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STILL IMAGE PROGRAM (SIP) FEATURES THE RED JACKETS 2020 HOMECOMING REUNION + HONORING HILMA LEVIS The Still Image Program Features the Red Jackets at their 2020 Reunion at the Alumni Center. Click here for the story...
TEXAS SENDS CRITICAL LETTER TO BIG 12 OFFICIALS, SIGNALING THE LONGHORNS INTEND TO LEAVE FOR SEC Brian Davis Hookem, posted on the Lafayette Daily Advertiser website, July 25, 2021Athletic Network footnote by Ed Dugas. The Ragin' Cajuns open the...
FOOTBALL: WHAT NEW SUN BELT COVID-19 POLICY MEANS TO LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUN FOOTBALL PLAYERS Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 24, 2021NEW ORLEANS – UL offensive lineman Max Mitchell said he is vaccinated against COVID-19.Defensive...
OLYMPICS: THE DAY NEW IBERIA NATIVE MORGANN LELEUX BECAME AN OLYMPIAN, IT WAS HOTTER THAN LOUISIANA Koki Riley, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, July 24, 2021Click here, then scroll down for the video of Morgann's successful jump. There's a...
FOOTBALL: WHY IT WAS HARD TO DODGE THE HYPE OVER THE LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS AT SUN BELT MEDIA DAY Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 24, 2021NEW ORLEANS – With 20 of 22 starters returning from a 10-1 team, UL football has a chance...
FOOTBALL: LEVI LEWIS NOMINATED TO 2021 ALLSTATE AFCA GOOD WORKS TEAM Lewis assisted with hurricane relief efforts and served several local nonprofits over the course of the yearLAFAYETTE –...
LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL EARNS REPEAT AVCA TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD HONORS Ragin' Cajuns recorded a 3.3-plus team GPA during the 2020-21 academic yearLAFAYETTE - For the second consecutive season, and fifth time in the past...
FOOTBALL: SHANE VALLOT NAMED TO RIMINGTON TROPHY WATCH LIST Award honors the top center in the nationLAFAYETTE – Center Shane Vallot has been named to the 2021 Rimington Trophy Preseason...
OBITUARY: JESSIE FOURNIER DUHON - UL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1968-1996 - JULY 17, 2021 May 26, 1940 - July 17, 2021Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 1:30PM in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille in Lafayette,...
A LOOK AT THE 2021 LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF, COORDINATORS The Lafayette Daily Advertiser, July 22, 2021Click here for the photo gallery of the current football coaching staff....
GYMNASTICS/TRAMPOLINE: STUDENT HAS JUMP ON COMPETITION AS SHE GOES TO OLYMPICS FOR SECOND TIME enews, university of Louisiana at Lafayette, news-event, July 21, 2021. A University of Louisiana at Lafayette student is reaching for...
RED JACKETS: SLI GRADUATES AND FORMER ROOMMATES RECONNECT AFTER 70 YEARS Alumni Association Alumni Accents, July 22, 2021Lifelong friendships, especially those that span several decades, are treasures to hold on to. Three...
FAULKINBERRY FOOTBALL ERA REUNION FOR 2021 SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCT. 30 - MARK YOUR CALENDAR Announcement From Tom KellyThe Annual USL Faulkinberry Era Football 2021Reunion Lunch will be held at the Walk On Restaurant at 2336 Kaliste...
LOUISIANA SOCCER RELEASES 2021 SCHEDULE Houston, LSU, Rice part of 10-match home scheduleMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory Links2021...
SUN BELT PRESEASON FOOTBALL POLL HAS LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS WINNING WEST DIVISION Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 20, 2021UL football is a runaway favorite to win the Sun Belt Conference’s West Division, according to...
FOOTBALL: BRALEN TRAHAN EARNS SPOT ON 2021 CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST Trahan led Louisiana in 2020 with four picks and 13 passes defendedLAFAYETTE – Coming off a stellar 2020 season, redshirt junior...
FOOTBALL: LEVI LEWIS NAMED TO 2021 MAXWELL & DAVEY O'BRIEN AWARD WATCH LISTS Levi Lewis Earns Spot on 2021 Davey O’Brien Award Preseason Watch ListList features 30 of the nation’s top quarterbacks ahead of the 2021...
LOUISIANA SOCCER ADDS CHRISTIAN MCKENNA TO STAFF Former Northeastern University product played professionally in Scotland, AustraliaMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: BRIAN SOIGNIER - FOOTBALL 1994-99 & TRACK & FIELD 1995-99 Soignier finds perfect place to learn from life, help others By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Life may not be...
LET US REMEMBER: DWIGHT SEVIN - FOOTBALL 1964-68 AND BASEBALL 1969 - PASSED ON JULY 11, 2021 Please click here for Dwight's Athletic Network profile. Submitted by Cheryl on July, 16, 2021 and posted that day by Ed Dugas.Dwight married Cheryl...
FORMER FACULTY: LT. GOV. NUNGESSER HONORS POET, LONGTIME UL PROFESSOR https://www.katc.com/news/lafayette-parish/lt-gov-nungesser-honors-poet-longtime-ul-professorKATC TV 3, Lafayette, La website July 15,...
SOFTBALL: STORMY KOTZELNICK JOINING LOUISIANA SOFTBALL FOR THE 2022 SEASON Transfer from Pac-12 member Washington to make collegiate debut with the Ragin’ Cajuns LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...
SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA SOFTBALL ADDS ARI QUIñONES FOR THE 2022 SEASON West-coast product transferring with experience in Pac-12 at WashingtonLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball head coach Gerry...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: BASKETBALL SEASON TICKET RENEWALS UNDERWAY Fans can renew original 2019 seats through Account ManagerMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLAFAYETTE...
VOLLEYBALL: GRAY SELECTS MORALES TO COMPLETE LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL COACHING STAFF Leadership group now in place as Ragin’ Cajuns prepare for a new era this fallLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball head...
SOFTBALL: JOURDYN CAMPBELL JOINS LOUISIANA SOFTBALL STARTING WITH 2022 SEASON All-around player fits the Ragin’ Cajuns style of play LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball head coach Gerry...
MEN'S TENNIS: MARK JEFFREY RESIGNS AS MEN’S TENNIS HEAD COACH LAFAYETTE – Men's Tennis head coach Mark Jeffrey has resigned from his position to pursue other opportunities, the Louisiana...
GOLF: FLYNN HEADED BACK TO U.S. AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS Alexandria native qualifies for second time in three yearsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
BASEBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS PITCHER CONOR ANGEL, CATCHER DRAKE OSBORN SELECTED IN 2021 MLB DRAFT Koki Riley Lafayette Daily Advertiser, July 13, 2021UL pitcher Conor Angel and catcher Drake Osborn were selected on the third...
SOFTBALL: PITCHER MEGHAN SCHORMAN SET TO JOIN LOUISIANA SOFTBALL FOR 2022 SEASON Adds veteran presence and success to the Ragin’ Cajuns pitching staff LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball head...
BASEBALL: ARRIGHETTI, COOKE TAKEN ON DAY TWO OF THE 2021 MLB DRAFT Ragin’ Cajuns see multiple pitchers taken in the same draft for first time since 2018LAFAYETTE – For the first time since 2018,...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: FORMER LOUISIANA GUARD CEDRIC RUSSELL COMMITS TO OHIO STATE BASKETBALL Adam Jardy The Columbus Dispatch, reprinted in the Daily Advertiser website, July 9, 2021Ohio State basketball has landed a commitment...
TRACK & FIELD: 3 THINGS ABOUT FORMER UL POLE VAULTER MORGANN LELEUX COMPETING IN THE TOKYO OLYMPICS Alexis Hamilton Lafayette Daily Advertiser, July 8, 2021 After more than eight years, 28-year old Morgann Leleux is proving that the third time...
TRACK & FIELD: PAIR OF RAGIN' CAJUNS SET TO COMPETE AT NACAC TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS Hurdlers competing in 31-nation weekend event in Costa RicaMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsYves CherubinStory...
TRACK & FIELD: INCOMING FRESHMAN KASHIE CROCKETT EARNS GATORADE STATE TRACK HONORS Monroe native swept hurdle events at LHSAA Class 5A meetMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksCHICAGO –...
TRACK & FIELD: MORGANN LELEUX HEADED TO TOKYO IN WOMEN'S POLE VAULT New Iberia native and 2016 UL All-American finishes second; Meyers places 11th in javelinMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
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...
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY: BACKGROUND VIDEO + KISS SALUTES OUR TROOPS IN BRIEF VIDEO PLAYING FOR OUR TROOPS 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...
ATHLETICS: NIL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT-ATHLETICS IN UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA SYSTEM As of Thursday, July 1, Louisiana state law and the University of Louisiana System's Intercollegiate Athlete NIL Policy allow a student-athlete to...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: MARY CHRIS VOGT PROMOTED TO WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ASSISTANT COACH Vogt spent last five seasons with the program as Director of Basketball OperationsLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Women's Basketball's M.C....
FOOTBALL: THE NEXT UCF OR CINCINNATI? HOW ABOUT BILLY NAPIER'S LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS Blake Toppmeyer USA TODAY NETWORK, posted on Lafayette Daily Advertiser website, June 30, 2021. LAFAYETTE, La. – A pensive look...
LOUISIANA ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS EARNS THREE AWARDS FROM LSWA Ragin' Cajuns get first, second and third-place honors in SID/Communications contestMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
MEET 'SWEET LOU' DUNBAR OF HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS & OTHER LA SPORTS HOF INDUCTEES - PEANUT TILLMAN Jimmy Watson, Shreveport Times, June 27, 2021Click here for the photo gallery of inductees into the 2021 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Athletic...
TRACK & FIELD: MEYERS' FINAL THROW SENDS HER TO JAVELIN FINALS AT U.S. TRACK TRIALS Meyers, Leleux look to each punch tickets to #TokyoOlympicsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksEUGENE,...
UL ATHLETIC CAMPS AVAILABLE IN BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, W BASKETBALL, SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL Click on link below to access UL Lafayette athletic camps/clinics.All available athletic camps are now online & active! GO...
GOLF: FLYNN, HINNANT NAMED TO ALL-LOUISIANA MEN'S COLLEGE GOLF TEAM Duo part of 10-man squad of state's top collegiate golfersMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
ATHLETICS: UL RAGIN' CAJUNS TO EXTEND CONTRACTS FOR FIVE COACHES, INCLUDING MARLIN, DEGGS, GLASCO Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 23, 2021The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors Athletic Committee will vote to approve new...
FOOTBALL: UL RAGIN' CAJUNS NEARLY DOUBLE FOOTBALL COACH BILLY NAPIER'S TOTAL PAY, WILL EARN $2M Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 22, 2021The University of Louisiana System Board of Governors Athletic Board committee will vote Thursday on...
ATHLETICS: UL RAGIN' CAJUNS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR BRYAN MAGGARD TO RECEIVE PAY RAISE, NEW TITLE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 22, 2021The University of Louisiana System Board of Governors will vote on a contract extension and...
SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST NCAA IN ANTITRUST CASE IN UNANIMOUS DECISION Steve Berkowitz USA TODAY, posted on Daily Advertiser, June 21, 2021 The Supreme Court on Monday ruled against the NCAA in a landmark...
OBITUARY: JAMES "JIMMY" YONGUE - GYMNASTICS/TRAMPOLINE 1967-70 - JUNE 11, 2021 December 26, 1947 - June 11, 1021Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at St....
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...
SOFTBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS ROUND OUT 2021 SOFTBALL SEASON RANKED IN FINAL NATIONAL POLLS Louisiana now ranked in final polls each season since 2008LAFAYETTE – For the 14th consecutive season, a streak which dates back to 2008,...
FOOTBALL: LONG-PLANNED CAJUN FIELD RENOVATION ADVANCES WITH ‘GIFT’ FROM OUR LADY OF LOURDES Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 16, 2021Click here for the university athletic fields aerial view courtesy of Viznu.Our Lady of...
SOFTBALL: BRYAN, ELLYSON HIGHLIGHT GROUP OF NINE RAGIN’ CAJUNS ON ALL-LOUISIANA SOFTBALL TEAM Louisiana Softball has greatest representation for the second straight edition of the award listingLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
TRACK & FIELD: MEYERS, MORGANN LELEUX HEADED TO EUGENE FOR U.S. OLYMPIC TRACK TRIALS Meyers qualified after then-record setting throw at Alabama; Leleux placed fourth in 2016Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
FOOTBALL: WHAT LOURDES NAMING RIGHTS ACQUISITION MEANS FOR CAJUN FIELD STADIUM RENOVATION PLANS Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 16, 2021Since UL first unveiled its athletic facilities masterplan in 2013, university...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA BASKETBALL NAMES DERRICK ZIMMERMAN ASSISTANT COACH Monroe native and former Mississippi State product joins Ragin' Cajuns staffMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
LOUISIANA ATHLETICS, COX SPORTS TELEVISION EXPAND PARTNERSHIP FOR 2021-22 SEASON Renewed agreement will continue to push Ragin’ Cajuns brand to national audienceLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Athletics and Cox Sports...
OBITUARY: JOHN MURPHY "CHICK" FALGOUT SR. - FOOTBALL 1949-52; VETERAN 1945-48,1952-63- JUNE 7, 2021 John Murphy Falgout - January 6, 1928 - June 7, 2021. Photo and footnotes provide by Ed Dugas, Athletic Network. Click here for John's...
FOOTBALL: OUR LADY OF LOURDES MAKES HISTORIC GIFT FOR CAJUN FIELD STADIUM RENOVATION LAFAYETTE – The largest philanthropic gift in Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Athletics history will deliver significant support for the...
RETURN TO WORK PLACE ANNOUNCEMENT BY PRESIDENT SAVOIE Dear faculty & staff, On May 6, faculty and staff were asked to return to the workplace by May 17, with nine-month faculty returning...
FOOTBALL: WHY TWO LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL FRESHMEN KEPT THEIR SIGNINGS A SECRET FOR SIX WEE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 13, 2021Click here for the Advertiser's drone footage over the UL athletic fields. Ja’Marian...
UNIVERSITY ADOPTS INTERIM FACE COVERING POLICY- SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR 6 MONTHS OR UNTIL REVISED This Interim Policy shall be effective on May 25, 2021 and shall remain in effect for six (6) months or until withdrawn or revised. The...
TRACK & FIELD:LEGENDARY ARKANSAS TRACK & FIELD COACH JOHN MCDONNELL PASSES AWAY-FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS University of Arkansas, official athletic website, June 9, 2021Athletic Network footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for the Official...
OBITUARY: JOHN MCDONNELL - TRACK AND FIELD 1966-69 - JUNE 7, 2021 Coach John McDonnellJuly 2, 1938 - June 7, 2021Click here for John's Life Tributes Pages created by his family at...
