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MEN'S BASKETBALL: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS BASKETBALL AFTER LINEUP SHAKEUP
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 20, 2021The UL basketball team has split its first three Sun Belt Conference weekend sets.The...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA BASEBALL ANNOUNCES 2021 SCHEDULE
Ragin’ Cajuns slated to play 32 games at Russo Park throughout the seasonClick here for the 2021 Baseball Schedule. LAFAYETTE...

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL’S GAME AT LITTLE ROCK RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JAN. 25
Ragin’ Cajuns were originally scheduled to play in Little Rock on Jan. 8-9LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Women's Basketball has rescheduled...

OBITUARY: HENRY LEON HEBERT - SPECIAL FAN - 1954- JANUARY, 2021 - JAN. 16, 2021
Obituary for Henry Leon HebertDecember 11, 1932 - January 16, 2021A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 10:00 AM...

LOUISIANA ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY HONDA OUTSTANDING GRADUATES - BREAUX & SOLOMON HONORED
Football’s Cameron Solomon and Volleyball’s Avery Breaux recognized as top 2020 Fall gradsLAFAYETTE – Louisiana...

THE STILL IMAGE PROGRAM (SIP) FOR 1/17/21 FEATURES HENRY & BILLIE DUHON HEBERT, TWO SPECIAL FANS
The Still Image Program focuses this week on Henry & Billie Duhon Hebert, two special fans.  After a battle with several health issues,...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE - JAMES F. BOUSTANY - TENNIS 1977-81
Boustany still living the tennis life  By Bruce Brown  Athletic Network  James Boustany and tennis.  It's like peanut butter and...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS COACH BILLY NAPIER WON'T REST ON RANKING BUT WANTS IT BOTH WAYS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 16, 2021The proof is apparent.UL (10-1) finished the 2020 season No. 16 in the Amway Coaches Poll and No....

TRACK & FIELD: FIVE FIRST-PLACE FINISHES PACES LOUISIANA AT LSU PURPLE TIGER
Four PRs set at Louisiana returns to action for first time in 11 monthsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksFINAL...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: WILSON'S DOUBLE-DOUBLE HELPS LOUISIANA COOL OFF UTA, 68-51
Marlin earns SBC win No. 112 to move into second-place tie in league historyARLINGTON, Texas – Mylik Wilson scored 25 points and...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CLUTCH SHOOTING CARRIES UTA PAST LOUISIANA, 91-86
Final game of two-game series set for Saturday at 4 p.m.ARLINGTON, Texas – Shahada Wells scored a career-high 31 points while UT Arlington...

FOOTBALL:WHY MATTHEW ANDERSON LEFT NEBRASKA FOR RAGIN' CAJUNS, AND WHY HIS MOTHER WOULD WANT TO KNOW
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 25, 2021Denise Anderson didn’t get to see her  son play his senior season of football at Leesville...

MEN'S TENNIS: RAGIN' CAJUNS BEAT REIGNING US OPEN JUNIOR DOUBLES CHAMPION, DROP MATCH AT TEXAS 7-0
Box Score AUSTIN, Texas - The Louisiana Men's Tennis team claimed a No. 1 doubles victory over one of the reigning US Open Junior Doubles...

'THIS JOB'S NOT DONE': BILLY NAPIER, THE JOB MARKET AND 2020 LOUISIANA FOOTBALL
enews@louisiana.edu  Jan. 15, 2021Napier was one of the most sought-after coaches last offseason after turning the Ragin' Cajuns into a...

‘WITH FLYING COLORS:’ UL LAFAYETTE’S ACCREDITATION REAFFIRMED UNTIL 2030
enews@louisiana.edu  Dec. 17, 2020The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s accreditation has been reaffirmed.The Southern...

FOOTBALL: UL'S NO. 15 FINAL RANKING IN AP POLL OPENS MANY DOORS FOR THE CAJUNS' EMERGING PROGRAM
Kevin Foote, Acadiana Advocate, Jan. 12, 2021There are those that regularly digest college football polls with a grain of salt, and sometimes that...

FOOTBALL: FORMER IOWA STATE NOSE GUARD LATRELL BANKSTON LURED TO LOUISIANA BY RAGIN' CAJUNS SCHEME
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 12, 2021Latrell Bankston hopes to play professionally.It’s why the Hutchinson (Kansas) Community...

FOOTBALL: BILLY NAPIER ELECTED TO AFCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Napier is one of three coaches added to board at the organization’s 2021 conventionLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Football head...

OBITUARY: DAN FUSELIER - CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD 1960-63 - JANUARY 10, 2021
Jude Daniel FuselierJuly 3, 1941 ~ January 10, 2021 (age 79) Jude Daniel Fuselier died at home after a brief illness on January...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA EARNS HARD FOUGHT 66-64 WIN OVER LITTLE ROCK + GAME PHOTO GALLERY
SBC win No. 11 ties Marlin with UAB's Gene Bartow for third placeClick here for game photo gallery. LAFAYETTE – Cedric Russell sank a...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS DROP OVERTIME CONTEST TO LITTLE ROCK, 78-76 + GAME PHOTO GALLERY
Louisiana heads to Lone Star State to face UT Arlington beginning Friday Click here for game photo gallery. LAFAYETTE – Markquis Nowell scored...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS RUNNING BACK TREY RAGAS MAKES 2021 NFL DRAFT DECISION
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 7, 2021Running back Trey Ragas has decided against remaining at UL one more season and instead has declared...

ATHLETICS: RAGIN' CAJUNS REFLECT ON 2020 PROGRESS MADE IN STRATEGIC PLAN
Department of Athletics takes tremendous steps forward on key objectivesLET'S GEAUX HOMEPAGE | STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 UPDATE...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: HOT SHOOTING BOBCATS SNAP LOUISIANA WIN STREAK, 71-59 + PHOTO GALLERY
Ragin' Cajuns wrap up homestand with two-game set against Little RockClick here for game photo gallery of Jan. 2, 2021 vs. Texas State.LAFAYETTE...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA STORMS PAST TEXAS STATE, 67-41
Ragin’ Cajuns snap four-game losing streak behind three double-digit scorersLAFAYETTE – Senior Jomyra Mathis gave...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA DROPS SUN BELT OPENER AT TEXAS STATE, 71-63
Brandi Williams scores season-high 20 points in Friday afternoon defeatLAFAYETTE – Junior Brandi Williams scored a season-high...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: OVERTIME SURGE LIFTS LOUISIANA PAST TEXAS STATE, 83-77 + PHOTO GALLERY
Louisiana extend win streak to seven games; wraps up two-game series on SaturdayClick here for game photo gallery. LAFAYETTE – Devin...

FOOTBALL: CHRIS SMITH NAMED FWAA SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICAN
Redshirt sophomore has now earned All-America honors from three publicationsLAFAYETTE – Return specialist Chris Smith picked up...

FORMER TENNIS: ECISD HONORS JOHN WAYNE ‘SKIPPER’ HUNT
BY RUTH CAMPBELL rcampbell@oaoa.com, Odessa American, Dec. 31, 2020  With a full career at the Texas Department of Public Safety behind him,...

FORMER FOOTBALL: CARENCRO DETHRONES EDNA KARR FOR 4A TITLE FOR FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SINCE 1992
Cory Diaz Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Dec. 29, 2020* * * * *Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas. Carencro High School Head Football Coach, Tony...

FOOTBALL: ELIJAH MITCHELL, LOUISIANA FOOTBALL HONOR LATE ASSISTANT D.J. LOONEY WITH 265 RUSHING YARD
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 27, 2020The Ragin’ Cajuns sensed Saturday was going to be special.Once the First Responder Bowl was...

FOOTBALL - FIRST RESPONDER BOWL: LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS 31, UTSA 24 + PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 26, 2020Click here for game photo gallery. Trey Ragas used a 1-yard touchdown with seven minutes and 16 seconds...

FOOTBALL - FIRST RESPONDER BOWL: LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS VS. UTSA FOOTBALL VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS, PHOTOS
Erik Hall, The Daily Advertiser, Dec. 26, 2020The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team meets UTSA in the 2020 First Responder...

FOOTBALL: CHAOS REIGNED BEHIND THE SCENES BEFORE THE CAJUNS WOUND UP IN THE FIRST RESPONDER BOWL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 24, 2020In the hours before No. 17 UL was invited to play UTSA in the First Responder Bowl on Saturday in...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS DECLARED SUN BELT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS â€" IN SPIRIT
Ashley White Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Dec. 23, 2020The Ragin' Cajuns are Sun Belt Conference Champions — at least in Lafayette's...

FOOTBALL: IN FIRST RESPONDER BOWL, JOE DILLON DRIVEN TO DO EVEN MORE FOR THE RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 23, 2020Beyond what’s to come Saturday – a date with UTSA at the First Responder Bowl in...

THE ATHLETIC NETWORK WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR
Wishes For a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year!2020 has been a year of numerous unexpected challenges in many areas of life. We have been carried...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA DROPS HEARTBREAKER AT LOUISIANA TECH, 68-65
Ragin’ Cajuns fall just short of first-ever victory in Ruston BOX SCORE (PDF)RUSTON, La. – Freshman Tamera...

FOOTBALL: BOWL-BOUND RAGIN' CAJUNS STILL FURIOUS OVER SUN BELT CANCELLATION BY COASTAL CAROLINA
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 21, 2020Before turning full attention to playing UTSA at the First Responder Bowl in Dallas,...

LOUISIANA FOOTBALL EARNS FOURTEEN SELECTIONS ON SUN BELT ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS
Ragin’ Cajuns boast second-most selections in the Sun BeltLAFAYETTE – Led by First Team All-Sun Belt Conference...

STATEMENT FROM THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS AND DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS BRYAN MAGGARD
Statement from the Department of Athletics Billy Napier is committed to being the head coach of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, moving...

FORMER SWEETHEART: BESE ELECTS ALL-WOMEN OFFICERS SLATE FOR FIRST TIME - SANDY L. HOLLOWAY,PRESIDENT
BESE elects all-women officers slate for first time in its historyDec 16, 2020, 16:06 PM by BESE AdminInsert by Athletic Network, Dr. Ed Dugas:Sandy...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RUSSELL GARNERS LSWA MEN'S BASKETBALL WEEKLY HONORS
Senior guard ranks third in the Sun Belt Conference in scoringMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLAFAYETTE...

FOOTBALL: THREE RAGIN’ CAJUNS EARN PRO FOOTBALL FOCUS ALL-AMERICA HONORS
Chris Smith highlights trio with First Team All-America honorsLAFAYETTE – Three Louisiana Football standouts have garnered All-America...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA SELECTED TO PLAY IN SERVPRO FIRST RESPONDER BOWL -FACE UTSA ON DEC. 26 IN DALLAS
Ragin’ Cajuns will face UTSA on Dec. 26 at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABCLAFAYETTE – No. 19-ranked Louisiana Football has been selected to take...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA WITHSTANDS SECOND-HALF RALLY; DEFEATS MCNEESE, 75-65
Louisiana ups win streak to six games; goes perfect in month of DecemberLAFAYETTE – Senior guard Cedric Russell recorded his...

ATHLETICS - 'I’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER:' WHEN HURRICANE LAURA DEVASTATED MCNEESE, RIVAL UL WAS THERE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 19, 2020Shortly before catastrophic Hurricane Laura moved across the Gulf of Mexico, made landfall Aug....

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA FOOTBALL COACH BILLY NAPIER CALLS TO RESCHEDULE SUN BELT CHAMPIONSHIP VS. CCU
Erik Hall, The Advertiser, Dec. 18, 2020Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football head coach Billy Napier still wants to play Coastal...

SUN BELT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 ISSUES WITHIN COASTAL CAROLINA FOOTBA
Louisiana Football will await learning of its bowl destination over the weekendCONWAY - The Sun Belt Conference has announced that the...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA FOOTBALL SIGNS TEN TO 2021 SIGNING CLASS
Ragin’ Cajuns will play in third-straight Sun Belt Championship Game on Dec. 19LAFAYETTE – No. 17-ranked Louisiana Football has...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA DOWNED BY RICE, 83-51
Three Ragin’ Cajuns score in double figures as team falls to Owls on the roadHOUSTON – Junior Brandi...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA GRINDS OUT 73-63 WIN OVER PRIVATEERS
Ragin' Cajuns host McNeese on Saturday to wrap up non-con scheduleOX SCORE (PDF)PHOTO GALLERYNext Game:McNeese12/19/2020 | 7...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: DWIGHT "BO" LAMAR - MEN'S BASKETBALL 1969-73
Lamar found spotlight Bruce Brown Athletic Network Tom Cox recalls vividly the first time he saw Dwight “Bo” Lamar on a basketball court....

FORMER BASEBALL: FORMER PITCHER AUSTIN ROBICHAUX RETURNS TO “THE TIGUE� FOR DEGREE
Enews, enews@louisiana.edu, December, 10, 2020Austin Robichaux received his diploma on the same field where he pitched for the Louisiana Ragin'...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA DROPS HARD-FOUGHT GAME AT LOUISIANA STATE, 62-57
Ragin’ Cajuns late rally comes up short as team drops road openerBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:at Rice12/16/2020 | 2 PM ESPN 1420 AMLIVE...

FOOTBALL: OFFENSIVE LINE NAMED SEMIFINALISTS FOR JOE MOORE AWARD
Finalists for the prestigious award will be announced later in DecemberLAFAYETTE – No. 17 Louisiana Football's offensive line has once...

FOOTBALL - COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS OR LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS: WHO HAS THE BETTER MULLET GAME?
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 15, 2020If things get a little hairy in the Sun Belt Conference Championship game between UL and Coastal...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RUSSELL, WILSON FUEL COMEBACK WIN OVER TECH, 61-56 + PHOTO GALLERY
Louisiana matches second-largest comeback win in Marlin eraClick here for the game photo gallery taken by Andre Broussard and posted by the...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA CLIMBS TO NO. 19 IN LATEST COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF POLL
Ragin' Cajuns reach highest ranking in the poll in program historyLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Football continued to climb in the nation's...

