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FOOTBALL: SECOND ANNUAL GRIDIRON ALUMNI REUNION ANNOUNCED FOR SEPT. 21-22, 2018
Former Football players, managers, coaches, athletic trainers, etc., are encouraged to click on the Ragin' Cajuns Reunioms amd Special Events (banner...

STILL IMAGE PROGRAM (SIP): FEATURES THE 2005 SOCCER TEAM
Click the caption below the SIP photo to view the 2002 Volleyball Team historic Photo Gallery. The Still Image Program (SIP) above the news box...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS EARN DRAW IN HOME OPENER
LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana soccer team got a late equalizer from senior Sarah Kozlowski as the Ragin' Cajuns earned a 1-1 double-overtime...

FOOTBALL: OHIO STATE, MARYLAND REMIND UL'S NAPIER OF MANY DUTIES
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 20, 2018Drawing up plays. Winning games.A lot more than that goes into running a football team these days, and for...

2018-19 BASKETBALL SCHEDULES ANNOUNCED FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Women's Basketball 2018-19 Non-Conference Schedule Highlighted By Four SEC SchoolsDavid Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantLAFAYETTE...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS SET SIGHTS ON REGULAR SEASON AFTER FINAL SCRIMMAGE OF CAMP
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Football furthered its preparations for the 2018 season with its...

VOLLEYBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS SWEEP HOUSTON BAPTIST IN EXHIBITION MATCH
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball posted a clean sweep (25-18, 25-16, 25-22, 25-23, 15-12) of Saturday's exhibition match with...

FOOTBALL: INSIDE LINEBACKER GROUP NO LONGER A QUESTION MARK
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 18, 2018It’s a position group that came with perhaps the biggest question mark when Billy Napier was named...

FOOTBALL: UL'S JACQUET - 'HE'S GOT ALL THE TOOLS' TO PLAY ON NEXT LEVEL - INCLUDES MORE FB LINKS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 17, 2018When UL head coach Billy Napier and Ragin’ Cajuns defensive coordinator Ron Roberts look at...

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...

FOOTBALL: NEW ENHANCEMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR RAGIN' CAJUNS GAME DAY EXPERIENCE
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Athletics has unveiled enhancements to the Cajun Field fan experience for the 2018 season. Fans will notice several new...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: HOME SCHEDULE AND ROSTER SET FOR 2018-19 SEASON
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Story Links2018-19 MBB Schedule (Home/SBC Games)LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

GOLF: TOLSON IN U.S. AMATEUR; BASEBALL TOURNEY
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Aug. 15, 2018Tolson in US AmateurUL sophomore Jack Tolson of Opelousas wrapped up stroke play Tuesday at the U.S....

OBITUARY: DAVID MILES "MILES" GOSNELL, III - FOOTBALL 1964 & 65 - AUGUST 15, 2018
February 20, 1943  -  August 15, 2018New Iberia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 18, 2018,...

TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY: REPORTS FOR FALL CAMP; RELEASES 2018 SCHEDULE
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Louisiana looks to contend for SBC men's crown  Story Links2018 Schedule2018...

SOFTBALL: GLASCO'S BUSY SUMMER CREATES INTERESTING SCENARIOS FOR UL SOFTBALL
Kevin  Foote, The Advertiser, Aug. 14, 2018Once the college softball season ends in May, things are supposed to slow down — a little bit...

FALL SPORTS FAN DAY: RAGIN' CAJUNS ENJOY FAN DAY + FOOTBALL UPDATE + FAN DAY PHOTO GALLERY
David Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantLAFAYETTE – With just over one week of training camp in the books, Louisiana Football...

OBITUARY - SPECIAL FAN: CO-FOUNDER OF JUDICE INN, GLADYS JUDICE, DIES AT 96
The Advertiser, August 11, 2018Gladys Bourque Judice (Photo: Contributed)Gladys Bourque Judice, a founder of the 71-year-old local restaurant Judice...

FOOTBALL: LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN TO TAILGATE WITH RAGIN' CAJUNS
Fans are encouraged to secure tailgate locations now while space is available LAFAYETTE – Reserved tailgate spots remain available in...

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...

FOOTBALL: RAY NO LONGER WORKING AS A FULL-TIME QUARTERBACK
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 6, 2018Dion Ray’s run as a full-time quarterback under new UL coach Billy Napier did not last long.Although...

VOLLEYBALL: ABRAM, WISNOSKIE REPRESENT RAGIN' CAJUNS ON PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT TEAM
Returning first team All-Sun Belt performers were among 12 individuals honoredLAFAYETTE – Junior middle blocker Dree'Ana Abram and sophomore...

FOOTBALL: UL CAMP - LINDEN, EX-SOONERS KICKER PFAU FIGHT FOR TOP JOB
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 5, 2018It’s a position as important as any, and perhaps more so than most.“Heck,” first-year UL...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER’S FIRST MEDIA DAY â€" POLITE, RESTRICTED
Bobby Ardoin , Special to The Advertiser, Aug. 5, 2018Usually it’s the first chance that creates a lasting impression.In this case maybe UL...

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...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS SEASON TICKET FLASH SALES COMING SOON NEAR YOU - 40% OFF
Snag a great deal on Louisiana Football season tickets for the upcoming 2018 campaign LAFAYETTE – As the first Louisiana...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS ANNOUNCE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER
First-year head coach Billy Napier’s 110-player roster unveiled for training camp LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Football's...

SOFTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS ADD TRANSFER BAILEY CURRY TO 2019 ROSTER
Led Toledo in every major offensive category in 2018 and was among top freshmen sluggers nationwideLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS CARE TICKET DONATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR RAGIN' CAJUN SEASON TICKETS
Purchase Louisiana Football season tickets that are immediately donated back towards worthy causes LAFAYETTE – Help Louisiana...

GOLF: SMITH WINS SENIOR AMATEUR QUALIFIER; TOLSON ALSO HEADED TO NATIONALS
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, July 31, 2018   Smith wins Senior Amateur qualifierThe LGA’s setup at Le Triomphe also provided a...

RECORD-BREAKING YEAR OF FUNDRAISING FOR RAGIN' CAJUNS AND RCAF
Louisiana Athletics finishes fiscal year with more than $12 million in cash and new pledges LAFAYETTE – Momentum on and off the...

OBITUARY: ROBERT LEE BANNA, FORMER COACH - 1968-74 - JULY 28, 2018
Obituary for Robert Lee BannaMarch 14, 1934 - July 28, 2018 Robert Lee Banna was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 14, 1934 and died in Lafayette...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS ANNOUNCE NEW STRUCTURE TO FOOTBALL GAMEDAY PARKING
 LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Athletics has made many exciting changes to dramatically enhance the experience for its student-athletes...

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...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS 2018 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE AND PERSONNEL UPDATES
The Advertiser, July 26, 2018 September1 GRAMBLING, 6 p.m.15 at Mississippi State, 6:30 p.m.22 COASTAL CAROLINA29 at AlabamaMore: Several Cajuns...

FORMER CAJUNS GOLF STANDOUT THE FIRST PLAYER FROM ICELAND EVER IN MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, July 25, 2018Haraldur Magnus had a roller-coaster ride over the past weekend, when the former UL golf standout became...

ATHLETICS: CAJUNS ARE NO. 23 IN 2018 PENTATHLAM CONTEST
Staff Reports, The Daily Advertiser, July 22, 2018Since local diehard Ragin’ Cajuns fan Glen Raggio has been collecting results of the...

MEN'S TENNIS: VLAD KRAMAROV EARNS 2018 ITA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE HONORS
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant LAFAYETTE – Vlad Kramarov, a member of the Louisiana Men's Tennis team from...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: RAGIN' CAJUNS PLACE FOUR ON THE 2018 ITA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
David Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantLAFAYETTE – Recent Louisiana Women's Tennis graduates, Kelly Drew and Abby Johnson,...

TRACK & FIELD: RAGIN' CAJUNS PLACE 11 ON ALL-LOUISIANA COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD LIST
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Basic, Taylor post state's top marks in respective eventsBATON ROUGE – Paced by top...

ATHLETICS: RAGIN' CAJUNS AND SUPER 1 FOODS ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP
 LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Athletics and Super 1 Foods, a grocery store chain with 47 locations and 12 throughout the Acadiana...