TRACK & FIELD: BIENVENU SETS SCHOOL RECORD TO FINISH 12TH AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Freshman earns second-team All-America honors; women's 4x1 earns honorable mention All-AmericaMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
TRACK & FIELD: CHERUBIN FINISHES 20TH AT NCAA OUTDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS - WOMEN COMPETE TODAY Bienvenu, women's 4x1 to compete on ThursdayMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsYves Cherubin Story LinksEUGENE,...
LOUISIANA BASKETBALL OFFICIALLY ADDS ANTWANN JONES TO 2021-22 ROSTER Former four-star prospect played for both Creighton and MemphisMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLAFAYETTE...
SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS PLACE THREE ON ALL-LOUISIANA WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM Mayfield named Newcomer of the Year; Augustyn, Einarsdottir named honorable mentionMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
TRACK & FIELD:SPURRED BY MONDO DUPLANTIS, POLE VAULTER COLE COURTOIS LEADS CAJUNS AT NCAA TRACK MEET Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 9, 2021Click here for videos of some of the performers. Cole Courtois doesn’t have to look far for...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: RUSSELL, AKWUBA NAMED TO ALL-LOUISIANA MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM Russel named first team, Akwuba selected as state's Newcomer of the YearMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
SOFTBALL: SUMMER ELLYSON CLOSES RAGIN' CAJUNS CAREER RANKED NO. 3 ON PROGRAM'S WINS LISTING Captured 99 wins in the circle for Louisiana Softball during incredible runLAFAYETTE - Lafayette native Summer Ellyson completed her...
VOLLEYBALL: GRAY SELECTS JOHNSON AS FIRST HIRE TO LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL COACHING STAFF Ragin’ Cajuns leadership group for new era beginning to take shapeLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball head...
LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL’S KRISTI GRAY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS HONOR FROM AVCA Recognized as Spring 2021 Two-Year College Southwest Region Coach of the YearLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball head...
ATHLETICS: NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS BILL ROARS THROUGH LOUISIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 88-7 Glenn Guilbeau, The Daily Advertiser, May 8, 2021BATON ROUGE - Senate Bill 60 that will allow college athletes throughout Louisiana to profit...
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...
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...
FOOTBALL - FROM NIGERIA WITH LOVE: NEW RAGIN' CAJUNS LINEBACKER KC OSSAI BACKED BY HIS DEVOUT FAMILY Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 4, 2021KC Ossai’s chance at playing college football almost ended before it began.When...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: WARREN PERRIN - WEIGHTLIFTING 1965-68 - JUNE, 2021 Perrin passionate about Cajun culture, athletics By Bruce Brown Athletic Network There aren't enough hours in the day to be Warren Perrin. A...
LOUISIANA ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES 2021 CORPORATE SEASON TICKET CHALLENGE Support the Ragin’ Cajuns and earn rewards by purchasing Football season tickets2021 CORPORATE CHALLENGE FORM2021 CORPORATE CHALLENGE FORM...
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...
WHY LOUISIANA COACH MATT DEGGS FEELS RAGIN' CAJUNS BASEBALL IS 'NOT WHERE THIS PROGRAM NEEDS TO BE' Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 31, 2021Click here for photo gallery.When UL baseball exited from the 2021 Sun Belt Conference...
TRACK & FIELD: WOMEN'S 4X1 HEADED TO EUGENE AFTER SETTING SCHOOL RECORD Seven Ragin' Cajuns headed to NCAA Outdoor Championships from June 9-12Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
BASEBALL: HOW COLD BATS COST LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS BASEBALL IN SUN BELT SEMIFINALS LOSS Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 29, 2021Click here for the photo gallery.UL bats were far too cool for far too long.Even when they did...
LOUISIANA BASKETBALL ADDS JORDAN BROWN AND JALEN DALCOURT TO 2021-22 ROSTER Consensus five-star prospect, McDonald's All-American follows father in Ragin' Cajuns uniformMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
TRACK & FIELD: CHERUBIN BREAKS 110 HURDLES RECORD TO QUALIFY FOR EUGENE Junior becomes first hurdler since 1994 to qualify for NCAA ChampionshipsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
UL LAFAYETTE APPLAUDS CONRAD AND IMAHARA AS ITS 2020 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI Contact: James Savage - University of Louisiana-Lafayette - 337-482-6434 -savage@louisiana.eduDr. Steven Conrad and Walter Imahara...
SIX LOUISIANA FOOTBALL GAMES SELECTED FOR NATIONAL BROADCASTS Ragin’ Cajuns’ 2021 season opener at Texas to be broadcast on FOXLAFAYETTE – Six Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Football games,...
TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA'S COURTOIS QUALIFIES FOR NCAA OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS New Iberia native finishes fifth overall; action continues on ThursdayMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksDAY 1...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: BRODHEAD, DOUCET HIGHLIGHT WOMEN’S BASKETBALL’S LSWA SELECTIONS Ragin’ Cajuns land three student-athletes on All-Louisiana TeamsLAFAYETTE – Highlighted by Coach of the Year Garry...
BASEBALL: WHY THE RAGIN' CAJUNS CRUISED IN SUN BELT CONFERENCE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT OPENER Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 27, 2021Click here for photo gallery.With the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns going all-in to win its Sun...
TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA'S BIENVENU PUNCHES TICKET TO NCAA OUTDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS Freshman finishes eighth overall with personal-best markMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksJACKSONVILLE,...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS USE BEST ARMS, GRAND SLAM TO GET TO SUN BELT TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALS Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 26, 2021Click here for photo gallery. With a ticket to Saturday’s semifinal round of the Sun Belt...
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: DR. STEVEN CONRAD '74 AND WALTER IMAHARA '60 NAMED 2020 OUTSTANDING GRADUATES Congratulations to our two honorees, Dr. Steven Conrad and Walter Imahara. The Outstanding Alumni Award is the highest honor...
TWO RAGIN’ CAJUNS EARN SUN BELT CONFERENCE POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Soccer’s Julianne Deblieux and Baseball’s Alex Hannie are two of seven student-athletes selected for the awardsLAFAYETTE - Two...
FOOTBALL BOASTS 20 SELECTIONS ON THE ATHLON SPORTS PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT TEAMS The Ragin’ Cajuns own the most selections of any league schoolLAFAYETTE – Boasting one of the most experienced teams in the Sun Belt...
BASEBALL: OSBORN NAMED NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR, THREE MAKE ALL-SUN BELT FIRST TEAM LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball's Drake Osborn has been named Sun Belt Conference Newcomer of the Year, while Osborn, Connor...
SOFTBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS TAKE TIGERS TO THE LIMIT IN BATON ROUGE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND Dominant effort from Kandra Lamb gave No. 15 Louisiana a chance to advanceStory LinksGAME 1 BOX SCORE (PDF)GAME 2 BOX SCORE (PDF)BATON ROUGE –...
SOFTBALL: KANDRA LAMB PITCHES CAJUNS TO SHUTOUT WIN OVER LSU Kevin Foote, Acadiana Advocate, May 23, 2010On Friday, UL sophomore pitcher Kandra Lamb took a perfect game to the seventh inning and was pulled...
SOFTBALL: LSU BEATS CAJUNS, FACES FLORIDA STATE IN NCAA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SUPER REGIONAL NEXT Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 24, 2021ATON ROUGE – LSU first baseman Georgia Clark vowed to help teammate Ali...
SOFTBALL: BREAKTHROUGH IN 11TH INNING MOVES SOFTBALL INTO BATON ROUGE REGIONAL WINNER’S BRACKET Scoreless duel with George Washington ends with pinch-hit heroicsStory LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)BATON ROUGE – Karly Heath's pinch-hit RBI...
SOFTBALL:NO. 15 LOUISIANA UNABLE TO OVERCOME FIRST-INNING SURGE BY TIGERS IN REGIONAL WINNER’S BRAC Ragin’ Cajuns took lead on game’s first at bat, then a five-spot put them on the comeback trail BATON ROUGE – No. 16 Louisiana...
BASEBALL CLINCHES SUN BELT WEST TITLE, BEATS TROY 2-1 Story LinksLOUISIANA 2, TROY 1 LAFAYETTE - In a 2-1 thriller in the season finale, Louisiana was able to pitch past Troy on Saturday...
SOFTBALL: SHUTOUT OF MCNEESE PROVIDES SOFTBALL A RETURN TRIP TO CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY Ragin’ Cajuns bounce back from earlier defeat on Saturday, set up rematch with Louisiana StateStory LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)BATON ROUGE –...
SOFTBALL STARTS LATEST NCAA POSTSEASON JOURNEY IN BATON ROUGE No. 15 Louisiana set for 22nd consecutive and 30th overall regional round appearanceNo. 15 Louisiana (44-10, 21-3 Sun Belt) in NCAA Baton Rouge...
THE HOT & SPICY GOLF CLASSIC IS BEING POSTPONED TO MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 Due to standing water on the course and weather conditions, this tournament cannot be played on Monday, May 24, 2021.We apologize for any...
BASEBALL: COOKE GUIDES LOUISIANA TO 3-2 VICTORY OVER TROY Story LinksBOX SCORE (PDF) LAFAYETTE - Connor Cooke pitched another fantastic game, carrying a no hitter into the seventh inning...
SOFTBALL: SEE LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS' KARLY HEATH HIT GAME-WINNER IN 11TH INNING VS. GW SOFTBALL Erik Hall, The Advertiser, May 21, 2021Click on underlined The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and George Washington softball...
SOFTBALL: HOW LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS SOFTBALL SHORTSTOP ALISSA DALTON REBOUNDED FROM THUMB SURGERY Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 19, 2021After having thumb surgery and going a month without batting in a game, something felt off...
BASEBALL: HOW BRANDON TALLEY HELPS THE LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS BASEBALL TEAM IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 19, 2021Athletic Network Footnote by Ed Dugas. The Baseball Team hosts Troy for Senior Weekend this...
SOFTBALL: WHY LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS SOFTBALL PLAYER JULIE RAWLS PUT OFF LAW SCHOOL TO PLAY AGAIN Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 20, 2021Flash by Athletic Network.The NCAA announced on Wednesday that LSU softball stadium will be at 100%...
SOFTBALL: CIARA BRYAN AND SUMMER ELLYSON RECEIVE FIRST TEAM ALL-REGION HONORS Duo represents Louisiana Softball on NFCA All-Central Region team, now eligible for All-AmericaLAFAYETTE – The 15th-ranked Louisiana Ragin'...
BASEBALL: DRAKE OSBORN NAMED A BUSTER POSEY AWARD SEMIFINALIST LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball catcher Drake Osborn has been named a Buster Posey Award Semifinalist, the committee announced on...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA CAN'T OVERCOME 6-0 DEFICIT, FALLS 6-5 TO TROY IN SBC SERIES Box Score LAFAYETTE - Troy's six-run lead after four innings was too much to overcome as the Louisiana Baseball team dropped the first...
LOUISIANA TRACK TO SEND 21 TO NCAA EAST PRELIMINARY Ragin' Cajuns to send largest contingent in Lon Badeaux eraMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksSCHEDULE OF...
TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA PLACES 18 ON ALL-SUN BELT TRACK & FIELD TEAM Seven Ragin' Cajuns earn first-team honorsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksNEW ORLEANS – A total...
NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS BILL PASSES LOUISIANA SENATE BY LANDSLIDE, COULD BECOME LAW IN JUNE Glenn Guilbeau, The Advertiser, May 17, 2021BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Senate Bill 60, which will allow college athletes throughout the state to...
FOOTBALL: HOW LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL COACH BILLY NAPIER IS CASHING IN ON CONTRACT BONUSES Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 18, 2021 Even as he continues to cash in bonus incentives from the 2020 season, UL coach Billy Napier is...
SOFTBALL - FOOTE: GLASCO IS RIGHT - IT'S TIME FOR CAJUNS TO WIN ANOTHER REGIONAL Kevin Foote, Acadiana Advocate, May 17, 2021It’s something coaches have said forever, and essentially it’s true.But it’s really,...
FORMER WEIGHTLIFTING: WALTER IMAHARA NAMED 2020 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING ALUMNI The UL Alumni Association honored Dr. Steven Conrad and Walter Imahara on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Alumni Center. Due to the pandemic, the 2020...
SOFTBALL HEADING TO BATON ROUGE REGIONAL TO BEGIN NCAA POSTSEASON PLAY No. 14 Louisiana to make short trip for 22nd consecutive appearance in the national eventLAFAYETTE – No. 14 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
HOT & SPICY GOLF CLASSIC - OAKBOURNE COUNTRY CLUB - MONDAY, MAY 24 - FEW OPENINGS AVAILABLE Enjoy an afternoon of golf and support student-athletes at the revamped Hot & Spicy Golf Classic sponsored by Pete's and McDonald's. All proceeds...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: STEWART BLUE - TRACK & FIELD 1966-69 - MAY, 2021 Lifelong leadership as track and field official Blue's legacy By Bruce Brown Athletic Network This used to be Stewart...
LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS SOFTBALL TEAM OFF TO LSU FOR NCAA TOURNAMENT BATON ROUGE REGIONAL Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 16, 2021 After his Ragin’ Cajuns beat South Alabama in Saturday’s Sun Belt Conference championship...
PHOTOS: UL LAFAYETTE SPRING 2021 GRADUATION Click here for UL Spring graduation photos by the Daily Advertiser, May 14,...
SOFTBALL CLAIMS SUN BELT TITLE, NCAA BID WITH DOMINANT PERFORMANCE Five-run outburst in first at bat quickly separates 14th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns from South Alabama TROY, Ala. – With five runs plated...
BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS RALLY TO SPLIT DOUBLEHEADER, CLINCH SERIES Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 Arlington, Texas - Louisiana's four runs over the last two innings in game two helped the Ragin' Cajuns...
SOFTBALL: LATE HEROICS SECURE SOFTBALL'S SUN BELT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TICKET 14th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns maintain control in eventful path to the finish lineStory LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)TROY, Ala. – In an action-packed...
TRACK & FIELD: MEYERS SETS SBC CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD TO LEAD LOUISIANA AT SBC OUTDOOR Smith leads in heptathlon; Foster, Appiah among qualifiers for Ragin' CajunsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
TRACK & FIELD: SCHOOL RECORDS FALL FOR LOUISIANA AT SBC OUTDOOR LOUISIANA TRACK CONTACT: Matt Sullivan (985) 981-0009; matt.sullivan@louisiana.edu SCHOOL RECORDS FALL FOR...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA PREVAILS IN 15 EXTRA INNING BATTLE, 4-3 Story LinksLOUISIANA 4, UTA 3 (15)Arlington, Texas - In a four hour and forty-four-minute, 15 inning game, Louisiana Baseball powered its way to...