FOOTBALL: COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS UNFAIR TO TEAMS LIKE RAGIN' CAJUNS
John Marcase,   Special to The Town Talk, Dec. 8, 2020If there ever was going to be a season in which a Group of 5 school crashed the Power...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL BOWL GAME POSSIBILITIES STARTING TO NARROW
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 8, 2020A Christmas Day appearance in the Camellia Bowl appears to be atop the list for the No. 17 Ragin’...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA CRUISES PAST MCNEESE STATE, 80-48
Ragin’ Cajuns post sixth-straight win over in-state rivalLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Women's Basketball embraced the Education Day theme...

BIG RAGIN' CAJUNS BASKETBALL IMPROVEMENT: 'THERE'S NO EGOS GETTING IN THE WAY'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 8, 2020Two of the first three games the UL basketball team has played this season were hastily...

FOOTBALL: SHANE VALLOT NAMED A BURLSWORTH TROPHY NOMINEE
Award honors player who began career as a walk-onLAFAYETTE – Junior center Shane Vallot joins 67 other student-athletes from...

FORMER FOOTBALL COACH: HUNSUCKER | ULM AND MARK HUDSPETH ARE A PERFECT MATCH
Adam Hunsucker, Monroe News-Star, Dec. 8, 2020Louisiana-Monroe faces a tight deadline in its search for a new football coach. A quick turnaround is...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA CONTROLS THE GLASS, GENERALS IN 90-75 VICTORY
Ragin' Cajuns set to renew hardwood rivalry with Louisiana Tech on SaturdayLAFAYETTE – Dou Gueye and freshman Isaiah...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA'S MYLIK WILSON NAMED TO LOU HENSON AWARD WATCH LIST
Sophomore one of 50 mid-major players named to national watch listMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksBOSTON...

FOOTBALL COACHES: ROBBY DISCHER SELECTED TO AFCA 35 UNDER 35 COACHES LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Discher selected for the prestigious program from a pool of over 150 coachesLAFAYETTE – Special Team's Coordinator Robby...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: AKWUBA EARNS LSWA MEN'S BASKETBALL WEEKLY HONORS
Junior averaged double-double in leading Ragin' Cajuns to pair of winsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL ASSISTANT COACH BEING HIRED BY SOUTHERN MISS
Tim Buckley, The Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Dec. 07, 2020Southern Miss  is hiring Ragin’ Cajuns inside linebackers coach Austin...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA COACH BILLY NAPIER EXPLAINS HIS THINKING IN WACKY WIN AT APP STATE + VIDEO HLTS
Tim Buckley, The Daily Advertiser, Dec. 5, 2020It all worked out.But after winning 24-21 Friday at Appalachian State, beating the...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: BALANCED EFFORT LEADS LOUISIANA PAST LSU-S, 84-73
Three players post double-doubles as Louisiana wins 10th straight home openerLAFAYETTE – Dou Gueye and Theo Akwuba each...

FOOTBALL: NO. 20 LOUISIANA TAKES DOWN APPALACHIAN STATE, 24-21
Ragin’ Cajuns earn program’s first victory over the Mountaineers in prime time thrillerBOONE, N.C. – With the potential of...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LATE RUN HELPS NORTH TEXAS RALLY PAST LOUISIANA, 83-74
Doucet posts double-double as Louisiana officially opens 2020-21 seasonLAFAYETTE – Ty'Reona Doucet recorded a double with 15 points...

FOOTBALL - NO. 21 LOUISIANA' RAGIN' CAJUNS 24, APPALACHIAN STATE 21: WHAT WE LEARNED
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 4, 2020Running back Trey Ragas ran for two touchdowns, caught a Levi Lewis pass for another and added a...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS RALLY TO WIN SEVENTH STRAIGHT AGAINST UNO, 66-63
Russell reaches 1,000-point mark; Akwuba with double-doubleNEW ORLEANS – Mylik Wilson scored 16 of his game-high 21 points in the...

BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS RELEASE CAJUNDOME CAPACITY, FACILITY GUIDELINES
Louisiana Men's and Women's Basketball will have safety protocols for fans to followMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...

FOOTBALL: LEVI LEWIS NAMED TO DAVEY O’BRIEN QUARTERBACK CLASS OF 2020
Senior is one of 35 quarterbacks named to the classLAFAYETTE – Senior Levi Lewis was one of 35 quarterbacks in the nation named...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: TOP-RANKED BAYLOR USES THREE-BALL TO BEAT CAJUNS IN OPENER + GAME PHOTO GALLERY
Special to the Advertiser, Nov. 29, 2020Nov. 29, 2020 The Daily Advertiser,  Click here for game photo gallery,  Photographer: Mark J....

FOOTBALL: NO. 23 LOUISIANA CRUISES PAST ULM, 70-20
Season-high 70 points scored by the Ragin’ Cajuns the most in series historyMONROE, La. – No. 23 Louisiana scored a season-high 70...

FOOTBALL - WHAT WE LEARNED: NO. 24 RAGIN' CAJUNS 70, ULM WARHAWKS 20 - GAME PHOTO GALLERY INCLUDED
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 28, 2020Click here for game photos. MONROE – Quarterback Levi Lewis ran for two touchdowns and...

OBITUARY: STEPHEN "STEVE" A. KILLINGSWORTH - TRACK & FIELD 1968-72 & FACULTY 1977-97- 11/22/2020
September 13, 1950 - November 22, 2020STEPHEN'S OBITUARYSeptember 13, 1950 - November 22A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Saturday, December...

FOUR LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL STANDOUTS BESTOWED ALL-SUN BELT HONORS
Group highlighted by Hali Wisnoskie who earns a fourth consecutive all-conference awardLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball received...

FOOTBALL: OFFENSIVE LINE NAMED TO JOE MOORE AWARD MIDSEASON HONOR ROLL
Louisiana has now been recognized on the honor roll in back-to-back seasonsLAFAYETTE – No. 23 Louisiana Football's offensive line has been...

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...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: KELLY BROWN LA MAISON - TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY 1998-2002
Success breeds success for La Maison  By Bruce Brown Athletic Network  Every step along the way, it seems Kelly Brown La...

BASKETBALL: THREE MORE LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS BASKETBALL GAMES LOST TO COVID-19 - WOMEN ADD RICE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 22, 2020Editor's note: This story has been updated from its original version ...The UL...

RAGIN' CAJUNS COACH BILLY NAPIER DETAILS HIS COVID-19 EXPERIENCE: 'A ROUGH DAY-AND-A-HALF'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 23, 2020After experiencing an especially challenging night last Thursday, UL coach Billy Napier – who...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS HOOPS TO RECIRCULATE HONORED JERSEYS
Lamar's No. 10 to return to rotation in 2020-21Matt Sullivan | RaginCajuns.comStory LinksLAFAYETTE – A Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Men's...

STATEMENTS FROM ATHLETICS AND COACH NAPIER ABOUT HIM TESTING POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
STATEMENT FROM THE LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS  Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Football head coach Billy Napier...

VOLLEYBALL: GEORGIA STATE’S LATE SURGE FLIPS SCRIPT ON LOUISIANA IN SBC TOURNEY FINALE + PHOTO GALL
Teams battled through several momentum shifts in the final outing of the fallClick here for match photo gallery. FOLEY, Ala. – Louisiana and...

FOOTBALL: ELIJAH MITCHELL ACCEPTS REESE’S SENIOR BOWL INVITATION
Mitchell is the first Ragin’ Cajun to earn an invite since Robert Hunt in 2019LAFAYETTE – Senior running back Elijah...

SPRING 2020 GRADS RECOGNIZED AT IN-PERSON COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Enews@louisiana.edu Nov. 19, 2020Event held Nov. 7, 2020. Photo caption: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Spring 2020 graduates were...

VOLLEYBALL: LITTLE ROCK CLAIMS HARD-FOUGHT BATTLE WITH LOUISIANA AT SBC TOURNAMENT + PHOTO GALLERY
Ragin’ Cajuns continue pool play at the Foley Events Center on Friday at Noon vs. Georgia StateClick here for match photo gallery. FOLEY, Ala....

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA INKS CARENCRO'S JOE CHARLES TO NLI + TY HARPER TUESDAY
Georgia native ranked No. 100 recruit nationally by ESPNMatt Sullivan | RaginCajuns.comStory LinksLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

SOFTBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS INK 10 FOR 2021 SIGNING CLASS ON SIGNING DAY + ADD TWO MORE TUESDAY
Ragin’ Cajuns add pair of Elite 100 prospects to the nation’s top-ranked classLAFAYETTE – The 2021 recruiting class for the...

FOOTBALL: CHRIS SMITH RECOGNIZED ON PAUL HORNUNG AWARD HONOR ROLL
Smith totaled 159 all-purpose yards in Louisiana’s win against South AlabamaLAFAYETTE – After putting on a dazzling performance in...

FOOTBALL: LEVI LEWIS NAMED SUN BELT OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Lewis threw for three touchdowns in Ragin’ Cajuns big win over South AlabamaLevi Lewis LAFAYETTE – Coming off a stellar...

FORMER FOOTBALL: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS SIGNEE CHRISTIAN RINGO HELPS FUND FOR EX-CAJUN AL RILES HIT THE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 15, 2020AN UPDATE: On Sunday morning, an anonymous $350 donation combined with a $92 donation from Nick...

FOOTBALL: GAME PHOTOS AS CAJUNS DEFEAT JAGUARS IN SBC PLAY, 38-10
The Daily Advertiser, Nov. 14, 2020Click here for game photos of UL vs. S. Alabama SBC game, won by UL 38-10....

FOOTBALL: NO. 25 LOUISIANA CLINCHES SUN BELT WEST DIVISION WITH 38-10 VICTORY OVER SOUTH ALABAMA
Ragin’ Cajuns win the West Division for the third-straight yearLAFAYETTE – For the third consecutive season, No. 25 Louisiana...

GOLF: LOUISIANA GOLF SIGNS ORTEGO, DIBILDOX TO 2021 NLI
Top-rated in-state recruit, original 2019 signee highlight golf signing class Matt Sullivan | RaginCajuns.comStory LinksLAFAYETTE...

BAND: RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL TEAM LOSES BAND DUE TO COVID-19 'UPTICK' ON CAMPUS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 13, 2020UL Band playing at the Georgia Southern game in September, 2020. Scott Clause/USA Today Network.Because of...

SOCCER: LOUISIANA ADDS SEVEN TO 2021 SOCCER CLASS
Ragin' Cajuns add in-state product, five from Texas, one from Colorado in early periodMatt Sullivan | RaginCajuns.comStory LinksLAFAYETTE...

LOUISIANA BASEBALL ANNOUNCES 2021 SIGNING CLASS
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Baseball has signed 12 student-athletes during the Fall signing period for the upcoming 2021-22 season, head...

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL INKS FIVE TO 2021 SIGNING CLASS
Ragin’ Cajuns welcome five newcomers to the program in the 2021 classLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Women's Basketball added five new...

VOLLEYBALL: EFFORTS IN ARLINGTON LAND AVERY BREAUX SUN BELT SETTER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Senior setter contributed in multiple facets of the key series win for Louisiana VolleyballAvery Breaux LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

SOCCER: MAYFIELD, MUMMERT NAMED TO ALL-SUN BELT SOCCER TEAM
Mayfield named league's Newcomer of the Year; Mummert repeats on first-teamMatt Sullivan | RaginCajuns.comStory LinksNEW ORLEANS – After...

FORMER FOOTBALL: FORMER RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL RECEIVER AL RILES DIES AT AGE OF 27 - 11/11 UPDATE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 10, 2020Athletic Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas (athleticnetwork@louisiana.edu)  update for 11/11/2020 is found...

CHIP SHOTS: BILL BASS & ASSIST CLUB WINNERS AND LGA MEN & WOMEN FINALES
Dan McDonald, Nov. 10, 2020Chip ShotsBILL BASS WINNERS: The Thib’s Trailers team of Shane Thibodeaux, Kellie Thibodeaux, Danny Murphy and...

RED JACKETS: 70 YEARS LATER, RAGIN' CAJUNS ARE STILL SINGING HER SONG - HILMA LABAUVE LEVIS
Leigh Guidry, Lafayette Daily Advertiser on Facebook, Nov. 7, 2020Nov. 7, 2020 at Red Jackets Homecoming Reunion featured the honoring of Hilma...

SOFTBALL: JUSTICE MILZ TO JOIN LOUISIANA SOFTBALL FOR THE 2021 SEASON + NOV. 1 PHOTO GALLERY
Georgia transfer deepens the Ragin’ Cajuns base of veteran competitorsLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball head coach Gerry...

FOOTBALL: THE RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL TEAM IS NATIONALLY RANKED AGAIN AT NO. 25 IN AP POLL + PHOTO GA
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 8, 2020Click here for Arkansas State Football Game Photo Gallery.The Ragin’ Cajuns are nationally ranked...

VOLLEYBALL: LATE RALLIES FALL JUST SHORT FOR LOUISIANA IN 2020 REGULAR SEASON FINALE
Ragin’ Cajuns bid for series sweep thwarted by key sideouts for UT Arlington in final two setsARLINGTON, Texas – UT Arlington was able to...

FOOTBALL: BIG SECOND HALF PUSHES LOUISIANA PAST ARKANSAS STATE, 27-20
Elijah Mitchell scores go-ahead touchdown with 1:13 to play to improve Ragin’ Cajuns to 6-1LAFAYETTE – Senior running...

VOLLEYBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS TOUGH IT OUT TO FINISH DOUBLEHEADER SWEEP IN ARLINGTON
Louisiana Volleyball extends its road win streak and locks up the No. 2 seed in the Sun Belt WestARLINGTON, Texas – Behind a season-high 18...