OBITUARY: BILLIE DUHON HEBERT - SEC. TO SLI AD & SUPER FAN OVER 60 CONSECUTIVE YEARS - 7/18/2018
Billie Duhon HebertAugust 31, 1934 - July 18, 2018A Mass of Christian Burial for Billie Duhon Hebert, 83, will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at...

RAGIN' CAJUNS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
The Ragin’ Cajuns Department of Athletics is currently seeking nominations for the Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Hall of Fame. The University of...

FORMER MEN'S BASKETBALL: EX-CAJUN WASHINGTON LEFT LEGACY OF HARD WORK + HIS AN PROFILE
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, July 21, 2018Former UL basketball player Immanuel Washington, who played on two 20-win teams in 2001-03, died Thursday...

FOOTBALL: DOTSON AND RAGAS NAMED TO PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT TEAMS
David Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Football is right around the corner, and fall camp is less...

BASEBALL: LOTT HIGHLIGHTS RAGIN' CAJUNS SUMMER ALL-STAR SELECTIONS
Jeff Schneider, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsLAFAYETTE, La. – Sophomore Todd Lott was one of five Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

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...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS ADD SAINT LOUIS TRANSFER JALEN JOHNSON TO ROSTER
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Baton Rouge native started 42 games in two seasons for A-10 BillikensLAFAYETTE – Louisiana...

FORMER BASKETBALL: EX-CAJUN HOOPS STANDOUT COLLINS DIES
Kevin \Foote, The Advertiser, July 18, 2018Bryan Collins, who led the Cajuns in scoring and rebounder as a senior in 1995, died this week in his...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: WASHINGTON REPRESENTS RAGIN' CAJUNS ON NABC HONORS COURT
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Senior forward named to list for second timeKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

LOUISIANA TEEN MIGHT BE FLYING TO MARS - NOTE PHOTO OF ALYSSA AT UL CONFERENCE
Shari Puterman, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Published July 12 and updated July 14, 2018. Alyssa Carson, 17, is your typical Southern girl.She loves...

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...

OBITUARY: LANCE JOSEPH "L.J." POIMBOEUF - FOOTBALL 1960-62 - MAY 18, 2018
October 11, 1940 - May 18, 2018 Obituary for Lance Joseph PoimboeufLance Poimboeuf, 77, a native of Franklin, LA and resident of Thibodaux, LA passed...

OBITUARY: PHIL MERRELL BARBER - MEN'S BASKETBALL 1952-56 - JULY 11, 2018
OBITUARYPhil Merrell BarberAugust 8, 1934 – July 11, 2018Phil Merrell Barber was born August 8, 1934 in Ruston, Louisiana, the son of Vaughn...

GOLF: RAGIN' CAJUNS ANNOUNCE CHALLENGING 2018-19 SCHEDULE
Jeff Schneider, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksLAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns golf team will take part...

UNIVERSITY TO ESTABLISH BLANCO PUBLIC POLICY CENTER, FOUNDING DAY MARKS 120 YEARS
UNIVERSITY TO ESTABLISH BLANCO PUBLIC POLICY CENTERThe Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette will oversee and contribute...

SOFTBALL: JULIE RAWLS SET TO JOIN RAGIN' CAJUNS FOR THE 2019 SEASON
Transfer from Northwestern State significantly raised offensive production levels last springLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...

RAGIN' CAJUNS ATHLETICS BOLSTERS EXTERNAL STAFF WITH RECENT ADDITIONS
Louisiana hires additional staff during the spring and summer to enhance external efforts LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Athletics has made...

OBITUARY: BARBARA ELAINE TAYLOR LEBLANC - RED JACKET 1950-52 - JUNE 29, 2018
Barbara Elaine Taylor "Bobby" LeBlanc - obituaryOn Friday, June 29, 2018, Barbara "Bobby" Taylor LeBlanc passed peacefully into...

NASA IS PREPARING THIS GIRL TO BECOME THE FIRST HUMAN ON MARS - CHECK PHOTOS FOR UL BACKGROUND
Click here for the story and photos on Alyssa Carson, the 17-year old girl from Baton Rouge who NASA is training to become an astronaut....

FOOTBALL: HUNT AND TURNER TO REPRESENT RAGIN' CAJUNS AT SUN BELT MEDIA DAY
Louisiana Football's media day crew will represent the school in New Orleans on July 23 LAFAYETTE – Junior offensive linemen...

FOOTBALL: LEWIS GETS LOTS OF ADVICE IN QUEST TO BE UL'S QB STARTER
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 7, 2018He’s the one usually throwing passes.But as he arrived at UL, Levi Lewis found himself on the...

FOOTBALL: AFTER 'DIFFICULT' END TO 2017, CAJUN QB NUNEZ STARTS FRESH
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 7, 2018He began last season as Jordan Davis’ backup.Then Davis hurt a knee, his effectiveness slipped and...

FAQ: ATHLETIC NETWORK, FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE - WHICH CAME 1ST? - HISTORY, ORIGINS, AND PERSPECTIVES
Which came first?   Facebook On February 4, 2004, the Facebook site was launched by Harvard sophomore 19-year-old Mark Zuckerberg...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA SALUTES WITH SPECIAL MILITARY TICKET OFFER
Discounted Louisiana Football season tickets on sale to all military veterans, active duty and reserves LAFAYETTE – Louisiana...

FORMER BASKETBALL: ELFRID PAYTON FOUNDATION CHARITY WEEKEND SET FOR JULY 14-15 IN NEW ORLEANS
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Ragin' Cajuns alum, current Pelicans guard to host kickball tournament, basketball...

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

SOFTBALL: CAJUNS ANNOUNCE THE ADDITION OF KEELI MILLIGAN TO 2019 ROSTER
Speedy outfielder spent past three seasons at Texas A&M, recording 100-plus runs and stolen basesLAFAYETTE – Keeli Milligan, a three-year...

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...

FOOTBALL: IT'S ALL ABOUT TRUST FOR A ONCE-DIVIDED UL FOOTBALL TEAM
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 30, 2018Trust the process.Trust the new coach, his new staff and the new systems being implemented.Trust, maybe...

BASKETBALL: MILLER FINDS SELF ON TRIP TO BELIZE
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Junior forward latest in line of Cajuns playing for Sports Reach USALAFAYETTE – What was...

FORMER BASKETBALL: SHAWN LONG AND JAY WRIGHT TO COMPETE IN NBA SUMMER LEAGUE
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsLAFAYETTE – Former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball star Shawn Long became the...

TRACK & FIELD: RAGIN' CAJUNS ANNOUNCE 2018-19 NEWCOMERS
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Numerous state champs, JUCO All-Americans part of classLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

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...

LA. SPORTS HALL OF FAME: STOKLEY, SIMMONS, COOK PART OF 2018 CLASS - SCHEDULE, TICKET INFORMATION
Stokley, Simmons, Cook part of eight-member class Click here for the 2018 Induction Schedule and Ticket Information. NATCHITOCHES - Brandon...

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,...

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

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...

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

OBITUARY: WILTZ P. CHAMPAGNE JR. - FACULTY/STAFF - 1966-96 REGISTRAR & DEAN OF ADMISSIONS- 5/4/2018
Wiltz P. Champagne, Jr.1938 - 2018Lafayette - Wiltz Paul Champagne, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Brookdale...

OBITUARY: PAUL EDWARD WATERS - FOOTBALL 1961-63 - APRIL 28, 2018
OBITUARY -  Paul Edward WatersAugust 30, 1942 – April 28, 2018Paul Edward Waters was a born on 8/30/42 to Frank & Ollie V. Waters in...

OBITUARY: BOBBY WOODSON - WEIGHTLIFTING 1968-70 - APRIL 25, 2018
 Bobby Woodson 1949 - 2018Opelousas - A Rosary Service and Celebration of Life will be held for, Bobby Woodson, on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at...

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...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS PUT ON SHOW IN VERMILION & WHITE SPRING FINALE
Contact: David Collins (908) 334-5547; david.collins@louisiana.edu LAFAYETTE - It's Zea's for the White team, and white bread with...

BASEBALL: MCKINNON'S HIT, SCHMIDT'S ARM HELP UL BEAT LITTLE ROCK + PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 21, 2018Click here for Photo Gallery of the UL vs. UALR game.As Tony Robichaux sees it, Game 1 of UL’s...

FOOTBALL: WCA ALUMNI LAND SCHOLARSHIPS TO PLAY FOR RAGIN' CAJUNS + SPRING GAME PHOTOS
Bobby Ardoin, The Advertiser, April 20, 2018Click here for Spring Game Photos. LAFAYETTE — As far as birthday presents go, the one that Jalen...

