gallery. WHAT HAPPENED UL Monroe kicker Jared Porter's...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING: SOME OF OUR AN BLESSINGS + THE MEANING OF THANKSGIVING
The Athletic Network Humbly Gives Thanks For Our Many Blessings Please consider the following as some of our special blessings:Our staff...

SALUTE TO OUR HOST FIREFLY DIGITAL AND OTHER ATHLETIC NETWORK SPONSORS - THANK YOU!
As the calendar year at the university comes to a close, we salute our host Firefly Digital and the wonderful sponsors who help make it...

MEDIA: UL RADIO PLAY-BY-PLAY MAN JAY WALKER STILL NOT SURE WHAT TIME IT IS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 28, 2019’s that crazy time of year, when two worlds collide.One, college football, is in the home stretch....

MEN'S BASKETBALL: UC IRVINE POWERS PAST CAJUNS IN MGM RESORTS MAIN EVENT
Hardy scores 18 points to lead Louisiana; Cajuns will host SLU on Dec. 3Story LinksFINAL STATS (PDF)Next Game:Southeastern Louisiana12/3/2019 | 7...

FOOTBALL: STEVIE ARTIGUE NAMED SUN BELT SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Placekicker earns first weekly award following big performance against TroyStevie ArtigueLAFAYETTE – Coming off a career night in which he...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: FIRST-HALF RUNS CARRY LOUISIANA PAST DETROIT MERCY, 81-62 - FACE IC-IRVINE ON TU
Ragin' Cajuns to face UC Irvine for Middleweight Bracket title on TuesdayNext Game:vs. UC Irvine11/26/2019 | 1 p.m. PTFloHoops ($) LIVE...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA CLAIMS PROGRAM WIN NO. 500 WITH 74-63 WIN AT LAMAR
Ragin’ Cajuns off to their best start since the 2015-16 campaignStory LinksBOX SCORE (PDF) Next Game:Xavier (La.)12/2/2019 | 6:00...

RECRUITS-SIGN NAT'L LETTERS OF INTENT - BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, M&W BASK, GOLF, M TENNIS
Click here for Baseball. (11)Click here for Softball.    (7)Click here for Volleyball. (2)Click here for Women's Basketball. (1)Click...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS CLAIM SECOND STRAIGHT SUN BELT WEST CHAMPIONSHIP WITH ROUT OF TROY + PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 24, 2019Click here for Troy vs. Cajuns photo gallery. UL rolled over Troy on Saturday, beating the Trojans...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: BRAD BOYD MEN'S BASKETBALL - 2000-2004, COACHES 2005-07
Brad Boyd  Ragin' Cajuns 2000-2004  1,130 points  271 3-pointers  313 assists  17 assists vs. North Texas, Cajundome record...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: COLD SHOOTING DOOMS CAJUNS IN OVERTIME LOSS AT WYOMING, 69-61
Story LinksFINAL STATS (PDF)Next Game:vs. Detroit Mercy11/25/2019 | 1 p.m. PTFloHoops ($) LIVE STATSLISTEN LIVEWATCH LIVEFULL...

SOFTBALL: SEASON TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2020 LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN
Story LinksPURCHASE SEASON TICKETSLAFAYETTE – With the collegiate softball season a little over two months away from launching, the time...

VOLLEYBALL: RALLY LIFTS RED WOLVES OVER LOUISIANA IN SUN BELT TOURNAMENT OPENER
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Building early leads each set, and hitting significantly higher than the previous two matchups, paid off for Arkansas State...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CLUTCH FREE THROWS SEND LOUISIANA PAST NEW ORLEANS, 65-60
Ty’Reona Doucet records her second double-double of the season in the victoryBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:at Lamar11/25/2019 | 7:00...

GOLF: CAJUNS SIGN NO. 2 JUNIOR GOLFER IN LOUISIANA, JAKE MARLER
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Nov. 20, 2019UL golf coach Theo Sliman secured the signature of another in-state standout during the past week,...

VOLLEYBALL: TRIO OF LOUISIANA STANDOUTS RECOGNIZED IN ALL-SUN BELT AWARDS
Hali Wisnoskie, Avery Breaux and Hannah Ramirez collect honors for VolleyballLAFAYETTE – Among the 2019 All-Sun Belt Volleyball awards...

VOLLEYBALL: KELSEY BENNETT RECEIVES SUN BELT VOLLEYBALL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Junior outside hitter scooped at least 17 digs both matches in Arkansas, led team averaging five per setLAFAYETTE – Kelsey...

VOLLEYBALL: HALI WISNOSKIE’S BIG NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS MILESTONE EVENING FOR LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL
Junior outside hitter reaches 1,000 career-kills mark, Heather Mazeitis-Fontenot claims 400th career winStory LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Match:at Sun...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: WILLIAMS’ 25 POINTS GUIDES LOUISIANA TO COMEBACK WIN OVER SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA
BOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:at New Orleans11/21/2019 | 7:00 PMLISTEN LIVEFULL SCHEDULEROSTERMATCHUP HISTORYLAFAYETTE – Trailing 32-26 with...

VOLLEYBALL: HALI WISNOSKIE EARNS SUN BELT VOLLEYBALL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD
Junior outside hitter has produced over four kills per set three of the past four weekendsLAFAYETTE - Continuing the revival of her All-Sun Belt...

FOOTBALL: RON ROBERTS NAMED A BROYLES AWARD NOMINEE
LOUISIANA FOOTBALL CONTACT: Josh Brunner; josh.brunner@louisiana.edu   Second-year defensive coordinator has revamped Louisiana...

FORMER VOLLEYBALL: PRISCILLA LIMA - LOUISIANA ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2019
From Brazil to Acadiana and all over the world, Lima has brought a special attitude to volleyball Dan McDonald, Special to RaginCajuns.comStory...

FORMER TENNIS: TENNIS STAR JOINED BY 9 OTHERS IN CAJUN HALL OF FAME CLASS
Bruce Brown, The Advertiser, Nov. 1, 2019Former UL tennis star Ashley Rhoney is shown at City Club in River Ranch in 2010. Rhoney will be among the...

2019 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES BY DAN MCDONALD
Dan McDonald   danmcdonald@cox.netBret Garnett-Ashley Rhoney Jeff Hennessy-Leigh HennessyCharles Lancon Jose Alvarez Ike...

ATHLETICS: FATHER, DAUGHTER AMONG 2019 ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
 10 former Ragin' Cajuns to be inducted into athletics hall of fame Photo caption: Ten 10 inductees into the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

FORMER GYMNASTICS/TRAMPOLINE: ALUM HENNESSY ROBSON JUMPING FOR JOY TO ENTER ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
Photo caption: Alum Leigh Hennessy Robson parlayed her skills as a world champion trampolinist into a career as a Hollywood stunt person. She will be...

ATHLETIC NETWORK: CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED TO RECEIVE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Changed your email address recently?  Have a new email address?If you changed your email address recently, you are probably not receiving the...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: CHARLES RAY LANCON - FOOTBALL 1957-59, COACHES 1989-2002
Hall of Fame inclusion cements Lancon Legend  By Bruce Brown  Athletic Network   Charles Lancon was more than a coach....

OBITUARY: HELEN LOUISE CARY SCHWAB - RED JACKET - OCTOBER 19, 2019
Obit for Helen Cary Schwab, a 1946 UL Graduate and a Red Jacket - Helen Cary Schwab  Helen Louise Cary Schwab of Lafayette, LA, passed away on...

OBITUARY: MARION GALE "COACH" BREAUX, SR. - MEN'S BASKETBALL & TRACK & FIELD 1954-58 -10/12/2019
Marion Gale "Coach" Breaux, Sr.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at 10:00 AM in the...

OBITUARY: DALE ANTHONY MELANCON - FOOTBALL 1970-74 - OCTOBER 6, 2019
Dale Anthony Melancon Lafayette - Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 2:30 PM in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille...

FORMER FOOTBALL: VIDEO OF JAKE DELHOMME IN THE PANTHER'S HALL OF HONOR
The video link was provided by provided by John Joubert. Click here to view....

SPOTLIGHT FEATURE ON FORMER ATHLETE: FERNANDO THOMAS - FOOTBALL 1991-94
Thomas rides the rails after roping receiversBy Bruce BrownAthletic NetworkBloom where you are planted.Fernando Thomas learned that valuable lesson...

OBITUARY: LUCIEN GASTINEAU - LONG-TIME STAFF MEMBER - SEPT. 20, 2019
Lucien Gastineau August 16, 1953 ~ September 20, 2019   Lafayette - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, September 24,...

OBITUARY: GENE BACQUE - BASEBALL PLAYER 1955-57, COACH 1973-78 - SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
Gene BacqueLafayette - A 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church,...

FORMER BASEBALL: FORMER CAJUNS PITCHING COACH, PLAYER, UL HALL OF FAMER GENE BACQUE DIES
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 14, 2019The Ragin’ Cajuns athletic community is mourning the death of Gene Bacque, a UL sports Hall of Fame...

FORMER BASEBALL: GENE BACQUE, CAJUNS BASEBALL HALL OF FAMER, DIES AT 82: 'HE WAS ONE OF A KIND'
Kevin Foote, The Advocate, Sept. 24, 2019The Ragin’ Cajuns baseball community lost another ‘larger than life’ figure when...

OBITUARY: ANNA JOYCE LATINA BREAUX - RED JACKETS - LATE 1940S - SEPT. 11, 2019
Anna Joyce Latina BreauxJuly 15, 1929 - September 11, 2019ANNA JOYCE'S OBITUARYA Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for Anna Joyce Breaux,...

FOOTBALL: MAX MITCHELL GREW INTO BIG ROLE FOR THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 11, 2019Click here for the Louisiana vs. the Liberty Flames game photo gallery.Click here for...

OBITUARY: REBECCA JANE DEVILLIER SYLVESTER - RED JACKET 1951-55 - AUGUST 30, 2019
  Rebecca Jane DeVillier SylvesterAPRIL 20, 1934 ~ AUGUST 30, 2019 (AGE 85)   A Mass of Christian Burial for...