SOFTBALL: FAST START, STRONG PITCHING MOVE SOFTBALL FORWARD IN SUN BELT TOURNAMENT No. 14 Louisiana quickly grabs the momentum, Summer Ellyson turns away South AlabamaROY, Ala. – Kendall Talley provided instant...
SOFTBALL: THIRD-INNING RALLY PUSHES NO. 14 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL PAST ULM AT SUN BELT TOURNAMENT Ragin’ Cajuns pile on four runs in decisive frame after a costly Warhawks miscueTROY, Ala. – Sparked by a two-out, four-run rally in the...
OBITUARY: AMANITA ROBIN LAMPEREZ - RED JACKETS 1949-52 - MAY 10, 2021 ObituaryApril 28, 1931 - May 10, 2021Click here for the rest of the photo gallery of the 2004 Athletic Network annual meeting. New Iberia – A...
BASEBALL: BRANDON TALLEY MAKES HIS WORKHORSE ROLE FOR CAJUNS LOOK EASY Kevin Foote, Acadiana Advocate, May 12, 2021 Brandon Talley has been a workhorse reliever for the Cajuns this season. Photo by Brad Kemp. UL junior...
LOUISIANA GOLF SIGNS BURKE ALFORD TO 2021-22 ROSTER One of state's top prep prospects posted four top-10 finishes in 2020-21Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
LOUISIANA SOCCER ADDS THREE DECORATED SIGNEES FOR 2021 SEASON Pair of Division I transfers, member of Haitian National Team join Ragin' CajunsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY: SOFTBALL 2014 & BASEBALL 2014 - SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY MESSAGES Happy Mother's Day to all of our AN mothers and mother figures. May it be a special day for each of you. Please find below two articles...
SOFTBALL: BRYAN, ELLYSON LEAD CONTINGENT OF SOFTBALL’S HONOREES ON ALL-SUN BELT AWARDS LIST Eight total individuals recognized and Ragin’ Cajuns claim four major awardsLAFAYETTE – No. 14 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball placed a...
BASEBALL: CAJUNS WRAP UP EASY WEEKEND SWEEP OF NORTH ALABAMA Kevin Foote, Acadiana Advocate, May 9, 2021 UL shortstop Bobby Lada, left, bumps fists with catcher Drake Osborn (13) after he scored a run...
SOFTBALL: OPPORTUNISTIC WARHAWKS SCORE EARLY, HOLD OFF NO. 14 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL IN REGULAR SEASON F Avoiding a scoreless first inning kept ULM one step ahead of the Ragin’ Cajuns LAFAYETTE – ULM was able to...
BASEBALL: COOKE DEALS, CAJUNS BEAT UNA 5-2 Story LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)LAFAYETTE - Behind another fantastic outing from Connor Cooke, Louisiana claimed a 5-2 win over North Alabama on...
SOFTBALL: 2021 SUN BELT CONFERENCE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKET, SCHEDULE, GAME TIMES Gabe Hauari and Erik Hall Montgomery Advertiser, May 8, 2021Posted in the Daily Advertiser, May 8, 2021The 2021 Sun Belt Conference...
SOFTBALL: SENIOR-LED RALLY CLAIMS SERIES AND 40TH WIN FOR NO. 14 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL LAFAYETTE – The bats of seniors Justice Milz and Ciara Bryan carried No. 14 Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Softball back to an 8-6...
BASEBALL: CAJUNS OVER NORTH ALABAMA IN OPENER, 11-1 LAFAYETTE - Behind tying a season high in hits, Louisiana Baseball cruised an 11-1 victory over North Alabama on Friday night at M.L....
SOFTBALL: EARLY SURGE SEPARATES NO. 14 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL FROM ULM IN SERIES OPENER Seven-run second inning puts Ragin’ Cajuns on fast track to victoryStory LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:ULM5/7/2021 | 6 p.m. ESPN 1420...
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ADDS TWO DURING SPRING SIGNING PERIOD Lanay Wheaton and Destiny Rice join Ragin’ Cajuns for 2021-22 seasonLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Women's Basketball has added Old Dominion...
GOLF: FLYNN, HINNANT NAMED TO ALL-SUN BELT GOLF TEAM Ragin' Cajuns duo first pair since 2014 to earn All-SBC honorsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksNEW...
TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA'S FOSTER CLAIMS SUN BELT TRACK WEEKLY HONORS Sprinter posted second-fastest time in women's 100-meter dash in school historyMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
OBITUARY: STEWART BLUE - TRACK & FIELD 1966-69 - MAY 1, 2021 Steward Boldridge Blue June 14, 1947- May 1, 2021Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, with visitation from 9:00...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: WHAT MYLIK WILSON'S ENTRY INTO NCAA TRANSFER PORTAL MEANS TO RAGIN' CAJUNS BASKETB Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 5, 2021Mylik Wilson’s move to the NCAA transfer portal leaves the UL basketball team with a statistical...
FOOTBALL: FOOTBALL ADDS NON-CONFERENCE GAME AT MISSOURI IN 2025; MICHIGAN STATE IN 2024 Ragin’ Cajuns and Tigers reschedule contest canceled due to COVID-19 in 2020LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Football has added a future...
MEN'S TENNIS: DWORAK, KEREMEDCHIEV EARN NCAA DOUBLES BID LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Men's Tennis' Kacper Dworak and Ivailo Keremedchiev have qualified for the NCAA Doubles...
FOOTBALL: HERE'S WHAT THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS ARE GETTING IN UNDRAFTED RAGIN' CAJUNS RB TREY RAGAS Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 4, 2021When Trey Ragas was asked to move to linebacker because his St. Augustine high school team...
GOLF: SPIRIT OF ACADIANA: RAGIN' CAJUNS GOLFERS GIVE BACK Scott Brazda, KATC TV 3, Spirit of Acadiana, May 3, 2021Click here for video.LAFAYETTE, La. — “I think they're my angels pretty much, for...
BASEBALL: BRANDON TALLEY NAMED TO THE STOPPER OF THE YEAR MIDSEASON WATCH LIST LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball's Brandon Talley has been named to the NCWBA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List. The award is...
SOFTBALL COLLECTS SWEEP AND CHAMPIONSHIP ON SUNDAY IN CONWAY Home run ball pushes the 13th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns past Coastal, securing Sun Belt titleCONWAY, S.C. – No. 13 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
BASEBALL SPLITS DOUBLEHEADER WITH TEXAS STATE Story LinksGAME 1 BOX SCORE (PDF)GAME 2 BOX SCORE (PDF)LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball split its doubleheader with Texas State, taking game one...
TRACK & FIELD: FOSTER, JOSEPH LEAD RAGIN' CAJUNS AT SLU PRE-CONFERENCE MEET Final Results (PDF) Louisiana produces 28 top-3 performances in final tuneup before SBC ChampionshipsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of...
GOLF: ANGELS ON THE LINKS - LOUISIANA GOLF TEAM & THEIR SUPPORTING CAST Dan McDonald, Submitted to Tee to Green Magazine, May 2, 2021 and retitled by the Athletic Network with permission of Dan McDonald. Golf...
STU BLUE, FORMER UL TRACK STAR AND T/F OFFICIAL VISITED BY TEX A&M TRACK TEAM - PASSES AWAY MAY, 1 May 1, 2021 update:Stu passed away at 4:30 A.M. this morning. Our condolences to his family and teammates. He was a good friend who loved Track &...
GOLF - OLD FRIENDS, NEW WHEELS: UL GOLF TEAM DONATES CAR TO LONGTIME SUPPORTER Ken Stickney, Acadiana Advocate, May 1, 2021Lane Wiley checks out his new license plate while sitting in his new car, which was given to him by the...
FOOTBALL: MITCHELL SELECTED BY SAN FRANCISCO IN 2021 NFL DRAFT Running back taken by the 49ers with the 194th overall pick in the Sixth Round LAFAYETTE – Three-time All-Sun Belt Conference running...
SOFTBALL: DOUBLEHEADER SWEEP MOVES NO. 13 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL CLOSER TO TITLE Ragin’ Cajuns are one win shy from capturing Sun Belt’s regular season championshipGAME 1 BOX SCORE (PDF)GAME 2 BOX SCORE...
GOLF: RAGIN' CAJUN GOLF TEAM GIVES BACK TO SUPPORTER Cory Smith, KADN TV, April 30, 2021Click here for the link on KADN TV.UL RAGIN' CAJUN GOLF TEAM GIVES BACK TO SUPPORTER Ragin' Cajun Golf team...
REMAINDER OF UL OUTDOOR SPRING ATHLETIC EVENTS CAN BE AT FULL CAPACITY Acadiana Advocate, April 30, 2021The UL spring season is almost over, but the remaining games received a huge boost Thursday with the announcement...
BASEBALL: EIGHT-RUN FIFTH INNING PUSHES TEXAS STATE PAST LOUISIANA - DH TODAY AT 3 & 7 PM LAFAYETTE - Texas State's eight-run fifth inning pushed the Bobcats past Louisiana, 9-3, on Friday night at M.L. 'Tigue' Moore Field at Russo...
GOLF: FLYNN, HINNANT ADVANCE IN U.S. OPEN QUALIFYING Duo looks to qualify for prestigious PGA Major set for June 17-20Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
GOLF: HINNANT, GUDJONSSON FINISH IN TOP-15 AT SBC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS Louisiana finishes eighth overall to wrap up 54-hole eventMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksFINAL RESULTS...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA TAKES SUNDAY'S GAME AGAINST LITTLE ROCK, 7-4 BOX SCORE (PDF)Little Rock, Ark. - Louisiana's shutout bullpen performance and five runs in the last four innings pushed the Ragin' Cajuns past...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS IN HEARTBREAKER TO LITTLE ROCK Story LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)Little Rock, Ark. - With two outs and up one run in the bottom of the 10th inning, an errant throw snuck past...
SOFTBALL:HOW NO. 5 ALABAMA SOFTBALL SWEPT NO. 18 LOUISIANA IN A NONCONFERENCE TOP-20 RPI MATCHUP Brett Greenberg, The Tuscaloosa News, April 25, 2021 (posted on The Advertiser Website)Click here to view photo gallery. No. 5 Alabama...
VOLLEYBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS WELCOME KRISTI GRAY AS NEW VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH Maggard selects one of nation’s top junior college volleyball coaches to lead Ragin’ CajunsLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
SPECIAL FAN PAGE FOR STEPHEN "STEVE" OATS POSTED IN HISTORY OF UL ATHLETICS ON ATHLETIC NETWORK On Jan. 26, 2021, the passing of Steve Oats resulted in the university losing a Super Baseball Fan and UL SupporterThe Athletic Network has...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: HAROLD PORTER - TRACK & FIELD 1972-75, FOOTBALL 1974 - APRIL, 2021 By Bruce Brown Athletic Network BATON ROUGE – Harold Porter takes things a little more slowly these days, after receiving two artificial...
PRS FALL FOR LOUISIANA TRACK AT NSU LEON JOHNSON INVITATIONAL Ragin' Cajuns post five first-place finishes; 14 top-2 performances in nine-team meetMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
FOOTBALL: HOW A FIELD GOAL AT THE END DECIDED PRESSURED FILLED LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS SPRING GAME Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 23, 2021Vermilion and White Spring Football game. Thursday, April 22, 2021.SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY NETWORKCLICK...
FOOTBALL: ALMENDARES’ CLUTCH KICK PUSHES VERMILION PAST WHITE, 13-11 Teams combined for 14 points in the final quarter of the tightly-contested Spring finaleStory LinksBOX SCORE (PDF) LAFAYETTE –...
BASEBALL FALLS IN SERIES OPENER TO LITTLE ROCK, 8-2 LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball fell in its first game of its weekend series at Little Rock, 8-2, at Gary Hogan Field on Friday...
BASEBALL: PITCHING AND THREE-RUN SIXTH INNING PUSHES LOUISIANA BASEBALL PAST MCNEESE STATE BOX SCORE (PDF)LAFAYETTE - Louisiana's pitching and three-run sixth inning pushed the Ragin' Cajuns past McNeese State, 4-3, at M.L....
LOUISIANA SOCCER ANNOUNCES 2021 SUMMER CAMP DATES First of two Youth Camps to begin in JuneMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksSOCCER CAMPSLAFAYETTE...
WOMEN'S TENNIS: PICAUT, MANTAUX EARN SUN BELT ALL-CONFERENCE HONOR Floriane...
HEATH AND ELLYSON SWEEP THE LSWA SOFTBALL WEEKLY AWARDS + TOP-NOTCH EFFORTS LAND SUMMER ELLYSON POW Duo made key impact in No. 13 Louisiana's key wins over Troy and Texas StateWritten for the LSWA by Ed Cassiere, Xavier University of LouisianaStory...
SOFTBALL QUICKLY TURNS AWAY LA. TECH IN MIDWEEK TILT 13th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns needed just two innings to lock up the triumphLAFAYETTE – No. 13 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball didn't give...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA OFFICIALLY ADDS ST. JOHN'S TRANSFER GREG WILLIAMS JR. TO ROSTER Lafayette native and LCA product played three seasons for Red StormMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLAFAYETTE...
BASEBALL: CAJUNS SWEPT IN MONDAY DOUBLE HEADER AGAINST SOUTH ALABAMA Charlie Long, ESPN 1420/KPEL Radio, April 19 2021The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns lost both games of their doubleheader against South Alabama on...
RAGIN' CAJUNS MEN'S BASKETBALL ANNOUNCES 2020-21 AWARD WINNERS Russell earns Team MVP, Offensive Player of the Year honorsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLAFAYETTE...
TRIBUTE TO LOUISIANA COACHES HAS NEW MEMBER - RAYMOND BLANCO The Athletic Network is pleased to announce that a Tribute to Raymond Blanco has been added to the Tribute to Louisiana Coaches.Raymond was an...
SOFTBALL: ELLYSON SHINES AND OFFENSE CLOSES STRONG AS SOFTBALL CLAIMS SERIES Ragin’ Cajuns shutout Texas State in rubber match, extend streak of consecutive Sun Belt series wonLAFAYETTE – No. 14 Louisiana Ragin'...
FOOTBALL: ROLE OF UL MONROE TRANSFER T.J. FIAILOA WITH RIVAL RAGIN' CAJUNS STILL UNCLEAR FOR NOW Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 18, 2021With all five starters returning, where graduate transfer T.J. Fiailoa fits on UL’s...
BASEBALL: FOUR-RUN FOURTH PUSHES SOUTH ALABAMA PAST LOUISIANA Story LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)MOBILE, Ala. - Louisiana dropped the first game of its series against South Alabama after it could not overcome a four-run...
SOFTBALL: RAPID RESPONSE ALLOWS NO. 14 LOUISIANA TO REBOUND, EVEN SERIES WITH TEXAS STATE Four-run first inning helps Ragin’ Cajuns shake off the sting of series-opening defeatStory LinksGAME 1 BOX SCORE (PDF)GAME 2 BOX SCORE...