SOCCER: LOUISIANA FALLS SHORT TO JAGS IN SBC SEMIFINALS, 4-1
Louisiana ends season at 9-5-1; records best two-year record (18-13-4) in school historyFOLEY, Ala. – Senior Ashley...

HOMECOMING COURT: WEARY AND DEROUEN WILL REIGN - LINK TO HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
Tayla Patrice Weary and Kaleb Derouen will reign as queen and king of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s 2020 Homecoming.Photo caption:...

SOFTBALL: CIARA BRYAN ADDED TO THE 2021 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL ROSTER + NOV. 1 PHOTO GALLERY
Graduate transfer from Georgia was one of the nation’s most dynamic hitters last springLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...

GOLF - CHIP SHOTS - BILL BASS OPEN THIS WEEK & ASSIST TOURNEY RESET
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Nov. 4, 2020Chip ShotsBILL BASS OPEN: The Bill Bass Open, UL’s annual Homecoming golf event that raises...

SOCCER: FRESHMEN LEAD RAGIN' CAJUNS PAST CHANTICLEERS, 3-0
Louisiana reaches semifinal for second straight year; will face South Alabama on FridayFOLEY, Ala. – The freshman trio of Hailey...

FOOTBALL: KEN MARKS NAMED TO 2020 MAYO CLINIC COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD WATCH LIST
Marks missed the 2019 season due to an injuryLAFAYETTE – Redshirt senior offensive lineman Ken Marks has been named to the 2020...

MEN’S TENNIS TO OPEN PLAY AT FAYETTEVILLE FUTURES
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Louisiana Men's Tennis will continue its fall season at the Fayetteville Futures on Monday, Nov. 2, at the University...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: RAGIN’ CAJUNS WRAP UP LOUISIANA TECH FALL TOURNAMENT
RUSTON, La. – Louisiana Women's Tennis finished its final fall tournament of the season, winning eight total matches on Sunday at the...

FOOTBALL: UL RAGIN' CAJUNS RUNNING BACK TREY RAGAS MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH 131 YARDS, 3 TOUCHDOWNS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 31, 2020SAN MARCOS, Texas – The 11 penalties for 121 yards, the three lost fumbles and the one pass picked...

FOOTBALL - LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS 44, TEXAS STATE BOBCATS 34: WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THE WIN
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 31, 2020SAN MARCOS, Texas – Senior running back Trey Ragas rushed for three touchdowns and the...

VOLLEYBALL: FAST START PUSHES LOUISIANA TO COMPLETION OF SERIES SWEEP OF ULM
Ragin’ Cajuns carry .300-plus hitting percentage into third set and never look backLAFAYETTE – A dominant start set the tone for the...

OBITUARY: RAYFORD J. LEBLANC - FOOTBALL 1950 & 51, UL STAFF 1977-83 - OCT. 29, 2020
Rayford J. LeBlancLafayette - Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary,...

CROSS COUNTRY: O'BOYLE, COLEMAN LEAD RAGIN' CAJUNS AT SBC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Louisiana finishes seventh, 11th in 30th annual eventMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksMEN'S RESULTS...

FOOTBALL - UL QUARTERBACK LEVI LEWIS: 'I'VE GOT TO TAKE CHARGE AND JUST PLAY BALL'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 29, 2020SAN MARCOS, Texas – The words are revealing.UL quarterback Levi Lewis expects more – of...

SUNBELT RELEASES REVAMPED 2020-21 BASKETBALL SCHEDULES
Sun Belt Releases Revamped 2020-21 Men's Basketball ScheduleRagin' Cajuns will play divisional foes in home-and-home seriesMatt Sullivan, Associate...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS SAFETIES SOLOMON, PEDESCLEAUX TOOK DIFFERENT ROUTES TO SAME PLACE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 28, 2020They took different routes to UL.But when the Ragin’ Cajuns visited UAB last Friday...

BASEBALL: PHOTO GALLERY FALL BALL 10.26.20
Please click here for photo gallery of Fall Ball 10.26.2020Peace, Dr. Ed Dugas...

FOOTBALL: CHRIS SMITH NAMED SUN BELT SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Smith is one of seven Ragin’ Cajuns to earn the special teams honor twice in the same seasonLAFAYETTE – Return specialist Chris...

ATHLETICS: LEADERSHIP LAFAYETTE AND RAGIN' CAJUNS ATHLETICS ANNOUNCE GEAUX LEAD ACADEMY
New partnership to focus on educating Louisiana student-athletes on civic engagement and community impactLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

FOOTBALL - TEARS OF JOY: RAGIN' CAJUNS HONORED LOONEY THE RIGHT WAY WITH WIN AT UAB
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 25, 2020BIRMINGHAM – With about a dozen of his family members sitting in the bleachers at Legion Field, the...

SOCCER: LOUISIANA DROPS REGULAR-SEASON FINALE AT A-STATE, 3-0
Ragin' Cajuns will face Coastal Carolina in SBC Quarterfinals on Nov. 4JONESBORO, Ark. – Sarah Sodoma scored a goal on a penalty kick in...

MEN'S TENNIS: DAY 2 AT ITA REGIONALS ENDS
WACO, Texas - Louisiana Men's Tennis continued play on Day Two at the ITA Regionals, which was highlighted by a plethora of singles...

VOLLEYBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS STAY THE COURSE, SWEEP RED WOLVES FOR SERIES WIN
Bounce back on offense lifts Louisiana past Arkansas State in highly contested setsLAFAYETTE – With a consistent flow of offensive production...

FOOTBALL: WATCH UL RUNNING BACK CHRIS SMITH RETURN KICKOFF 100 YARDS VS UAB
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 23, 2020Click here for the video and other Chris Smith photos. BIRMINGHAM, Ala.  – When UL running...

FOOTBALL: MITCHELL DETAILS TIME AWAY DUE TO COVID-19 BEFORE UL FACES UAB
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 23, 2020BIRMINGHAM – They may have been the longest two weeks of Max Mitchell’s life.While his UL...

SOCCER: LOUISIANA, LITTLE ROCK BATTLE TO SCORELESS DRAW
Ragin' Cajuns clinch No. 2 seed in West Division; wraps up regular-season at A-StateLAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Soccer...

FOOTBALL: WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THE RAGIN' CAJUNS WIN AT UAB
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 23, 2020BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – What was learned from UL’s 24-20 win at UAB on Friday night, a victory that...

VOLLEYBALL: COMEBACK TRAIL WAS KEY TO LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL STARTING THE WEEKEND STRONG - 2ND M AT 6
Series with Arkansas State at Earl K. Long Gym continues Friday at 6 p.m.LAFAYETTE – A comeback at the beginning of the match and one at the...

VOLLEYBALL: DEFENSE HELPS RED WOLVES DRAW EVEN WITH LOUISIANA IN SUN BELT SERIES
Ragin’ Cajuns unable to overcome miscues and a season-low hitting percentageLAFAYETTE – A stout defensive effort and the swings of...

GOLF: CHIP SHOTS BY DAN MCDONALD - BILL BASS OPEN, TIP-OFF CLASSIC, ASSIST RESET + CAJUN GOLF
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Oct. 22, 2020BILL BASS OPEN: The Bill Bass Open, UL’s annual Homecoming golf event that raises funds for the...

YOU CAN SEE HOW MANY STUDENTS, FACULTY HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 AT UL LAFAYETTE
Leigh Guidry, The Daily Advertiser, Oct. 22, 2020The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has had 288 total positive COVID-19 tests since March 16,...

SOCCER: EINARSDOTTIR, STARWOOD SWEEP SUN BELT SOCCER AWARDS
Duo earn first SBC weekly awards after helping Ragin' Cajuns to sixth straight win Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics...

GOLF: LOUISIANA WRAPS UP FALL WITH FIFTH-PLACE FINISH AT LITTLE ROCK INVITATIONAL
Hammett, Dubinski with top-10 finishes as Louisiana ties for ninth-lowest team score in school historyMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics...

LOUISIANA ATHLETICS WELL-REPRESENTED IN SUN BELT ACADEMIC HONORS
Department-wide 200 total student-athletes received recognition for academic successLAFAYETTE - A combined total of 200 student-athletes...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS WILL HONOR D.J. LOONEY WITH NAME ON JERSEY IN BIRMINGHAM
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 19, 2020The Ragin’ Cajuns will honor late assistant coach D.J. Looney in a special way when they travel to...

OBITUARY: JOHN HADLEY DYER - TENNIS 1961 - OCTOBER 13, 2020
 December 3, 1942 - October 13, 2020Lafayette – Graveside services for John Hadley Dyer, 77, will be held Friday October 23,...

SOCCER: MAYFIELD, EINARSDOTTIR LEADS LOUISIANA PAST ULM, 2-0
Ragin' Cajuns extend school-record win/shutout streak to six; will host Little Rock on ThursdayMONROE – Lizzie Mayfield and Una...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA CONCLUDES PLAY AT WARHAWK INVITATIONAL
Monroe, La. – AK Harvey and Babette Burgersdijk claimed a doubles title in the main draw and the Louisiana Women's Tennis...

OBITUARY: EUGENE LEON ELEAZAR, JR. - GOLF 1964 & 65 - OCTOBER 13, 2020
Eugene Leon Eleazar, Jr.Lafayette - Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 2:00 PM in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille...

VOLLEYBALL: QUICK STARTS AND A FAST FINISH LIFTS TEXAS STATE PAST LOUISIANA IN SERIES FINALE
Bobcats open first two sets with four straight points, end the match with four unanswered talliesLAFAYETTE – Texas State benefited from a...

VOLLEYBALL: FIVE-SET BATTLE SLIPS AWAY FROM 15TH-RANKED LOUISIANA
Ragin’ Cajuns attempt to even the Sun Belt series with Texas State spoiled by the visitors comebackLAFAYETTE – Texas State was able to...

CROSS COUNTRY: O'BOYLE, GOFF LEAD RAGIN' CAJUNS AT LITTLE ROCK OPEN
Louisiana finishes third, fifth in final tuneup prior to SBC ChampionshipsMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: 1996 FOOTBALL TEAM AND THEIR DEFEAT OF 25TH RANKED TEXAS A&M, 29-22
History makers can relate to Cajuns' eye-catching start  By Bruce Brown Athletic Network  History is there for the taking,...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER DRAWS ON LESSONS FROM NICK SABAN AFTER EMOTIONAL UL LOSS TO COASTAL CAROLINA
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 15, 2020Even after losing one the way the Ragin’ Cajuns did Wednesday night, falling 30-27 to Coastal...

FORMER WEIGHTLIFTING: SHOWCASING LOUISIANA: IMAHARA LEGACY GARDEN
https://www.wafb.com/2020/10/14/showcasing-louisiana-imahara-family-legacy-garden/Graham Ulkins | October 14, 2020, WAFB T. V. Baton Rouge, LaST....

SOCCER: MAYFIELD NAMED TO TOP DRAWER SOCCER WOMEN'S TEAM OF THE WEEK
Junior forward leads Louisiana in goals, assists, points, shotsMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLAFAYETTE...

VOLLEYBALL: LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL RANKED NO. 15 IN AVCA NATIONAL POLL
Ragin' Cajuns lead the nation in wins and are chasing the program’s best start everLAFAYETTE – In the third release of the American...

OBITUARY: LOUIS B. ROTH, JR. - FOOTBALL 1951-55, VETERAN 1955-79, FACULTY/STAFF 1970-90 - 10/13/2020
August 26, 1931 - October 13, 2020A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, October 16, 2020, at 11:00 am at Fountain Memorial Funeral...

FOOTBALL: NO. 21 LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS VS. COASTAL CAROLINA FOOTBALL VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS, FINAL SCORE
Erik Hall, The Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Oct. 14, 2020Click here for game photo gallery. The Coastal Carolina football team made the trip...

MEN'S TENNIS: RAGIN’ CAJUNS HOST MEET-AND-GREET AT OAKBOURNE COUNTRY CLUB
LAFAYETTE - The Ragin' Cajuns Men's Tennis Team will host a meet-and-greet at Oakbourne Country Club on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The public event...

ATHLETICS: LUS FIBER NAMED OFFICIAL INTERNET PARTNER OF THE LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS
Agreement aligns Ragin’ Cajuns and LUS Fiber in new partnershipLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Athletics and LUS Fiber are proud to...

SOCCER: EARLY GOALS HELP LOUISIANA KEEP STREAK ALIVE IN 2-0 WIN AT UCA
Ragin' Cajuns win school-record fifth straight match; off to best 10-match start in school historyCONWAY, Ark. – Goals by Hailey...

VOLLEYBALL: LOUISIANA AND TEXAS STATE TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL SERIES OCT. 16-17
Matches rescheduled due to potential impact of Hurricane Delta, remain at Earl K. Long GymLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Volleyball's Sun Belt...

CROSS COUNTRY: LOUISIANA'S O'BOYLE NAMED SUN BELT MEN'S RUNNER OF THE WEEK
Grad transfer claimed individual title at ULM Warhawk InvitationalMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksNEW...

SOCCER: LOUISIANA HONORED FOR 11TH TIME WITH USC TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD
Ragin' Cajuns claim 11th honor since 2003Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The...

MAKING THE TURN: GOLF TOURNAMENTS HELP UL ATHLETIC FUNDRAISING
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser,  golfballs.com, Oct. 7, 2020With their financial struggles due to the coronavirus pandemic, several of UL’s...

VOLLEYBALL: LOUISIANA COLLECTS ANOTHER SUN BELT SERIES SWEEP, CLOSES IN ON RECORD START
Ragin’ Cajuns 11th consecutive win to start the season stands alone as program’s second-best streakMONROE – The Louisiana...