RCAF WELCOMES HANS MALEBRANCHE AS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR DEVELOPMENT
Malebranche joins RCAF from Bulldog Sports Properties at Mississippi StateLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Athletics and the Ragin' Cajuns Athletic...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: JACE CONRAD - BASEBALL 2011-2014
Baseball, Robicheaux taught lasting lessons to ConradBy Bruce Brown Athletic Network  In baseball, it's easy to fall in love with...

FOOTBALL: HIGGINS LEANING ON TEAM, COMMUNITY IN AFTERMATH OF FIRE
Cody Junot, The Advertiser, Aug. 24, 2019For UL senior defensive lineman Bennie Higgins, everything changed with a phone call on Aug. 15.Higgins, the...

BLANCO TO LIE IN STATE AT CAPITOL BEFORE RETURNING TO LAFAYETTE FOR VISITATION, FUNERAL
Greg Hilburn, Monroe News Star, The Daily Advertiser, Aug. 19, 2019Former Gov. Kathleen Blanco, who died Sunday after a long battle with...

BASEBALL: PHOTO GALLERY OF THE 'ROBE' GOLF TOURNAMENT
Please click here for the photo gallery of The "ROBE" Golf Tournament held at Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course benefiting the Robichaux Family....

FORMER LOUISIANA GOV. KATHLEEN BLANCO: WOMAN OF 'GRACE, FAITH AND HOPE' MOURNED BY MANY
Greg Hilburn, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, August 18, 2019Buy Photo Gov. Kathleen Blanco is greeted at the Enterprise Center of Louisiana during a...

FORMER LOUISIANA GOV. KATHLEEN BLANCO DIES AT 76
Greg Hilburn, Monroe News Star, The Advertiser, Aug. 18, 2019BATON ROUGE — Former Gov. Kathleen Blanco, who will be foreverlinked to...

FIRE DESTROYED UL FOOTBALL SENIOR BENNIE HIGGINS' FAMILY HOME AND YOU CAN HELP
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 17, 2019his fiancé and their two children.A GoFundMe fundraising campaign created Friday for...

ATHLETICS: CONNER PROMOTED TO FULL OVERSIGHT OF LOUISIANA EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS
Conner ascends to Director of Equipment Operations, overseeing all 16 Louisiana sport programsLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Athletics' Director of...

FOOTBALL: FORMER UL WALK-ON SHANE VALLOT NOW GRANTED OPPORTUNITY TO BE STARTING CENTER
Kevin Foote, The Advocate, Aug. 4, 2019 They can laugh about it now.When UL coach Billy Napier and his new staff arrived following the 2017 football...

BASEBALL: ANGELS CATCHER LUCROY BUYS AD TO EULOGIZE ROBICHAUX
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 30, 2019 On the night before longtime UL baseball coach Tony Robichaux was laid to rest, former Ragin’ Cajuns...

FORMER BASEBALL PLAYER/COACH: TRIBUTE TO COACH TONY ROBICHAUX - VIDEO - HIS VOICE, HIS WORDS
Courtesy Darren Walker/UL Athletics, July 8, 2019Please click here for this video tribute to Coach Tony Robichaux. Peace, Dr. Ed Dugas...

FOOTBALL: CAN NAPIER'S FOOTBALL TEAM HELP UL COMMUNITY HEAL AFTER SCHOOL YEAR FILLED WITH TRAGEDY?
Kevin Foote, The Advocate, July we, 2019UL football coach Billy Napier, right, pictured here with UL alumnus Bobby Simon during signing day...

BASEBALL: B.J. RYAN HEARD THE CALL TO STAND UP AND CAN'T WAIT TO WORK WITH DEGGS, CAJUNS BASEBALL
Kevin Foote, The Advocate, July 28, 2019B.J. Ryan, shown here with the Toronto Blue Jays during his pitching career, is now hoping to honor the...

BASEBALL: DEGGS FINALIZES 2020 LOUISIANA BASEBALL COACHING STAFF
New Ragin’ Cajuns Baseball head coach sets coaching staff in place for first campaignLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Athletics welcomed...

OBITUARY: SEAN QUINTIN THOMAS - FOOTBALL 2011-2014 - JULY 17, 2019
Sean Quintin Thomas "The just man, though he die early, shall be at rest…Having become perfect in a short while, he reached the...

GOLF: TOLSON NAMED SRIXON/CLEVELAND GOLF ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA SCHOLAR
Senior is 22nd Ragin' Cajun golfer to earn Academic All-America HonorsMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksGOLF...

FOOTBALL: DEUCE WALLACE NAMED TO WUERFFEL TROPHY WATCH LIST
Wallace is one of 10 athletes to make a second appearance on the watch listLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Football defensive back Deuce...

BASEBALL: TWO DECADES AFTER ROBICHAUX TRANSFORMED HIM INTO RELIEVER, B.J. RYAN RETURNS TO HELP COACH
Kevin Foote, The Advocate, July 24, 2019It hasn’t been announced yet by the Ragin’ Cajuns baseball program, but UL Athletics Hall of...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: STEVEN MOCEK - FOOTBALL 1991-94
Steven Mocek Year by Year at USL 1991 – 90 391 4.3 2 1992 – 63 214 3.4 2 1993 – 126 490 3.9 3 1994 –...

BASEBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS FANS APPLAUD HIRING OF NEW BASEBALL COACH MATT DEGGS
Eric Narcisse, The Advertiser, July 22, 2019Fans of the Ragin' Cajuns baseball program may not have known exactly who they wanted to succeed...

OBITUARY: TWILET NADINE ALEXANDER - TRACK & FIELD 1991-93 - JULY 10, 2019
Twilet Nadine Alexander 1969 - 2019 Twilet Nadine Alexander, 50, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her...

BASEBALL: MATT DEGGS' BASEBALL PHILOSOPHY BEGINS, ENDS WITH ULTRA-AGGRESSIVE APPROACH
Kevin Foote, Staff Writer, The Advocate, July 19, 2019New UL baseball coach Matt Deggs meets two of his current players Tremaine Spears, left, and...

MIC'D UP: JAY WALKER TALKS ABOUT LOSS OF TONY ROBICHAUX
TV 3, Andrew Clay, July 4, 2019Click here for Jay Walker and Andrew Clay discussing Coach Tony Robichaux. Peace, Dr. Ed Dugas...

BASEBALL: DEGGS NAMED LOUISIANA BASEBALL HEAD COACH
Director of Athletics Bryan Maggard selects rising star from Sam Houston State as new leader for Ragin’ CajunsLAFAYETTE – The...

BASEBALL: MATT DEGGS VOWS TO CARRY ROBICHAUX'S TORCH AS NEW CAJUNS HEAD COACH + PHOTO GALLERY
Kevin Foote, The Advocate, July 18, 2019Click here for photo gallery of the presentation of Matt Deggs as the new Baseball Head Coach. A heartbroken...

RCAF: RAGIN' CAJUNS INTRODUCE LEE DE LEóN AS RCAF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Eric Narcisse, The Advertiser, July 17, 2019 The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns introduced Lee De León as the new Executive Director of Ragin' Cajuns...

FORMER FOOTBALL: EX-CAJUNS DEFENSIVE BACK THOMAS DIES IN VEHICLE CRASH
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 17, 2019 Former Ragin’ Cajuns starting defensive back Sean Thomas tragically died in a two-vehicle accident...

TRACK & FIELD: FORMER CAJUN TRACK STAR TWILET MALCOLM SUCCUMBS TO CANCER AT AGE 50
Bruce Brown, Special to the Advertiser, July 11, 2019This was one race Twilet Malcolm couldn't win.The former UL Ragin' Cajun sprint champion and...

RCAF: DE LEóN NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RCAF
Former AD and veteran college athletics administrator to spearhead fundraising efforts for the Ragin’ Cajuns LAFAYETTE - The Ragin'...

FORMER TRACK & FIELD: UL WOMEN'S TRACK STANDOUT TWILET MALCOLM DIES OF CANCER
Kevin Foote, The Advocate, July 11, 2019Former UL track star Twilet Malcolm — pictured between Cajuns assistant track coach Tommy Badon and...

BASEBALL: COMMUNITY MOURNS FOR UL COACH TONY ROBICHAUX DURING SUNDAY VISITATION
Victoria Dodge, The Advertiser, July 8, 2019 Buy Photo The Rajun Cajun Baseball team is reflected in the eye's of their Head Coach Tony Robichaux as...

BASEBALL: ROBICHAUX'S CAJUNS HAD 'CERTAIN VALUES, CERTAIN QUALITIES'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 8, 2019Longtime Ragin’ Cajuns play-by-play man Jay Walker may never forget the day Tony Robichaux clinched...

BASEBALL: RIGHT-HAND MAN BABINEAUX ALWAYS WAS WITH ROBICHAUX
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 8, 2019 It was on a September day in 1994 that Tony Robichaux was going to be introduced as new head baseball coach...

TONY ROBICHAUX'S FAMILY DISPLAYED THE CLASS, POISE THE COACH ALWAYS DID AT HIS MEMORIAL SERVICE
Kevin Foote, The Advocate, July 8, 2019Even in the moment of their greatest sorrow, the members of Tony Robichaux’s family responded with the...

BASEBALL: AFTER HIS 'TRIP AROUND THE BASES' LEGENDARY UL COACH TONY ROBICHAUX MAKES IT SAFE
Kevin Foote, The Advocate, July 8, 2019If he wasn’t already experiencing his champagne shower in the clubhouse of heaven, Tony Robichaux would...

BASEBALL: LAFAYETTE'S SAM TAULLI SR.: 'TRAGIC LOSS FOR OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY'
Eric Narcisse, The Advertiser, July 5, 2019 On learning the news that longtime Ragin' Cajuns baseball coach Tony Robichaux had died Wednesday, area...