SOFTBALL: ELLYSON LEADS CAJUNS TO SPLIT WITH GEORGIA SOUTHERN
LAFAYETTE – Summer Ellyson tossed a four-hit shutout, fanning five batters, while Alissa Dalton went 2-for-3 with a run scored as the No....

TENNIS: MEN AND WOMEN FALL IN FIRST ROUND OF SBC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Women's Tennis: (followed by report of Men's Tennis)PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – In their first-round match at the Sun Belt Conference Women's Tennis...

BASEBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS HAVE WIN STREAK SNAPPED BY LOUISIANA TECH
LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana baseball team had its five-game win streak snapped on Wednesday night as the Cajuns fell to Louisiana Tech 15-2...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RECAP THE HISTORIC 2017-18 SEASON FOR LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS BASKETBALL
Watch the season recap video done by Doug Domingue on the historic 2017-18 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball team and hear from seniors Bryce...

OBITUARY: MELWYN MARY MARIONNEAUX BARKER - RED JACKET 1946-50 - APRIL 18, 2018
Obituary Melwyn Marionneaux BarkerJune 11, 1930 - April 18, 2018 Melwyn M. Barker passed away on April 18, 2018 with her children at her...

MEN'S TENNIS: DOLAN AND GILHEANY NAMED SECOND-TEAM ALL-SBC IN DOUBLES; ELIO LAGO IN SINGLES
 David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant The honor makes it six straight seasons there's been a Ragin' Cajuns duo named to the All-SBC...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: KELLY DREW NAMED FIRST-TEAM ALL-SBC IN SINGLES
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Drew becomes the first Cajuns woman to gain All-SBC honors in singles since 2001.NEW ORLEANS...

SOFTBALL: NO. 22 LOUISIANA TOPS MCNEESE IN MIDWEEK MATCHUP IN LAKE CHARLES
LAKE CHARLES – 22nd-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball led the entirety of the contest for the third straight game and captured a 5-3 win...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: SBC CHAMPION CAJUNS HONORED AT MEN'S BASKETBALL BANQUET
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksLAFAYETTE – The Sun Belt Conference champion Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's...

SOFTBALL: KOURTNEY GREMILLION CAPTURES SUN BELT PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball first baseman Kourtney Gremillion, who hit .615 and had three multiple-hit games over the...

SOFTBALL: 21ST-RANKED RAGIN' CAJUNS SET TONE EARLY, CLAIM SERIES WIN FROM TEXAS STATE
LAFAYETTE – 21st-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball struck first in the series finale with No. 24 Texas State and led the entirety of the...

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...

SOFTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS AND BOBCATS TRADE WINS IN SERIES-OPENING DOUBLEHEADER
LAFAYETTE – 21st-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball split a doubleheader with No. 24 Texas State on Sunday as the teams opened a Sun Belt...

TRACK & FIELD: RAGIN' CAJUNS WRAP UP ACTION AT AUBURN TIGER TRACK CLASSIC
 Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsDay Two Results Followed By Day One ResultsFinal Results (PDF)Cajuns set six personal-bests...

SOFTBALL: SATURDAY CONTEST CANCELLED - CAJUNS VS. TEX. ST. IN DH, BEGINNING AT NOON SUNDAY
LAFAYETTE – Inclement weather has cancelled Saturday's scheduled contest between 21st-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball and No. 24 Texas...

BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS SWEEP APPALACHIAN STATE TO WIN FIVE STRAIGHT
BOONE, N.C. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team claimed both games of the doubleheader on Saturday against Appalachian State winning...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS FINISH REGULAR SEASON WITH LOSS AT TULANE
NEW ORLEANS – In their final match before the Sun Belt Conference Women's Tennis Championships, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's tennis team...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA RALLIES TO DEFEAT APPALACHIAN STATE IN SERIES OPENER
 BOONE, N.C. – Junior Gavin Bourgeois came up with the game-winning hit in the eighth inning as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team...

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...

BASEBALL: CAJUNS TURN KEY TRIPLE PLAY IN WILD WIN OVER MCNEESE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 11, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for the game photo gallery. Click here for the video...

BASEBALL: FONTENOT LIFTS RAGIN’ CAJUNS BASEBALL PAST SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA WITH WALK-OFF WINNER
 LAFAYETTE, La. – Senior Kennon Fontenot provided the walk-off winner in the bottom of the 11th inning as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

BASEBALL: MONICA LIKELY REDSHIRTING; HARRIS FIGHTS TWO INJURIES
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 10, 2018For one Ragin’ Cajun, the season is in all likelihood done.For another who – like the first...

BASEBALL: SCHMIDT EARNS BACK-TO-BACK SUN BELT CONFERENCE PITCHER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Jeff Schneider, Associate Director of Athletics Communications NEW ORLEANS, La. – Louisiana senior left-hander Colten Schmidt was named...

SOFTBALL: 18TH-RANKED RAGIN' CAJUNS EDGED IN EXTRA INNINGS BATTLE IN ATLANTA
LAFAYETTE – Georgia State rallied twice, once to force extras and the other to walk-off with the win, as 18th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

BASEBALL: UL'S PERRIN, BURK STRIKE OUT 13 IN WIN OVER UTA
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 8, 2018The numbers — 1-4 record and a 5.40 ERA coming in — might not reflect it.But more often than...

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...

BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS COME UP SHORT AGAINST UT ARLINGTON IN EXTRA INNINGS
LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team came up short 4-2 in 10 innings against UT Arlington on Sunday in the series finale...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA GETS BACK TO WORK AFTER SPRING BREAK + VERMILION-WHITE SPRING GAME INFORMATION
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant LAFAYETTE – Sunday night, after a week off for spring break, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

BASEBALL: SCHMIDT ANSWERS THE CALL FOR UL IN WIN OVER UTA
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 7, 2018Cajuns lefty goes 8.0 innings in shutout win over UTAColten SchmidtAfter lots of looking, the Ragin’...

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...

SOFTBALL: CAJUNS TAKE DH FROM GA. STATE
Steve Peloquin, ESPN 1420, April 5, 2018The 19th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns began another successful weekend on Saturday in Atlanta,...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA FALLS TO UT ARLINGTON
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – In their second, and final, match of the weekend, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's tennis team lost to the UT Arlington...

RAGIN’ CAJUNS GOLF SPLITS MATCHES AT SOUTHERN COLLEGIATE MATCH PLAY
Jeff Schneider, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Story Links HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns golf team...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: SIMONE FIELDS GETS LSWA HONORABLE MENTIONS
David Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantRUSTIN, La. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball senior Simone Fields earned 2017-18...

TENNIS: MEN DROP CLOSE MATCH TO #61 GA. STATE; WOMEN LOSE CLOSE ONE TO ARKANSAS STATE
Ragin' Cajuns Fight Until The End In Loss At No. 61 GSUATLANTA – In their final regular season match the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis...

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...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA DEFEATS NO. 12 SOUTHERN MISS 7-4 TO SPLIT SERIES
 HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team defeated No. 12 Southern Miss 7-4 on Wednesday night to split the two-game...

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...

BASEBALL: DH'S EYESIGHT OKAY AFTER TAKING HORRIFIC PITCH TO FACE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 3, 2018On Friday night at Arkansas State, UL reserve outfielder Tremaine Spears – being used as a designated...

MEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS FIGHT BACK FOR EXCITING WIN AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN
STATESBORO, Ga. – Never giving up, and fighting until the end, has been a trademark of the 2018 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's team and today,...

BASEBALL: SCHMIDT EARNS SUN BELT PITCHER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Jeff Schneider, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsNEW ORLEANS, La. - Senior Colten Schmidt became the second Louisiana player to be named...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA'S GANT EARNS PAIR OF ALL-AMERICA AWARDS
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications BOSTON – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball player JaKeenan Gant picked up a...

FOOTBALL: JOINING NAPIER AT UL 'NO-BRAINER' FOR EX-LSU TIGER SALE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, April 3, 2018New UL coach Billy Napier, right, looks up here, but it's the way new Cajuns offensive coordinator Rob...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS TO NO. 12 SOUTHERN MISS ON WALK-OFF WINNER
Jeff Schneider, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Box Score HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Bryant Bowen delivered the walk-off winner for...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS SENIORS GO PERFECT ON SENIOR DAY IN WIN OVER PVAMU
 LAFAYETTE – It was a perfect senior day with all three Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's tennis team seniors getting wins, as Elena Sava,...