CROSS COUNTRY: LOUISIANA FINISHES FIRST, SECOND AT ULM WARHAWK INVITE
O'Boyle claims men's 4-mile title; Women's team claims title over host ULMMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...

SOCCER: FIRST-HALF GOALS CARRY LOUISIANA PAST LOUISIANA TECH, 2-0
Augustyn gets two assists against former team; Starwood earns the shutout for LouisianaLAFAYETTE – Una Einarsdottir and Lizzie...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS BASKETBALL TEAM NOT IMMUNE FROM COVID-19 ISSUES
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 2, 2020The UL basketball team has had instances where it has had to halt offseason workouts because of the...

FOOTBALL VS. COASTAL CAROLINA MOVED TO SATURDAY, OCT. 10 - HOMECOMING WEEK NOV. 1-7
Kickoff on Oct. 10, set for 11 a.m. on ESPN2; Homecoming moved to Saturday, Nov. 7LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Football's Sun Belt Conference game...

BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES MEN & WOMEN 2020-21 SUN BELT CONFERENCE SCHEDULES
Ragin’ Cajuns open league slate at home for first time since 2012-132020 CONFERENCE SCHEDULELAFAYETTE – Featuring five of its first...

VOLLEYBALL: LOUISIANA RECEIVING VOTES IN AVCA NATIONAL POLL
Ragin' Cajuns garnering attention for finishing September undefeated and producing third-best start in program historyLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Ragin'...

GOLF: FLYNN'S TOP-10 FINISH CARRIES LOUISIANA AT GRAEME MCDOWELL INVITATIONAL
Louisiana to wrap up fall portion of 2020-21 schedule at the Intercollegiate at The GroveMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics...

FOOTBALL: CAMERON SOLOMON NAMED A WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL TROPHY SEMIFINALIST
Award will select up to 14 finalists in NovemberLAFAYETTE – Safety Cameron Solomon has been named one of 199 semifinalists for...

VOLLEYBALL: TAYLOR GATES CLAIMS THIRD CONSECUTIVE SUN BELT PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD
Represents Louisiana as Sun Belt Freshman of the Week after strong conference debutLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball right...

GOLF - MAKING THE TURN: BILL BASS OPEN MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER THIS YEAR + UL SPORTS GOLF TOURNEYS
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Sept. 29, 2020Athletic Network Footnotes:Click here for the Athletic Network profile of Bill Bass.Click here for...

FOOTBALL: HOW THE 3-0 RAGIN' CAJUNS WENT FROM NATIONAL RANKING TO NO LONGER IN THE POLLS - PHOTO GAL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 27, 2020Click here for complete game photo gallery.Click here for game-winning field goal.(Video by Nick...

FOOTBALL: MCCASKILL, SNYDER EARN SUN BELT PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Louisiana has now had two players earn weekly honors for the third consecutive weekLAFAYETTE – For a third consecutive week, Louisiana...

FOOTBALL - UNBELIEVABLE! CAJUNS BEAT GEORGIA SOUTHERN ON LAST-SECOND,53-YARD FIELD GOAL - VIDEO
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 26, 2020Click here for complete game photo gallery. Click here for game-winning field goal.(Video by Nick...

SOCCER: BEDRE, RAGIN' CAJUNS BLANK ULM IN SUN BELT SOCCER, 3-0 + MATCH & SENIOR DAY PHOTO GALLERY
Louisiana continues its homestand with matches against Louisiana Tech, Texas StateClick here for match photo gallery. LAFAYETTE...

VOLLEYBALL: POWERFUL OFFENSE PUTS FINISHING TOUCHES ON LOUISIANA’S SWEEP IN LITTLE ROCK, NOW 9-0
Ragin’ Cajuns hit the 50-kill mark in straight sets sweep and remain undefeatedLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Behind an offense that averaged 18...

OBITUARY: CHARLES TIMOTHY "TIM" THOMPSON - MEN'S BASKETBALL 1957-61 - SEPT. 20, 2020
March 15, 1939 - September 20, 2020ObituaryOur beloved C. Timothy Thompson “T2S”, born March 15, 1939, left this life, surrounded by his...

FOOTBALL: SO MUCH WILL BE SO DIFFERENT AS UL RETURNS TO CAJUN FIELD
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 25, 2020When the UL football team plays its first home game this season – the Ragin’...

VOLLEYBALL: BALANCED EFFORT KEEPS WINNING WAYS GOING FOR LOUISIANA, MOVE TO 8-0
Ragin’ Cajuns pick up doubleheader sweep in Little Rock, move to 8-0LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Four players reached double digits in kills for...

LOUISIANA ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES GAME PROMOTIONS FOR 2020 FOOTBALL SEASON
Annual Homecoming game set for Saturday, Oct. 17 vs. Coastal CarolinaLAFAYETTE - Game themes and promotions have been set for the 2020...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS DROP SBC HOME OPENER TO ARKANSAS STATE, 1-0
Louisiana will host ULM on Sunday; will honor senior class in post-match ceremonyLAFAYETTE – Sarah Sodoma scored the match's lone goal in...

GOLF: CHIP SHOTS - WHOLE LOT OF RAGIN' CAJUNS GOLF GOING ON - PLEASE JOIN IN & SUPPORT OUR TEAMS
Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Dan McDonald, Sept. 23, 2020 Chip ShotsCOME OUT AND HELP OUT: Acadiana-area golfers have the chance Saturday to...

FOOTBALL: MADE IN DETROIT, RAGIN' CAJUNS LINEBACKER MCCASKILL IS GEARED TO GO
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 23, 2020Playing as a backup a season ago, Lorenzo McCaskill did not see the field nearly as much as his...

MILESTONES OF FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS 1901- 2019 - GAMES, REUNIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS
In an effort to continue to enlighten our Cajun Fans about each sport, the highlights of Football (1901 - present) are presented in a permanent...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: RAYMOND LATION - FOOTBALL 1972-76
Lation recalls '74 Cajuns  coping with change, storm   By Bruce Brown  Athletic Network   JEANERETTE – Raymond...

OBITUARY: THOMAS A. NEVITT, ED.D. - FACULTY/ADMINISTRATOR 1955-80 - SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Thomas A. Nevitt, Ed.D.May 19, 1922 - September 16, 2020Funeral services for Dr. Thomas A. Nevitt, Ed.D., 98, will be held on Tuesday, September 22,...

FOOTBALL: WHAT WE LEARNED FROM NO. 21 CAJUNS' OT WIN AT GEORGIA STATE + DIGITAL & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 19, 2020WATCH: Video highlights from No. 21 Louisiana's overtime win at Georgia State  Digital Photo...

FOOTBALL: MITCHELL’S OVERTIME TOUCHDOWN LEADS NO. 19 LOUISIANA PAST GEORGIA STATE, 34-31
Ragin’ Cajuns earn first win in overtime since Oct. 29, 2005BOX SCORE (PDF)POSTGAME NOTES (PDF)Next Game:Georgia Southern9/26/2020 | 11...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: FRESHMAN FEATURE - BABETTE BURGERSDIJK
LAFAYETTE – Coming from a strongly bonded and talented tennis family, Babette Burgersdijk's journey from Holland to Louisiana...

ATHLETICS: GEAUX BEYOND INITIATIVE UNVEILED
New fundraising campaign announced by Louisiana Athletics and the RCAFLAFAYETTE - As evident with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Football program...

FOOTBALL: UL LINEBACKER GARDNER JUMPED AT CHANCE FOR SIXTH SEASON + IOWA STATE GAME PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 16, 2020Click here for the 71 photo gallery of the Iowa State game. When Ferrod Gardner got official word he...

SOFTBALL: THREE KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL FALL FOR LOUISIANA SOFTBALL
Gerry Glasco identifies areas the Ragin’ Cajuns aim to make progress in prior to the 2021 preseasonLAFAYETTE – With the team practice...

VOLLEYBALL: TRIO OF RAGIN’ CAJUNS RECEIVE SUN BELT VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARDS
The group played a key factor in extending Louisiana’s best start since 2014LAFAYETTE – After leading the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

FOOTBALL: TONEY NAMED DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR OF THE WEEK BY ATHLON SPORTS
First-year coordinator made his debut in upset win over No. 23 Iowa StateLAFAYETTE – It was a debut to remember for first-year defensive...

GOLF: TOP-5 FINISH FOR HINNANT LEADS LOUISIANA AT JIM RIVERS INTERCOLLEGIATE
Louisiana shoots 1-over 289 to move up one spot in final results Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksFINAL...

FOOTBALL: BILLY NAPIER NAMED THE DODD TROPHY COACH OF THE WEEK
Billy Napier Named The Dodd Trophy Coach of the WeekLAFAYETTE – After leading his team to an upset win over No. 23 Iowa State, Louisiana...

GOLF: MAKING THE TURN - JOHN HENDRY HONORED WITH LGA'S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD + MORE UL GOLF
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, golfballs.com, Sept. 15, 2020The Louisiana Golf Association’s most prestigious award normally goes to a person...

FOOTBALL: KICK TIME FOR NO. 19 LOUISIANA’S GAME AGAINST GEORGIA SOUTHERN ANNOUNCED
Ragin’ Cajuns will host the Eagles at 11 a.m. CST on ESPN2LAFAYETTE – No. 19 Louisiana Football's Sun Belt Conference home opener...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA FOOTBALL NAMED FWAA NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK
Ragin’ Cajuns earned first road win over ranked opponent with upset over No. 23 Iowa StateLAFAYETTE – Following Louisiana Football's...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA EARNS NATIONAL RANKINGS IN AP POLL, USA TODAY AMWAY COACHES POLL
Ragin’ Cajuns ranked No. 19 in AP Poll, No. 21 in Coaches PollLAFAYETTE – Following its historic 31-14 victory over No. 23 Iowa...

FOOTBALL: GARDNER, SMITH EARN SUN BELT PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Duo played key roles in Louisiana taking down No. 23 Iowa State on Sept. 12 Ferrod...

FOOTBALL: LEWIS NAMED TO DAVEY O’BRIEN AWARD GREAT 8 LIST
Quarterback helped Louisiana upset No. 23 Iowa State on Saturday afternoonLAFAYETTE – After helping Louisiana to its first-ever victory...

FOOTBALL: SPECIAL TEAMS HELP CAJUNS TO HISTORIC START WITH UPSET OF IOWA STATE + PHOTO GALLERY
UL gets first road win against ranked opponentMatthew Bain, The Daily Advertiser, Sept. 12, 2020Click here to view the 71 game photos posted by The...

FOOTBALL: FERROD GARDNER NAMED WALTER CAMP FBS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Gardner is the first Ragin’ Cajun to earn the award since 2008LAFAYETTE – Senior linebacker Ferrod Gardner has been named...

SOCCER: LATE GOAL LIFTS SFA PAST LOUISIANA, 1-0
Ragin' Cajuns open SBC play on Sunday at Texas State Story LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)PHOTO GALLERYNext Game:at Texas State9/20/2020 | 1...

VOLLEYBALL: LOUISIANA FOLLOWS WISNOSKIE TO ANOTHER SWEEP, MOVES TO 4-0
Keeps best start for the Ragin’ Cajuns since 2014 goingBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Match:Lamar9/19/2020 | 11 a.m.LIVE STATSFULL SCHEDULEROSTERLAFAYETTE...

FOOTBALL: VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CAJUNS 31-14 WIN OVER IOWA STATE - SIX VIDEOS
Bryce Houston, The Daily Advertiser, Sept. 12, 2020Click here for the video highlights of the UL vs. Iowa State Football Game. Peace, Dr. Ed Dugas...

SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA SOFTBALL LAUNCHES TEAM PRACTICE FOR FALL SESSION
LAFAYETTE – For the first time since the spring the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball program held an organized team practice, starting the fall...

CROSS COUNTRY: O'BOYLE, COLEMAN PACE RAGIN' CAJUNS AT AZALEA CITY CLASSIC
Louisiana records three top-20 finishes to place second, fourth in team standingsMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...

VOLLEYBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS EXTEND SEASON-OPENING WIN STREAK WITH A SWEEP
Hali Wisnoskie grabs hold of rally era record for career kills in win over South AlabamaBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Match:South Alabama9/12/2020 | 12...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA STUNS NO. 23 IOWA STATE, 31-14, IN AMES
Ragin’ Cajuns secure first road win over top-25 opponent in school historyBOX SCORE (PDF)POSTGAME NOTES (PDF)Next Game:at Georgia...

FOOTBALL: JUST 30 YEARS OLD, NEW UL DC TONEY SEEKS FORWARD STEPS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 10, 2020Although just 30 years old, he comes with a long list of Ragin’ Cajuns now under his command who...

SOCCER: HIGGINS, MAYFIELD SWEEP SBC WEEKLY SOCCER HONORS
Junior duo led Ragin' Cajuns to first 2-0-0 start since 2010Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksJordan...

FORMER FOOTBALL: CAJUNS ALUM ELIJAH MCGUIRE SHOWS OFF SUPER BOWL RING
Chris Singleton The Courier, Sept. 9, 2020 (Reprinted by the Daily Advertiser) Local NFL player Elijah McGuire has some new jewelry to show...

VOLLEYBALL: HANNAH RAMIREZ COLLECTS SUN BELT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD
Louisiana’s libero averaged five-plus digs per set in opening weekend sweep of Houston BaptistLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

AMERICA CELEBRATES LABOR DAY WEEKEND - FIRST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER
Florent “Pon” Hardy, Jr., Ph.D. Historian, Author and Former Louisiana State Archivist, Sept. 5, 2020Labor Day is a federal...

FOOTBALL: CAN NAPIER'S RAGIN' CAJUNS REALLY RUN THE TABLE IN 2020? 11 AM START TIME FOR SATURDAY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 7, 2020Athletic Network footnote: 11 AM is the start time for Saturday's game with Iowa State. Long before...