BASEBALL: FORMER PLAYER STARTS GOFUNDME ACCOUNT FOR COACH ROBICHAUX AND FAMILY
Leigh Guidry, The Advertiser, July 5, 2019 An online fundraising effort for the family of the late University of Louisiana at Lafayette baseball...

BASEBALL: REMEMBERING UL'S ROBICHAUX: LEGER POURS HIS HEART OUT
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 6, 2019Too emotional to talk about it in full on the telephone when longtime Ragin’ Cajuns coach Tony...

OBITUARY: ANTHONY RAY ROBICHAUX - BASEBALL PLAYER 82-84/HEAD BASEBALL COACH 95-2019 - JULY 3, 2019
September 10, 1961 - July 3, 2019A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, July 8, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church for...

BASEBALL: PADRE’S EULOGY FOR TONY BY PAT MCDONALD
Padre’s Eulogy for Tony This is going to be a tough one so I am asking for divine intervention.   Lord, I know you are busy but not...

BASEBALL: REMEMBERING TONY ROBICHAUX: SOCIAL MEDIA REACTS TO THE LOSS OF BELOVED UL BASEBALL COACH
Padre’s Eulogy for Tony This is going to be a tough one so I am asking for divine intervention.   Lord, I know you are busy but not...

BASEBALL: JONATHAN LUCROY CREDITS ROBICHAUX FOR OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY IN MAJOR LEAGUES
Buy Photo UL head baseball coach Tony Robichaux talks with catcher Jonathan Lucroy, left, pitcher C.J. Blue during a 2005 game against Northwestern...

BASEBALL: CAJUNS' ROBICHAUX WAS 'FIERCE COMPETITOR,' BUT HELPED LSU BEFORE 2000 NATIONAL TITLE GAME
Glenn Guilbeau, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, July 4, 2019 Buy Photo UL baseball coach Tony Robichaux (right) and LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri...

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS SET FOR UL BASEBALL COACH TONY ROBICHAUX
The Advocate, July 4, 2019FacebookTwitterEmailBuy NowA memorial of flowers at the gates to Russo Park celebrating the life of Tony Robichaux on...

BASEBALL: UL LAFAYETTE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF HEAD COACH TONY ROBICHAUX
Source: enews@louisiana.eduThe following can be attributed to Dr. Joseph Savoie, University of Louisiana at Lafayette president.It is difficult to...

TONY ROBICHAUX, LONGTIME LOUISIANA BASEBALL HEAD COACH, PASSES AWAY AT 57
LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball head coach Tony Robichaux passed away Wednesday morning with his family and loved ones at his side at...

BASEBALL: COMMUNITY UNITES IN PRAYER TO SUPPORT UL BASEBALL COACH ROBICHAUX
Nick Fontenot, The Advertiser, July 2, 2019 As UL baseball coach Tony Robichaux continues to battle for his life after multiple surgeries over the...

LEGENDARY UL BASEBALL COACH TONY ROBICHAUX DIES
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 3, 2019Click here for the photo gallery of Coach Robichaux through the years. Tony Robichaux, who spent 25 seasons...

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY: BACKGROUND VIDEO + KISS SALUTES OUR TROOPS IN BRIEF VIDEO OF SONGS
Known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of...

SHOCKED COACHING COMMUNITY HAS ULTIMATE RESPECT FOR UL COACH WHO SUFFERED HEART ATTACK
Kevin Foote, The Advocate, July 4, 2019 Longtime UL baseball coach Tony Robichaux is certainly one of the most respected head coaches in the history...

BASEBALL: ROBICHAUX TO CONTINUE RECOVERY PROCESS
LAFAYETTE - As a step toward continuing with and ensuring the highest level of post-surgery progress, Louisiana Baseball head...

BASEBALL: NEWS OF ROBICHAUX'S HEART ATTACK, SURGERY SHAKES FORMER RAGIN' CAJUNS
Kevin Foote, The Advocate, June 25, 2019When the news that UL baseball coach Tony Robichaux suffered a heart attack requiring surgery began...

MILITARY: D-DAY REMEMBERED TODAY - BATTLE OF NORMANDY LASTED JUNE 6 - LATE AUGUST, 1944
During World War II which lasted from 1939-1945, the Battle of Normandy resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from the control of Nazi...

BASEBALL: SEVERAL CAJUNS NOT RETURNING TO TEAM IN 2020
Tim Buckley, the Advertiser, June 19, 2019At least seven Ragin’ Cajuns with eligibility remaining will not be returning to the program for the...

BASEBALL: THE ERIC SEARCY STORY - "IT JUST TAKES ONE BAD DECISION."
Reprinted from December, 2015 and, again, June 17, 2019Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, December 23, 2015Former UL baseball player Eric Searcy, submitted...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE - TIFFANY WHITTALL HARRIS - SOFTBALL 1992-1995
Defining moment still can't define Whittall Harris life  By Bruce Brown  Athletic Network  Tiffany Whittall Harris will always be...

FAMILY CONNECTIONS: BLAIRS, LINDSAYS, GAARS, LAMERES - ARE YOUR FAMILY CONNECTIONS POSTED ON THE AN?
Please click on the Athletic Network facebook page to view a previous addition by Don Blair, the AN facebook coordinator.It is the perfect...

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO OUR ATHLETIC NETWORK FATHERS AND FATHER-FIGURES - HISTORY OF FATHER'S DAY
The Athletic Network wishes all of our Fathers and Father-figures the blessings which goes with fatherhood. May Sunday be a special...

OBITUARY: LOUISIANA ATHLETICS MOURNS LOSS OF DONALD MOSING- DUAL SPORT ATHLETE - 5/21/2019
Former letterwinner in football and track & field for the Ragin' Cajuns graduated from the University in 1950LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Athletics...

SOFTBALL: SUMMER ELLYSON AMONG THE SELECT HONOREES NAMED NFCA ALL-AMERICANS
The nation’s leader in wins was awarded a spot on the NFCA Third Team All-American listingLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

FORMER ATHLETE: MAN OF MANY HATS, CHAMPAGNE'S FIRST LOVE WAS ALWAYS BASKETBALL
Kevin Foote, April 29, 2019  Acadiana AdvocateWritten for the LABCNote:  This is the second in a series of two feature stories on this...

TRACK & FIELD: LEWIS NAMED TO GOOGLE CLOUD ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT® TEAM
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsZack LewisOpelousas native advances to Google Cloud Division I All-America®...

FOOTBALL: STUDENT TAILGATING RETURNING TO CAJUN FIELD IN 2019
Tailgating for University students relocated to southeast corner of Cajun Field footprintLAFAYETTE - University students will have a big...

FOOTBALL: UL HAS BIG DECISION TO MAKE ON CAJUN FIELD RENOVATION
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 28, 2019 Those two factors will be weighed heavily as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette decides how to spend...

MEMORIAL DAY: REMEMBERING THOSE SLII, SLI, USL, UL VETERANS WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces.[1] The...

ATHLETICS: UL FINISHES OUT 2018-19 ATHLETIC SCHOOL YEAR THAT FELL BELOW BRYAN MAGGARD'S ESTABLISHED
Kevin Foote, The Acadiana Advocate, May 27, 2019When Bryan Maggard sits in the stands watching his UL Ragin’ Cajuns play, he’s wearing...

ATHLETICS: UL'S SEARCH FOR NEW RCAF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICIALLY UNDER WAY
Kevin Foote, The Acadiana Advocate, May 27, 2019UL Director of Athletic Dr. Bryan Maggard may not have any Ragin’ Cajuns sporting events to...

TENNIS: LOUISIANA PLACES FOUR ON ALL-LOUISIANA MEN'S & WOMEN'S TENNIS TEAM
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksBATON ROUGE – Louisiana's Jan Galka was one of four...

BASEBALL: ROBICHAUX HAS A REASON FOR 25 SEASONS AS CAJUNS COACH + SBC T. - TROY GAME - PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 25, 2019 It was mid-February and the UL baseball team had just finished playing its third outing in the first...

GOLF: GOULAS NAMED LSWA NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsMicah GoulasNew Iberia native named to second-team on All-Louisiana squadLAFAYETTE...

TRACK & FIELD: HUGHES FINISHES 29TH OVERALL AT NCAA EAST PRELIMINARY
Guidry to compete on Saturday; will look to advance to NCAA ChampionshipsMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksDAY...

TRACK & FIELD: CAJUNS OPEN COMPETITION AT NCAA EAST PRELIMINARY
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksDAY 1 RESULTS (PDF)WATCH ($)LIVE RESULTSJACKSONVILLE,...

BASEBALL: UL'S MAGGARD - 'A GREAT DEAL OF CONFIDENCE' IN ROBICHAUX
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 24, 2019 After Tony Robichaux ended his 25th year as head coach of the Ragin’ Cajuns baseball team — and...

BASEBALL: 'NOT OUR STANDARD' - CAJUNS' BASEBALL SEASON ENDS IN LOSS TO TROY
Alan Blondin, Special to the Advertiser, The Advertiser, May 23, 2019 CONWAY, S.C. — UL's first losing season since 2012 came to an end...

SOFTBALL: CAJUNS COACH GLASCO STILL IN PAIN STAGE AFTER NCAA EXIT
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 21, 2019OXFORD, Miss. – When it was done, UL softball coach Gerry Glasco – usually when to tell it like...

TRACK & FIELD: GET TO KNEAUX LOUISIANA'S KALEI AND SHALEI MATTHEWS
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksGet to know Louisiana track and field student-athletes Kalei...

SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA'S GERRY GLASCO TO GUIDE USSSA PRIDE’S SUMMER EFFORTS
The Ragin’ Cajuns leader will serve in a similar capacity with the NPF franchise during Summer 2019LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Softball...

TRACK & FIELD: PREVIEW FOR NCAA EAST PRELIMINARY
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksWATCH ($)LIVE RESULTSTICKETSDIGITAL PROGRAMLAFAYETTE – Eight...