TRACK & FIELD: COLEMAN, RAGIN' CAJUNS PERFORM WELL AT RAINY BOOTS GARLAND INVITATIONAL Three top-5 marks in women's 100-meter hurdles highlight event in Baton Rouge Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
BASEBALL: WHY RAGIN' CAJUNS CENTER FIELDER TYLER ROBERTSON 'HAS EVERYTHING IT TAKES' Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 16, 2021Click here for photo gallery. Tyler Robertson had options coming out of St. James...
'WIN THREE, AND I LOVE YOU': RAGIN' CAJUNS SOFTBALL COACH GERRY GLASCO ON THE LOSS OF HIS MOTHER Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 15, 2021Gerry Glasco knew his mother had been seriously ill.The Ragin’ Cajuns softball...
LOUISIANA SOCCER ADDS SIX TO 2021 SIGNING CLASS Ragin' Cajuns go for global flair with five newcomers having international experienceMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
OBITUARY: PATRICK "PAT" WAYNE ARCENEAUX - 1961-64 TRACK & FIELD, COACH 64, 79-84, 08-12 - 4/9/2021 December 28, 1942 - April 9, 2021ecember 28, 1942 - April 9, 2021 BREAUX BRIDGE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...
BASEBALL: SPENCER ARRIGHETTI NAMED TO USA BASEBALL GOLDEN SPIKES AWARD MIDSEASON WATCH LIST LAFAYETTE - Spencer Arrighetti has been named to the USA Baseball 2021 Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List, the organization...
BASEBALL: COOKE NAMED SUN BELT & LSWA SPORTS PITCHER OF THE WEEK LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball's Connor Cooke has been named the Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced on...
GOLF: DUBINSKI'S 70 LEADS LOUISIANA GOLF AT BEARKAT INVITATIONAL Ragin' Cajuns earn fourth-place finish in final tuneup prior to SBC Championships Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
SOFTBALL: FAST START COMPLETES ROAD SERIES SWEEP FOR NO. 14 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL IN TROY Ragin’ Cajuns solid in all three phases of the game as road trip concludesTROY, Ala. – Sparked by a four-run first inning No. 14...
MEN’S TENNIS TAKES TWO FROM LOYOLA NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana Men's Tennis took two matches from Loyola New Orleans, taking both contests by 4-0 in New Orleans on Saturday...
TRACK & FIELD: MEYERS LEADS RECORD-SETTING DAY FOR LOUISIANA AT CRIMSON TIDE INVITATIONAL Louisiana posts eight top-5 all-time finishes in school history during three-day event Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
SOFTBALL: SWEEP KEEPS STREAKS ALIVE, MOVE SOFTBALL TO TOP OF SUN BELT STANDINGS 14th-ranked Ragin' Cajuns off to great start in first of back-to-back key conference seriesStory LinksGAME 1 BOX SCORE (PDF)GAME 2 BOX SCORE...
BASEBALL: ARKANSAS STATE OUTLASTS LOUISIANA 16-11 Story LinksBOX SCORE (PDF) LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball's eight-game winning streak came to an end in its most prolific offensive display...
BASEBALL: HOW RAGIN' CAJUNS SHORTSTOP BOBBY LADA HANDLES JOB HAYDEN CANTRELLE PREVIOUSLY OWNED Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 10, 2021Click here for photo gallery. Bobby Lada knows the history of some of the predecessors at the...
WOMEN’S TENNIS SWEEPS ARKANSAS STATE, 4-0, ON SENIOR DAY Ragin’ Cajuns claim sixth home victory of the year in regular-season finaleLAFAYETTE — Louisiana Women's Tennis wrapped up the...
BASEBALL: COOKE TWIRLS GEM AS BASEBALL CLINCHES SERIES AGAINST ARKANSAS STATE BOX SCORE (PDF) LAFAYETTE - Behind Connor Cooke's complete game, two-hit shutout, Louisiana cruised to a 9-0 victory over...
BASEBALL: BATS PUSH RAGIN’ CAJUNS PAST ARKANSAS STATE, 10-3 Story LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball notched its first win of the weekend series against Arkansas State, defeating the Red...
TRACK & FIELD: MIXON'S SCHOOL-RECORD PACES LOUISIANA AT CRIMSON TIDE INVITATIONAL Second athlete in Ragin' Cajuns history to eclipse 7,000-point mark in decathlonMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
SOFTBALL: DATES SHIFTED FOR NO. 14 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL’S SUN BELT SERIES AT TROY Early weekend weather concerns prompted a move to a Sunday-Monday scheduleStory Links2021 SCHEDULELAFAYETTE – Due to high chances for...
LABOR OF LOVE: RESCUING BIRDS OF PREY IS THE MISSION OF ONE ACADIANA WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 8, 2021Click here for the video of one rescue of the owls born at Moore Field at Russo Park. Scroll down from...
FOOTBALL - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS 2021 SPRING FOOTBALL GAME Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 8, 2021The Ragin’ Cajuns spring game at Cajun Field will be held on April 22 at 7...
SOFTBALL: HUGE COMEBACK IN HOUSTON KEEPS SOFTBALL'S WIN STREAK ALIVE A six-run sixth inning helps the 14th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns turn the Cougars away, collect 14th straight winStory LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)HOUSTON...
BASEBALL EXTENDS WIN STREAK TO SIX GAMES WITH 3-2 VICTORY OVER NICHOLLS STATE LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball extended its win streak to six games after it took down Nicholls State, 3-2, on Tuesday night at M.L. 'Tigue'...
FOOTBALL: BILLY NAPIER REVEALS HIS OBSERVATIONS FROM RAGIN' CAJUNS SPRING PRACTICE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 6, 2021Billy Napier likes some of what he has seen so far.But not everything pleases the Ragin’...
SOFTBALL: WIN STREAK CONTINUES FOR SOFTBALL FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL NIGHT IN HUNTSVILLE Offense follows Summer Ellyson’s lead in capturing 13th straight triumphBOX SCORE (PDF)HUNTSVILLE, Texas – A season-high strikeout...
BASEBALL: CARSON ROCCAFORTE NAMED SUN BELT PLAYER OF THE WEEK LAFAYETTE – After breaking a school record and collecting multiple multi-hit games last week, Carson Roccaforte has been named...
LOUISIANA GOLF FINISHES TIED FOR THIRD AT BAYOU CITY COLLEGIATE CLASSIC Ragin' Cajuns post lowest 54-hole score of season, ninth-lowest in school historyMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
SOFTBALL OVERWHELMS LAMAR WITH BARRAGE OF BASE HITS 16th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns total 27 base hits in doubleheader sweep, nearly half for extra basesGAME 1 BOX SCORE (PDF)GAME 2 BOX SCORE...
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OF OUR ATHLETIC NETWORK VIEWERS Easter customs vary across the Christian world, and include sunrise services, exclaiming the Paschal greeting, clipping the...
WOMEN'S TENNIS: RAGIN’ CAJUNS DROP HARD-FOUGHT MATCH TO UTA LAFAYETTE - Louisiana dropped its first home match of the season on Sunday afternoon, falling to Sun Belt foe UTA 4-1 at Cajun Courts.Louisiana...
WOMEN’S TENNIS REMAINS PERFECT AT HOME WITH 4-0 SWEEP OF TEXAS STATE Christina Jordan clinches match to secure fifth-straight home victoryBOX SCORE (PDF) LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Women's Tennis extended...
OBITUARY: CHESTER PATRICK GOSNELL "COACH" - FOOTBALL 1963-66 - MARCH 30, 2021 August 5, 1944 - March, 30, 2021CHESTER PATRICK'S OBITUARY A Funeral Service will be celebrated Monday, April 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm at...
FOOTBALL: HOW RAGIN' CAJUNS' PATRICK TONEY GREW WISER IN 2020 – AND ELEVATED A DEFENSE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 3, 2021Ragin’ Cajuns assistant Patrick Toney spent 2020 working as a defensive coordinator for the...
SOFTBALL: RAWLS-LED OFFENSE HELPS 16TH-RANKED SOFTBALL BURY GEORGIA STATE Senior catcher homers twice as Louisiana completes sweep and extends win streak to double digits BOX SCORE (PDF)ATLANTA – No. 16...
BASEBALL: BASEBALL ERASES SEVEN-RUN DEFICIT, SWEEPS ULM Story LinksBOX SCORE (PDF) MONROE, La. - Down 9-2 to start the top of the sixth inning, Louisiana scored nine runs between the sixth and...
TRACK & FIELD: MIXON, OMORODION PACE LOUISIANA AT LSU'S BATTLE ON THE BAYOU Ragin' Cajuns battle top-ranked LSU, in-state opponents in seven-team event Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
BASEBALL: STRONG PITCHING GUIDES LOUISIANA TO 5-2 WIN Story LinksBOX SCORE (PDF) MONROE, La. - Behind impressive pitching and great defense, Louisiana took game two from ULM, 5-2, to secure its...
SOFTBALL: OFFENSE AND DEFENSE COMBINE TO PRODUCE CONVINCING WINS FOR NO. 16 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL Doubleheader sweep of Georgia State continues impressive streaks for the Ragin’ CajunsStory LinksGAME 1 BOX SCORE (PDF)GAME 2 BOX SCORE...
TRACK & FIELD: MEYERS CLAIMS SBC TRACK AND FIELD HONORS Senior set school-record in women's javelin at Texas RelaysMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksNEW...
BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS TAKE GAME ONE FROM ULM, ROCCAFORTE BREAKS SCHOOL RECORD Story LinksBOX SCORE (PDF) LAFAYETTE - Louisiana uses double digit hits and another great start from Spencer Arrighetti to take...
MEET RAGIN' AND CAJUN: BABY OWLS RESCUED FROM LOUISIANA BASEBALL STADIUM Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 31, 2021Click here for the photo gallery of Ragin' and Cajun at Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park, the UL Baseball...
BASEBALL: HOW RAGIN' CAJUNS PITCHER AUSTIN PERRIN REHABBED HIS MYSTERIOUS INJURY DURING TRYING TIMES Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 30, 2021zzzClick here for Baseball Photo Gallery. Pitching in a scrimmage against Mississippi State in the...
FOOTBALL: WHAT ELIJAH MITCHELL'S BLAZING 40-YARD DASH TIME MEANS FOR CAJUNS RUNNING BACK'S NFL DRAFT Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 30, 2021Click here for Elijah's 40-yard dash.No matter what the exact time was, this much is clear: Elijah...
SOFTBALL: PERFECT HOMESTAND FOR LOUISIANA SOFTBALL ENDS WITH A DOUBLEHEADER SWEEP 16th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns keep the offense rolling in finishing off Georgia SouthernStory LinksGAME 1 BOX SCORE (PDF)GAME 2 BOX SCORE...
BASEBALL: ARRIGHETTI NAMED SUN BELT PITCHER OF THE WEEK LAFAYETTE - After a dominant performance on the mound against Coastal Carolina last Friday night, Spencer Arrighetti has earned Sun...
SOFTBALL: COMMANDING EFFORTS DELIVER SUN BELT HONORS TO SOFTBALL'S KANDRA LAMB First SBC Pitcher of the Week award in the 2021 season for Louisiana’s rising starLAFAYETTE – Kandra Lamb played a key role in...
GOLF: GUDJONSSON, FLYNN LEAD LOUISIANA TO THIRD-PLACE FINISH AT CRAFT FARMS INTERCOLLEGIATE Duo each posts top-10 finishes as Ragin' Cajuns finish behind Cincinnati, South Alabama Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA PITCHES ONE-HITTER, BEATS COASTAL, 7-0 BOX SCORE (PDF)LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball pitched a combined one-hit shutout en route to taking its third game in four days from...
SOFTBALL: EXPLOSIVE FINISH COMPLETES LOUISIANA SOFTBALL’S SERIES SWEEP OF SOUTH ALABAMA 16th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns plate six runs in final two at bats, collect third straight shutoutBOX SCORE (PDF)LAFAYETTE – With a four-run...
BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS BASEBALL OUTLASTS COASTAL CAROLINA, 5-3 LAFAYETTE - Powered by the long ball and great pitching performances from Austin Perrin and Connor Cooke, Louisiana outlasted...
TRACK & FIELD - WINNER! LOUISIANA CLAIMS WOMEN'S 4X1 AT TEXAS RELAYS Ragin' Cajuns post second-fastest time in school history to race past SoonersMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
LOUISIANA SOCCER DROPS 2021 SPRING FINALE AT BAYLOR WACO, Texas – Taylor Moon recorded a hat trick, Ally Henderson added a pair of goals and Baylor scored four times in a seven-minute span midway...
SOFTBALL: CIARA BRYAN DELIVERS AS LOUISIANA SOFTBALL CLAIMS ANOTHER SHOWSTOPPER Walk-off magic hands the Ragin’ Cajuns another SBC series winLAFAYETTE – With two outs in the seventh inning, Ciara Bryan took...
BASEBALL’S LATE-INNING COMEBACK FALLS SHORT IN 5-3 DEFEAT TO COASTAL CAROLINA Ragin' Cajuns leave two on base in the bottom of the ninth LAFAYETTE - With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the ninth...
TRACK & FIELD: MEYERS' SCHOOL-RECORD LEADS LOUISIANA TRACK & FIELD AT TEXAS RELAYS Senior claims event and leads pair of Ragin' Cajuns to top-5 finishMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksAUSTIN,...
TRACK & FIELD: WOMEN'S 4X100 RELAY TEAM ADVANCE TO FINALS AT TEXAS RELAYS Final day of competition for Louisiana begins Saturday at 10 a.m.Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLIVE...
SOFTBALL WINS THE CRITICAL MOMENT TO TAKE SERIES OPENER FROM SOUTH ALABAMA Ragin’ Cajuns took full advantage of first scoring opportunity to end stalemateStory LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)LAFAYETTE – No. 16 Louisiana...
BASEBALL: ARRIGHETTI PITCHES GEM, BASEBALL OPENS SUN BELT PLAY WITH WIN BOX SCORE (PDF)LAFAYETTE - Behind another dominant start from Spencer Arrighetti, Louisiana Baseball claimed its first win in Sun...
FOOTBALL: WHY LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS FEEL CRACKING COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 25, 2021After spending last season vying to qualify for a New Year's Six bowl game as college...
FOOTBALL: WHY LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL PLAYER KEN MARKS IS BACK FOR RARE SEVENTH SEASON Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 24, 2021Ken Marks could have moved on, satisfied knowing the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns finished 10-1...