SOFTBALL: CAJUNS TOP S. ALABAMA 3-2 IN FINALE TO SWEEP SBC SERIES
 LAFAYETTE – It was a perfect senior day with all three Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's tennis team seniors getting wins, as Elena Sava,...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: MARLIN NAMED FINALIST FOR PAIR OF NATIONAL COACHING AWARDS
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksJim Phelan AwardSkip Prosser Man of the Year AwardBOSTON – Louisiana Ragin'...

BASEBALL: SCHMIDT TOSSES COMPLETE GAME DEFEAT ARKANSAS STATE IN SERIES FINAL
 JONESBORO, Ark. – Senior left-hander Colten Schmidt tossed a complete game on Saturday afternoon as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball...

TRACK & FIELD: MARZE CLAIMS JAVELIN THROW AS RAGIN' CAJUNS WRAP UP BOBCAT INVITATIONAL
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Stelly, Singuineau, Williams, Hesterman produce personal-bests for LouisianaSAN MARCOS, Texas...

OBITUARY: LONGTIME AREA TRACK COACH HEINTZ DIES - VETERAN & 1975 USL HPE GRADUATE - MARCH 28, 2018
Obituary posted below story by Bobby Ardoin.  Bobby Ardoin, Special to the Daily World, March 31, 2018State championships were spread throughout...

MEN'S TENNIS: RAGIN' CAJUNS SWEEP PVAMU IN DOUBLEHEADER ON SENIOR DAY
 David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant LAFAYETTE – Without dropping a match, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won their fifth and...

TRACK & FIELD: GLUECK, GRIFFIN CLAIM INDIVIDUAL TITLES AT BOBCAT INVITATIONAL
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Morrow finishes second in heptathlon to crack top-five mark in school history2018 Bobcat...

SOFTBALL: 20TH-RANKED LOUISIANA'S SWEEP OF SOUTH ALABAMA HIGHLIGHTED BY RALLY IN NIGHTCAP
Game 1 Box Score (PDF)Game 2 Box Score (PDF)LAFAYETTE – 20th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball captured a 7-1, 5-4 (8 inn.) doubleheader...

BASEBALL: CAJUNS DROP SERIES OPENER IN EXTRA INNINGS TO ARKANSAS STATE
JONESBORO, Ark. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team came up short in 12 innings on Thursday night falling to Arkansas State 8-7 in the...

BASEBALL: ARKANSAS STATE RUNS AWAY FROM CAJUNS TO CLAIM SERIES
JONESBORO, Ark. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team fell to Arkansas State 14-2 on Friday night at Tomlinson Stadium. Starter Nick...

HAPPY EASTER TO ATHLETIC NETWORK VIEWERS - WHY APRIL 1 IN 2018?
Happy Easter to our Athletic Network Viewers. Remember, HE is the Reason for the Season.* * * * * * * * While the dates for Christmas and...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: WASHINGTON NAMED TO 2017-18 LOU HENSON ALL-AMERICA TEAM
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications BOSTON – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball player Bryce Washington was one of...

LOUISIANA FOOTBALL HOLDS FIRST SPRING SCRIMMAGE
 David Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantLAFAYETTE – Three weeks into spring practice the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team...

BASEBALL: CAJUNS UTILITY MAN FONTENOT PLAYS WITH 'NO FEAR OF FAILURE'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 29, 2018UL utility man Kennon Fontenot relays a throw from the outfield against Troy last Friday night at The...

GOLF: TOLSON NAMED SUN BELT MEN’S GOLFER OF THE WEEK
 Jeff Schneider, Associate Director of Athletics Communications NEW ORLEANS, La. – Louisiana sophomore golf Jack Tolson was named the Sun...

OBITUARY: HELEN MERLE TODD WILD - BAND 1950-54 - MARCH 29, 2018
Helen Merle Todd Wild June 18, 1932 - March 29, 2018Crowley Post-Signal, The (LA) - April 3, 2018Browse Issues   Crowley - Helen...

GOLF: CAJUNS REBOUND FROM LOSS WITH A VENGEANCE TO WIN FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP SINCE 2013
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, March 28, 2018UL’s Ragin’ Cajun golf team took their first tournament title since the 2013-14 season...

BASEBALL: UL'S HARRIS, PEN COME UP BIG IN SECOND WIN OVER LSU
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 27, 2018Hogan Harris got the start UL against LSU on Tuesday night, his first since sustaining an oblique injury...

SPOTLIGHT ON FORMER ATHLETE: GARRETT O'CONNOR - BASEBALL 1982-85
A lifetime in baseball: O'Connor's seen both sides now  By Bruce Brown Athletic Network  The game of baseball took...

SOFTBALL: TROY TAKES PITCHER'S DUEL FROM NO. 21 LOUISIANA IN SERIES FINALE
TROY, Ala. – 21st-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball and Troy battled in a pitcher's duel on Sunday that the homestanding Trojans claimed...

TENNIS: MEN WIN FOURTH MATCH; WOMEN WIN FIRST SBC MATCH, THEN TAKE ULM TO THE WIRE
Men's Tennis: Cajuns Beat Alcorn State, Win Fourth Straight MatchLAFAYETTE – Without dropping a match in singles, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

BASEBALL: LAFLEUR LIFTS LOUISIANA TO WALK-OFF WIN OVER TROY IN SERIES FINALE + PHOTO GALLERY
 LAFAYETTE, La. – Senior Zach LaFleur provided the walk-off winner on Sunday as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team defeated Troy...

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...

SOFTBALL: CAJUNS SWEEP DOUBLEHEADER FROM TROY
Steve Peloquin, ESPN 1420 website, March 24, 2018The 21st-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns were victorious in a Sun Belt Conference doubleheader on...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS WRAP UP SECOND WEEK OF SPRING PRACTICE
David Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantLAFAYETTE – On Saturday, Mar. 24, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team wrapped up their...

BASEBALL: LAHARE'S ELBOW - 'THAT THING'S GONNA BE VERY, VERY SORE' + PHOTO GALLERY OF TROY GAME
Tim Buckley, The Advertsier, March 24, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for the game photo gallery. If it’s not one...

CAJUNS BASEBALL CAN’T OVERCOME EARLY DEFICIT AGAINST TROY
LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team couldn't overcome an early deficit on Saturday as the Cajuns came up short 8-5...

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...

BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS FALL TO TROY IN SERIES OPENER
LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team fell to Troy 6-2 in the series opener on Friday night at M.L. "Tigue"...

FOOTBALL: UL'S NAPIER WANTS TEAM 'COMFORTABLE' AT CAJUN FIELD + HARRISON MOVES TO RECEIVER
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 22, 2018Since spring drills opened last week, the UL football team has been working on the artificial turf at...

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 –...

BASKETBALL: WADE, MARLIN AND A LONGING FOR THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOOPS IN LOUISIANA + SPECIAL FOOTNOTE
John Marcase, Special to The Town Talk, March 20, 2018John Marcase (Photo: File Photo)Raise your hand if you found the verbal jousting between LSU...

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...

TRACK & FIELD: BASIC, ROBINSON CLAIM SUN BELT TRACK AND FIELD HONORS
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsDuo posted national top-10 marks in their respective events last weekNEW ORLEANS – Louisiana...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA WRAPS UP ROAD TRIP WITH 5-2 WIN AT MCNEESE
LAKE CHARLES, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team wrapped up its five-game road trip with a 5-2 victory over McNeese in a...

FORMER TENNIS: 'RED' DUMESNIL SR. DIES - TENNIS 1949-51, MILITARY VETERAN - 03-18-2018 + OBITUARY
Kris Wartelle, The Advertiser, March 20, 2018Funeral services for James Hubert "Red" Dumesnil Sr., 86, will be held at a 10...

GOLF: LOUISIANA WRAPS UP PLAY AT LONE STAR INVITATIONAL
Jeff Schneider, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Lone Star Invitational Final Results SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Louisiana...

SOFTBALL: NO. 20 LOUISIANA SWEEPS APPALACHIAN STATE, EXTENDS WINS AND SHUTOUT STREAK
LAFAYETTE – 20th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball completed a Sun Belt Conference series sweep of Appalachian State with a 7-0 win on...

BASEBALL: CAJUNS SLIP UP IN SERIES FINALE AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN
STATESBORO, Ga. – A four-run sixth inning was the difference on Sunday as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team fell to Georgia Southern in...