BASEBALL: LATE-GAME BULLPEN MISHAPS COSTLY TO CAJUNS IN 13-INNING SBC TOURNEY LOSS TO GA. SOUTHERN
Morning Advocate, May 22, 2019 It’s been a season of heartbreaking losses for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns.Wednesday’s 6-5 loss in 13...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA OFFICIALLY ADDS BROCK MORRIS TO COACHING STAFF
 Veteran coach rejoins Cajuns after stints at Southern Idaho, South Alabama, Daytona StateMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA STAVES OFF APPALACHIAN STATE IN FIRST ROUND, 6-2
Louisiana will face Georgia Southern on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in the double elimination bracketBOX SCORE (PDF)2019 SEASON STATS (PDF)Next Game:vs....

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: TWILET MALCOLM ALEXANDER - TRACK & FIELD 1991-93
Twilet Alexander runs race of her life  By Bruce Brown  Athletic Network  Anyone who knew Twilet Malcolm knew what kind of competitor...

SOFTBALL: OLE MISS BEATS UL TWICE, WINS NCAA OXFORD REGIONAL - COACH GLASCO POST GAME VIDEO
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 20, 2019 Cajuns coach Glasco speaks after Regional loss to Ole MissOXFORD, Miss. – Earlier in the day,...

SOFTBALL: OLE MISS SLIPS BY NO. 7 LOUISIANA IN NCAA OXFORD REGIONAL TITLE GAME
BOX SCORE (PDF)OXFORD, Miss. – A seventh-inning rally allowed No. 17 Ole Miss to capture a 5-4 win over No. 7 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...

BASEBALL: HUNTER KASULS NAMED SUN BELT PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Kasuls is the third Ragin’ Cajun to garner league recognition this seasonHunter Kasuls LAFAYETTE – Coming off a record-breaking...

BASEBALL: TRIO OF RAGIN’ CAJUNS NAMED TO SUN BELT ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS
Louisiana has had at least three All-Conference selections in every season since 2013NEW ORLEANS – Sophomore Hayden Cantrelle,...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA OPENS SUN BELT TOURNAMENT PLAY AGAINST APPALACHIAN STATE
LOUISIANA GAME NOTES (PDF)2019 SEASON STATS (PDF)CONWAY, S.C. – Winners of seven of its final nine regular-season games, Louisiana...

SOFTBALL: NO. 7 LOUISIANA AND OLE MISS TO PLAY WINNER-TAKE-ALL CONTEST IN OXFORD
TOURNAMENT CENTRALBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:at Ole Miss5/19/2019 | 5:30 p.m. ESPN 1420-AMPREVIEWLIVE STATSLISTEN LIVEWATCH LIVEFULL...

BASEBALL: EXPLOSIVE OFFENSE POWERS LOUISIANA PAST ULM, 19-8 - HUNTER KASULS GETS RECORD SIX HITS
Hunter Kasuls became the first player in program history with six hits in a single gameMONROE, La. – Louisiana's bats were virtually...

SOFTBALL: NO. 7 LOUISIANA ADVANCES TO CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY AT NCAA OXFORD REGIONAL
Ragin’ Cajuns seize the moment on an errant throw in third inning to top host-Ole Miss in winner’s bracket finalClick here for Box...

TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA SENDING EIGHT TO NCAA EAST PRELIMINARY
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksTop 24 performers advance to NCAA Championships in Austin,...

SOFTBALL: CAJUNS ENTER NCAA REGIONALS READY TO FIGHT
Nick Fontenot, Special to the Advertiser, May 17, 2019All the chatter surrounding host sites, RPI, seeds and schedules is behind them.The...

TRACK & FIELD: BURGER, WARE HEADLINE CAJUNS ON ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE TEAM
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsThirteen Ragin' Cajuns earn All-SBC honors at outdoor championshipsStory LinksNEW...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS TO ULM, 6-3
BOX SCORE (PDF)2019 SEASON STATS (PDF)Next Game:at ULM5/17/2019 | 6:00 PM KPEL 96.5 FMLIVE STATSLISTEN LIVEWATCH LIVEFULL SCHEDULEROSTERMATCHUP...

SOFTBALL: TIMELY HITS AND ELLYSON’S PITCHING CARRY NO. 7 LOUISIANA IN REGIONAL OPENER
Alissa Dalton and Lexie Comeaux step up in win over Southeast Missouri at the NCAA Oxford RegionalOXFORD, Miss. – The team's most clutch hitter...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA STUNS ULM WITH 13-9 COMEBACK VICTORY
 SCORE (PDF)2019 SEASON STATS (PDF)Next Game:at ULM5/18/2019 | Noon KPEL 96.5 FMLIVE STATSLISTEN LIVEWATCH LIVEFULL SCHEDULEROSTERMATCHUP...

SOFTBALL: CONTINGENT OF FIVE CHOSEN TO REPRESENT NO. 7 LOUISIANA ON ALL-REGION TEAM
Summer Ellyson and Alissa Dalton’s first team selections highlight NFCA All-Central Region honorsNFCA ALL-CENTRAL REGION TEAMLAFAYETTE –...

SOFTBALL: WHY AREN'T CAJUNS HOSTING NCAA SOFTBALL REGIONAL?
Nick Fontenot, Special to the Lafayette Advertiser, May 14, 2019“Things just didn't go right with our schedule and maybe I can learn from...

BASEBALL: HAS LEGER PITCHED HIS FINAL GAME FOR THE RAGIN' CAJUNS?
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 14, 2019When Gunner Leger took the mound for one last time at The Tigue on Sunday, he had what UL coach Tony...

BASEBALL: UL STILL NEEDS ONE WIN TO ENSURE SUN BELT TOURNEY SPOT
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 13, 2019 Heading into its final three-game series of the 2019 regular season, which opens Thursday night at UL...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY: SOFTBALL 2014 & BASEBALL 2014 - SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY MESSAGES
Happy Mother's Day to all of our AN mothers. May today be a special day for each of you. Please find below two articles from 2014 about Mother's Day...

TRACK & FIELD: BAUDOIN, HUGHES PACE LOUISIANA AT SUN BELT OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsCajuns finish sixth, eighth; will host 2020 SBC ChampionshipsStory LinksFINAL RESULTS...

BASEBALL: SENIOR DAY WIN PROVES EMOTIONAL FOR THE RAGIN' CAJUNS + GAME PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 12, 2019 AN Footnote: Photo of Senior Day. Gunner Leger found his way to the mound for one final appearance at The...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA CRUISES PAST GEORGIA STATE, 16-6, TO CLAIM SECOND-STRAIGHT SERIES VICTORY
Louisiana  produces double digit hits, runs and strikeouts in the same game for the second time this seasonBOX SCORE (PDF)2019 SEASON STATS...

TRACK & FIELD: RUSHFORD'S CROWN LEADS LOUISIANA AT SBC OUTDOOR
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksDAY 1 RESULTS (PDF)DAY 2 HEAT SHEETS (PDF)JONESBORO,...

BASEBALL: PERRIN CLOSES CAJUNS WIN AFTER BURK'S ELBOW TIGHTENS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 10, 2019Click here for photo gallery of Ga. State game. Jack Burk threw 5.0 shutout innings for UL in a 2-0 win over...

TRACK & FIELD: FRESHMEN HELP CAJUNS TO LEAD AT SUN BELT OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Freshmen Help Cajuns To Lead At Sun Belt Outdoor Championships Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksDAY 2...

SOFTBALL: NO. 7 LOUISIANA COMPLETES SWEEP OF SUN BELT CHAMPIONSHIPS, COLLECTS NCAA BID+ WATCH PARTY
 The league’s regular season champion, Ragin' Cajuns adds a tournament championship to its hardware list   SAN MARCOS,...

SOFTBALL: DALTON’S KEY HIT LOCKS UP SBC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME SPOT FOR NO. 7 LOUISIANA
  Two-run single in fourth inning has Ragin' Cajuns competing for a title and 50-win season on SaturdaySAN MARCOS, Texas – Another...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: MILLER LEAVES TEAM, CAJUNS SIGN GUEYE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 10, 2019  UPDATE: UL announced Friday it has signed power forward DouDou Gueye, as it was reported...

SOFTBALL: QUICK RESPONSES KEY TO NO. 7 LOUISIANA OPENING SBC TOURNAMENT VICTORIOUS
Ragin' Cajuns had an answer for each time host-Texas State claimed a lead BOX SCORE (PDF)SEASON STATS (PDF)SUN BELT TOURNAMENT CENTRALSUN BELT...

STUDENT ATHLETES: EIGHT LOUISIANA PROGRAMS SCORE PERFECT APR MARKS FOR 2017-18
 Academic Progress Rate measures academic achievement through eligibility, graduation and retention of...

FEDERAL CREDIT UNION: MONICA DECLOUET NAMED NEW CEO OF UL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Join the Athletic Network as we congratulation Monica Declouet as she assumed the CEO duties of the UL Federal Credit Union on May 1,...

FORMER FOOTBALL: JAKE DELHOMME: FROM "A NOBODY" TO HALL OF HONOR INDUCTEE
Max Henson, www.panthers.com , May 6, 2019 Jake Delhomme. Undrafted out of Southwestern Louisiana. Two stints in what was NFL Europe. A third-string...

SOFTBALL: DALTON AND ELLYSON HEADLINE LOUISIANA-FILLED SUN BELT AWARDS LIST
  Nine individual awards and four major category winners comprise No. 7 Ragin' Cajun’s representation LAFAYETTE – No....

RAGIN' CAJUNS PODCAST: YVETTE GIROUARD - HOW DR. SAVOIE & DR. MAGGARD WELCOMED BACK A ð�—Ÿð�—¢ð�—¨ð�—œð�—¦ð�—œð�—"ð�—¡ð�—" LEG
@RaginCajuns🎧 "They wanted me to feel like I could come back home." - Yvette Girouard On the latest Ragin' Cajuns Podcast: how Dr....