OBITUARY: MARIE ADELE PAVY COMEAUX - RED JACKET 1951-54 & SUPER CAJUN FAN - SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
  Adèle Pavy ComeauxLafayette - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 7, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of...

SOCCER: LATE-MATCH HEROICS LIFT LOUISIANA PAST JAGS, 2-1
Louisiana off to first 2-0-0 start since 2012; will host SFA on Sunday at 1 p.m.BOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:Stephen F. Austin9/13/2020 | 1...

VOLLEYBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS CHARGE TO THE FINISH LINE FOR A PERFECT WEEKEND
Louisiana fires on all cylinders after opening set to wrap up sweep of Houston BaptistBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Match:South Alabama9/11/2020 | 6:30...

TENNIS: MEN'S TENNIS HELPS LAKE CHARLES RACQUET CLUB
LAFAYETTE - The Louisiana Men's Tennis team will travel to Lake Charles on Saturday, Sept. 5, to assist in the cleanup and rebuild of the Lake...

ATHLETICS: RAGIN' CAJUNS HAPPY TO PLAY NOW, NOT WAIT UNTIL THE SPRING
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 4, 2020The Ragin’ Cajuns are proceeding with plans to play football in the fall, starting with a Sept. 12...

SOCCER: LOUISIANA OPENS 2020 SEASON WITH SHUTOUT WIN OVER ACU, 2-0
Mayfield with goal, assist in debut; DeBlieux adds goal in first season-opening win since 2014Next Game:vs. South Alabama9/6/2020 | 7 p.m.LIVE...

VOLLEYBALL: SWEEPING SUCCESS FOR LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL IN 2020 SEASON OPENER
Ragin’ Cajuns use fast start to build momentum and put away Houston Baptist BOX SCORE (PDF)Next Match:Houston Baptist9/5/2020 | 12...

ATHLETICS: RAGIN' CAJUNS PARTNER WITH OUR LADY OF LOURDES AND PARK PLACE FOR CATAPULT SPORTS TECHNOL
Local partners donate approximately $250,000 to supply Catapult performance technologyLAFAYETTE - Precision performance data and analytics will...

OBITUARY: LOCAL COACHING LEGEND BUDDY MARCELLO DIES - BASEBALL 47-49, FOOTBALL 46-49 - 8/30/2020
Chris Singleton The Courier, Sept. 1, 2020 Legendary local football coach Lucas Joseph “Buddy” Marcello has died.Please click here...

FOOTBALL: IOWA STATE REVERSES COURSE, SAYS NO FANS AT FOOTBALL OPENER VS. CAJUNS
Travis HinesDes Moines Register Sept. 2, 2020Iowa State will play its season opener against UL without fans in the stands at Jack Trice Stadium,...

FOOTBALL: LEVI LEWIS SELECTED TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL PERFORMANCE NATIONAL WATCH LIST
Lewis up to seven preseason honors ahead of his senior seasonLAFAYETTE – Senior quarterback Levi Lewis added another preseason...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA FOOTBALL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TELEVISION DESIGNATIONS, SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR 2020
Ragin’ Cajuns open 2020 season with back-to-back nationally televised gamesLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Football has added two nationally...

LOUISIANA ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES RAGIN’ CAJUNS TAILGATING COOKBOOK RECIPE CHALLENGE
Fan-driven cookbook to highlight the flavors of tailgating in AcadianaLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Athletics is giving fans a chance to flex...

GOLF: MAKING THE TURN - CAJUNS GOLF TEAM GETTING BACK TO 'NORMAL'
Dan McDonald    The Advertiser, Sept. 1, 2020The word “normal” has an entirely new meaning in the sports world since...

OBITUARY: DR. JIMMY JOHN GUILLORY - FACULTY 1975-80 - AUGUST 29, 2020
April 25, 1942 - August 29, 2020 A Mass of Christian Burial for Dr. Jim Guillory will be held on Tuesday. September 1, 2020 at Mater Dolorosa...

EMOTIONAL NAPIER EMPHASIZES SUPPORT FOR PLAYERS, RESPECT FOR POLICE AFTER MARCHES AGAINST BRUTALITY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, August 31, 2020Three days after about 150 UL student-athletes marched in Lafayette to raise awareness about police...

ATHLETICS: RAGIN' CAJUNS PLAN SUPPLY DRIVE FOR MCNEESE STATE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
University, AmeriCorps service group and Department of Athletics organize relief effortsLAFAYETTE - From Tuesday to Thursday (Sept. 1-3), the...

FOOTBALL: OFFENSIVE LINEMAN MARKS INTENT ON GOING OUT HIS WAY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 29, 2020It was the first game of what should have been Ken Marks’ final season as a Ragin’...

ATHLETICS: CAJUNS 'VERY FORTUNATE' TO DODGE MAJOR HURRICANE DAMAGE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 28, 2020Cajun Field and UL’s other sports facilities mostly were spared the wrath of Hurricane...

VOLLEYBALL: LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR 2020 SEASON
Ragin’ Cajuns start play Labor Day weekend at Earl K. Long GymLAFAYETTE – The schedule of matches the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball...

SOCCER: SOCCER RELEASE REVISED 2020 SCHEDULE
Louisiana to play eight of first 10 matches at homeMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory Links2020...

FOOTBALL: NEW ADDITION HUMPHREY NO LONGER IS UL'S BIG SURPRISE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 28, 2020When asked about teammate Tayland Humphrey, who sat out the 2019 season in accord with NCAA transfer rules,...

SOCCER: MUMMERT NAMED TO PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT TEAM
Ragin' Cajuns picked to finish in fifth-place tie in league standingsMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...

DIVISION OF ATHLETIC NETWORK MISCELLANEOUS PHOTO GALLERY INTO 1- INDIVIDUALS & PAIRS; 2- GROUPS
Years after the beginning of the Athletic Network, the Miscellaneous Photo Gallery was designed to post those photos which did not fit in a team...

FOOTBALL: WITH ALLEN DOWN, UL RECEIVER DEPTH TURNS TO FRESHMEN
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, August 25, 2020A position group already hit hard took another blow when UL held its first scrimmage of the month...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA EARNS TEN SELECTIONS ON PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE TEAMS
Ragin’ Cajuns’ ten picks are tied for the most in the Sun Belt ConferenceLAFAYETTE – Paced by First Team...

RCAF LAUNCHING RECENT GRAD PROGRAM AS NEW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
New program from Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Foundation aims to connect younger fans and supporters with the Department of AthleticsLAFAYETTE...

FOOTBALL: UL SCHEDULE MAY BE TOUGHER, BUT WILL IT ALL BE PLAYED?
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 24, 2020The Ragin’ Cajuns lost four non-conference games, added three, wound up with 11 total games instead...

ATHLETICS: THE CAJUNS AND CORONAVIRUS - HEART CONCERNS THE REAL DEAL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 23, 2020In many medical corners, concern over the possible impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the heart...

LOUISIANA FOOTBALL ADDS 2020 NON-CONFERENCE GAMES AGAINST UAB, CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Ragin’ Cajuns finalize schedule, will travel to UAB on Oct. 23, and host UCA on Nov. 21LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Football has added two...

FOOTBALL: THREE RAGIN’ CAJUNS NAMED ON REESE’S SENIOR BOWL TOP 250
LAFAYETTE – Levi Lewis, Elijah Mitchell and Trey Ragas were recognized as three of the top seniors ahead of the...

CLICK ON VERMILION WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST ON HOUSING, CLASSES, FRONT-LINE WORKERS, ETC.
With students back on campus, students, faculty, staff, parents, etc., are encouraged to stay updated on the latest news from the...

BASKETBALL: CAJUN COACHES THINK BASKETBALL WILL HAPPEN, BUT WHEN?
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 19, 2020Bob Marlin is confident the 2020-21 college basketball season will be played, in some form or fashion.Garry...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: UL POINT GUARD THOMAS TAKES HIGH SCHOOL COACHING JOB
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 19, 2020Point guard Jasmine Thomas – who started 14 of her 17 games for the UL women’s basketball team...

LOUISIANA ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES 2020 VIRTUAL 5K
Fans can participate in the event, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes and LUS Fiber, from August 28-30LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Athletics will host...

ATHLETICS: UL ATHLETES HAVE COVID-19 CONCERNS AS STUDENTS RETURN
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 17, 2020They have been operating in a bubble of sorts.Since returning to offseason training activities earlier this...

FOOTBALL: MCNEESE AD EXPLAINS DECISION TO NOT PLAY THE CAJUNS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 15, 2020For Heath Schroyer, the decision was not a difficult one.As much of McNeese’s interim athletic...

UNIVERSITY: UL LAFAYETTE STUDENTS MOVE ON TO CAMPUS IN A NEW WAY TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCE
Leigh Guidry, The Advertiser, Aug. 17, 2020Click here for photo gallery of 2020 Summer Commencement and how things look different. (34 photos).From...

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...

FOOTBALL: CORONAVIRUS CRISIS COSTS CAJUNS 10 FOOTBALL ROSTER SPOTS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 14, 2020In addition to non-conference games on the UL schedule, there is another Ragin’ Cajuns...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS AD 'WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED' AT LIGHTER FOOTBALL SCHEDULE AFTER LOSING 2 MORE GAMES
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 13, 2020On Wednesday UL replaced its canceled non-conference home game against Wyoming of the Mountain West...

FOOTBALL: NEW CAJUNS KICKER SNYDER DIDN'T NEED A VISIT TO PICK UL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 12, 2020For new Ragin’ Cajuns kicker Nate Snyder, who was on hand when UL opened its preseason camp last...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA FOOTBALL TO FACE IOWA STATE ON SEPT. 12 IN AMES
Ragin’ Cajuns and Cyclones to meet for first time in non-conference matchupLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Football and Iowa State have scheduled a...

FOOTBALL: UL LOSES SECOND NON-CONFERENCE GAME AMID COVID-19
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 11, 2020UL lost another of its 2020 opponents when the Mountain West, citing the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic,...

ATHLETICS: RAGIN' CAJUNS PARTNER WITH LEADING BRAND CONSULTANT JEREMY DARLOW
Darlow to instruct Louisiana’s student-athletes on personal brand building  LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Athletics will offer an...

FOOTBALL: LEVI LEWIS NAMED TO JOHNNY UNITAS GOLDEN ARM AWARD WATCH LIST
Lewis picks up another preseason honor ahead of his senior seasonLAFAYETTE – Senior Levi Lewis added a fourth preseason accolade...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA'S MORRIS TABBED AS ONE OF TOP SBC ASSISTANTS
Sun Belt veteran rated as one of top SBC assistant in poll conducted by Stadium's Jeff GoodmanMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics...

FOOTBALL: UL PLAYERS ADAMANT ABOUT DESIRE TO PLAY FOOTBALL SEASON
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, August 10, 2020With its season on the verge of potential collapse, the UL football team planned to hold its fourth...

COACH FAULKINBERRY ERA FOOTBALL REUNION CANCELED FOR 2020
Teammates:  After long discussions with some other older guys, we have decided to cancel the 2020 Faulkinberry Football Era Reunion because of...

OBITUARY: DAVID DEWAYNE LOONEY, JR. - FOOTBALL COACH 2018-2020 - AUGUST 1, 2020
December 26, 1988 – August 1, 2020David Dewayne Looney Jr.DJ was born on December 26, 1988. He is survived by his father, David Looney, Sr; his...

FOOTBALL: VIDEO OF RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL PRACTICE
Below is a link to video from today’s practice: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/x60unihq0r0curl/AAC-xC6XHyUHmO_oFrbmdNSqa?dl=0 We apologize for the...

FOOTBALL: COVID-19 CONCERNS CLOUD START OF UL PRESEASON CAMP
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, August 8, 2020Click here for photos of today's practice. Perhaps the biggest challenge of the year for the UL football...

FOOTBALL: UL OPENS CAMP WITH THREE CAJUNS OUT WITH MAJOR INJURIES
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 7, 2020Two Ragin’ Cajuns receivers and a key defensive lineman are out for most or all of the 2020 season and...

PRESIDENT DR. JOSEPH SAVOIE - PREPARED FOR A SAFE RETURN + CELEBRATING 2020 SUMMER GRADUATION
Enews, Aug. 6, 2020Click here for the enews issue which includes a brief video of President Savoie describing the precautions which have been taken...

OBITUARY: CAROL GERALD BAYHAM - TRACK & FIELD 1053-56 - JULY 12, 2020
Obituary for Carol Gerald Bayham October 1, 1932-July 12, 2020  A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at...

GOLF: MAKING THE TURN - HOW WILL COVID-19 AFFECT COLLEGE GOLF?
Dan McDonald, The Daily Advertiser, Aug. 5, 2020Most of the talk, speculation, discussion and rumors about the restart of collegiate athletics during...

FOOTBALL: UL, SUN BELT CONFERENCE FOOTBALL TEAMS CAN PLAY COMPLETE SCHEDULE + JOHN MARCASE STORY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 5, 2020The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday that its teams will play an eight-game league schedule and will be...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUN COACHES MOURN LOSS OF UL ASSISTANT LOONEY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, August 5, 2020Rob Sale’s office in the UL football facility is adjacent to the one that belonged to D.J....

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF FALL SOCCER PRACTICE
Louisiana looks to build off 9-win season for second-year coach Lance Key Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...

OBITUARY: JANICE WADE PRATT - RED JACKETS 1953-56 - AUGUST 1, 2020
 November 30, 1935 - August 1, 2020 Obituary for Janice Wade PrattFuneral services will be held for Janice Wade Pratt on Thursday August 6 at...

UL ASSISTANT LOONEY REMEMBERED: 'HE ALWAYS CARED ABOUT YOU,' FORMER MISSISSIPPI STATE TEAMMATE SAYS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 2, 2020On Friday, Sam Williams was on the phone with his longtime friend and former Mississippi State...