FOOTBALL: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS SPECIAL TEAMS IN 2021 AFTER AN EVENTFUL 2020 Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 23, 2021 UL special teams delivered some memorable moments in 2020.Chris Smith returned a kickoff for a...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: ALYSON HABETZ - BASKETBALL 1991-95 & SOFTBALL 1991-94 Alyson Habetz at UL Softball – All-American, 1994; CoSIDA Academic All-American, 1992, 1994. Basketball – 1,192 points;...
SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA-GEORGIA SOUTHERN SOFTBALL SERIES RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 28-29 Series begins on Sunday after Ragin’ Cajuns conclude regularly scheduled South Alabama seriesLAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA DROPS RUBBER MATCH TO TCU, 5-1 - PHOTO GALLERY INCLUDED Click here for photos of Friday, March 19, 2021 when UL hosted TCU. Photos posted on the Daily Advertiser website,...
SOCCER: LOUISIANA DROPS 2-0 DECISION TO NO. 12 TEXAS A&M Ragin' Cajuns to wrap up spring campaign on March 27 at BaylorCOLLEGE STATION, Texas – Taylor Ziemer broke a scoreless tie late in the...
TRACK & FIELD: RAGIN' CAJUNS WRAP UP SUCCESSFUL LOUISIANA CLASSICS - EVENTS FINAL RESULTS Louisiana returns to action March 24-27 at prestigious Texas RelaysMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksFINAL...
SOFTBALL: SEVENTH INNING JOLT SECURES SERIES FINALE FOR NO. 15 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL Ciara Bryan home run upholds a strong day in the circle in ArlingtonARLINGTON, Texas – With one swing of the bat in the seventh inning...
GOLF: LOUISIANA CLASSICS - PHOTO GALLERY - DAY 1 & 2 + RESULTS Click here for photo gallery of day 1 of the Louisiana Classics. Click here for photo gallery of day 2 of the Louisiana Classics. Ragin' Cajuns...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA’S HISTORIC SEASON ENDS AFTER 58-48 LOSS TO UT MARTIN IN WNIT Williams becomes program’s 20th 1,000-point scorer in WNIT defeatMEMPHIS – Louisiana Women's Basketball's historic 50th season...
SOFTBALL: MAVERICKS FLIP THE SCRIPT ON 15TH-RANKED RAGIN’ CAJUNS, EVEN SBC SERIES Like Louisiana did Friday night, UT Arlington gets early scoring spreeStory LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)ARLINGTON, Texas – In Game 2 of the Sun Belt...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS TO TCU, 13-4, SETS UP RUBBER MATCH ON SUNDAY Story LinksBOX SCORE (PDF)LAFAYETTE - After keeping the contest close for the first five innings, No. 15 TCU broke open the game in the later...
TRACK & FIELD: THREE FIRST-PLACE FINISHES LEAD RAGIN' CAJUNS AT LOUISIANA CLASSICS Appiah, Meyers, Wilson claim individual titles; Saturday action begins at 10 a.m. Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS TAKE GAME ONE FROM NO. 15 TCU, 7-2 LAFAYETTE - Behind a dominant start from Spencer Arrighetti and two, three-run home runs from Tyler Robertson and Ben...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS TO COLORADO IN OPENING ROUND OF WNIT, 68-45 Ragin’ Cajuns set to face UT Martin in Consolation Bracket on Saturday morningMEMPHIS – Junior Brandi Williams scored a...
SOFTBALL: 15TH-RANKED RAGIN’ CAJUNS FIGHT BACK TO EARN DOUBLEHEADER SPLIT IN AUSTIN Louisiana outslugs No. 10 Texas in the nightcap of Top 15 showdownAUSTIN, Texas – Julie Rawls produced at least one run in each of...
SOFTBALL: NO. 15 LOUISIANA STARTS AND FINISHES STRONG TO CAPTURE SUN BELT OPENER Ragin’ Cajuns build a seven-run lead, then halt UT Arlington’s rally at the right momentARLINGTON, Texas – No. 15 Louisiana Ragin'...
SOCCER: LOUISIANA BLANKS NICHOLLS IN HOME FINALE FOR 10TH WIN Ragin' Cajuns head to College Station to face 12th-ranked Texas A&M on SaturdayLAFAYETTE – Lizzie Mayfield opened up a...
FOOTBALL: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS OFFENSE DURING SPRING PRACTICE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 17, 2021With two glaring exceptions, the Ragin’ Cajuns started spring practice Tuesday...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: RUSSELL EARNS NABC FIRST-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT HONORS Senior guard was named first-team All-SBC earlier this monthMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksKANSAS CITY, Mo....
FOOTBALL: EXPECTATIONS FOR THE LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS DEFENSE ARE HIGH, HERE'S HOW UL PLANS TO EXCE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 17, 2021Much like the Ragin’ Cajuns offense, UL’s defense is stacked with returning...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA SNAPS LOSING SKID, BEATS NICHOLLS STATE, 9-8 Box Score THIBADOUX, La. - Louisiana Baseball snapped its four-game losing streak by beating Nicholls State, 9-8, at Ben Meyer Diamond at...
FOOTBALL: NAPIER ANNOUNCES 2021 COACHING STAFF 2021 staff is comprised of five returning coaches and six new additionsLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Football head coach Billy...
GOLF: RAGIN' CAJUNS FINISH SECOND AT RECORD-SETTING LOUISIANA CLASSICS Three Ragin' Cajuns in top-20 as Louisiana posts best finish since 2009 Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
GOLF: HINNANT'S 64 LEADS RAGIN' CAJUNS AT LOUISIANA CLASSICS Final round coverage available on ESPN� beginning at 9:30 a.m.Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
BASEBALL: LATE INNING DRAMA PUSHES SOUTHERN MISS PAST LOUISIANA HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Louisiana Baseball dropped the final game of its weekend series to Southern Miss, 6-3, in extra innings after a walk-off...
ST. THOMAS MORE BASKETBALL COACH DANNY BROUSSARD ENTERS ELITE GROUP AFTER FOURTH STRAIGHT TITLE Danielle Allentuck, The Advertiser, March 13, 2021 Click here for game photo gallery. LAKE CHARLES - St. Thomas More coach Danny Broussard fancies...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA-TCU SERIES CHANGED TO THREE-GAME SERIES NEXT WEEK LAFAYETTE - Louisiana's upcoming series against TCU has been changed to a three-game series. Louisiana will now play TCU on Friday, Saturday and...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA DROPS FIRST GAME OF THE WEEKEND TO SOUTHERN MISS Box Score HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Louisiana dropped the first game of a three-game weekend series to Southern Miss, 13-4, on Friday night at...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS IN SATURDAY SHUTOUT HATTIESBURG, Miss. - The Louisiana Baseball team dropped its second game of the weekend to Southern Miss by a score of 1-0 shutout at Pete...
UL LAFAYETTE STAFF, STUDENTS CAN EXPECT MORE IN-PERSON COURSE OPTIONS THIS FALL The Lafayette Daily Advertiser, March 13, 2021Click here for photo gallery. After a year of virtual instruction and hybrid schedules, the...
SOFTBALL: A FATHER, A DAUGHTER AND A RAGIN' CAJUNS SOFTBALL GAME 'A MILLION YEARS' IN THE MAKING Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 12, 2021Click here for photo galleries. It’s a softball family.UL Ragin'...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: RUSSELL, AKWUBA NAMED TO ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE TEAM Russell named first-team; Akwuba second-team pick and SBC Defensive Player of the YearMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
VOLLEYBALL: MAZEITIS-FONTENOT ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AS HEAD COACH OF RAGIN' CAJUNS VOLLEYBALL Winningest head coach in program history steps down after 13th season leading Louisiana Volleyball LAFAYETTE - The winningest head coach in...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: DOUCET, WILLIAMS AND GOODWIN EARN SUN BELT ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS Doucet also named the Sun Belt’s Defensive Player of the YearLAFAYETTE – Ty'Reona Doucet, Brandi...
BASEBALL: THIS LSU BASEBALL TRANSFER COULD HELP RAGIN' CAJUNS JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE + UL VS. LSU PG Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 10, 2021Click here for the LSU vs. UL Baseball Game Photo Gallery. Before getting injured, CJ Willis was...
BASEBALL: OSBORN NAMED TO BUSTER POSEY AWARD WATCH LIST LAFAYETTE - Drake Osborn has been named to the Buster Posey Award Watch List, given to the top Division I collegiate...
LOUISIANA SOCCER PROMOTES SALAS TO ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory Links LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Soccer head...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA DROPS MIDWEEK TO NO. 2 MISSISSIPPI STATE MISSISSIPPI STATE 4, LOUISIANA 0STARKVILLE, Miss. - The Louisiana Baseball team fell to No. 2 Mississippi State, 4-0, in a true pitchers...
FOOTBALL: HOW PITTSBURGH STEELERS SUPER BOWL RING HELPS NEW CAJUNS ASSISTANT COACH DARNELL STAPLETON Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 9, 2021 He has a ring.It’s big, and bright, and brings instant credibility.But new Ragin’...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL - BRING ON NO. 1 UCONN IN NCAA TOURNAMENT, RAGIN' CAJUNS COACH BRODHEAD SAYS Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 9, 2021Bring on Geno Auriemma and the Huskies.That was the sentiment from Ragin' Cajuns women's...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS TO TROY, 73-65, IN SUN BELT TOURNAMENT FINAL Four Ragin’ Cajuns scored in double figures in the defeatBOX SCORE (PDF) PENSACOLA, Fla. – Louisiana gave Troy all it could...
BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS TAKE TWO FROM HOUSTON BAPTIST ON SATURDAY LOUISIANA 5, HBU 2LOUISIANA 4, HBU 1Next Game:Houston Baptist3/7/2021 | 1:00 p.m. KPEL 96.5 FMLIVE STATSLISTEN LIVEWATCH LIVEFULL...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: SECOND-HALF RUN CARRIES LOUISIANA PAST SOUTH ALABAMA, 79-68 Louisiana to face Georgia State in semifinal battle on Sunday at 5:30 p.m.BOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:vs. Georgia State3/7/2021 | 5:30...
SOFTBALL: GROUP EFFORT AT THE PLATE PUSHES NO. 12 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL PAST MEMPHIS Four players record multiple RBI as Ragin’ Cajuns complete the series sweepBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:Georgia Southern3/13/2021 | 12...
BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS DROP FINAL GAME OF WEEKEND SET IN EXTRAS, 6-4 HBU 6, LOUISIANA 4 (10)Next Game:at Mississippi State3/10/2021 | 6:00 p.m. ESPN1420LISTEN LIVEFULL SCHEDULEROSTERMATCHUP HISTORYLAFAYETTE -...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA TOPPLES LITTLE ROCK, 58-48, TO ADVANCE TO SUN BELT TOURNAMENT FINAL Ragin’ Cajuns will face Troy on Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. on ESPNUPENSACOLA, Fla. – For the first time since the 2016-17 season,...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: COMEBACK CAJUNS FALL SHORT AGAINST GEORGIA STATE IN SBC SEMIS, 84-73 Panthers close out with 13-2 run after Louisiana rallies from 19-point deficitBOX SCORE (PDF) PENSACOLA, Fla. – Corey Allen scored 18...
SOFTBALL: TIMELY HOME RUNS ALLOW NO. 12 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL TO PUT MEMPHIS AWAY Big swing closed out opening game, then put the nightcap out of reach in doubleheader sweepMEMPHIS, Tenn. – 12th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: HOT START HELPS LOUISIANA DEFEAT SOUTH ALABAMA, 65-46, IN SUN BELT QUARTERFINALS Ragin’ Cajuns will face Little Rock in tournament semifinals on Sunday, March 7PENSACOLA, Fla. – Louisiana used a quick offensive...
PHASE 3 SAFETY AND TICKET INFORMATION ANNOUNCED FOR DIAMOND SPORTS New capacity designations for Russo Park and Lamson Park allows for new ticket allocationsLAFAYETTE - As announced by the Office of the Governor...
SOFTBALL: BAYLOR USES SURGE IN FIFTH INNING TO BREAK OPEN CLOSE GAME WITH LOUISIANA Bears plate six runs in the decisive inning to break open a one-run gameLAFAYETTE – In a game where both teams had chances at the big inning...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA DROPS MIDWEEK MATCH TO MCNEESE STATE, 4-3 Box Score LAKE CHARLES, La. - The Louisiana Baseball team dropped a thriller to McNeese State, 4-3, at Joe Miller Ballpark on Wednesday...
SOFTBALL: CLUTCH HOME RUN FROM JUSTICE MILZ LIFTS NO. 12 LOUISIANA PAST MCNEESE Pitching clamped down in second half of the game to set up the heroic blastBOX SCORE (PDF) LAKE CHARLES – With a three-run home run...
OBITUARY: ANNA LEE DESHOTELS DOOLIN - STAFF 1973-1991 - FEBRUARY 28, 2021 1935-1921 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 1:00 pm at St. Edmond Roman Catholic Church in Lafayette for...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA CRUISES TO A 7-2 VICTORY OVER LOUISIANA TECH CJ Willis ties the program’s single-game doubles record with threeLAFAYETTE - On a brisk Tuesday night at M.L. 'Tigue' Moore Field at...
BASEBALL: HOW LONG INJURED LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS CATCHER DRAKE OSBORN MAY BE OUT OF THE LINEUP Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 3, 2021Drake Osborn, UL’s starting catcher, left Tuesday night’s game against Louisiana...
WOMEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA OPENS SUN BELT PLAY WITH 4-3 WIN AGAINST ULM Ragin’ Cajuns defeat Warhawks for the first time since 2009 LAFAYETTE – With the match tied 3-3 and just one court in play,...
BASEBALL: ARRIGHETTI NAMED SUN BELT PITCHER OF THE WEEK The sophomore didn’t allow an earned run in 8.1 innings of work in two appearances last week LAFAYETTE – After his dominant...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS COACH GARRY BRODHEAD HONORS THOSE WHO COULDN'T SEE EMOTIONAL SUN B Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 2, 2021What happened last Saturday at the Cajundome has been long in the making for Ragin’ Cajuns...
FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA FOOTBALL ANNOUNCES 2021 SEASON SCHEDULE Three-time defending West Division champions open season at Texas on Sept. 42021 FOOTBALL SCHEDULELAFAYETTE - Highlighted by an exciting road...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: SECOND-HALF COLD SPELL TOO MUCH IN 69-59 LOSS AT LITTLE ROCK Louisiana will open SBC Championship play on March 6 in quarterfinalsLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Cedric Russell scored 13 points to lead...
SOFTBALL: NO. 7 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL SPLITS DAY TRIP TO BATON ROUGE BATON ROUGE – No. 7 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball split a pair of contests with ranked foes on Saturday at Tiger Park using an early...
SOCCER: MISSISSIPPI STATE DEFEATS LOUISIANA ON THE PITCH, 3-1 STARKVILLE, Miss. – Onyi Echegini scored a pair of first-half goals and Andrea Tyrrell added an insurance goal after intermission to lead...