BASEBALL: LOTT NAMED LSWA HITTER OF THE WEEK
The junior led the team with nine hits in three games at Coastal Carolina Todd Lott LAFAYETTE – After helping Louisiana's...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA DROPS SERIES FINALE TO COASTAL CAROLINA, 11-9
Offensive outpouring comes up short as Louisiana outhit Coastal Carolina, 16-12CONWAY, S.C. – Despite another dominate display at the...

SOFTBALL: ELLYSON’S GEM PAVES THE WAY FOR NO. 8 RAGIN' CAJUNS IN OPENER AT ULM
Junior right-hander fans 16 in shutout which extends Louisiana’s win streak to 24 gamesMONROE – Another dazzling performance...

SOFTBALL: LOCKDOWN PERFORMANCE EARNS SUMMER ELLYSON SUN BELT HONORS
  Shut down Coastal Carolina’s offense in weekend sweep which extended Louisiana's win streak LAFAYETTE – A week...

OBITUARY: ROBERT "BOB" LEWIS BROGGI - FOOTBALL 1961-1963 - APRIL 27, 2019
Robert "Bob" Lewis Broggi, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the age of 76.A...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: JACK CAUSEY - TRACK & FIELD 1968-70
Causey aimed high, won titles  By Bruce Brown  Special to Athletic Network  Jack Causey first tried the high jump in fourth grade, and...

SOFTBALL: BIG NUMBERS LEAD TO ANOTHER WEEKLY AWARD FOR SUMMER ELLYSON
Ace pitcher receives sixth Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week awardLAFAYETTE – For the third consecutive week, and sixth time overall in the...

OBITUARY: JOHN GREGORY BERNARD, M.D. - FOOTBALL - APRIL 22, 2019
 Obituary, John Gregory Bernard, MDLafayette - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Mary...

SOFTBALL: SUMMER ELLYSON COLLECTS SUN BELT PITCHER OF THE WEEK AWARD
 LAFAYETTE – Summer Ellyson collected her fourth Community Coffee Sun Belt Softball Pitcher of the Week award of the 2019...

BASEBALL: YOUNG NAMED LSWA PITCHER OF THE WEEK
  The junior is the second Ragin’ Cajun to garner LSWA recognition this seasonLAFAYETTE – After a stellar outing in...

LYNN WILLIAMS HONORED WITH MEMORIAL DONATIONS
UL Athletics Department: Director of Equipment Operations  Family and friends donating in honor of Lynn Williams can call @geauxRCAF...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT NAMED FINALIST FOR LOU HENSON AWARD +GANT INVITED TO PORTSMOUTH INVITATIONAL
Award presented to top mid-major player in Division I college basketballMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications, April 3, 2019...

TRACK & FIELD: BURGER EARNS SBC WEEKLY HONORS - RANKED NO. IN 1,500 METERS, 2ND IN STEEPCHASE
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Freshman ranked No. 1 in SBC in 1,500 meters, second in steeplechaseNEW ORLEANS –...

FOOTBALL: 'SOMETIMES I HAVE TO PINCH MYSELF' - FORMER CAJUNS SAFETY BACK AS CORNERBACKS COACH
Nick Fontenot, Special to The Advertiser, March 31, 2019UL's LaMar Morgan (8) tackles LSU's Early Doucet (9) during a 2006 game.  (Photo:...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT NAMED TO LEFTY DRIESELL DEFENSIVE ALL-AMERICA TEAM
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Senior named to list for second straight year; led SBC in both rebounds and blocked...

OBITUARY: LEE "JAY" CORMIER, JR. - FOOTBALL 1967-69 - APRIL 1, 2019
Lee "Jay" Cormier, Jr.October 1, 1948 - April 1, 2019  Lee “Jay” Cormier, Jr., 70, of Gulf Breeze, FL peacefully...

OBITUARY: RUTH WEST HENNESSY - FORMER STAFF, EDUCATOR, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER - MARCH 29, 2019
  Ruth West Hennessy March 5, 1930 - March 29, 2019Ruth W. Hennessy1930-2019Evangeline Ruth West Hennessy died peacefully at home in Broussard,...

EQUIPMENT MANAGER: CAJUNS FAMILY SAYS GOODBYE: 'THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LYNN WILLIAMS'
Kristin Askelson, The Advocate, March 27, 2019Click here for the photo gallery of activities surrounding Lynn's funeral. The ultimate...

OBITUARY: RONALD LEONARD SEELING, PH. D. - FOOTBALL 1967-69 - MARCH 26, 2019
1947-2019 Ronald Leonard Seeling, Ph.D., age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Medical City Hospital in Plano, Texas. He...

RAGIN' CAJUNS PRIDE WILL BE ON FULL DISPLAY AT BELOVED UL EQUIPMENT MANAGER'S FUNERAL
Kevin Foote, The Advocate, March 25, 2019Lynn WilliamsIf you can judge a man’s life by his funeral, Lynn Williams was clearly one of a kind.The...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: JESSICA CLARKE LEGER - SOFTBALL 2000 & 01 & RAGIN' PEPPERS 1999-03 +
Leger builds career of service  By Bruce Brown  Athletic Network  It's hard to imagine Jessica Leger wasting a minute of time or an...

UL EQUIPMENT MANAGER WILLIAMS: A PRO WHO LIKED TO PLAY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 22, 2019The UL football equipment room wasn’t always as fancy and well-funded as it is now.But thanks to...

ATHLETICS: REMEMBERING UL STAFFER WILTZ - 'MR. LEONARD WAS SUCH A GOOD PERSON'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 22, 2019Back before UL had a shiny 18-wheeler to tote its football equipment to games throughout the country, the...

LOUISIANA ATHLETICS MOURNS THE LOSS OF TWO STAFF MEMBERS WHO PASSED AWAY RECENTLY - WILTZ & WILLIAMS
Louisiana Athletics mourns the loss of two staff members who passed away recently. Leonard Wiltz, who worked for the University for more than 40...

OBITUARY: LINDEN LEE "LYNN" WILLIAMS - UL ATHLETICS DIRECTOR OF EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS- MARCH 20, 2019
Obituary for Lynn WilliamsSeptember 13, 1962 - March 20, 2019 UL Athletics Department: Director of Equipment Operations Funeral services will be held...

OBITUARY: LEONARD JAMES WILTZ - LONG-TIME PHYSICAL PLANT & ATHLETICS STAFF - MARCH 14, 2019
Leonard James Wiltz | 1959 - 2019 | ObituaryApril 18, 1959 - March 14, 2019Lafayette - Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at...

ARCHITECT OF RAGIN' CAJUNS SOFTBALL HONORED WITH UNVEILING OF YVETTE GIROUARD FIELD AT LAMSON PARK
  Click here for the Athletic Network Tribute to Coach Yvette Girouard - scroll down to view Living Memorials written by former players,...

ATHLETICS: DARREN WALKER NAMED SUN BELT VIDEO COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR
 LAFAYETTE - The Collegiate Sports Video Association named Darren Walker, Assistant Director of Athletics for Video Operations for...

HISTORY & TRADITIONS: CORNERSTONES OF PROMINENT UNIVERSITIES - STATUES,BUST,FLAG,REUNIONS + MORE
In the hustle and bustle of daily events, especially near holidays, sometimes news stories do not reach their intended targets. Often because these...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: WILLIAMS SETS FRESHMAN SCORING RECORD, BUT LOUISIANA FALLS, 62-49, TO UALR
LAFAYETTE – Freshman guard Brandi Williams passed the late great Kim Perrot for the most points scored by a freshman in a single-season, but a...

BASEBALL: HOT-HITTING LOUISIANA FENDS OFF MCNEESE STATE FOR 16-10 VICTORY-HOSTS LOYOLA MARYMOUNT FRI
The two teams combined for 26 runs on 24 hits in the Wednesday-night thriller LAKE CHARLES, La. – Louisiana baseball found itself in a...

MEN'S TENNIS: NO. 66 LOUISIANA PUTS UP VALIANT EFFORT, COMES UP SHORT AT RICE, 4-3
Louisiana Puts Up Valiant Effort, Comes Up Short At Rice, 4-3 HOUSTON – No. 66 Louisiana Men's Tennis (16-5), put up a solid effort...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA WRAPS UP WEST COAST TRIP WITH 4-3 LOSS AT UC IRVINE
IRVINE, Calif. – Louisiana Women's Tennis (5-6), finished its trip to the West Coast with a close, 4-3, loss to UC Irvine (11-3) on Tuesday...

BASEBALL: TORO’S TWO-RUN SINGLE SENDS LOUISIANA TO 3-1 WIN AT NICHOLLS STATE
THIBODAUX, La. – Needing to capitalize on a bases-loaded situation with two outs in the top of the eighth inning, junior Sebastian Toro came...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: MOUNTAINEERS SPOIL RAGIN' CAJUNS SENIOR DAY, 90-80
Gant joins 1,000-point club after posting double-double; Cajuns tied with ULM, CCU for fifth-placeClick here for the game photo gallery posted on the...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: SLOW START COSTS LOUISIANA AT APPALACHIAN STATE, LOSE 83-69
BOONE, N.C. – A slow first half for Louisiana Women's Basketball (7-20, 5-11 SBC) created a hole that the Ragin' Cajuns could not climb out of...

BASEBALL: DOUBLE DELIGHT - RAGIN' CAJUNS WIN TWO WILD ONES OVER MARYLAND + VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 2, 2019He was working a perfect game one out into his half of the sixth inning.Two-and-a-half hours later, Dalton...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA RUNS OUT OF GAS AT COASTAL CAROLINA, LOSE 67-62; FINAL AWAY GAME SAT.
David Collins; david.collins@louisiana.edu  Athletics Communications Assistant Louisiana Set To Play Final Regular Season Road Game, Visit...