UL ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH LOONEY DIES OF HEART ATTACK DURING MORNING PRACTICE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 1, 2020Robert Hunt was stunned after hearing that UL assistant football coach D.J. Looney died Saturday morning...

LOUISIANA ATHLETICS MOURNS THE LOSS OF ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH DJ LOONEY
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Department of Athletics mourns the sudden loss of Louisiana Football assistant coach D.J. Looney, who passed away...

OBITUARY: ALINE MARGARET ARCENEAUX - UL STAFF 1948-85, MILITARY VETERAN 1943-80
 Funeral services will be held will be held Monday, August 3 at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church for...

OBITUARY: OTIS VERNON LOTT - FOOTBALL 1958-61 & TRACK & FIELD 1959 - JULY 29, 2020
Otis Vernon Lott, Jr., 80, of Kingsport, died Tuesday evening, July 28, 2020, after an extended illness, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born...

FOOTBALL: NATIONAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAGAZINES HIGH ON UL, MITCHELL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 29, 2020In college football’s magazine world, the 2020 preseason publications sure do like the Ragin’...

FOOTBALL: UL LINEMAN MAPIEU JOINS POPE IN NCAA TRANSFER PORTAL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 26, 2020Moved from the defensive line to the offensive line prior to spring practice earlier this year, UL junior...

FOOTBALL: UL QUARTERBACK LEWIS ON SECOND MAJOR AWARD WATCH LIST
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 25, 2020Several Ragin’ Cajuns have been named to the national watch list for major college football awards in...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA OFFICIALLY ADDS CAL TRANSFER JACOBI GORDON TO 2020-21 ROSTER
Former ESPN Top 100 product has two years of eligibility remaining Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...

FOOTBALL: JALEN WILLIAMS NAMED ON WUERFFEL TROPHY WATCH LIST
Award recognizes achievement in community service and athleticsLAFAYETTE – Redshirt senior Jalen Williams has been recognized...

ATHLETICS: SUN BELT CONFERENCE MOVES START OF COMPETITIVE SEASON TO SEPTEMBER 3
NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference announced today that it will delay the first permissible date of competition for the 2020-21...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: CLARENCE GLENN - FOOTBALL 1982-85
Glenn made his presence known for Cajuns   By Bruce Brown  Athletic Network   Clarence Glenn shook his head in wonder,...

GOLF: LOUISIANA PLACES FOUR ON SRIXON/CLEVELAND GOLF ALL-AMERICA SCHOLAR LIST
Quartet part of over 1,000 collegiate golfers named to list Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksNORMAN,...

FOOTBALL: RHYS BYRNS LANDS ON RAY GUY AWARD WATCH LIST
Byrns is one of 19 punters nationally to earn a spot on the preseason list LAFAYETTE – Junior Rhys Byrns was recognized as...

FOOTBALL: O’CYRUS TORRENCE SELECTED TO OUTLAND TROPHY WATCH LIST
Torrence is one of five Sun Belt players recognized on the preseason listLAFAYETTE – Sophomore O'Cyrus Torrence has been named...

LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL COLLECTS AVCA TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD
Volleyball recognized for maintaining 3.3.-plus GPA in the 2019-20 academic yearLAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team has...

MARK HUDSPETH WAS SUSPENDED FOR 'UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT' BEFORE HE RESIGNED AS APSU FOOTBALL COACH
George Robinson, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle, July 18, 2020Former Austin Peay football coach Mark Hudspeth was serving a 20-day suspension...

AN EARLY START – AND FINISH: FALL 2020 ACADEMIC CALENDAR CHANGES MADE
enews@louisiana.edu  July 16, 2020The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will begin its Fall 2020 semester on Monday, Aug. 17.The earlier...

CELEBRATING THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE'S FOUNDING DAY
enews@louisiana.edu  July 16, 2020On July 14, 1898, the Louisiana legislature voted to establish the Southwestern Louisiana Industrial...

FOOTBALL: MITCHELL, RAGAS NAMED TO DOAK WALKER WATCH LIST
Louisiana’s two backs featured on the national list for the second consecutive seasonLAFAYETTE – For the second consecutive season,...

BASEBALL: TONY ROBICHAUX TO BE INDUCTED INTO ABCA HALL OF FAME
Legendary coach will be posthumously awarded one of baseball’s biggest honorsLAFAYETTE - Longtime Louisiana Baseball head coach Tony...

LOUISIANA RELEASES 2020 WOMEN'S SOCCER SCHEDULE
SBC slate features home-and-home divisional play; Louisiana to host Houston, Lamar in non-conference playMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of...

LOUISIANA SCHOOL BOARD SET TO VOTE ON MASK MANDATE; FOOTBALL QUESTIONABLE (SANDY HOLLOWAY,BESE PRES)
Greg Hilburn, Monroe News-Star, July 13, 2020BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's top school board will decide Tuesday whether to require students...

SOFTBALL: CAJUNS SOFTBALL HAVING TWO SUPER SHORTSTOPS IS 'GOOD PROBLEM TO HAVE'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 10, 2020Buy Photo UL's Alissa Dalton throws the ball to first base as the Ragin' Cajuns play against the California...

OBITUARY: WILLIAM BUCK "BILL" WATSON - FRIEND OF ATHLETIC NETWORK - JUNE 29, 2020
June 6, 1944 - June 29, 2020William Buck (Bill) Watson was raised with his sister, Pam, in Lake Charles, LA, by parents Edward (Bill) and Glenn Buck...

GOLF: MAKING THE TURN - GOLF SHOULD SEE STRONG SECOND HALF OF 2020
Dan McDonald, golfballs.com, Daily Advertiser, July 9, 2020Few people keep track of national and international golf trends as much as Tom Cox...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA LANDS SIX ON 2020 LINDY’S ALL-SUN BELT PRESEASON TEAMS
Senior running back Elijah Mitchell tabbed as Preseason Offensive Player of the YearLAFAYETTE – Highlighted by First Team selection and...

MISS OUR ATHLETES/ATHLETIC TEAMS ? - TAKE A WALK BACK IN TIME - ARCHIVE NEWS HAS MANY TREASURES
Archive News on the Athletic Network is attempting to fill voids and keep the Cajun Spirit alive and well. With no game reports to view...

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY: BACKGROUND VIDEO + KISS SALUTES OUR TROOPS IN BRIEF VIDEO OF MILITARY 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...

TICKETS FOR FOOTBALL, MEN & WOMEN BASKETBALL - SALES, RENEWALS, AND MORE
Please click www.ragincajuns.com for football tickets on sale (now) and for Men and Women Basketball Ticket renewal.Thanks. Peace, ed dugas...

SOFTBALL: REPLACING SARAH HUDEK NO EASY TASK FOR UL SOFTBALL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 2, 2020For a while after the 2020 college softball season was cut short, UL coach Gerry Glasco was not sure if...

ATHLETICS: JAY WALKER RUNS CAJUN NATION THROUGH THE LATEST ON THE RCAF
Did you get your email?Have you seen the video? It's below if you haven't! The renewal period has begun for the Ragin’ Cajuns...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2020 INCLUDES APPALACHIAN STATE, MISSOURI
Chastity Laskey, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, July 1, 2020The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team had its share of big wins in 2019.The...

OBITUARY: ERROL C. BENOIT - BASEBALL 1961 - JULY 1, 2020
September 14, 1941 - July 1, 2020Obituary for Errol C. BenoitFuneral services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020, at 3:00 PM in La Chapelle de...

Q&A WITH DANA RADOVANOVIC FROM WOMEN'S TENNIS, DELIVERED BY ROADRUNNERAPP.COM
Louisiana Athletics has teamed up with RoadRunnerApp.com to offer a new series on RaginCajuns.com in which student-athletes share...

BASEBALL: TONY ROBICHAUX'S LESSONS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER A YEAR AFTER HIS DEATH
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 26, 2020Click here for The Advertiser Coach Robichaux photo galleries, including the video of the unveiling of...

ATHLETICS: CONTRACT EXTENSION ANNOUNCED FOR DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS BRYAN MAGGARD
Hired in February 2017, Maggard has helped usher in an exciting era of Ragin’ Cajuns AthleticsLAFAYETTE - The contract for Director of...

ATHLETICS: 2 MORE UL ATHLETES TEST POSITIVE FOR VIRUS; STATE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS PREP FOR BUDGET CUTS
William Taylor Potter, The Advertiser, June 25, 2020 Cajuns football players check in for voluntary workouts at the UL Athletics Complex on Tuesday,...

ATHLETICS: NEW RAGIN' READERS PROGRAM ANNOUNCED WITH LAFAYETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Reading initiative, presented by Our Lady of Lourdes, unveiled for summer in LafayetteLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Athletics and its Young Ragin'...

FORMER BASEBALL: EUNICE COACH PAUL TROSCLAIR STEPS DOWN AMID PANDEMIC; ANDRE VIGE WILL BE INTERIM CO
Bobby Ardoin, Special to the Daily World, The Advertiser, June 23, 2020Trenon Trosclair, Paul's youngest son, to become varsity assistantDuring the...

GOLF: MAKING THE TURN - ORTEGO PLACES 2ND AS STATE AMATEUR IS HELD WITH VIRUS SAFEGUARDS
 Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, June 23, 2020The good thing was that the Louisiana Golf Association’s premier event, the State Amateur...

FOOTBALL: BREAKING DOWN LOUISIANA FOOTBALL COACH BILLY NAPIER'S CONTRACT EXTENSION
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 23, 2020UL football coach Billy Napier’s annual income jumped by $80,000 to at least $880,000, and bonus...

GOLF: LOUISIANA LEGACY SERIES REWIND - THEO AND TEDDY SLIMAN
Father's Day edition goes back to a feature in March 2019Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksOn this Father's...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: RON, JR. & RANDY ROBICHEAUX - BASEBALL 1983-86 & RON ROBICHEAUX, SR.
Baseball big for Robicheaux family   By Bruce Brown  Athletic Network   Some people leave a big footprint while they're...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: Q&A WITH FLORIANE PICAUT DELIVERED BY ROADRUNNERAPP.COM
Louisiana Athletics has teamed up with RoadRunnerApp.com to offer a new series on RaginCajuns.com in which student-athletes share...

THREE UL ATHLETES TEST POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS; SEVEN OTHERS QUARANTINED
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 20, 2020Ten UL student-athletes from multiple sports programs are in quarantine, including three who have tested...

SOCCER'S HAILEY DAIGLE Q&A, DELIVERED BY ROADRUNNERAPP.COM
 Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLouisiana Athletics has teamed up with RoadRunnerApp.com to offer a new...

FAULKINBERRY ERA (1961-73) ANNUAL REUNION PLANNED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2020
Depending on the health situation, we plan on having our 2020 Annual Coach Faulkinberry Era USL Football Reunion Lunch  at Walk On Restaurant at...

BASEBALL: DEGGS EXCITED ABOUT CHANCE TO MOLD NEW CAJUNS INFIELD
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 18, 2020Now that last week’s 2020 Major League Baseball Draft is in the books, UL coach Matt Deggs has a...

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...

MEN'S GOLF & MEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA TOPS NATIONALLY IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
Golf ranked No. 1 overall program by Helper Helper; four programs ranked in top-10Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...

SOCCER: LOUISIANA JOINS FIGHT TO HELP END HUNGER
Ragin' Cajuns raising funds for Second Harvest Food Bank through June 30Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Story...

BASEBALL: BRANDON YOUNG SIGNS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT WITH THE ORIOLES
LAFAYETTE – Right-handed pitcher Brandon Young signed a professional contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday...

GOLF: FOUR RAGIN' CAJUNS FINISH IN TOP 20 AT 101ST LOUISIANA STATE AMATEUR
Kendrick, Weber, Marler earn exemptions to 2021 event; alum Noto finishes ninth overallMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics...

FOOTBALL: CORONAVIRUS CASES HAVEN'T DETERRED COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S QUEST TO RETURN, BUT WHEN WOULD THEY
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BASEBALL: MLB DRAFT NEGOTIATIONS WERE A WILD RIDE FOR UL'S CANTRELLE
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WEBSITE A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR DETAILS ABOUT SAFE RETURN TO CAMPUS- UPDATES WILL BE POSTED AS AVAILABLE
University News, June 4, 2020The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is putting its plans for the safe resumption of on-campus courses and...

SOCCER: CHEYENNE SPADE JOINS RAGIN' CAJUNS COACHING STAFF
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BASEBALL'S CARTER ROBINSON Q&A, DELIVERED BY ROADRUNNERAPP.COM
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Versatile athlete spent the previous two seasons competing at South CarolinaLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball head coach Gerry...

MEMORIAL DAY: REMEMBERING THOSE SLII, SLI, USL, UL VETERANS WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
As you pause on Memorial Day to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that Americans may live free, please offer...

ATHLETICS: LOUISIANA RECORDS IMPRESSIVE MARKS IN LATEST APR REPORT
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TRACK & FIELD: RAGIN' CAJUNS PLACE SEVEN ON ALL-LOUISIANA TRACK AND FIELD TEAM
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ATHLETICS: JOE DILLON AWARDED MALE STUDENT-ATHLETE COMEBACK OF THE YEAR
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ATHLETICS: JASMINE THOMAS HONORED AS FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETE COMEBACK OF THE YEAR
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FOOTBALL: A DAY IN UL COACH NAPIER'S NEW LIFE OPENS WITH SCHOOL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 17, 2020In the two months or so since the coronavirus pandemic changed his calendar, a day in the life of Billy...

ATHLETICS: MAGGARD CONFIRMS UL HAS NO PLANS TO CUT ANY SPORTS
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SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: CHARLES "PEANUT" TILLMAN - FOOTBALL 1999-2002
EDITOR'S NOTE: After this feature was written, induction ceremonies for the 2020 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class were moved from June to...