SOFTBALL: OKLAHOMA STATE RALLIES AND HOLDS OFF LOUISIANA IN EXTRA INNINGS 7th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns grab the lead early once again, Cowgirls respond this timeLAFAYETTE – An extra innings battle between two Top 10...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA EARNS SWEEP AGAINST RICE IN 6-3 WIN 7th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns grab the lead early once again, Cowgirls respond this timeLAFAYETTE – An extra innings battle between two Top 10...
FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS SPECIAL TEAMS COACH ROBBY DISCHER JOINS GEORGIA FOOTBALL PROGRAM Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 28, 2021The Ragin’ Cajuns have lost another assistant football coach.Robby Discher, UL’s...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA BEATS RICE, 7-3, IN FRIDAY MATCHUP Durke gets his first win as a Ragin’ Cajun, Robertson and Kimple hit home runsLAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball used quality pitching and...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: WHEN HURRICANE LAURA RIPPED APART BRANDI WILLIAMS' HOME, THE RAGIN' CAJUNS HAD H Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 27, 2021Brandi Williams needed some time away.Battered by two hurricanes, her family home in Lake Charles...
SOCCER: SECOND-HALF GOAL LIFTS ALABAMA PAST LOUISIANA, 1-0 Ragin' Cajuns to wrap up opening weekend of Spring season at Mississippi StateTUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Taylor Carter scored the match's lone...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA INCHES CLOSER TO LEAGUE TITLE WITH 63-52 WIN OVER LITTLE ROCK Goodwin scores 18 points to put Ragin’ Cajuns in position to secure regular-season crown LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Women's...
SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA TURNS THE DIAL UP ON OFFENSE AND SWEEPS BUFFALO 7th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns rebound and build momentum for Saturday’s ranked matchupsLAFAYETTE – No. 7 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA LOCKS UP NO. 2 SEED WITH 66-61 WIN AT LITTLE ROCK Ragin' Cajuns, Trojans to wrap up regular-season on SaturdayLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Theo Akwuba scored a team-high 13 points to lead...
BASEBALL: THE RAGIN’ CAJUNS EARN, 5-3, WIN OVER RICE ON SATURDAY Deggs earns 200th win as a head coachLAFAYETTE - The Louisiana Baseball team won its second game of the weekend by beating Rice, 5-3, at M.L....
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA CLAIMS SUN BELT REGULAR-SEASON TITLE WITH 60-32 WIN OVER LITTLE ROCK Ragin’ Cajuns secure first title in program history on the final day of the regular seasonLAFAYETTE – It is only fitting that the...
TRACK & FIELD: FOSTER EARNS SBC TRACK HONORS; 14 NAMED TO ALL-SUN BELT TEAM Sprinter scored 20 points for Louisiana at SBC Indoor ChampionshipsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsClick here for...
SOFTBALL: ROUND ONE BETWEEN TOP RANKED TEAMS IN LOUISIANA ENDS IN TIGERS’ FAVOR No. 7 Louisiana and No. 11 Louisiana State to meet once more on Saturday in Baton RougeLAFAYETTE – No. 7 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball was...
SOFTBALL: CHARGED BY CIARA BRYAN, RAGIN’ CAJUNS CAPTURE HOME-OPENING WIN Senior outfielder sparks offense with first home runs of the season LAFAYETTE – Ciara Bryan homered twice in her debut at Yvette...
SOFTBALL: 7TH-RANKED RAGIN’ CAJUNS FEND OFF CHALLENGE FROM MCNEESE Louisiana overcomes late rally from Cowgirls in claiming extra innings decisionLAFAYETTE – No. 7 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball battled...
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS TO LSU, 11-2 Breaux and Roccaforte continue solid offensive start to the yearLAFAYETTE - Louisiana dropped its first home game of the season on Wednesday...
BASEBALL: ARRIGHETTI DEALS IN DEBUT, LOUISIANA BLANKS LOUISIANA TECH, 2-0 + PHOTO GALLERY Ragin’ Cajuns shutout Louisiana Tech for the first time since Feb. 11, 2005Click here for game photo gallery. Next Game:Louisiana...
WOMEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA TAKES CARE OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA, 4-0 Ragin’ Cajuns improve to 3-0 at home in 2021LAFAYETTE – For the third time this season, Louisiana picked up a sweep at Cajun Courts...
TRACK & FIELD: FOSTER DOMINATES AS LOUISIANA FINISHES STRONG IN BIRMINGHAM Louisiana third in men's, fourth in women's with solid final dayClick here for the photo gallery of the 2021 SBC Indoor Championships. Matt...
GOLF: FLYNN'S TOP-5 FINISH LEADS LOUISIANA AT BORDER OLYMPICS Ragin' Cajuns earn 13th place finish in spring opener; will host Louisiana Classics on March 15-16Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: SENIORS PAVE THE WAY FOR LOUISIANA IN 76-74 WIN OVER UTA + GAME PHOTO GALLERY Marlin earns SBC win No. 118 to become league's all-time leaderClick here for game photo gallery. LAFAYETTE – Cedric Russell sank a...
1,049 WINS AND COUNTING: MEAUX HIGH GRAD NOW RANKS AS THE 10TH WINNINGEST HIGH SCHOOL COACH IN THE U Abbeville Meridonal, Feb. 23, 2021Danny Broussard has been coaching at STM since 1983.Photo courtesy of Jay Faugot Photography For 38 years,...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS COACH BOB MARLIN PASSES KERMIT DAVIS OF OLE MISS FOR SUN B Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 22, 2021Click here for game photos of Cajuns vs. Mavericks.Bob Marlin is No. 1.The Ragin’...
SOFTBALL: CLASSIC PERFORMANCE BY ELLYSON COMPLETES PERFECT OPENING DAY No. 8 Louisiana Softball shuts out UAB to close out Day 1 of Green and Gold ClassicBIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Summer Ellyson picked up where...
WOMEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA TOPS MCNEESE IN WOMEN'S TENNIS, 4-0 Mantaux overcomes 5-0 deficit to earn straight-set winLAFAYETTE – Floriane Picaut and Clara Mantaux got things started in...
SOFTBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS RUN PAST LIONS TO EXTEND UNDEFEATED START TO 2021 Eight runs over the final three at bats allows No. 8 Louisiana to close out Southeastern LouisianaBIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Multiple runs piled up in...
BASEBALL: LATE-GAME OFFENSE GIVES LOUISIANA SERIES VICTORY OVER TULANE Ragin’ Cajuns trade blows with the Green Wave, escape with win in 12 inningsLAFAYETTE – After trading runs with Tulane in the third...
SOFTBALL: CAJUNS DEFEAT UAB ON SECOND DAY OF GREEN & GOLD CLASSIC, 8-2 Eight-run outburst from fourth inning onward lifts No. 8 Louisiana Softball past UAB BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the second time on Sunday the...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA GUARD CEDRIC RUSSELL LEFT ALEXANDRIA PEABODY WITH MOM'S WISE WORDS Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 20, 2021Cedric Russell hasn’t gotten much taller since leaving Alexandria’s Peabody...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA-UT ARLINGTON RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON CONTEST Ragin' Cajuns, Mavs to play single game at 5 p.m.Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory Links2020-21 MEN'S BASKETBALL...
SOFTBALL: WHY SUMMER ELLYSON STUCK WITH LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS SOFTBALL AFTER GETTING MARRIED Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 20, 2021Life beyond college awaited. A wedding was on the horizon. It was Summer Ellyson’s last season...
BASEBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS TAKE GAME TWO FROM GREEN WAVE IN EXTRAS LAFAYETTE – Entering the ninth inning down 7-6, Louisiana's Connor Kimple scored on an errant throw by Tulane's catcher while trying...
SOFTBALL: DALTON AND LAMB SET THE TONE IN SEASON-OPENING WIN FOR LOUISIANA 8th-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns lead from start-to-finish in first outing at UAB Green and Gold ClassicBIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A quick start at the...
SOFTBALL: SEASON-OPENING WEEKEND ARRIVES FOR LOUISIANA SOFTBALL + ADDS FEB. 23 HOME GAME 8th-ranked Ragin' Cajuns on the road at UAB Green and Gold ClassicNo. 8 Louisiana (0-0) at UAB Green and Gold ClassicDates: Saturday-Sunday, Feb....
BASEBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS TO TULANE IN EXTRAS IN SEASON OPENER LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Baseball took Tulane 10 innings in the 2021 season opener but ultimately dropped a high-quality pitchers dual by a score...
BASEBALL: STARTING LINEUP, PITCHING ROTATION PREDICTIONS FOR LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS BASEBALL Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 18, 2021The Ragin’ Cajuns baseball team goes into the 2021 season packed with pitching options.But UL...
WHAT ARE CAJUN FIELD RENOVATION, RAGIN' CAJUNS PROJECT PLANS AFTER COVID-19 PAUSE? Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 17, 2021When the Acadiana economy was hit hard by COVID-19, plans for multiple Ragin’ Cajun construction...
SOFTBALL: BROADCAST SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 LOUISIANA SOFTBALL SEASON Top 10-ranked Ragin’ Cajuns to receive increased exposure on the ESPN� platformLAFAYETTE – For the third consecutive...
LOUISIANA BASEBALL ANNOUNCES 2021 HOME TELEVISION BROADCAST SCHEDULE LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Baseball team returns to action with 14 home games slated to appear on ESPN� for the...
SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: KYLE SEIBOLD - BASEBALL 1992-95 Seibold learned under Robichaux, delivers defensive gems for Acadiana By Bruce Brown, Athletic NetworkSCOTT – Kyle Seibold laughed when...
MEN'S BASKETBALL:WITH BRAYAN AU OUT FOR THE SEASON, WHO HANDLES THE POINT FOR THE LOUISIANA RAGIN' Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 16, 2021Brayan Au, Louisiana’s starting point guard, will undergo season-ending knee surgery, Ragin’...
FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS AND MISSOURI TIGERS DISCUSS RESCHEDULING FOOTBALL GAME Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 16, 2021The Ragin’ Cajuns are in negotiations with Missouri regarding resolution of their canceled 2020...
ATHLETICS: HOW LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS ATHLETICS COULD LOSE UP TO $8M IN FISCAL YEAR 2020 Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 15, 2021A Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s report shows the last fiscal year ended with about a $6 million...
BASEBALL: ANGEL RECEIVES PRESEASON SBC HONORS, LOUISIANA PICKED THIRD IN WEST DIVISION Angel is one of three starting pitchers to get an SBC preseason nod LAFAYETTE – Conor Angel has been named to the Preseason...
OBITUARY: WILLANNA EDWARDS (CURLEY) JAMES - RED JACKET 1942-46 & SUPER CAJUNS FAN - FEB. 11, 2021 Willanna Edwards (Curley) JamesLAFAYETTE - A celebration of life/memorial service will be planned for a safer time for our beautiful, vibrant mother,...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS COMPLETE SEASON SWEEP OF ULM WITH 64-59 VICTORY, 11TH CONSECUTIVE Brandi Williams scores 32 points as Louisiana extends winning streak to 11 gamesMONROE, La. – Paced by a career-high 32 points from...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: WILSON, HARPER LEADS RED HOT LOUISIANA PAST ULM, 88-72 Marlin earns SBC win No. 117 to tie for most in league history MONROE – It was only fitting that the school where Louisiana Ragin'...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: DEVIN BUTTS WAS SUSPENDED FOR LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS BASKETBALL GAME VS UL MONROE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 13, 2021UL lost 72-66 to UL Monroe on Thursday night without redshirt freshman shooting guard Devin...
SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA SOFTBALL RESCHEDULES DOUBLEHEADER AT LAMAR TO APRIL 5 Winter weather delays start of the 2021 season once moreLAFAYETTE – Due to an approaching winter storm that is expected to bring inclement...
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL ATHLETIC NETWORK VIEWERS Valentine's DayValentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It...
FOOTBALL: MEDICAL CARE FOR TWINS A BIG REASON LAMAR MORGAN LEAVING LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS FOR SEC Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 12, 2021Click here for LaMar Morgan's Family Photo Gallery. Joining the staff of new Vanderbilt coach Clark...
GOLF: WINTER WEATHER POSTPONES LOUISIANA GOLF SPRING OPENER AT ALL-AMERICAN Ragin' Cajuns set to officially open spring season at Border OlympicsMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory Links2020-21...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: COLD START DOOMS LOUISIANA IN 72-66 SETBACK TO WARHAWKS Teams to conclude two-game set on Saturday in MonroeLAFAYETTE – Russell Harrison scored a game-high 17 points as ULM sank a combined 11...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA CLINCHES HISTORIC 10TH-STRAIGHT VICTORY WITH WIN OVER ULM Hallmon scores career-high 24 points to power Ragin’ Cajuns to historic victoryLAFAYETTE – Behind a career-high 24 points from...
BASEBALL POSITION PREVIEW: CATCHERS LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Baseball is set to begin its 2021 season on Friday, Feb. 19, at Tulane. Leading up to Opening Day, RaginCajuns.com...
FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS EXPECTED TO ADD TWO ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACHES Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 11, 2021Ragin’ Cajuns football coach Billy Napier has added an assistant to his coaching staff...
LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS SOFTBALL TEAM NATIONALLY RANKED AND LOADED WITH LINEUP OPTIONS Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 11, 2021The No. 7 Ragin’ Cajuns softball team placed seven players on the All-Sun Belt Conference...
FOOTBALL: ROB SALE LEAVES LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR FOR NFL ROLE WITH GIANTS Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 8, 2021A UL source has confirmed an NFL Network report that offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Rob...
GOLF: AN UPDATE FROM THE GOLF PROGRAM Louisiana to open Spring 2021 season on Sunday at the All-American IntercollegiateMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
FOOTBALL: SALE, LOONEY NAMED FOOTBALLSCOOP OFFENSIVE LINE COACHES OF THE YEAR-LINKS ON COACH LOONEY Offensive line helped Louisiana to 10-1 overall record during the 2020 seasonLAFAYETTE – Offensive Coordinator Rob Sale and the...
SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA HEADLINES PRESEASON SUN BELT SOFTBALL AWARDS Ragin' Cajuns selected as unanimous favorite, Ellyson and Dalton claim top individual honorsLAFAYETTE – No. 7 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...
WOMEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA DROPS SUNDAY MATCH AT TULANE NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Women's Tennis team dropped a hard-fought match at Tulane on Sunday, falling 7-0 in New...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: DOUCET POWERS LOUISIANA TO 57-48 VICTORY OVER UT ARLINGTON Ragin’ Cajuns match a program record with their ninth-straight victoryAFAYETTE – In need of a spark after three quarters of a...