FOOTBALL: CAPTAIN CHILL - UL'S NAPIER 'NOT THE RAH-RAH, YELLING COACH'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 18, 2018It’s early in the relationship’s get-to-know-you phase.But with the first few spring practices...

SOFTBALL: CAJUNS ENJOY POWER DISPLAY IN SWEEP + GAME PHOTO GALLERY
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, March 17, 2018She didn’t want to get her hopes up.On Thursday night in the 2-0 win over FIU, UL third baseman Kara...

TRACK & FIELD: CAJUNS WRAP UP SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND HOSTING LOUISIANA CLASSICS
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsBaudoin posts 10th-best mark in pole vault for CajunsStory LinksLouisiana Classics Day 2...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA ROUTS GEORGIA SOUTHERN 11-2 TO EVEN SERIES
Next Game: at Georgia Southern3/18/2018 | 10 a.m.KPEL 96.5 FM Live StatsListen LiveWatch LiveFull ScheduleRoster STATESBORO, Ga. - The Louisiana...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA FOOTBALL FIRST WEEK OF SPRING PRACTICE
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Story LinksLAFAYETTE – After three sessions of spring practice the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

MEN'S TENNIS: RAGIN' CAJUNS MOUNT EXCITING COMEBACK TO BEAT UTRGV
 LAFAYETTE – Sophomore Pearse Dolan completed the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis team's 4-3 comeback win over the UT Rio Grande...

BASEBALL: GEORGIA SOUTHERN OVER CAJUNS IN SBC OPENER, 6-3
STATESBORO, Ga. - The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team dropped a 6-3 decision to Georgia Southern in the Sun Belt Conference opener on Friday...

SOFTBALL: 20TH-RANKED RAGIN' CAJUNS KICK OFF WEEKEND AT LAMSON ON THURSDAY FACING FIU
No. 20 Louisiana (14-6) vs. FIU (14-14)Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018Location: Lafayette, La.Stadium: Lamson ParkTime: 6 p.m. (CDT) MEDIA...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS DROP 'EMOTIONALLY CHARGED' NIT GAME AT LSU + PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 15, 2018BATON ROUGE — Down by a dozen points at halftime, UL wasn’t about to cave.Not in a first-round...

BASKETBALL: LSU HOLDS OFF CAJUNS FOR NIT WIN IN INTENSE GAME, WHICH IS WHY THEY SHOULD PLAY ANNUALLY
Glenn Guilbeau, USA TODAY Network, March 14, 2018BATON ROUGE — It was a very good game and more watchable than most in the National Invitation...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA TAKES DOWN TULANE IN EXTRA INNINGS
NEW ORLEANS, La. - The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team rallied for three runs in the top of the 11th to defeat Tulane 5-2 in extra innings on...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA'S BARTLEY, GANT, WASHINGTON NAMED TO NABC ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Trio among 10-member team selected by NABC coachesKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Louisiana Ragin'...

BASEBALL: FIRST INNING WOES COST RAGIN’ CAJUNS IN SERIES FINALE AGAINST SOUTH ALABAMA
LAFAYETTE, La. – South Alabama exploded for an eight-run first inning as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team dropped the series finale to...

SOFTBALL: 20TH-RANKED RAGIN' CAJUNS CAPTURE SERIES WIN AT COASTAL CAROLINA
CONWAY, S.C. – 20th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball claimed its Sun Belt Conference opening series with a 4-2 victory over Coastal...

TENNIS: MEN TAKE DOWN UNO FOR SECOND STRAIGHT ROAD WIN - WOMEN DROP MATCH TO HOUSTON
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant March 11, 2018Story LinksBox Score NEW ORLEANS – With his third straight singles win junior...

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...

GOLF: CAJUNS GOLF FINISHES BORDER OLYMPICS ON STRONG NOTE
Jeff Schneider, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsLAREDO, Texas – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns golf team carded a final round score...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS RALLY LATE, LOSE TO TEXAS STATE IN SBC SEMIFINALS
The Cajuns made a late run at the Bobcats but couldn't complete the comeback. NEW ORLEANS – A valiant effort at a late comeback by the...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS FALL IN HEARTBREAKING 71-68 DECISION TO UTA IN SBC SEMIFINALS
NEW ORLEANS – Kaelon Wilson sank a pair of free throws with 1:19 remaining and added a key offensive rebound in the final seconds as No....

SOFTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS SPLIT SUN BELT-OPENING DOUBLEHEADER AT COASTAL CAROLINA
 Game 1 Box Score (PDF)Game 2 Box Score (PDF)CONWAY, S.C. – 20th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball and Coastal Carolina split a...

BASEBALL: LEE'S PITCHING, TIMELY HITS CARRY UL OVER SOUTH ALABAMA + SPECIAL PHOTO GALLERY
Grant Alexander, March 10, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for photo gallery of the S. Alabama game.Photo #5 of the photo...

TENNIS: MEN AND WOMEN GET ROAD WINS
David Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantMen's Tennis story followed by Women's Road Win Story   Cajuns Fight Past Southern Miss...

BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS FALL TO SOUTH ALABAMA 7-3 TO EVEN SERIES
LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team couldn't overcome a four-run fifth inning as the Cajuns fell to South Alabama 7-3 to...

TRACK & FIELD: THREE FIRST-PLACE FINISHES PACE CAJUNS AT SEASON-OPENING COWBOY RELAYS
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Baudoin, Johnson claim pole vault crowns; Cajuns prep for Louisiana ClassicsLAKE CHARLES –...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: MARLIN ON UL LEADER WASHINGTON - 'HE LOVES TO REBOUND'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 9, 2018 UL's Bryce Washington was honored before a game last month and presented with a ball for reaching 1,000...

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...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS HEAD TO SBC CHAMPIONSHIP SEMIS WITH WIN OVER UTA - 7:30 SATURDAY
Louisiana heads to the semifinals of the Sun Belt Conference Championships for the fourth straight season. Next Game vs. Texas State  ...

TRACK & FIELD: BRAZIL EARNS ALL-AMERICA HONORS AT NCAA INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsFirst Cajuns indoor sprinter to earn All-America honors since 1992COLLEGE STATION, Texas –...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: MILLER'S SHINING MOMENT COMES AMID SEASON OF SACRIFICE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 9, 2018Justin Miller (3) of the Cajuns, shown working under the basket in UL's 80-54 Sun Belt Tournament...

BASEBALL: BURK NAMED SUN BELT PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Jeff Schneider, Associate Director of Athletics CommunicationsNEW ORLEANS, La. – Louisiana sophomore right-hander Jack Burk was named the Sun...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS OUTLAST GS IN 3OT FIRST ROUND AT SBC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Skyler Goodwin scored a career high 28 points as the Cajuns took down Georgia Southern in historic first round at the SBC Championships. NEW...

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...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: SIMONE FIELDS NAMED TO SBC ALL-CONF THIRD TEAM + CAJUNS ALL-TIME SBC HONORS
David Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantNEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns senior forward Simone Fields, today, has been named to...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: THREE CAJUNS NAMED TO ALL-SBC TEAM; MARLIN NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Gant voted as both Newcomer and Defensive Player of the YearNEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: TROJANS STUN RAGIN' CAJUNS ON SENIOR NIGHT IN OVERTIME, 72-61 + PHOTO GALLERY
Louisiana to face Coastal Carolina-Texas State winner on Friday at 11:30 a.m. Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for the Daily...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS GIVE GREAT EFFORT ON SENIOR NIGHT IN LOSS TO LR + GAME PHOTO GALLERY
Louisiana now enters the SBC Conference Tournament as the six seed and will face Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Mar. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Athletic...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS DISPLAY POISE IN GETTING SBC WIN + RECOGNITION STUDENT ATHLETES
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, March 1, 2018Inch by inch, forced turnover by forced turnover, the UL Ragin’ Cajuns women’s basketball team...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: BARTLEY HITS 1,000 POINTS AS UL NOTCHES WIN NO. 26 + RECOGNITION STUDENT ATHLETES
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, March 1, 2018It’s been a season chock-full of milestones reached and barriers broken for the UL basketball...

TRACK & FIELD: LOUISIANA'S BRAZIL HEADED TO NCAA INDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsSenior posted nation's second-fastest time in 60-meter dash this seasonINDIANAPOLIS –...