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CAP, GOWN AND LAPTOP: THIS IS WHAT UL VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT LOOKS LIKE FOR SPRING 2020 GRADS + TV SCH
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MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS LAND ISAIAH RICHARDS TO 2020-21 ROSTER
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VOLLEYBALL: LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL EARNS APR PUBLIC RECOGNITION AWARD
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SOCCER: LOUISIANA SOCCER'S RIEPL AMONG TOP GRADUATES IN 2020 CLASS
Soccer letterwinner named Outstanding Graduate in B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of...

FOOTBALL: INSIDE THE BIRDCAGE - ALMOST BOWLING, PART III
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PLAYER/COACH: 'FAMILY' HAS EXTRA MEANING FOR CAJUNS FOOTBALL ASSISTANT LAMAR MORGAN
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COACH: THIS MOTHER'S DAY, ONE WOMAN GIVES THANKS FOR HEALTHY PREEMIES AND THE MOM WHO INSPIRED HER
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LOUISIANA ACADEMICS STAFF EMBRACES “NEW NORMAL� HEAD ON DURING PANDEMIC
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FOOTBALL: SAFETY TRUMPS START OF SEASON FOR CAJUNS COACH NAPIER
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ADMINISTRATION: SPECIAL EDITION FROM UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE BY PRESIDENT DR. SAVOIE
Dear friends,   This unprecedented public health crisis has affected everyone. The same is true at UL Lafayette. We’ve had to reimagine...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CORONAVIRUS IMPACTS CAJUNS' BASKETBALL SCHEDULING PLANS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 29, 2020Fewer long road trips that require a flight. More regional opponents.Multiple games against the same Sun...

ATHLETICS: UL OFFERS TICKET REFUNDS; NO SPORTS CUTS, LAYOFFS PLANNED
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 29, 2020As they continue to try to figure out how to cover income lost as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

FOOTBALL: REACTION TO RAGIN' CAJUNS SELECTED IN THE 2020 NFL DRAFT
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DR. AUTHEMENT REMEMBERED - VIDEO OF HIS ACCEPTANCE REMARKS AT COE ACADEMIC SHOWCASE - NOV., 1998
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FOOTBALL: CAJUNS COACH NAPIER - NFL SCOUTS 'FLIP OVER EVERY ROCK' - JACQUET & BRADLEY FOUND SPOTS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 26, 2020At least two undrafted Ragin’ Cajuns have found landing spots, according to UL, as cornerback...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER FEELS CAJUNS JACQUET, BRADLEY, AND RALSTON HAVE NFL SHOT
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 26, 2020For those Ragin’ Cajuns not among UL’s highest-rated NFL Draft prospects — as offensive...

FOOTBALL: PITTSBURGH DRAFTS UL'S DOTSON, TAMPA BAY TAKES CALAIS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 25, 2020UL running back/kicker returner Raymond Calais Jr. went to the NFL Draft Combine earlier this year. Ragin'...

OBITUARY: KENNETH EUGENE BEGLEY, JR. - FAN - PAST BALLPLAYERS ASSOCIATION - APRIL 21, 2020
Kenneth Eugene Begley, Jr.Lafayette - Memorial Services will be held at a later date for Kenneth Eugene Begley, Jr., 68, who passed away on April...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS OFFENSIVE LINEMAN HUNT TAKEN IN NFL DRAFT
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 24, 2020He did not have a full body of work from his senior season.But that did not stop UL offensive lineman...

FOOTBALL: DAD RAISED CAJUNS NFL DRAFT PROSPECT DOTSON RIGHT WAY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 23, 2020It happened during his days at Plaquemine High, and came completely unexpected.Kevin Dotson’s mother...

UNIVERSITY PROTECTING HEALTH CARE WORKERS & REMEMBERING DR. AUTHEMENT (VIDEO)
Please click here for the latest university news on Remembering Dr. Authement and the making of the face shields. Peace, ed...

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION: INSIDE THE BIRDCAGE - REMEMBERING RAY BY JAY WALKER
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MEN'S BASKETBALL: LEADING UL SCORER JOHNSON ENTERS NCAA TRANSFER PORTAL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 22, 2020Jalen Johnson, UL’s leading scorer and rebounder in the 2019-20 season, has entered the NCAA...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: ANTHONY "BAB" BABINEAUX - BASEBALL 1991-94 & COACHES 1995-2020
Babineaux fills many roles with Cajun baseball program By Bruce Brown Athletic Network What a long trip it's been.  Anthony Babineaux is in his...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA ADDS JUCO ALL-AMERICAN BRAYAN AU TO 2020-21 ROSTER
Native of Mexico is fourth newcomer added to rosterMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLAFAYETTE...

WOMEN’S TENNIS: FLORIANE PICAUT AND MARIONA PEREZ NOGUERA EARN LSWA HONORS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA ADDS DEVIN BUTTS TO MEN'S BASKETBALL ROSTER
Swingman and Georgia prep product has three years of eligibility remaining Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...

OBITUARY: DAVID "RAY" SUTLEY - LONG-TIME STAT CREW FOR UL FOOTBALL & BASKETBALL - APRIL 20, 2020
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4/11 UNIVERSITY UPDATES RELATED TO COVID-19 - LINKS TO ALL UNIVERSITY UPDATES + TOPS & GRADUATION
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FOOTBALL: CAJUNS OFFENSIVE LINEMAN HUNT A BIG TARGET IN NFL DRAFT
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MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA ADDS PORTLAND TRANSFER THEO AKWUBA TO 2020-21 ROSTER
Montgomery, Ala., native will have two years of eligibility remaining Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...

SOCCER: LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES 2020 SIGNING CLASS - BIOS & PHOTOS INCLUDED
Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory Links2020 ROSTER LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns head women's...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS NOT IMMUNE FROM NCAA TRANSFER PORTAL MOVEMENT
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 15, 2020The revolving door that college basketball rosters have become spins and spins, and no program, it...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: JOHNSON NAMED LSWA NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR - WILSON HONORABLE MENTION
Johnson, Wilson part of 18-member teamMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsJalen JohnsonStory LinksLAFAYETTE...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: TY’REONA DOUCET NAMED SECOND TEAM ALL-LOUISIANA
Doucet earns LSWA honors for the second-straight seasonLAFAYETTE – Ty'Reona Doucet picked up another postseason accolade...

OBITUARY: CAROLYN LITTELL GARDINER - RED JACKET 1954 & 55 - APRIL 13, 2020
Carolyn GardinerOpelousas - OPELOUSAS - A private graveside service will be held for Carolyn Littell Gardiner at Bellevue Memorial Cemetery.Carolyn...

SOCCER COACH: RAGIN' CAJUNS ASSISTANT TO PLAY PROFESSIONALLY IN FRANCE
Former Longhorn made immediate impact in short stint with Ragin' CajunsMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...

MEN'S BASKETBALL ANNOUNCES 2019-20 AWARD WINNERS
Aucoin, Johnson, Russell, Wilson earn player award for Ragin' CajunsMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLAFAYETTE...

CARS LINE UP AROUND UL TO HONOR RAY AUTHEMENT IN DRIVE-BY MEMORIAL AT UL + TRIBUTE VIDEO
William Taylor Potter, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, April 10, 2020Memorial for Ray Authement for public to offer drive-by tributes. Friday, April 10,...

FAMILY CONNECTIONS: LATEST POSTINGS - ARE YOUR FAMILY CONNECTIONS POSTED ? KNOW OF ANY FCS MISSING?
Please click on www.athleticnetwork.net  -   History of UL Athletics (left side of home page) - Family Connections - then scroll down....

SOFTBALL: TRIO OF CAJUN SOFTBALL SENIORS ANNOUNCE THEY'LL RETURN IN 2021
Nick Fontenot, The Advertiser, April 6, 2020A trio of UL softball seniors announced over the last few days that they will be returning for an extra...

ACADIANA LEADERS, ORGANIZATIONS CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF RAY AUTHEMENT, UL'S LONGTIME LEADER
William Taylor Potter, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, April 6, 2020Buy Photo Louisiana Lafayette's president Dr. Ray Authement received an award from...

OBITUARY: DR. RAY P. AUTHEMENT - UL PRESIDENT, 1973-2008 - APRIL 5, 2020
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HAPPY EASTER TO ATHLETIC NETWORK VIEWERS
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RAY AUTHEMENT, BELOVED EDUCATOR AND UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE PRESIDENT, DIES
William Taylor Potter, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, April 5, 2020Buy Photo Ray Authement and his wife Barbara Authement are joyful after recieving...

DR. RAY P. AUTHEMENT, UL LAFAYETTE PRESIDENT FOR 34 YEARS, DIES AT AGE 91 + DR. SAVOIE'S STATEMENT
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ATHLETICS: CAJUNS IMPROVISE TRAINING, ACADEMICS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS + PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 4, 2020Click below for the photo gallery of Life with a pandemic: Photos of Acadiana amid coronavirus...

BASEBALL: DEGGS HOPES HIS CAJUNS CAN PICK UP WHERE THEY LEFT OFF
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 2, 2020He wants each of his seniors — starting outfielders Brennan Breaux and Gavin Bourgeois, and pitchers...

FOOTBALL: CORONAVIRUS HAS CAJUN FIELD RENOVATION PROJECT ON PAUSE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 1, 2020Planning for the start of a major renovation project at Cajun Field has been put on hold as UL deals with...

FOOTBALL: NFL DRAFT PREP CONTINUES FOR CAJUNS DESPITE NO PRO DAY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 1, 2020Quite some time ago, Ragin’ Cajuns coach Billy Napier was making the case that football players from...

SALUTE TO OUR HOST FIREFLY MARKETING AND OUR ATHLETIC NETWORK SPONSORS - THANK YOU!
Yes, while the Coronavirus has provided unstable settings for most websites, the Athletic Network has continued to pursue its mission of keeping the...

ATHLETIC NETWORK: RECENT POSTINGS IN THE ATHLETIC NETWORK PHOTO GALLERY IDENTIFIED + CALL FOR MORE
For new postings in the Athletic Network photo gallery, click the links below:1940 Football (First McNaspy Stadium Football Game) ...

SPOTLIGHT OF FORMER ATHLETE: HENRY "SHAKER" BROOKS - TRACK & FIELD 1991 & 1992
Ragin' Cajun Track & Field Records  4x400 Relay – 3:03.51 (Ruel Paul, Grady Labbe, Darryl Granger, Henry Brooks, 1991 Drake Relays)...

2019 ATHLETIC NETWORK OBITUARIES: LOCATING THE OBITUARY OF A LOVED-ONE
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TRACK & FIELD: VIDEO (YOUTUBE) OF 1965-68 SOUTHWESTERN RELAYS REPOSTED & AVAILABLE
Videos (youtube) of the 1965-68 Southwestern Relays - Feb. 19, 2020Through the efforts of Charles de Gravelles, Katherine & Tommy Jameson...

GOLF: LOUISIANA ADDS BANGER TO COACHING STAFF
Former Division II standout joins Ragin' Cajuns as assistant coachMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksMason...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: HIGHLIGHT VIDEO (11 MINUTES) PRESENTED AT THE 2001 BERYL SHIPLEY REUNION
Compliments of Channel One Digital, Inc. This walk down memory lane which will brighten the day for any university basketball fan. ...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: JOJO HARRIS - TRACK & FIELD 1991-1996
Flip of the coin paved way for Harris  By Bruce Brown Athletic Network  ORANGE, Texas – There are numerous ways to...

FOOTBALL: VISIT TO PREVIOUS BOWLS-1944,1970,2011,2012,2013,2014,2016,2018 - STORIES, PHOTOS, VIDEOS
Click here to view the Bulldog's win at the Oil Bowl in Houston on Jan. 1, 1944.  Led by the late, great Alvin Dark, the Bulldogs made their...

OBITUARY: ROLAND "RAGS" GUIDRY - FAN - MARCH 23, 2020
Roland "Rags" Guidry Carencro - Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. Evangeline Memorial Gardens...

DEDICATION OF ATHLETIC NETWORK WEBSITE REMEMBERS BLACKJACK LANDRY & DUTCH REINHARDT ON DEC. 17TH
Dec. 17, 2019 - LafayetteToday marks the 16th anniversary of the Site Dedication of www.athleticnetwork.net  to two of the most beloved people...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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FORMER WEIGHTLIFTING: UPDATE ON GLORY DAYS - THE DOCUMENTARY TO CHRONICLE TEAM'S NATIONAL TRIUMPHS
Source: Sports, Glory Days, La Louisiane , Fall 2018, pgs. 34-35Here is an update on our WL documentary film from Nick Campbell: (via Warren Perrin)...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: 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...

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...

UPDATING AN PROFILES: IS YOUR PROFILE CURRENT, ACCURATE & COMPLETE? IT REPRESENTS YOU TO VIEWERS
If all you want to do is provide information for the footnote section - the blank box which is open-ended OR if you want to change...

ATHLETIC NETWORK BROCHURE (2014) AND ATHLETIC NETWORK HANDOUT CARD (2018) POSTED IN PHOTO GALLERY
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 CHAMPIONSHIP 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...

VETERANS DAY IS NOV. 11TH - VIEW OUR UL VETERANS AND THEIR SPECIAL SACRIFICES FOR OUR FREEDOM
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 FOOTBALL 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
Announcement from Zack Stein: The Special Collections department at Edith Garland Dupré Library has posted a digital exhibit of the 1998...

ATHLETIC NETWORK: SPONSORS HELP PROVIDE HISTORICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION
When one clicks on www.athleticnetwork.net  away from the home page, banners of AN sponsors appear in the upper right side of the screen. These...

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...

ATHLETIC NETWORK: NAVIGATIONAL TIPS FOR QUICKLY LOCATING AN ATHLETE OR SUPPORT GROUP MEMBER
Navigational Tips for Quickly Locating An Athlete or Support Group Member The mission of the Athletic Network is "to identify, locate and...