TRACK & FIELD: SCHOOL RECORDS FALL FOR LOUISIANA AT JAGUAR INVITATIONAL Leleux, Foster set indoor records; Ware establishes meet record in claiming long jumpMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA EARNS EIGHTH-STRAIGHT WIN, DEFEATS ARKANSAS STATE 73-61 Skyler Goodwin scores season-high 24 points to lead Ragin’ Cajuns to historic victoryLAFAYETTE – Down 49-45 with 10 minutes...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA DROPS SBC FINALE AT ARKANSAS STATE, 83-77 Russell's season-high 30 points not enough as Ragin' Cajuns drop second straightJONESBORO, Ark. – Marquis Eaton scored 15 points to lead...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA HANGS ON TO DEFEAT ARKANSAS STATE, 52-49 Ragin’ Cajuns own seven-game winning streak for first time since 2006-07 seasonLAFAYETTE – On a night filled with plenty of twists...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: EATON, RED WOLVES SNAP LOUISIANA'S WIN STREAK, 95-87 Gueye's double-double not enough as Ragin' Cajuns five-game win streak snappedJONESBORO, Ark. – Marquis Eaton scored a career-high 32...
FOOTBALL: HOW A LATE SURGE BOOSTED LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL SIGNING CLASS. HERE'S HOW. Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 4, 2021When UL announced nine new high school signees Wednesday to go with the eight players and one juco...
OBITUARY: HOYT C. CLARK - MEN'S BASKETBALL 1945-49 - FEB. 4, 2021 November 09, 1928 - February 04, 2021Richmond, TX ~ Hoyt Clark, after a multi-month battle with cancer, passed away at his home in Richmond, Texas on...
FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA FOOTBALL ADDS 12 TO 2021 SIGNING CLASS Ragin’ Cajuns claim top-2 recruiting class in the Sun Belt for the third-straight seasonLAFAYETTE – For the third-straight...
SOCCER: LOUISIANA RELEASES 2021 SPRING SOCCER SCHEDULE Ragin' Cajuns to host McNeese, Nicholls in six-match scheduleMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory Links2021 SPRING...
FORMER COACH: NEW HOUSTON TEXANS COACH DAVID CULLEY'S LONG CAREER INCLUDED SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA Bobby Ardoin, Special to the Daily World, Posted on the Daily Advertiser, Feb. 1, 2021Aug. 17, 2020, David Culley (AP Photo), The Associated...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: RUSSELL NAMED SUN BELT, LSWA MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK Senior guard helped propel Louisiana into first place in SBC West DivisionMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: DEVIN BUTTS, LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS BASKETBALL STEAL A GAME AT TEXAS STATE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 31, 2021The Ragin' Cajuns basketball team used a steal and a layup by guard Devin...
MEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA GETS FIRST WIN OF SPRING SEASON AGAINST UTRGV Edinburg, Texas - The Louisiana Men's Tennis team claimed its first win of the season by beating the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 6-1,...
TRACK & FIELD: JOSEPH, FOSTER LEAD RAGIN' CAJUNS AT SCARLET AND BLACK INVITATIONAL Louisiana posts 16 top-3 finishes in third indoor meet of 2021Matt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksFINAL RESULTS...
WOMEN'S TENNIS: VALLEJOS CLAIMS 50TH WIN AS LOUISIANA BEATS SOUTHERN, 7-0 Vallejos Claims 50th Win as Louisiana Beats Southern, 7-0LAFAYETTE - The Louisiana Women's Tennis team beat Southern 7-0 on Saturday morning,...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: BUTTS' STEAL AND BUCKET LEADS LOUISIANA TO 74-73 THRILLER AT TEXAS STATE Louisiana wins fifth straight to take over SBC West Division lead SAN MARCOS, Texas – Devin Butts scored 18 points,...
TRACK & FIELD: LELEUX'S SCHOOL-RECORD LEADS RAGIN' CAJUNS AT LOUISIANA INVITATIONAL Courtois claims men's pole vault crown as Louisiana competes in second event of 2021 seasonMatt Sullivan | Associate Director of Athletics...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA OUTLASTS TEXAS STATE, 66-60, FOR SIXTH-STRAIGHT WIN Doucet shines as Ragin’ Cajuns sweep Texas State on SaturdayClick here for photo gallery of game 1 of weekend series. LAFAYETTE –...
BASEBALL: ANGEL AND DURKE EARN PERFECTGAME PRESEASON HONORS Angel lands Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference nod, Hayden Durke labeled as Freshman of the YearLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Baseball has...
FOOTBALL: 2021 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT ELIJAH MITCHELL AT SENIOR BOWL, BUT RAGIN' CAJUNS HOPED HE'D STAY Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 29, 2021Click here for Elijah Mitchell photo gallery. Speaking after UL’s Dec. 26 First Responder Bowl...
FORMER FOOTBALL: ELIJAH MCGUIRE’S FAMILY, FRIENDS ROOTING FOR ANOTHER KANSAS CITY CHIEFS' SUPER BOWL Chris Singleton, The Courrier, Jan. 29, 2021 (Reprinted in the Daily Advertiser)Elijah McGuire will get a chance to win a second...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT; EDGES TEXAS STATE, 62-60 Marlin earns 200th win at Louisiana joining Shipley, ReinhardtSAN MARCOS, Texas – Cedric Russell scored 13 of his game-high 21...
MEN'S TENNIS: RAGIN’ CAJUNS DROP FIRST MATCH OF TEXAS SWING, 4-1 LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Men's Tennis dropped its first match of its Texas road Swing, 4-1, against Texas A&M-CC on Friday...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: DOUCET, GOODWIN STAR AS LOUISIANA TOPS TEXAS STATE, 66-64 Ragin’ Cajuns secure fifth-straight victory after Goodwin makes late free throwsClick here for photo gallery of game 1 of weekend series....
FIRST FOOTBALL GAME AT CAJUN FIELD - SEPT. 25, 1971 - "THE WAY IT WUZ" First Football Game at Cajun Field - Sept. 25, 1971When visiting with the Past Ballplayers Association on Nov. 23, 2019, some of the...
BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS EARN D1BASEBALL PRESEASON HONORS LAFAYETTE – Connor Cooke and Hayden Durke have been tabbed as the Preseason Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year...
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...
ATHLETICS: LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS AD BRYAN MAGGARD ON JOB OPPORTUNITIES, COACH BILLY NAPIER FUTURE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 27, 2021Boise State tried luring UL athletic director Bryan Maggard. South...
DIAMOND SPORTS: BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL REVEAL THEIR 2021 SCHEDULES Louisiana Baseball Announces 2021 ScheduleRagin’ Cajuns slated to play 32 games at Russo Park throughout the seasonLAFAYETTE...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LATE SURGE PUSHES LOUISIANA PAST LITTLE ROCK, 54-45 Ragin’ Cajuns return home riding a four-game winning streak after Arkansas road sweepLAFAYETTE – Entering the fourth quarter with...
FOOTBALL: FORMER ULM COACH MATT VIATOR JOINING RIVAL LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL STAFF Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 26, 2021Former UL Monroe coach Matt Viator is joining the rival UL football program as a “quality...
SOFTBALL: NFCA, ESPN/USA SOFTBALL PLACE LOUISIANA IN TOP 10 OF PRESEASON RANKINGS 2021 season set to begin Feb. 12-13 at Lamson ParkLAFAYETTE – Two more preseason polls were revealed on Tuesday (Jan. 26, 2021) with the...
LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS BASKETBALL COACH BOB MARLIN TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19; WHO COACHES NOW? Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 25, 2021UL men's basketball coach Bob Marlin tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Ragin’...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA GETS THE SWEEP HOLDING OFF A-STATE, 77-74 Newcomers play key role in helping Louisiana improve to 11-4 overall and 5-3 in SBC playLAFAYETTE – A pair of newcomers helped make the...
WOMEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA CRUISES PAST INCARNATE WORD, 6-1 SAN ANTONIO – The Louisiana Women's Tennis team earned its first victory of the season and eighth consecutive season-opening win by...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: BIG FIRST QUARTER SETS TONE FOR LOUISIANA’S 70-58 WIN AT ARKANSAS STATE Ragin’ Cajuns pick up sweep of Red Wolves ahead of showdown at Little RockLAFAYETTE – Louisiana got off to hot start in the first...
OBITUARY: ROBERTA “BOBBIE” ISOM BAILEY PAVY - RED JACKETS 1949-51- DEC. 22, 2020 Roberta (“Bobbie”) Isom Bailey Pavy died on December 22, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born on January 12, 1930, in...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA WINS OVERTIME THRILLER AT ARKANSAS STATE, 67-65 Ragin’ Cajuns overcome 20-day layoff to topple surging Red WolvesBOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:at Arkansas State1/23/2021 | 4 PM ESPN 1420...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: RUSSELL, AKWUBA CARRY LOUISIANA PAST A-STATE, 81-68 + GAME PHOTO GALLERY Duo combines for 33 of Louisiana's 54 points in second halfClick here for the game photo gallery. BOX SCORE (PDF)Next Game:Arkansas...
MEN'S TENNIS: RAGIN’ CAJUNS FALL TO MISSISSIPPI STATE 7-0 Box Score STARKVILLE, Miss. - The Louisiana Men's Tennis team dropped its fourth match of the year to Mississippi State, 7-0, on Friday...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: WHAT LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS GUARD MYLIK WILSON DID TO GET GOING AFTER A ROUGH STR Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 21, 2021He experienced a stretch where shots simply weren’t falling.UL guard Mylik Wilson was...
MEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA TAKES TOP THREE SINGLES MATCHES, FALLS TO LSU 4-3 Box Score BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's top-three singles players outlasted Louisiana State's in their respective matches, but the Ragin'...
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...
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 " 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...
OBITUARY: JACK ANTHONY BONIN - BASEBALL 1971 - DEC. 18, 2020 Jack Anthony BoninDecember 12, 1952 ~ December 18, 2020 (age 68)TributeJack Anthony Bonin of Kenner, Louisiana, passed away on Friday,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Gentry Estes, Nashville Tennessean, June 14, 2020 (The Daily Advertiser)For all of the questions that lack answers, the biggest — for...
JUNE 14TH IS FLAG DAY + A LITTLE HISTORY OF OUR GREAT COUNTRY Flag Day, also called National Flag Day, in the United States, a day honouring the national flag, observed on June 14....
BASEBALL: MLB DRAFT NEGOTIATIONS WERE A WILD RIDE FOR UL'S CANTRELLE Tim Buckley, June 12, 2020The stakes were high. The ride was wild.Hayden Cantrelle had a blast.On the night he was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers...
BASEBALL: HAYDEN CANTRELLE SELECTED BY THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS ON THURSDAY NIGHT OF THE MLB DRAFT LAFAYETTE – 2019 All-Sun Belt Conference performer Hayden Cantrelle was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 151st pick in...
SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA SOFTBALL WELCOMES TRANSFER JENNA KEAN TO THE PROGRAM Former Arizona outfielder becomes the fourth D1 product added to the 2021 rosterLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball head...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS GUARD LOWERY ENTERS NCAA TRANSFER PORTAL Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 9, 2020Another UL basketball player has left the program.Freshman guard Javonne Lowery no longer is with the team,...
BASEBALL: UL PITCHER YOUNG MAKES MOST OF TIME BEFORE MLB DRAFT Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 9, 2020In mid-March, the college baseball world was put on hold.The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic stopped sports...
ATHLETICS: UL NOT TESTING ALL RETURNING CAJUN ATHLETES FOR CORONAVIRUS - UPDATE ON RETURN Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 8, 2020UPDATE: The return to campus for voluntary workouts by UL football players, originally scheduled for...
OBITUARY: MARY ALICE "MAW MAW" KIDDER ST. MARTIN - RED JACKET 1953 & 54 - JUNE 6, 2020 May 2, 1934 - June 6, 2020 Obituary for Mary Alice "Maw Maw" St. Martin Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Alice St. Martin, will be...
BASEBALL: UL MLB DRAFT PROSPECT HAYDEN CANTRELLE SHARES LOVE FOR THE GAME WITH A FATHER WHO ALSO PLA Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 7, 2020One is a highly regarded prospect in the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft, which opens Wednesday and...
LONG-TIME PARKS & REC DIRECTOR GERALD BOUDREAUX RETIRES AFTER 40-PLUS YEARS AT LCG Andrew Capps, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, June 7, 2020Buy Photo Gerald Boudreaux speaks to the crowd the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee...
ATHLETICS: ATHLETIC DIRECTORS WEIGH IN ON NEED FOR A MORE REGIONAL SCHEDULING MINDSET " MERGER OR NO Kevin Foote, The Acadiana Advocate, June 6, 2020There are many avenues to explore when considering the ideals of geographical conference alignments...
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 Former NC State, Tennessee letterwinner played last two years professionally in SwedenMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics...
SOCCER'S KARLEEN BEDRE Q&A, DELIVERED BY ROADRUNNERAPP.COM Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsKarleen Bedre Louisiana Athletics has teamed up with RoadRunnerApp.com...
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAIRA WREN: THE LIFE OF A FRESHMAN STUDENT-ATHLETE Precious SmithStory LinksThe transition from high school to college can be both exhilarating and daunting. Some students find the transition to...
SOCCER'S RACHEL SUTTER 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...
BASEBALL'S CARTER ROBINSON Q&A, 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...
SOFTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS COLLECT THIRD D1 TRANSFER, ADDING KARLY HEATH TO 2021 ROSTER Versatile athlete spent the previous two seasons competing at South CarolinaLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball head coach Gerry...
ATHLETICS: LOUISIANA RECORDS IMPRESSIVE MARKS IN LATEST APR REPORT Volleyball program posts a perfect 1,000 Multi-Year APR rateLAFAYETTE – Louisiana's Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, Women's Tennis and Men's...
SOFTBALL'S JOLIE READEAUX Q&A, DELIVERED BY ROADRUNNERAPP.COM Julie Readeaux Louisiana Athletics has teamed up with RoadRunnerApp.com to offer a new series on RaginCajuns.com in...
TRACK & FIELD: RAGIN' CAJUNS PLACE SEVEN ON ALL-LOUISIANA TRACK AND FIELD TEAM Mixon, Singuineau record top marks among state athletes in respective events Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics...
ATHLETICS: JOE DILLON AWARDED MALE STUDENT-ATHLETE COMEBACK OF THE YEAR Dillon finished historic 2019 season with 8.0 sacks and 45 tacklesJoe Dillon LAFAYETTE - After being away from the game for over 600 days,...
ATHLETICS: JASMINE THOMAS HONORED AS FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETE COMEBACK OF THE YEAR Played in 17 games in 2019-20 after missing the 2018-19 season due to injuryJasmine Thomas LAFAYETTE - After overcoming a knee injury that...
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 Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 17, 2020While some schools elsewhere in the country are cutting sports teams to address budget concerns, UL is not...
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...