FOOTBALL: NATIONAL TV REMATCH WITH APP STATE HIGHLIGHTS 2019 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Special to the Advertiser, March 1, 2019 NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference and ESPN announced the conference’s 2019 football schedule...

TRACK & FIELD: BURGER, LELEUX EARN SBC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR HONORS FOR LOUISIANA
 Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsClick here for the 2019 Track & Field Reunion Information. Hannes...

SOFTBALL: FAST START CARRIES NO. 11 LOUISIANA PAST OREGON STATE - LOSES TO OKLAHOMA IN GAME TWO
Softball: Saturday Games in Oklahoma for Louisiana CancelledNORMAN, Okla. – With anticipated colder conditions and inclement weather forecasted...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT POWERS LOUISIANA PAST COASTAL, 83-70
 Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Louisiana opens with 14-0 run; will host App State for Senior Day on...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS TO MARYLAND, 4-2, IN SERIES OPENER - DH BEGINS AT 2 SATURDAY
Schedule Change: Louisiana to Play Saturday Doubleheader Against MarylandLAFAYETTE – With scheduled rain in the forecast on Sunday,...

BASEBALL: STRUGGLING CAJUNS HOPE TO START OVER AGAINST TERRAPINS - SCHEDULE ADJUSTED - DH SATURDAY
Schedule Change: Louisiana to Play Saturday Doubleheader Against MarylandLAFAYETTE – With scheduled rain in the forecast on Sunday,...

SOFTBALL: NO. 11 LOUISIANA JOINS RANKED FOES FOR TOURNAMENT IN OKLAHOMA - REVISED SCHEDULE
Louisiana Softball facing No. 4 Oklahoma and No. 23 Oregon State in round robin event No. 11 Louisiana (14-2) at Oklahoma Courtyard Marriott...

SOFTBALL COACH: SCHOLARSHIP CREATED IN MEMORY OF GERI ANN GLASCO
The Daily Advertiser, Feb. 27, 2019Friends, family and fans leave ballons outside of Lamson Park as a memorial to Geri Ann Glasco. Friday, Jan. 25,...

LOUISIANA VICTORY RUN: BIRTH OF A TRADITION - WORLD'S LARGEST LOUISIANA FLAG BY STEVE GOSSEN
The AN wants to give everyone an opportunity to learn about the World's Largest Louisiana Flag and how it was designed from concept to reality.Steve...

SOFTBALL: RIDING 'A LOT OF EMOTION,' GLASCO'S NO. 11 TEAM AIMS TO REGROUP ON THE ROAD AT OKLAHOMA
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 26, 2019UL softball coach Gerry Glasco talks to his team during a win over Stephen F. Austin earlier this...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: MARLIN - CAJUNS ONE 3-POINTER AWAY FROM AIMING FOR SBC TITLE
Kevin Foote, Morning Advocate, kfoote@theadvocate.com  Feb. 26, 2019Prior to hosting preseason Sun Belt favorite Georgia State on national TV on...

GOLF: DUBINSKI'S 74 PACES LOUISIANA ON FINAL DAY OF LOUISIANA CLASSICS
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications   Cajuns to head to West Coast to compete in Lamkin San Diego ClassicFinal...

GOLF: WEATHER ONE OF THE ONLY THINGS THAT WENT RIGHT FOR CAJUNS AT LOUISIANA CLASSICS
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Feb. 26, 2019 UL golf coach Theo Sliman openly admitted he was hoping for a lot more from his team Monday and Tuesday...

BASEBALL: ROBICHAUX WANTS CAJUNS TO KILL THE BULLPEN 'MONSTER' NOW - CAJUNS AT SLU TUESDAY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 26, 2019To open its 2019 season, the UL baseball team dropped a pair to then-No. 16 Texas — then took the...

OBITUARY: RONALD LEONARD SEEING, PH. D. - FOOTBALL 1967-69 - MARCH 26, 2019
Ron Seeling 1947- 2019  Ronald Leonard Seeling, Ph.D., age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Medical City Hospital in...

SOFTBALL: BAYLOR TAKES EXTRA INNINGS BATTLE FROM NO. 10 LOUISIANA
Bears use two-out rally in eighth inning to take consolation game of Baylor InvitationalWACO, Texas – 10th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

BASEBALL: BEARKATS COMPLETE WEEKEND SWEEP OF CAJUNS
Advocate Staff Report, Morning Advocate, Feb. 24, 2019  UL coach Tony Robichaux, left, made many agonizing trips to the mound in watching his...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS FRESHMAN BRANDI WILLIAMS ON PACE FOR RECORD-SETTING SEASON
Steve Peloquin, Special to the Advertiser, Feb. 23, 2019Click here for photo gallery as UL honors cancer survivors at Pink Game. The Ragin'...

SOFTBALL: NO. 10 LOUISIANA TOPS NO. 21 BAYLOR, COMPLETES FRIDAY SWEEP & KENT STATE WIN
WACO, Texas – 10th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball picked up a Top 25 victory at the Baylor Invitational on Friday, defeating...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: THREE-POINT BARRAGE HELPS LOUISIANA ROLL PAST UTA, 76-64
Louisiana wins third straight; faces SBC co-leader Texas State on Saturday ARLINGTON, Texas – Jerekius Davis came off the bench to score a...

FOOTBALL: UL SCHEDULES PAYDAY POWER 5 GAMES AT TEXAS, MINNESOTA
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 21, 2019The Ragin’ Cajuns have scored two huge paydays, landing future football road games at Power...

UL'S DAVE COMEAUX DIES â€" 'HE WAS THE MOST UNSELFISH MAN I EVER MET' + OBITUARY 2/16/2019
Kris Wartelle, The Advertiser, Feb. 21, 2019Condolences are pouring in for one of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's most beloved supporters,...

FORMER COACH: ARMY HIRES EX-CAJUNS STRENGTH COACH, COMBAT VET WHITT
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OBITUARY: GUY LOUIE HARVEY - FOOTBALL 1963-66, FACULTY 1967-69 - FEB. 18, 2019
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OBITUARY: STEPHEN DROZIN GOSSEN - FOOTBALL/BASEBALL 1957-60, TRACK 1959 - FEB. 16, 2019
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SOFTBALL: SUMMER ELLYSON AWARDED SUN BELT PITCHER OF THE WEEK HONORS & LOUISIANA JOINS TOP 10 POLLS
 Junior pitcher claimed five wins as No. 10 Louisiana extended season-opening win streakLAFAYETTE – Summer Ellyson recorded five...

GOLF: CAJUNS HOPE LOUISIANA CLASSICS WILL TURN AROUND 'DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE STUFF' +UL RAINED OUT
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Feb. 19, 2019 One of the top collegiate golf events in the South will have its 34th renewal this Sunday-Tuesday when...

FORMER WEIGHTLIFTING: UPDATE ON GLORY DAYS - THE DOCUMENTARY TO CHRONICLE TEAM'S NATIONAL TRIUMPHS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS HOLD OFF WARHAWKS
Source: ULM Athletics, Feb. 16, 2019 https://ulmwarhawks.com/news/2019/2/16/womens-basketball-cajuns-hold-off-warhawks.aspx Monroe, La. - The Ragin'...

BASEBALL: TCU-TRANSFER HORTON LOOKS THE PART IN UL WIN OVER TEXAS + EXTENSIVE PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 17, 2019Click here and scroll down for photo gallery. In his Ragin’ Cajun debut, Dalton Horton — drawn...

BASEBALL: BUTTERFLIES BEHIND, LEGER GOES FIVE IN UL LOSS TO TEXAS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 15, 2019UL senior Gunner Leger struck out four in five shutout innings as Texas beat the Ragin' Cajuns 3-1 Friday...

SOFTBALL: SATURDAY SWEEP EXTENDS UNDEFEATED START FOR LOUISIANA
No. 13 Louisiana advances to Sunday’s 12:30 p.m. title game in Louisiana ClassicsLAFAYETTE – 13th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...

SOFTBALL: NO. 13 RAGIN' CAJUNS TAKES TWO TO START LOUISIANA CLASSICS
Louisiana claims a runaway and close call in extending undefeated start LAFAYETTE – 13th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball increased...

BASEBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS ANNOUNCE 2019 SPRING BROADCAST SCHEDULE
 Louisiana will play in 11 nationally broadcast games throughout the season LAFAYETTE – In conjunction with the department's newly...

TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES 2019-20 NEWCOMERS - 14 IN NEW SIGNING CLASS
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Cajuns add local, regional, international flair to roster2019 Schedule2019 RosterClick...

TRACK & FIELD: WILLIAMS CLAIMS SBC WEEKLY HONORS + 2019 TRACK/FIELD REUNION INFORMATION
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsLafayette native heads into SBC Indoor ranked No. 2 in men's weight throwNEW ORLEANS...

SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA DUO O’NEAL AND LAMB SWEEP SUN BELT AWARDS
Tandem helped guide No. 13 Louisiana Softball to a clean sweep of Ragin’ Cajuns ClassicLAFAYETTE – 13th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: PATRICK MINNIS - MEN'S TENNIS 1988-92
Minnis keeps company with rich, famous Rodgers  By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Life can take some strange turns, some of them delightfully...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES NEW STUDENT SEATING FOR UPCOMING 2019 SEASON
Students will have access to new seating and lower beverage prices LAFAYETTE – University students will have a new home inside M.L....

SOFTBALL: LAMB TAKES PRESSURE OFF CAJUNS WITH SECOND NO-HITTER + FORDHAM GAME PHOTO GALLERY
Nick Fontenot, Special to The Advertiser, Feb. 10, 2019Click here for Fordham game photo galleryIn Saturday’s 21-0 win over Texas...

MEN'S TENNIS: UL TENNIS BLANKS USM GOLDEN EAGLES IN SINGLES, DOUBLES
Bruce Brown, Special to the Advertiser, Feb. 9, 2019UL tennis coach Mark Jeffrey watched his team outpoint visiting Southern Mississippi 4-0 on...