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
Bob Tompkins, Written for the LSWA, The Advertiser, June 19, 2018During the LSU-Rice semifinal game of the NCAA Baton Rouge baseball regional in...

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL OF OUR ATHLETIC NETWORK FATHERS AND FATHER-FIGURES
Please click here for an overview of the background and current state of the celebration of Father's Day in the U.S. May it be a day of celebration,...

SPECIAL FANS: HENRY AND BILLIE DUHON HEBERT - RAGIN' CAJUNS FANS FOR OVER 60 CONSECUTIVE YEARS
Congratulations to Henry and Billie Duhon Hebert, Ragin' Cajuns Special Fans in every sense of the words.To view their story of unique enduring...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: BRANDON STOKLEY - FOOTBALL 1995-98
Stokley earned Hall of Fame the hard way By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Brandon Stokley knew what it was like when players awaited phone calls from...

SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: BRYAN BROTHERS (BILL 77-80, BOYD 81-84 & VAUGHN 81-85) AND JERRY SIMMONS (71-82)
Bryan believed in Simmons By Bruce Brown Written for the La. Sports Hall of Fame When John Bryan first saw Jerry Simmons, he saw a smallish tennis...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: MARLIN NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR; BARTLEY NAMED PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsBATON ROUGE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball coach Bob Marlin and senior guard...

FORMER BASEBALL: YANKEE FAN OR NOT, GUIDRY'S BOOK BASEBALL TREAT
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, April 12, 2018Former New York Yankees great Ron Guidry, shown here throwing out the first pitch on Ron Guidry Weekend at...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: BARTLEY, MARLIN HIGHLIGHT 2017-18 LSWA MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Bartley joined by Washington, Gant on All-LSWA teamLAFAYETTE – Following in the footsteps...

FORMER TRACK & FIELD: CARENCRO COACH KOVATCH HEADLINE 4A ALL-STATE HONOREES -NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR
LSWA, The Advertiser, April 7, 2019Carencro coach Christopher Kovatch smiles big after winning the Class 4A state championship. (Photo: SCOTT...

GOLF: MAKING THE TURN - MORE CAJUN SUCCESS + PETE TOURNAMENT
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, April 4, 2018More Cajun successUL’s golf team is still basking in the glow of its first tournament win in five...

SOFTBALL: FLORIDA STATE CAPTURES BOTH ENDS OF TOP 25 MATCHUP IN TALLAHASSEE
Game 1 Box Score (PDF)Game 2 Box Score (PDF)Next Game at Georgia State4/7/2018 | 12 p.m. (CDT)ESPN 1420 AM Live StatsListen LiveFull...

FORMER BASEBALL: 40 YEARS LATER, RON GUIDRY RECALLS YANKEES' MAGICAL 1978 SEASON
Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, NorthJersey.com @pcaldera March 22, 2018 TAMPA, Fla. – Asked about his memories of 40 years ago, Ron Guidry...

FORMER GOLF: ANOTHER AGONIZINGLY CLOSE FINISH FOR LAFAYETTE’S MICHAEL SMITH
BROUSSARD – Dena vu is defined as a feeling of having already experienced a situation. But look up déjà vu in a dictionary, and...

FORMER BASKETBALL: FORMER CAJUNS GREAT BO LAMAR TO BE INDUCTED INTO OHIO CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsThree-time All-American helped Cajuns to 74 wins in final three seasonsCOLUMBUS, Ohio –...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: POPULAR EX-CAJUN FORWARD THOMAS LOST 'WAY TOO SOON - UPDATED FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 19, 2018Update: According to a Legacy.com obituary, funeral services will be held at...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA'S MARLIN EARNS NABC DISTRICT COACH OF THE YEAR HONORS
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsEighth-year coach led Ragin' Cajuns to school-record 27 winsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Louisiana...

FORMER BASEBALL & VOLLEYBALL: PAPO, TINA RAMOS RETURN TO WATCH THEIR SON START FOR CAJUNS
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, March 10, 2018Papo and Tina Ramos enjoy the game as the Ragin' Cajuns take on the South Alabama Jaguars at M.L....

BASEBALL: EVEN IN LOSS, NEW PARK MAKES TRIP WORTHWHILE
Grant Alexander, The Advertiser, March 11, 2018It’s hard for me to be too upset after the Cajuns 7-3 loss on Saturday to South Alabama, even as...

FORMER TRACK & FIELD: KOVATCH (1993-96) LEADS CARENCRO TO FIRST BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, March 9, 2018It took 18 years, but Carencro coach Christopher Kovatch took over a winless program and now has it playing...

FORMER BASKETBALL: MEETING DION BROWN TURNS WRITER INTO FAN AGAIN
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, March 3, 2018  UL Athletics Hall of Fame basketball player Dion Brown accepts applause honoring his career with the...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: MICHAEL DESORMEAUX - FOOTBALL 2005-08 & COACHES 2016-18
Michael Desormeaux Rushing 2005 – 87 carries, 487 yards, 5.6 avg., 50 long, 3 TD 2006 – 24 carries, 180 yards, 7.5 avg., 51 long, 1 TD...

FORMER FOOTBALL: FORMER NFL CORNERBACK CHARLES 'PEANUT' TILLMAN EARNS FBI BADGE, SOURCE SAYS
Bobby Clay, Sporting News Feb. 23, 2018  Former Pro Bowl cornerback Charles Tillman has graduated from the FBI's Training Academy in...

SOFTBALL: DALTON FEELS RIGHT AT HOME WITH CAJUNS - ALFRED LAMSON? LAMSON PARK?
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, February 22, 2018UL shortstop Alissa Dalton has proven to play flawlessly at shortstop so far this season. (Photo: SCOTT...

FORMER TRACK & FIELD - J. MURY COMING OF AGE: A JOURNEY OF GROWTH, CULTURE AND SPIRIT IN CAJUN LAND
Submitted by Dr. Joseph Mury, Feb. 8, 2018Everyone in life has a story. Some stories are dramatic, some are sorrowful and some are rather normal and...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: JILL ROBERTSON MIDDLETON - SOFTBALL 2001-2003 & 2005
Jill Robertson at UL  2001 - .303 BA, 198 AB, 57 R, 60 H, 15 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 20 RBI, 18-23 SB  2002 - .262 BA, 186 AB, 40 R, 49 H, 10 2B, 4...

FORMER BASEBALL, COACH: NICHOLLS GIVES 'INCREDIBLE' HONOR TO LOCAL BASKETBALL PRODUCT
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Jan. 25, 2018Rickey Broussard, shown here being recognized at the Top 28 by former Blue Coat and friend Jack Dale...

BLACKHAM COLISEUM - FUNDING, ORIGIN OF NAME, USES, CHANGES OVER TIME
—Advertiser: Coliseum bids due Oct. 18, Sept. 26, 1947: Bids would be opened Oct. 18 to build the South Louisiana Mid-Winter Fair Coliseum,...

FOOTBALL: VC HIRES FOUQUIER (FORMER FB & COACH) AS NEXT HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
James Bewers, The Advertiser, Jan. 5, 2018Former UL defensive coordinator Kevin Fouquier encourages his players during a practice session back in...

FORMER FOOTBALL: ARVIE’S COACHING JOURNEY WAS A LONG AND WINDING ROAD
Bobby Ardoin, Opelousas Daily World,  Dec. 23, 2018Richwood made make its first appearance in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome when they took on West...

FORMER TRACK & FIELD: HOLLIS CONWAY JOINS UNIVERSITY STAFF IN LEADERSHIP ROLE
LAFAYETTE – University of Louisiana track and field great Hollis Conway has returned to his alma mater where he will assist the Louisiana...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: DION BROWN - MEN'S BASKETBALL 1980-84
Dion Brown Career Highlights 1980-1984 Points – 1,412 FG Pct - 56.3 Rebounds – 926 (4th in USL history) Rebounds per Game – 8.6...

ATHLETIC NETWORK WEBSITE DEDICATED TO BLACKJACK LANDRY & DUTCH REINHARDT ON DEC. 17, 2003
Fourteen years ago, www.athleticnetwork.net  held a ceremony to dedicate Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Network in honor of Bill...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: LINDSAY WEBB COCKRELL - SOCCER 2003-06
Webb welcomes third child, who waits on Harvey first By Bruce Brown Athletic Network HUFFMAN, Texas – Lindsay Webb may have a smart one on her...

MILITARY: VETERANS DAY (11/11) PLEASE HONOR OUR SLI, USL & UL VETERANS - VISIT THE AN MILITARY PAGE
Our SLI, USL, and UL military veteransClick here for the National Anthem sung by the choirs of the various military academies at an NFL game 11 years...

FORMER COACH/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: FORMER PLAYERS GATHER TO CELEBRATE MEL DIDIER
Bobby Ardoin, The Advertiser, Nov. 11, 2017 Bobby Dupre and Joe Fred Godchaux review an excerpt from Mel Didier's autobiography Saturday before the...

FAMILY CONNECTIONS - A KEY PAGE IN THE HISTORY OF UL ATHLETICS - PLEASE REVIEW AND SEND YOUR FCS
When one clicks on the History of UL Athletics link on left side of the AN home page, a most unique menu appears, one which is not available in...

BASEBALL: FATHER, SON - PAPO RAMOS' KID MARCO TRIES TO MAKE UL BASEBALL TEAM
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 29, 2017It is September, and classes are underway at UL.To the east, over the warm waters of the Caribbean, a...

FORMER FOOTBALL: CAJUN ALUM 'PEANUT' TILLMAN TRAINING TO JOIN FBI
Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY Sports, Sept. 20, 2017Former NFL cornerback Charles Tillman is training to join the FBI, according to multiple reports....

FORMER BASEBALL COACH & AD: ABOUT MEL DIDIER FROM WIFE ELENA + FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS INFO
Dear Friends & Family, Please forgive me  IF I may have sent Article yesterday (9/13). I realize this is not a very personal way to let you...

BASEBALL: FROM THE VAULT-DIDIER'S SILHOUETTE WAS ICONIC AT BALLPARKS EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING ALEX BOX
Glenn Guilbeau, USA TODAY Network(Mel Didier, who died Sunday, and his grandson, LSU infielder Beau Didier, were the subjects of this feature on...

FORMER RAGIN' CAJUNS BASEBALL COACH, AD MEL DIDIER PASSES AWAY AT 90
 LAFAYETTE – Mel Didier, a former head baseball coach and athletic director at then-USL from 1981-82 and would serve as a longtime Major...

FORMER ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS: TENNIS WRITERS HONOUR ATP'S GREG SHARKO
Bud Collins Award presented to ATP's data guru Greg Sharko in New York City  Greg Sharko, joined by ATP Senior VP of PR & Marketing...

SPOTLIGHT FEATURE ON FORMER ATHLETE: BILL BRYAN - MEN'S TENNIS 1977-80
Bryan never went down without a fight  By Bruce Brown  Athletic Network For Bill Bryan, each match as a member of UL's Ragin' Cajun...

FORMER BASEBALL: ROCKIES ACQUIRE JONATHAN LUCROY IN TRADE WITH RANGERS
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SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: HISTORY LESSON - SELECT GROUP OF CAJUNS LEAVES A MARK IN THE NFL
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FORMER BASEBALL/COACH: UL COACH ROBICHAUX TO ENTER MCNEESE SPORTS HALL OF FAME
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FORMER GOLF: RAYNE GOLFER TO ADD TO RESUME WITH BRITISH SENIOR OPEN
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FOOTBALL: HORST NAMED TO WUERFFEL TROPHY WATCH LIST
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MEN'S BASKETBALL: WASHINGTON NAMED TO 2016-17 NABC HONORS COURT
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FOOTBALL: HORST NOMINATED TO ALLSTATE AFCA GOOD WORKS TEAM
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FORMER VOLLEYBALL: CHANELLE GARDNER TO COMPETE PROFESSIONALLY IN GERMANY
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FORMER DIRECTOR OF SPORTS INFORMATION & LOUISIANA SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE: DAN MCDONALD PROFILE
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FORMER TRACK & FIELD AND FOOTBALL: BILLY DALTON INDUCTED INTO HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME
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BASEBALL: LSUE TRIO STEPPING UP FOR CAJUNS BASEBALL + VIDEO - CAJUN MOMS ON MOTHER'S DAY FIRST PITCH
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UNIVERSITY/ATHLETICS: AN INTERESTING HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE WRITTEN BY 147 STUDENTS/FACULTY -1928-01
A Unique Historical Perspective of SLI, USL and UL by Former Students/Faculty In 1998 the request was made for former and current students/faculty to...

FOOTBALL: 1944 OIL BOWL CHAMPIONS (1ST BOWL) AND HEARTBREAK AT 1970 GRANTLAND RICE BOWL (2ND BOWL)
Football Bowl History began long before the New Orleans Bowl.Houston Oil Bowl, Jan. 1, 1944At the conclusion of the 1943 football season, the SLI...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS OPEN HOME SLATE THIS SATURDAY WITH HERBERT HEYMANN FOOTBALL CLASSIC
Why is the first UL home football game named The Herbert Heymann Football Classic? Click here , then scroll down for the answer.  Peace, Ed...

ACADIANA HISTORY: RUN FOR IT (PHOTO OF 1928 TRACK & FIELD TEAM)
The Daily Advertiser, July 11, 2016Photo courtesy of Clerk of Court Louis J. PerretThe 1928 Southwestern Louisiana Institute’s track team...

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This is a unique opportunity for you, family, friends, teammates, etc., to remember a special person - a faculty member, a loved one,...

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BASEBALL: GEHRIG'S IMAGE ENDURES, 75 YEARS AFTER 'LUCKIEST MAN' SPEECH IN YANKEE STADIUM
Reposted from July 4, 2014 (75th anniversary) - still a high interest read.  Dan Schlossberg, Special for USA TODAY SportsLou Gehrig wipes...

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