FOOTBALL: COLLEGE DEGREE A BIG DEAL FOR CAJUNS CORNER GREENHOUSE Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 15, 2020From the day he stepped on campus in 2015, Kamar Greenhouse knew odds were stacked against him.His road to...
CAP, GOWN AND LAPTOP: THIS IS WHAT UL VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT LOOKS LIKE FOR SPRING 2020 GRADS + TV SCH Leigh Guidry, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, May 15, 2020 Sarah Dupont, 23, of Kenner is a spring 2020 graduate of the University of Louisiana at...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS LAND ISAIAH RICHARDS TO 2020-21 ROSTER Former four-star prospect rated as No. 5 product in MassachusettsMatt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLAFAYETTE...
LOUISIANA SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION MOVED TO DECEMBER Special to the News-Star, May 15, 2020NATCHITOCHES – The 2020 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Celebration slated June 25-27 has been...
VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT, TV BROADCASTS TO HONOR SPRING GRADS Click here for Louisiana enews graduation announcement.Congratulations to all of the Spring 2020 graduates.Peace, ed dugas...
Q&A WITH AK HARVEY FROM WOMEN'S TENNIS, DELIVERED BY ROADRUNNERAPP.COM Relat Louisiana Athletics has teamed up with RoadRunnerApp.com to offer a new series on RaginCajuns.com in which student-athletes...
BASEBALL: CAJUNS SOUTHPAW BROCK BATTY ENTERS NCAA TRANSFER PORTAL Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 14, 2020UL pitcher Brock Batty has entered the NCAA transfer portal, saying he has “decided to explore my...
VOLLEYBALL: LOUISIANA VOLLEYBALL EARNS APR PUBLIC RECOGNITION AWARD Volleyball APR score in Top 10 percent of schools in their sport; full APR to be released May 19 LAFAYETTE – The NCAA office...
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 The Voice of the Ragin' Cajuns digs deep into football historyBy Jay Walker, Special to RaginCajuns.com 5/11/2020 4:03:00 PMThis one...
PLAYER/COACH: 'FAMILY' HAS EXTRA MEANING FOR CAJUNS FOOTBALL ASSISTANT LAMAR MORGAN Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 10, 2020His mother-in-law passed away. His wife gave birth to extremely premature twins, both of whom would spend...
COACH: THIS MOTHER'S DAY, ONE WOMAN GIVES THANKS FOR HEALTHY PREEMIES AND THE MOM WHO INSPIRED HER Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 8, 2020Click here for the Advertiser photo gallery of the events surrounding the Morgan twins. Jazen Morgan thought...
ATHLETICS: 'FEEL GOOD FRIDAY' - TAKE A LOOK AT UL'S ATHLETIC FIELDS FROM THE AIR Daily Advertiser, May 8, 2020, COURTESY OF VIZNUClick here for a tour from the air of UL athletic facilities. Peace, ed dugas...
LOUISIANA ACADEMICS STAFF EMBRACES “NEW NORMAL” HEAD ON DURING PANDEMIC From an outsider's perspective, finals week went as expected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Student-athletes were at their respective homes around the...
GOLF'S JUSTIN CALDWELL Q&A, DELIVERED BY ROADRUNNERAPP.COM Matt Sullivan, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLouisiana Athletics has teamed up with RoadRunnerApp.com to...
FOOTBALL: SAFETY TRUMPS START OF SEASON FOR CAJUNS COACH NAPIER Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, May 4, 2020Nearly everyone in college football these days, it seems, has an opinion on when the 2020 season will...
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 Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 28, 2020Reaction to Ragin' Cajuns being selected in the 2020 NFL Draft ...OL ROBERT HUNT, MIAMI DOLPHINSSecond...
DR. AUTHEMENT REMEMBERED - VIDEO OF HIS ACCEPTANCE REMARKS AT COE ACADEMIC SHOWCASE - NOV., 1998 Click here, for the listing of oral histories prepared for the Centennial Celebration, then click Chapter Five (briefly) for the...
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 Cajun Nation mourns the loss of a familiar face from behind-the-scenesBy Jay Walker, Special to RaginCajuns.com April 20, 2020 Many from...
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 LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Women's Tennis places Floriane Picaut on the LSWA Second Team, the association announced on...
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 February 28, 1954 - April 20, 2020Obituary for Davis "Ray" Sutley Davis Ray Sutley, 66, of Lafayette, LA, passed away on April 20,...
4/11 UNIVERSITY UPDATES RELATED TO COVID-19 - LINKS TO ALL UNIVERSITY UPDATES + TOPS & GRADUATION Please click here for university updates The above link lists all of the updates posted by the university. COVID-19 UpdatesAPRIL 9, 2020: SUMMER...
FOOTBALL: CAJUNS OFFENSIVE LINEMAN HUNT A BIG TARGET IN NFL DRAFT Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 19, 2020Back home in small-town Texas, where dinner or a snack sometimes could be found hopping down the bunny...
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 Dr. Ray P. Authement1928-2020Lafayette - Former president of the University of Louisiana Lafayette, Dr. Ray P. Authement passed away on April 5, 2020...
HAPPY EASTER TO ATHLETIC NETWORK VIEWERS Happy Easter to all of our Athletic Network viewers.Remember, HE is the REASON for the SEASON. We trust you and your loved ones are safe and...
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 Home / News & Events / NewsSun, 04/05/2020 - 7:11pm Dr. Ray P. Authement, who led the University of Louisiana at...
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...
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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 A chronological list of deceased members of the university/athletic family for 2019 is included at the bottom of this announcement. These are...
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...
HISTORY & TRADITIONS: CORNERSTONES OF PROMINENT UNIVERSITIES - STATUES,BUST,FLAG,REUNIONS + MORE In the hustle and bustle of daily events, especially near holidays, sometimes news stories do not reach their intended targets. Often because these...
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,...
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...
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...
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 USA Today Sports, The Advertiser, August 1, 2017The Colorado Rockies, who are trying to end a seven-season postseason drought, acquired veteran...
COACH RUSS FAULKINBERRY TRIBUTE - FOUNDATION ACTIVATED To view, click on the "Tribute to Louisiana Coaches" (Banner on the right side of the News Box), then Coach Faulkinberry's...
SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: HISTORY LESSON - SELECT GROUP OF CAJUNS LEAVES A MARK IN THE NFL HISTORY LESSON Select group of Cajuns leaves a mark in the NFL By Bruce Brown Athletic Network Who would...
FORMER BASEBALL/COACH: UL COACH ROBICHAUX TO ENTER MCNEESE SPORTS HALL OF FAME The Advertiser, July 28, 2017(Photo: submitted)LAKE CHARLES — UL baseball coach Tony Robichaux is among five standout sports figures in McNeese...
FORMER CAJUN ATHLETES: REVELS, STEIN, PIERRET, TALLINI IN USATF NATIONAL MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP These results were updated on Saturday, 7/22/2017Baton Rouge - July 13-16, 2015Three Former Cajun Track and Field Athletes and One Wrestler Competed...
FORMER GOLF: RAYNE GOLFER TO ADD TO RESUME WITH BRITISH SENIOR OPEN Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, July 26, 2017Mike Heinen never got the chance to play in the British Open, or even play across the Atlantic in Europe,...
FOOTBALL: HORST NAMED TO WUERFFEL TROPHY WATCH LIST Award presented to FBS student-athletes that best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement FORT WALTON...
MEN'S BASKETBALL: WASHINGTON NAMED TO 2016-17 NABC HONORS COURT New Orleans native one of eight in-state student-athletes named to listKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball...
FORMER MEN'S TENNIS: UL TENNIS GREAT MINNIS EXPLORES NEW HORIZONS Bruce Brown, The Advertiser, July 15, 2017athleticnetwork@louisiana.edu (Republished from the Spotlight Feature on Former Athletes in May,...
FORMER SOFTBALL: GOMEZ GAVE HITTING A DEEPER MEANING FOR CAJUNS Bruce Brown, The Advertiser, July 15, 2017athleticnetwotk@louisiana.edu (Republished from the Spotlight Feature on Former Athletes in March,...
FOOTBALL: HORST NOMINATED TO ALLSTATE AFCA GOOD WORKS TEAM NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns right tackle Grant Horst was one of 146 nominees as Allstate Insurance Company and the...
FORMER VOLLEYBALL: CHANELLE GARDNER TO COMPETE PROFESSIONALLY IN GERMANY The St. Martinville High and Ragin' Cajuns volleyball alum set to join VC Printus Offenburg on Aug. 9LAFAYETTE – Former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...
FORMER WEIGHTLIFTER: IMAHARA’S LEGACY LIKE CHAPTERS IN A BOOK Bruce Brown, The Advertiser, July 4, 2017There is a sense of history when you visit Imahara’s Botanical Garden in St. Francisville, as well as...
SPOTLIGHT OF FORMER ATHLETE: WALTER IMAHARA - WEIGHTLIFTING 1955-60 Imahara legacy like chapters in a book By Bruce Brown Athletic Network There is a sense of history when you visit...
FORMER SID & LA. SPORTS HALL OF FAME: MCDONALD'S PATH SHAPED BY TIRELESS WORK ETHIC, COOL DEMEANOR The Daily Advertiser, June 18, 2017 Raymond Partsch III, Written for the LSWA Dan McDonald is known for keeping his...
FORMER ATHLETE/COACH & LA. SPORTS HALL OF FAME: RAY DIDIER PROFILE Brent St. Germain, Written for the LSWA Versatile Raymond Didier finally joins brother Mel in the Louisiana Sports Hall of FameThe Louisiana...
FORMER DIRECTOR OF SPORTS INFORMATION & LOUISIANA SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE: DAN MCDONALD PROFILE Tireless work ethic, cool demeanor blended with immense talent to shape McDonald’s pathDan McDonald is known for keeping his composure....
FORMER TRACK & FIELD AND FOOTBALL: BILLY DALTON INDUCTED INTO HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME March 15, 2017 - New Orleans Dalton Inducted Into Holy Cross Hall of Fame Mr. Dalton was a three-year letterman in track and field and...
DAN BOUILLION'S LATEST BOOK IS AVAILABLE WITH AMAZON - DIMENSION: UNKNOWN One of the first Friends of the Athletic Network (FAN), was Daniel J. Bouillion, one of our HPE graduates and close friend. After a successful...
WEIGHTLIFTING: PORTRAIT OF WALTER IMAHARA - HOW A JAPANESE IMMIGRANT FOUND COMMUNITY IN LOUISIANA Nicholas Campbell, The Current, June 1, 2017Walter Imahara, at age 8, sat alone on a swing in a playground at his elementary school in New Orleans....
BASEBALL: LSUE TRIO STEPPING UP FOR CAJUNS BASEBALL + VIDEO - CAJUN MOMS ON MOTHER'S DAY FIRST PITCH Bobby Ardoin, The Advertiser, May 17, 2017Click here for "These Cajun Moms Have Some Arms" - video of Mother's Day First Pitch being thrown...
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...
ATHLETIC NETWORK BROCHURE: POSTED IN PHOTO GALLERY - PRINTABLE VERSION AVAILABLE - PLEASE SHARE Here is one helpful tip to help viewers navigate www.athleticnetwork.net - the new Athletic Network brochure. The new Athletic Network brochure was...
BENCHES FOR BEAUTIFICATION TAKING OFF AT UL:UNIQUE NAMING OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BEAUTIFY THE CAMPUS This is a unique opportunity for you, family, friends, teammates, etc., to remember a special person - a faculty member, a loved one,...
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY: A VERY SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY PERSPECTIVE FROM SHELLIE LANDRY AND MOM DEBBIE Softball: Mother's Day Salute - Cancer battle strengthens bond of UL softball player's familyPosted from the 2014 story. Happy Mother's Day to...
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...
BASEBALL: UL ATHLETES PAY TRIBUTE TO NO. 1 FAN - THEIR MOTHERS - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY Megan Wyatt, The Advertiser, May 11, 2014Catcher Michael Strentz of Lafayette describes his mom, Christine Mikolajczyk, as his No. 1 fanThey stay...
SOFTBALL: MOTHER'S DAY SALUTE - CANCER BATTLE STRENGTHENS BOND OF UL SOFTBALL PLAYER'S FAMILY Happy Mother's Day to all of our Ragin' Cajuns Mothers. On this Mother's Day, the AN honors one very special MOTHER, a former USL Volleyball player,...
ATHLETIC NETWORK: DON BLAIR ACCEPTS POST AS COORDINATOR OF ATHLETIC NETWORK FACEBOOK- FROM OUR FILES Don Blair - Athletic Network Facebook Coordinator - April 2, 2013Congratulations to Don on the exceptional job he is doing of promoting...
FORMER BASKETBALL: TRIBUTES TO BLACKHAM - VIDEOS BY TV 3 & 10 - COACHES, PLAYERS, OLD-TIMERS GAME Originally posted on the AN on Jan. 28, 2011and back by popular demond.Jay Walker: Videos of Blackham - Coaches, Players,Ole-timers game, game...
FORMER FOOTBALL: HEISMAN TROPHY - EVER WON BY A FORMER SLI, USL, UL FOOTBALL PLAYER? Former Football: Heisman Trophy – Ever Won by a Former SLI, USL, UL Football Player? – Maybe Closer Than One Might ImagineGEAUX, the...
FOOTBALL: TENNESSEE STATE NIPS USL RAGIN' CAJUNS 26-25 1970 GRANTLAND RICE BOWL + MORE BOWL HISTORY On Dec. 12, 1970, 43 years ago last Thursday, the Cajuns experienced their only bowl game loss. In 2011 and 2012, the team won both of the New...
"UNIVERSITY FACULTY/STAFF (CURRENT & FORMER)" ATTRIBUTE FOR NON-ATHLETES ADDED TO PROFILE FORMAT A new attribute has been added to the Athletic Network profile format. NOTE: This attribute is for those faculty and staff who were...
ATHLETIC NETWORK: PLEASE CHECK EMAIL ADDRESS & SPAM-BLOCKERS - HELP WITH FAMILY,TEAMMATES,FANS Please check your profile to see if the email address in your profile is current. This is vital for electronic communications and an area where the...
FORMER FOOTBALL COACH: BUSTLE TRANSITIONS TO NEW JOB AT USM 12/29/11 Former Football Coach: Bustle transitions to new job at USM 12/29/11 Daily Advertiser, Dec. 29, 2011 HONOLULU — Newly hired Southern Miss...
OBITUARY: MICHAEL RYDER, SR. - TENNIS ((M) 1961 & 62 - JANUARY 11, 2010 Michael Leon Ryder, Sr., 67, of Fredericksburg, died Monday, January 11, 2010, at Mary Washington Hospital.Mr. Ryder was born October 14, 1942 in...
OBITUARY: M. L. “TIGUE” MOORE Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 1994 in the Delhomme Bertrand Chapel of the...
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