GOLF: TOLSON CAPTURES FIRST CAREER TOP 10 FINISH AT LOUISIANA CLASSICS
Jeff Schneider, Associate Director of Athletics Communications 33rd annual Louisiana Classics Final Results LAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana...

GOLF: UL HOSTED SOME OF COUNTRY'S TOP GOLF PROGRAMS IN LOUISIANA CLASSICS
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Feb. 28, 2018Only a few people, mostly those who are involved with the UL golf program, pay more than casual attention...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES 2018 SCHEDULE
Jeff Schneider, Associate Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksLAFAYETTE, La. – With the Billy Napier era set to start this fall,...

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...

OBITUARY: STEPHEN GREGORY "GREG" WOOD - FOOTBALL 1972-74 - FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Stephen Gregory Wood  Greg passed away on February 22, 2018 at the age of 65. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen S. Wood. Devoted father...

SOFTBALL: NO. 15 LOUISIANA BESTS MEMPHIS IN EXTRAS TO CLOSE LOUISIANA CLASSICS
LAFAYETTE – 15th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball concluded the 32nd Annual Louisiana Classics tournament at Lamson Park with a 6-3 win...

BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS BASEBALL FALLS IN EVENTFUL SERIES FINAL AGAINST WRIGHT STATE
LAFAYETTE, La. – The 20th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team fell 4-3 to Wright State on Sunday in an eventful series finale at M.L....

BASEBALL: ROBICHAUX - CAJUNS 'NOT A TEAM THAT CAN GET IN A FIREFIGHT'- REP. STEVE SCALISE 1ST PITCH
Tim Buckley,The Advertiser, Feb. 23, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for the game photo gallery, including  U.S....

SOFTBALL: 15TH-RANKED RAGIN' CAJUNS POWER PAST NORTH FLORIDA
LAFAYETTE – Powered by an 11-hit attack the 15th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball squad moved to 2-0 in the Louisiana Classics...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: MARLIN'S 24-4 CAJUNS RESPOND TO DISRESPECT WITH VICTORIES
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 23, 2018There’s nothing like a little disrespect to fan the flames.In the case of the UL basketball team, it...

MEN'S TENNIS: RAGIN' CAJUNS' COMEBACK FALLS JUST SHORT AGAINST TAMCC
 David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Story LinksBox Score LAFAYETTE – After storming back in singles to push things to...

SOFTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS SPLIT SATURDAY PAIR IN LOUISIANA CLASSICS ACTION
LAFAYETTE – 15th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball split a pair of games on Saturday in the 32nd Annual Louisiana Classics tournament at...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS SNAP LOSING STREAK WITH WIN AT USA
 MOBILE, Ala. – Freshman Jomyra Mathis snagged a big rebound with 6.7 seconds left and her two free throws on the other end iced the,...

BASEBALL: FONTENOT'S DOUBLE-SQUEEZE BUNT LIFTS HIT-HURTING CAJUNS + PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 23, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for the game photo album. Struggling at the plate...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS CLAIM OUTRIGHT TITLE; BENCH LEADS LOUISIANA TO 88-71 WIN OVER JAGS
Davis scores career-high 20 points; Cajuns put game away with 17-0 second half run MOBILE, Ala. – Jerekius Davis came off the bench to...

BASEBALL: STEVE SCALISE TO THROW OUT FIRST PITCH AT CAJUNS GAME
The Advertiser, Feb. 23, 201810/11/17 12:25:53 PM -- Washington , DC -- House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who recently returned to work and still...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: PICAUT'S CLINCHER SEALS THE DEAL AS CAJUNS HOLD OFF TAMCC
David Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantLouisiana improved to 7-1 at Cajun Courts, 8-3 on the season, with a win over the Texas...

MEN'S BASKETBALL ARE SBC CHAMPIONS: BARTLEY HELPS LEAD LOUISIANA TO SBC TITLE IN 81-76 WIN
Marlin earns career win No. 500; Cajuns wrap up road schedule at South Alabama TROY, Ala. – Frank Bartley scored 13 of his game-high 22...

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...

BASEBALL: ROBICHAUX ON CANTRELLE: 'HE PLAYS THE GAME SLOW'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 23, 2018Get old. Play slow.For some, the two — sadly — come inevitably with time and are inextricably...

OBITUARY: DR. WENDELL H. GATCH - FACULTY 1980-2008 - FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Obituary for Wendel H. GatchDr. Wendel H. Gatch, 73, of Pawleys Island, formerly of Lafayette, LA, died Friday, February 23, 2018. Born November 20,...

MEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS TAKE DOWN TTU, ECU TO EXTEND WIN STREAK TO FIVE
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Story LinksBox Score (TTU)Box Score (ECU)LAFAYETTE – With a chance to win their fourth and...

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...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA DROPS THIRD STRAIGHT AT TROY
TROY, Ala. – Struggling from the field through the night, and not hitting a shot from beyond the arc, cost the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS NEARING MANY MAJOR GOALS, BUT NO. 1 STILL AT STAKE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 22, 2018Back in September, long before the 2017-18 season got underway, big man Bryce Washington sat down with UL...

SOFTBALL: ELLYSON TWIRLS NO-HITTER IN 15TH-RANKED RAGIN' CAJUNS LOUISIANA CLASSICS OPENER
LAFAYETTE – 15th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball followed the lead of a no-hitter tossed by sophomore pitcher Summer Ellyson in a 4-0...

SOFTBALL: LEARNING PROCESS CONTINUES IN GLASCO ERA
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Feb. 22, 2018The learning process between new UL softball coach Gerry Glasco and the Ragin’ Cajun faithful is...

DAVIDSON RETIRES AS ACADIANA FOOTBALL COACH
Kevin Foote,The Advertiser, Feb. 22, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for photo gallery of Coach Davidson and Acadiana...

UL GOLF FACILITY RECEIVES SPECIAL GIFT
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Feb. 21, 2018Renowned New Iberia artist Jerome Weber (second from right) presented a painting to the UL golf program to...

INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: ROBINSON, GLUECK POST SECOND-PLACE FINISHES TO LEAD CAJUNS AT SBC INDOOR
 Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsMen finish sixth overall; women move up two spots from 2017 finishFinal Results...

TENNIS: CAJUNS WOMEN HOST TEXAS A&M-CC; MEN HOST CANNED GOODS DRIVE AND JAMBALAYA NIGHT
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Story LinksLAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's tennis team (7-3) kicks off a...

SOCCER CHARGES INTO SPRING SEASON
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Story LinksLAFAYETTE – After signing a stellar recruiting class the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS COME UP SHORT AT SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA
Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksBox Score HAMMOND, La. – The 20th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA ADVANCES IN WEEK 2 EDITION OF NATIONAL SOFTBALL POLLS
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball moved up in both the USA Today/NFCA and ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25 poll for the second...

SOFTBALL: ELLYSON'S EFFORTS LEAD TO SUN BELT PITCHER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Highlight was 11-inning outing in win over No. 2 Florida LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball sophomore pitcher Summer Ellyson was...

INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: BAUDOIN, DELPHIN EARN ALL-SBC HONORS TO LEAD CAJUNS AT SBC INDOOR
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsGlueck third in heptathlon after four events; Brazil, Hughes qualify for Tuesday...

SOFTBALL: NO. 2 FLORIDA SWEEPS SLOPPY CAJUNS + PHOTO GALLERY
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Feb. 18, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for the game photo gallery. Very little irritates UL...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: MARLIN'S CAJUNS SHOOT BOMBS AWAY IN WIN OVER UTA + PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 18, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for the game photo gallery.Shooting guard Frank...

WOMEN'S TENNIS DROPS I-10 RIVALRY AT MCNEESE STATE
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Story LinksLAKE CHARLES, La. – In only their third match on the road this season, the...

BASEBALL: BATTY ROPES LONGHORNS IN SERIES FINALE
Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications Box Score AUSTIN, Texas –  True freshman Brock Batty was stellar in relief...

SOFTBALL: CAJUNS CAPTURE DRAMATIC WALK-OFF WIN OVER NO. 2 FLORIDA + PHOTO GALLERY
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Feb. 18, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for photo gallery Cajuns Beat the Gators. There were...

MEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS SWEEP JACKSON STATE DH WITHOUT DROPPING A MATCH
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Story LinksLAFAYETTE – It was a perfect day at Cajun Courts for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS TO TEXAS IN SEASON OPENER, 3-0
AUSTIN, Texas – The 18th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team fell to 14th-ranked Texas 3-0 in the 2018 season opener on Friday night...