SOFTBALL: UL'S GLASCO 'SELFLESS' RESPONSE AFTER LOSS OF DAUGHTER AN INSPIRATION
Cory Diaz, The Advertiser, Feb.9, 2019 How does a parent cope with the loss of a child?There are myriad answers to the question — and at the...

SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA OUTBURST SPEARHEADED BY DALTON AND RAWLS
No. 15 Louisiana topped Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 21-0 to remain unbeaten on Opening WeekendLAFAYETTE – The offense remained hot and Kandra...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: MISSED SHOT COSTS CAJUNS GAME AGAINST GEORGIA STATE
Special to the Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Feb. 9, 2019ATLANTA — It was a great effort, and it came down to the final shot. But...

TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA EARNS 15 TOP-SIX FINISHES IN FINAL TUNEUP PRIOR TO SBC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsClick here for the 2019 Track & Field Reunion Information. Final Results...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA WEATHERS THE STORM; DEFEAT GSU IN THRILLER, 76-72 + PHOTO GALLERY
Louisiana snaps three-game skid; pick up first win over Panthers since 2016 Click here for game photo gallery by the Lafayette Daily Advertiser....

OBITUARY: FRANCES PIROTTE ZINK - EDUCATION FACULTY 1969-99 - FEBRUARY 8, 2019
 Frances Pirotte ZinkLafayette - Frances Pirotte Zink, formerly of Lafayette Louisiana, passed away February 8, 2019 Haven of Our Lady of Peace...

SOFTBALL: ELLYSON AND O’NEAL GUIDE RAGIN' CAJUNS TO SUCCESSFUL SEASON DEBUT
Matt Hebert, Assistant Director of Athletics CommunicationsLAFAYETTE – 15th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball came away victorious in its...

SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA LINEUP SHOWCASES STRENGTHS IN FRIDAY SWEEP
No. 15 Louisiana Softball piled up runs, hits and stolen bases on Day 2 of Ragin’ Cajuns ClassicLAFAYETTE – 15th-ranked Louisiana Ragin'...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: UL WOMEN DROP TOUGH CONTEST TO GEORGIA SOUTHERN ON THE ROAD
Special to the Advertiser, Feb. 7, 2019STATESBORO, Ga. — Despite a strong start to the second half, UL's women's basketball team came up...

SOFTBALL: OPENING WIN PROVIDES ESCAPE, SOME HEALING FOR UL SOFTBALL AFTER GLASCO TRAGEDY + PHOTO GAL
Cory Diaz, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Feb. 7, 2019Click here for the game photo gallery. After Raina O'Neal smashed her first career home run, a...

FORMER BASEBALL: FORMER BASEBALL PRO, CHRIS' POBOYS MANAGER GARRETT O'CONNOR DIES
Kris Wartelle, The Advertiser, Feb. 7, 2019 Pitcher Garrett O'Connor played for UL from 1982 to 1985 and left as a second-round pick by the New York...

SOFTBALL: HOME RUN - LAMSON PARK RANKED NO. 2 ON LIST OF NATION’S TOP SOFTBALL FIELDS
Source:  Home / News & Events / News Feb. 7, 2019The votes are in and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Lamson Park is a...

SOFTBALL: GLASCO TRAGEDY MAKES NO. 15 UL SOFTBALL TEAM TIGHTER
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 7, 2019A club whose bond was tight already, thanks to lofty aspirations, has grown even closer in recent...

SOFTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS USHER IN 2019 SEASON AT LAMSON PARK
 Starting Thursday, Louisiana Softball hosts the Ragin’ Cajuns Classic No. 15 Louisiana (0-0) hosts Ragin' Cajuns ClassicDates:...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: BROWN, EAGLES DEFEAT LOUISIANA IN SBC CONTEST, 103-86 + PHOTO GALLERY
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Louisiana to host Georgia State in ESPN2 broadcast on Friday Click here for...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES SEVEN NEW MEMBERS TO 2019 SIGNING CLASS
LAFAYETTE – Already one of the best recruiting classes in the history of Louisiana Football, head coach Billy Napier has announced the addition...

OBITUARY: GARRETT WAYNE O'CONNOR - BASEBALL 1982-85 - FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Garrett Wayne O'Connor  - October 10, 1962 - February 4, 2019  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday,...

OBITUARY: JOHN ALLEN BERNARD - SPECIAL FAN - FEBRUARY 2, 2019
John Allen Bernard of Lafayette, Louisiana | 1929 - 2019A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 8, 2019, at 10:00 am at the CATHEDRAL...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: UL WOMEN FAIL TO DELIVER ENCORE PERFORMANCE IN LOSS TO COASTAL
Kevin Foote, The  Advertiser, Feb. 2, 2019Perhaps it was playing a third game.Perhaps it was just not being able to follow up on their best...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: HOT-SHOOTING CHANTICLEERS PULL AWAY FROM RAGIN' CAJUNS, 96-79
Louisiana returns home to host Georgia Southern, Georgia State beginning Wednesday CONWAY, S.C. – Zac Cuthbertson scored 24 points to lead...

L'ACADIEN PHOTO GALLERY AND YEARLY STAFF ROSTERS COMPLETED - 1912 - 2016
The Athletic Network is pleased to announce that work on the Photo Gallery for the L'Acadien and the alphabetical staff listings by year are...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: COLD START DOOMS RAGIN' CAJUNS IN LOSS AT APP STATE, 104-77
Gant's double-double not enough as Cajuns' two-game win streak snapped BOONE, N.C. – Tyrell Johnson came off the bench to score 20 points...

TRACK & FIELD: SEVERAL PR'S SET AS RAGIN' CAJUNS COMPETE AT LSU - LINK TO 2019 TF REUNION
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Three first-place performances for Louisiana in fourth meet of indoor...

SOFTBALL: DALTON, ELLYSON HEADLINE 2019 PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT AWARDS
Louisiana selected as the favorite to capture the league titleLAFAYETTE – 15th-ranked Louisiana Softball was selected to finish atop the 2019...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA RELISHES BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Feb. 1, 2018It’s been a long, trying season in a lot of ways for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns women’s...

SOFTBALL: 2019 LOUISIANA TELEVISION BROADCAST SCHEDULE SET
Six contests to appear in primetime slots on CST or ESPN�LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Athletics announced on Thursday the television...

TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA'S RUSHFORD EARNS SBC WEEKLY HONORS
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsJunior pole vaulter is second Cajun in as many weeks to claim SBC honorsNEW ORLEANS...

FORMER FACULTY: THIS WWII VETERAN AND FORMER PROFESSOR ALSO WRITES POETRY
Leigh Guidry, The Advertiser, Jan. 29, 2019He remembers when bread cost 5 cents a loaf, when ice and milk were delivered by wagon and when the...

BASEBALL: PARKING IMPROVEMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 SEASON
Fan Fest area and tailgating locations added alongside Russo Park, along with reorganized RCAF parking areas and general admission...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT EARNS SBC WEEKLY HONORS
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications NEW ORLEANS – After helping the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns to a pair of wins last...

OBITUARY: GERI ANN GLASCO, SOFTBALL COACH - JANUARY, 24, 2019
Obituary for Geri Ann Glasco In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Natasha Watley Foundation-Glasco Family Fund in memory of Geri Ann...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: STROMAN, RAGIN' CAJUNS RALLIES PAST TROY IN SBC HOOPS, 86-81
Gant notches double-double as Louisiana earns weekend sweep Matt Sullivan, Athletics CommunicationsClick here for game photo gallery by the...

SOFTBALL: GLASCO FAMILY TEACHES US LESSONS FAR BEYOND SOFTBALL + MEMORIAL PHOTO GALLERY
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Jan. 26, 2019 Click here for the photo gallery of the Geri Glasco Memorial. (Lamson Park, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019))It was...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS 'STUCK WITH EACH OTHER' IN WIN OVER SOUTH ALABAMA + PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 24, 2019Click here for the game photo gallery. It was South Alabama that was taking what UL coach Bob Marlin called...

SOFTBALL: UL VOLUNTEER COACH, DAUGHTER OF SOFTBALL HEAD COACH, KILLED IN WRECK
Lafayette Advertiser, Jan. 24, 2019 UL softball volunteer assistant coach Geri Ann Glasco, pictured here hitting her third home run of a game against...

LOUISIANA ATHLETICS MOURNS LOSS OF GERI ANN GLASCO
LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Athletics and the entire Ragin' Cajuns community mourns today the loss of Geri Ann Glasco, daughter of head coach Gerry Glasco...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: DOUCET SCORES 23, BUT LOUISIANA FALLS, 83-60, AT SOUTH ALABAMA
MOBILE, Ala. – Sophomore center Ty'Reona Doucet finished with a game-high 23 points, but the strong effort was not enough as Louisiana Women's...

TRACK & FIELD: SMITH EARNS SBC WEEKLY HONORS
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsSenior named SBC Female Field Athlete of the WeekNEW ORLEANS – After setting an...

FORMER FACULTY: DANIELLE COLLINS IN THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN SEMIFINALS IS BEYOND SURPRISING
Ava Wallace, Washington Post, Jan. 22, 2019Athletic Network footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas. Mark has notified me that Danielle will play her semi-final...

FORMER FACULTY & SEASONED NONAGENARIANS, FISHER & NELSON, HONORED AT SPECIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Fisher/Nelson Birthday Celebration - January 4, 2019Our nonagenarian honorees: Dr. David Fisher Sr. & Frederick "Erik" Nelson Dr. David...

THIS WEEK IN LOUISIANA ATHLETICS + THIS WEEK'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THIS WEEK'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:  Ragin' Jazz finished 8th in the Nation at UDA College Nationals!  Ragin' Cajuns Cheerleading finished...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: VALIANT SECOND-HALF EFFORT FOR RAGIN' CAJUNS NOT ENOUGH AT ULM, 99-95
MONROE – Daishon Smith scored 27 points, including six free throws in the final 1:45 as ULM built an early 22-point lead and held off a furious...

TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA HAS FIELD DAY AT SAMFORD INVITATIONAL
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsBIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Kyle Baudoin and freshman Reagann Leleux each claimed...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: 'KILLS' GIVE CAJUNS DEFENSE NEW LIFE AGAINST WARHAWKS + GAME PHOTO GALLERY
Nick Fontenot, The Advertiser, Jan. 19, 2019Click here for the game photo gallery. With coach Garry Brodhead finding it difficult to motivate the...

FORMER BASKETBALL: BO LAMAR FEATURED ON COVER OF TIGERLAND AND IN TODAY'S WALL STREET JOURNAL
David M. Shribman, Wall Street Journal, Jan. 19, 2019Book Review of Tigerland by Wil Haywood.In addition to the book review by David Shribman,...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: RANDY BAGGETT - FOOTBALL AND TRACK & FIELD - 1989-92
Baggett excelled in two sports for Cajuns  By Bruce Brown  Athletic Network  Randy Baggett enjoyed the best of times and endured some...

TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA PLACES TWO IN TOP FIVE AT SAMFORD MULTI
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Louisiana to compete at Samford Invitational on Saturday  Story LinksFinal...

TRACK & FIELD: SMITH SETS PENTATHLON RECORD TO LEAD RAGIN' CAJUNS AT SAMFORD MULTI
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications   Mixon, Beyer to conclude men's heptathlon on FridayLive ResultsBIRMINGHAM,...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES 2020 SIGNING CLASS
Group of 16 provides for Louisiana’s immediate needs and future growth LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Baseball head coach Tony...

FORMER COACH: COOK HONORED AS SAINTS' COACH OF THE YEAR
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Jan. 17, 2019Notre Dame coach Lewis Cook, shown here celebrating his Pioneers' Division III state championship last...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: NATIONALLY-RENOWNED RED PANDA TO PERFORM ON FEB. 8
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Unicycle-bowl-flipping acrobat to perform during halftime of Louisiana-GSU...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT CLAIMS SBC, LSWA PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsSenior one of five players nationally averaging 30.0 points per game in league playStory...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA WINS SECOND STRAIGHT CONFERENCE GAME, BEATING GEORGIA SOUTHERN, 59-48
 LAFAYETTE – In what was a strong defensive effort, led by freshman guard Brandi Williams tying a career-high with 25 points, Louisiana...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT COMES UP BIG AS RAGIN' CAJUNS WIN THRILLER IN STATESBORO, 87-85
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksFinal Stats (PDF)STATESBORO, Ga. – It was quite the homecoming for...

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The ease of locating a deceased person's profile or an article written about their passing on the Athletic Network is described...

FORMER COACH, ATHLETE, VOICE OF LA.: MEET LOUISIANA'S LATEST POLITICAL LEGENDS - BLANCO,HARDY,GOMEZ
Greg Hilburn, Monroe News Star, Jan. 10, 2019Raymond "Coach" Blanco will be inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame next month....

TRACK & FIELD: LELEUX'S RECORD LEADS RAGIN' CAJUNS AT TED NELSON INVITE
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksFinal Results (PDF)Cajuns finish fifth in men's events, tied for ninth in...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA SNAPS STREAK WITH SBC HOME-OPENING WIN + PHOTO GALLERY
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Jan. 11, 2019Click here for the game photo gallery.UL women’s coach Garry Brodhead said he certainly didn’t...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: THREE-POINT BARRAGE LIFTS GEORGIA STATE PAST LOUISIANA, 89-76
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 10, 2019 LOUISIANA MBB CONTACT: Matt Sullivan (985) 981-0009; matt.sullivan@louisiana.edu...

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Since August 28, 2002, the Athletic Network has tried a variety of ways to promote the existence of www.athleticnetwork.net so those who seek...

FOOTBALL: THE DAY ALABAMA VISITED CAJUN FIELD - TIDE (2018 OPPONENT) IN NCAA CHAMPIOSHIP GAME
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Sept 28, 2018Click here for the Oct. 6, 1990 Alabama vs. USL football game photo gallery at Cajun Field.When UL fans got...

BILL "BLACKJACK" LANDRY AND JULIEN "DUTCH" REINHARDT NEWSLETTER - DEC. 17, 2018
Bill "Blackjack" Landry and Julien "Dutch" Reinhardt Newsletter - Dec. 17, 2018Please click the caption below the SIP photo...

FORMER FOOTBALL: UL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAMER DON BLAIR NAMED TO STRAKE JESUIT HALL OF FAME
Strake Jesuit Alumni Events and NewsNovember 29, 2018Alumni Spotlight: 2018 Athletic Hall of Honor Three individual athletes and one team will join...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: ASHLEY BLANCHE - WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 2002-06
Blanche gives back,much like basketball assists By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Ashley Blanche recalls the day her future was determined, that...

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November 11 is Veterans Day. In preparation of that special day, the AN is attempting to provide greater visibility for our veterans. The Athletic...

FORMER BASKETBALL: "OPERATION TRANSPORT HOPE" FOR DAN GAY & FAMILY (PLEASE HELP) BY GLENDA WILEY
Plea for Assistance For Dan Gay (USL Basketball 1979-82) By Glenda Wiley (Men's Basketball Secretary 1981-87)Email received from Glenda on Oct....

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: LARRY MOORE JR. TRACK & FIELD 1990-93, COACHES 2012
Stellar leaper Moore  started track on a dare  By Bruce Brown  Athletic Network  You'd think with all the track and field records...

FORMER TRACK & FIELD: 30 YEARS LATER - CONWAY REFLECTS ON AGE OF INNOCENCE AT 1988 SUMMER OLYMPICS
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsSilver medal at '88 Seoul Games would begin run for Cajuns star at top high jumper in...

FORMER TENNIS: KATC SPORTS ALUM STARS IN STATE FARM AD WITH AARON RODGERS
Kris Wartelle, The Advertiser, Sept. 25, 2018Click here for the State Farm video commercial.Patrick Minnis and Aaron Rodgers (Photo: State Farm)You...

SPOTLIGHT OF FORMER ATHLETE: 1968 CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALLL TEAM - 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC SEASON
Doyle, Preis recall 1968 GSC champs By Bruce Brown Athletic Network “There's no such thing as a bad day,” said Jim Doyle. “You...

WEIGHTLIFTING: DOCUMENTARY TO CHRONICLE TEAM'S NATIONAL TRIUMPHS
Please click here  for the LA LOUISIANE Fall, 2018 electronic copy, then scroll down to page 34  for a story entitled, Glory Days. It...

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ACADEMIC SHOWCASE VIDEOS & LETTERS OF 1998 LIVE ON SPECIAL COLLECTIONS WEBSITE
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SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: GUS ORELLANA - MEN'S TENNIS 1978 & 79
Gus Orellana Singles: 50-21, including Southland Conference title 1979 Doubles: 44-22, including Southland Conference title 1978 Work: W.R. Grace...

TRACK & FIELD: RAGIN' CAJUNS ANNOUNCE ADDITION OF TOMMY BADON TO COACHING STAFF
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Veteran coach returns to Cajuns after successful prep careerLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin'...

SOFTBALL: MIKE ROBERTS NAMED ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
Proven pitching coach, with high-level success in Pac-12, added to Louisiana Softball staff LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...

ATHLETIC NETWORK: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - OPEN INVITATION TO INQUIRE - NO OBLIGATION
The Athletic Network is in need of volunteers to research the current postings. Tasks may be done at one's leisure, at their...

SPOTLIGHT FEATURE ON FORMER ATHLETE: DR. JOE MURRY - TRACK & FIELD 1965-69, WEIGHTLIFTING 1965-68
From Cajuns to Katrina,Murry knew how to leadBy Bruce BrownAthletic Network Joe Murry wanted to find what he was made of. It's why he walked on to...

FORMER GOLF: EX-CAJUN MAGNUS MAKING HISTORY AT OPEN
Dan McDonald, the Advertiser, July 20, 2018It’s been a stellar summer for UL’s Ragin’ Cajun golf program, with several squad...

FORMER BASEBALL: JAPAN ACE GENE BACQUE HASN'T PITCHED IN 50 YEARS, BUT HIS NAME KEEPS COMING UP
GLENN GUILBEAU, USA TODAY Network, Published in the Advertiser, July 14, 2018In this undated photo, Gene Bacque is shown pitching for the Hanshin...

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Which came first?   Facebook On February 4, 2004, the Facebook site was launched by Harvard sophomore 19-year-old Mark Zuckerberg...

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FORMER FOOTBALL & CURRENT COACH: A 'PROUD' CAJUN, DESORMEAUX FEELS BLESSED TO STAY AT UL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 26, 2018When Mark Hudspeth was fired last December after seven seasons as head coach of the UL football team,...

FORMER FOOTBALL & 2018 LA. SPORTS HOF - TENACITY TURNS STOKLEY INTO HALL OF FAME TALENT
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, June 24, 2018, Written for LSWAClick here for the 2018 Induction Schedule and Ticket Information. Hundreds of athletes...

FORMER COACH & 2018 SPORTS HOF - COOL HAND LEWIE'S COMPETITIVE SPIRIT COOKS UP HALL-WORTHY CAREER
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, June 23, 2018, Written for LSWAHis three sons were a big reason Lewis Cook left college coaching to return to the high...

FORMER COACH & 2018 LA. HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE - IRREPRESSIBLE SIMMONS ALWAYS AIMED FOR THE SKY
Bruce Brown, The Advertiser, Written for the LSWA,  June 22, 2018Former Ragin' Cajuns tennis coach Jerry Simmons, shown here with 1978...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: HERB WEAVER - BASEBALL 1976-78
Weaver flourished in Cajun outfield By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Growing up in Memphis, Herb Weaver got an early education in baseball from...

LOUISIANA SPORTS HOF: LIFELONG PASSION FOR BROADCASTING DRIVES ROLLINS TO PEAK OF HIS PROFESSION
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