BASEBALL: TEXAS COMES FROM BEHIND TO DEFEAT CAJUNS WITH WALK-OFF WINNER
AUSTIN, Texas – Sophomore Austin Todd's two-run, walk-off home run lifted the 14th-ranked Texas Longhorns to a 5-3 comeback win over the...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA FALLS IN LOW SCORING AFFAIR TO UT ARLINGTON
LAFAYETTE – Struggling from the field all night, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team lost their second straight game at home,...

SOFTBALL: CAJUNS EXTEND STREAK WITH WIN OVER OREGON STATE + GAME PHOTO GALLERY
Nick Fontenot, The Advertiser, Feb. 15, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed DugasClick here for game photo gallery. After Oregon State scored...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: MARLIN'S CAJUNS RESPOND TO LATE SCARE FROM TEXAS STATE + GAME PHOTO GALLERY
Tim Buckley, The Advertsier, Feb. 15, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for the game photo gallery. In an instant — OK,...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA DROPS THREE-POINT HEARTBREAKER TO TEXAS STATE
LAFAYETTE – In a game where it was at times tough for either team to find a basket, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team came...

GOLF: RAGIN’ CAJUNS FINISH SEVENTH AT MOBILE SPORTS AUTHORITY INTERCOLLEGIATE
Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications Mobile Sports Authority Intercollegiate Final ResultsMOBILE, Ala. – The...

MEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS DRIVE BACK REIGNING ATLANTIC-10 CHAMPS VCU
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant RICHMOND, Va. – It came down to the wire, but sophomore Elio Lago was up to the task as his...

OBITUARY: TONY RAY "TK" KYLE FOOTBALL 1976-77 - FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Tony Ray Kyle, age 60, of CottonportTony Ray Kyle - Obituary COTTONPORT – Funeral services for Mr. Tony Ray Kyle will be held on Saturday,...

SOFTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS RISE INTO TOP 20 OF BOTH NATIONAL SOFTBALL POLLS
No. 16/19 Louisiana jumps six spots in NFCA ranking, five spots in ESPN/USA Softball listLAFAYETTE – On the strength of a 5-0 season-opening...

SOFTBALL: STRONG START EARNS TRAHAN SUN BELT PITCHER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Senior pitcher Kylee Jo Trahan held foes to a single run, five hits and a .098 average over 15 innings pitched in the Mardi Gras...

OBITUARY: WILLIAM THOMAS "BILLY" RYCKMAN, SR. - BASKETBALL 1950-54 & BASEBALL 51-53 - FEB. 10, 2018
Obituary for William "Billy" Ryckman June 13, 1933 - February 10, 2018William Thomas “Billy” Ryckman, Sr. died peacefully...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: JASMINE THOMAS NAMED COLLEGE SPORTS MADNESS SBC POW
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Cajuns guard Jasmine Thomas was named as the College Sports Madness Sun Belt Conference Player of...

SOFTBALL: EVEN WITH RAIN, EVENTFUL FIRST UL SOFTBALL WEEKEND
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Feb. 11, 2018Day three of the learning process in the Gerry Glasco era of UL softball slowed to a halt Saturday at...

FOOTBALL: AFTER QUICK CLASS, CAJUN RECRUITING INFRASTRUCTURE IN PLACE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 11, 2018 Another UL signing class, the first for new Ragin’ Cajuns coach Billy Napier, is mostly in...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: RAGIN' CAJUNS FINISH OFF WIN AT INCARNATE WORD
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Story LinksSAN ANTONIO – It took an entire weekend, with a round trip to College Station,...

SOFTBALL: NO. 22 LOUISIANA CLOSES OUT UNDEFEATED SEASON-OPENING WEEKEND
BROUSSARD – No. 22 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball picked up a pair of wins on Sunday at the Broussard Sports Complex to close out the Mardi...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS DEFENSE LOCKS DOWN WIN AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN
STATESBORO, Ga. – A stifling defensive performance and yet another game by sophomore Jasmine Thomas doing just about everything, gave the...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: STOVE'S HOT NIGHT HELPS LEAD LOUISIANA PAST GEORGIA SOUTHERN, 102-91
 STATESBORO, Ga. – Johnathan Stove came off the bench to score a career-high 28 points while becoming the 46th player in Louisiana Ragin'...

SOFTBALL: ELLYSON KS 20 AS UL PITCHING RULES SWEEP
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Feb. 10, 2018Supposedly the biggest question for the No. 22-ranked UL Ragin’ Cajuns entering the 2018 softball...

SOFTBALL: NO. 22 LOUISIANA LANDS VICTORY ON OPENING NIGHT AT LAMSON PARK + PHOTO GALLERY
LAFAYETTE – No. 22 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball opened the 2018 season with a 7-1 victory over Samford in front of 1,637 fans Thursday...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS WIN STREAK SNAPPED BY PANTHERS IN SBC BATTLE, 106-92
Washington grabs career rebound No. 1,000 in setback; Cajuns to face Georgia Southern on Saturday ATLANTA – Jordan Session scored a...

FORMER TRACK & FIELD - 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...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: FIELDS, THOMAS POWER CAJUNS TO 15 POINT WIN OVER GSU
Louisiana recorded 18 assists to win their second straight SBC road game.   ATLANTA – 22 points and six rebounds from senior...

LOUISIANA SOFTBALL BEGINS SEASON OF SWEEPING CHANGES
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Feb. 7, 2018It’s a whole new ball game.Despite being a powerhouse marked by stability and consistency for three...

TRACK & FIELD: BRAZIL SPRINTS HIS WAY TO SBC INDOOR MALE ATHLETE HONORS
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications NEW ORLEANS – After posting the second-fastest time in the country and 12-fastest time in...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL SIGNING CLASS + PHOTOS OF SIGNING DAY BASH
Napier Announces Inaugural Signing Class 2018 Signing Day Central LAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Football head coach Billy...

SOCCER SIGNS 11 ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Story LinksLAFAYETTE – On National Signing Day 2018, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: THERE'S NO DENYING UL-GEORGIA STATE RIVALRY + KEVIN FOOTE'S TOP 5 UL TEAMS
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Feb. 6, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for video of Kevin Foote's top five UL Men's Basketball...

TRACK & FIELD: STRONG PERFORMANCES LEAD RAGIN' CAJUNS AT JAGUAR INVITATIONAL
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksFinal Results (PDF)BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tisay Woodhouse broke her own...

MEN'S TENNIS: DOLAN WINS FINAL TIEBREAKER TO GIVE CAJUNS WIN AT UIW
David Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantThe win was the fourth straight win for the Cajuns and it gave them a 2-0 weekend in their trip to...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS LOSE HEARTBREAKER TO LOUISIANA TECH
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Story LinksBox Score LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's tennis team lost their...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER ON UL QBS - 'IT'S ABOUT WHO CAN WIN THE TEAM OVER'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Feb. 4, 2018Sitting a few weeks back in his sparsely decorated office, the one formerly occupied by Mark Hudspeth, new...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: BARTLEY, RAGIN' CAJUNS GET 20TH WIN WITH DOMINATING PERFORMANCE AT ULM
Five players score in double figures as Louisiana improves to 20-3 overall, 10-0 in SBC play MONROE – Another game. Another dominating...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: THOMAS LEADS CAJUNS TO 28 POINT WIN AT ULM
Sophomore Jasmine Thomas finished with a full stat sheet as the Cajuns came away with their biggest margin of victory over ULM in school...

TRACK & FIELD: BRAZIL'S SCHOOL-RECORD LEADS LOUISIANA AT LSU BAYOU BENGAL
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsSenior posts second-fastest time nationally in men's 60-meter dash  Story LinksFinal...

SOFTBALL: LOUISIANA SEASON PREVIEW - IT'S A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Feb. 2, 2018 It’s a whole new ball game.Despite being a powerhouse marked by stability and consistency for three...

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: PRESEASON POLLS PROMISING FOR CAJUNS BASEBALL, SOFTBALL
The Advertiser, Jan. 31, 2018The UL baseball team found itself atop the Sun Belt Conference baseball preseason coaches' poll as the favorite to win...

BASEBALL: MOORE NAMED TO PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT TEAM
Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics CommunicationsNEW ORLEANS, La. – Senior right-hander Dylan Moore was named to the Preseason...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: AT 19-3, CAJUNS ARE STARTING TO TURN SOME HEADS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 30, 2018Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for Troy Photo Gallery for game played on...

ATHLETICS: LOUISIANA ATHLETICS INKS TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH COX SPORTS TELEVISION
Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksLAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Athletics has announced...

BASEBALL: RCAF BENEFITS COMING TO RUSSO PARK FOR 2018 SEASON
Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications LAFAYETTE, La. - With the start of the 2018 Louisiana baseball season less than a...

TRIBUTE TO LOUISIANA COACHES: FOUNDATIONS ACTIVATED FOR BANNA,FAULKINBERRY,GIROUARD,COLE & SHIPLEY
The foundation of the Tribute to Coach Beryl Shipley has been activated.Congratulations to his former athletes for the foundation...

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...

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT: STUDENTS ARE ‘EAGER’ TO ATTEND UL LAFAYETTE
 The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s popularity with incoming students is among the best in the nation.@Louisiana Newsletter Jan....

TRACK & FIELD: STRONG PERFORMANCES CARRY RAGIN' CAJUNS AT A-STATE INVITATIONAL
Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksDay 2 Results (PDF)Cajuns claim pair of individual titles; finish 2-3 overall in...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: TROY OVER CAJUNS IN SBC REUNION GAME, 62-55
Louisiana's defense played strong throughout the game, holding the Troy Trojans to 62 points, but Louisiana didn't have enough offense to come away...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: GANT'S CAREER-HIGH LEADS LOUISIANA PAST TROY, 81-69
Louisiana wins ninth straight overall, 15th straight in SBC play dating back to last season LAFAYETTE – JaKeenan Gant scored a career-high...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA BASEBALL HOLDS FIRST TEAM PRACTICE
Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications Story LinksLAFAYETTE, La. – The 18th-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball...

MEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA SWEPT XAVIER (LA.), RANKED NO. 2 IN THE NAIA, TO OPEN UP THEIR 2018 HOME SCH
David Collins, Athletics Communications Assistant Box Score (Match 1)Box Score (Match 2)LAFAYETTE – Sophomore Pearse Dolan went 3-0 on the...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: BIT LIP AND ALL, CAJUNS BEAT SOUTH ALABAMA ON THE GLASS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 26, 2018Click here for game photos of Cajuns vs. South Alabama.At the half Thursday night, UL held a one-rebound...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS STRUGGLE DEFENSIVELY, LOSE TO SOUTH ALABAMA - 1/27 REUNION INFORMATION
The Jaguars shot 46 percent from three-point range to come away with the 72-57 win over the Cajuns, here at the Cajundome.LAFAYETTE – The...

MEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA DROPS MATCH AT LSU - XAVIER DOUBLEHEADER MATCH MOVED TO FRIDAY
By: David Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantBox ScoreBATON ROUGE, LA. – In their last match before opening up Cajun Courts for the...

BASEBALL: CAJUNS ACE LEGER EXPLAINS DECISION TO SIT OUT THE SEASON
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 23, 2018Gunner Leger, ace of the UL baseball staff, will sit out 2018 for medical reasons. (Photo: BUDDY...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER ROUNDS OUT STAFF WITH ETHERIDGE HIRE
Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications LAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana football head coach Billy Napier wrapped up his...

OBITUARY: JOANNA LEIGH AMY PRUITT - BAND 1940-43 - JAN. 22, 2018
 Joanna Leigh Amy Pruitt - Oct. 28, 1924-Jan. 22, 2018CROWLEYA Memorial Service for Mrs. Joanna Leigh Amy Pruitt, who passed away Monday, Jan....

MEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA GOT A BIG ROAD WIN, BEATING THE RICE OWLS, 4-2
 HOUSTON – Sophomore Pearse Dolan's straight set win at No. 4 singles provided the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis team with the...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: UL'S BROUSSARD FINDS SACRIFICE WELL WORTH THE REWARD
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 20, 2018Jacob Broussard, awarded a scholarship last week, dribbles on the break for UL against Louisiana College...

FOOTBALL: UL HIRES SLU'S ROBERTS AFTER LOSING SCOTT TO ALABAMA
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 20, 2018Ron Roberts resigned as Southeastern Louisiana's head coach on Friday to become UL's new defensive...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS PUT DEFENSIVE CLAMPS ON TEXAS STATE + 1/27 REUNION INFORMATION
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – 19 points from senior Troi Swain and a great defensive showing gave the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team a...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA PUTS THE CLAMPS ON TEXAS STATE, EARNS SEVENTH STRAIGHT WIN IN 80-55 ROUT
Marquetti's career-night leads Cajuns to 13th straight SBC win dating back to last season SAN MARCOS, Texas – Malik Marquetti came off a...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER ADDS LOONEY AS ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE LINE COACH
By: Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana football head coach Billy Napier has...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: BARTLEY, RAGIN' CAJUNS FLIP SCRIPT ON UTA, CLAIMS 77-65 SBC VICTORY
ARLINGTON, Texas – Frank Bartley scored 17 of his season-high 26 points in the second half and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns overcame a 14-point...

BASEBALL: 2018 RAGIN’ CAJUNS BASEBALL SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
LAFAYETTE, La. - Season tickets for the 2018 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball season are now on sale, the Louisiana Athletics Department announced on...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: TOO SOON TO TELL IF CAJUNS ARE MARLIN'S BEST TEAM EVER
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 18, 2018 The attaboys. The shoulder slaps. The words of adulation.Off to their best start in 45 years, UL...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS LOSE AT UTA ON LAST SECOND FREE THROWS
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – Despite 13 second half points from senior Simone Fields, who finished with a team high 17 points, the Louisiana Ragin'...

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,...

MEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS FINISH SEVENTH AT THE 2018 FSU SPRING INVITE
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sophomore Elio Lago clinched the first win of the 2018 season, and a seventh-place finish at the 2018 Florida State Spring...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: UL WIN OVER ULM A BIG RELIEF AFTER 0-FOR-11 CAJUNS START
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Jan. 13, 2018When at first you don’t succeed, shoot and shoot again.The Ragin’ Cajuns did that Saturday...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS TAKE DOWN ULM FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT SBC WIN + 1/27/18 REUNION INFORMATION
LAFAYETTE – 10 second half points from senior Simone Fields along with 14 points from senior Nekia Jones helped the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

RAGIN' CAJUNS ATHLETICS INTRODUCES RALLY PROGRAM
LAFAYETTE – Businesses can be equipped to display their Ragin' Cajuns spirit by joining the Ragin' Cajuns Rally Program. Membership for...

GOLF: SLIMAN ANNOUNCES HIRING OF PLUCIENSKI AS GOLF ASSISTANT
By: Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications LAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns head golf coach Theo Sliman...

INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: CAJUNS FINISH SECOND, SIXTH OVERALL AT TED NELSON INVITATIONAL
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Bolstered by a first-place finish from Beau Robinson in the men's 5,000-meter run and second-place finishes by Stanley...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER ADDS SEGREST TO RAGIN’ CAJUNS FOOTBALL STAFF - REVIEW OF FOOTBALL COACHING HIRES
By: Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications  LAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana football head coach Billy Napier has...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: BRODHEAD GETS CAREER WIN 100 AS CAJUNS BEAT COASTAL CAROLINA
Ragin' Cajuns head coach Garry Brodhead got his 100th career win, as the Cajuns got their third straight Sun Belt Conference win taking down Coastal...

INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: WOODHOUSE, BRAZIL LEAD CAJUNS AT LSU PURPLE TIGER
Limoh, Chicola lead wire-to-wire as Cajuns record four first-place finishes BATON ROUGE – Tisay Woodhouse set a new school record in the...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: BALANCED EFFORT CARRIES LOUISIANA PAST COASTAL CAROLINA, 81-64
Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.Click here for the game photo gallery posted by the Advertiser.  LAFAYETTE – Frank Bartley...

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...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER ADDS LB COACH, SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR TO CAJUNS STAFF - REVIEW OF ALL NEW HIRES
Special to the Advertiser, Jan. 5, 2018Cajuns football head coach Billy Napier announced the addition of Matt Powledge to his staff as outside...

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...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA DOMINANT IN 78-45 SBC WIN OVER APP STATE + JAN. 13TH REUNION INFORMATION
 LAFAYETTE – Frank Bartley scored 16 points to lead three players in double figures and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball...

SOFTBALL BEGINS PRESEASON PREPARATIONS FOR 2018 SEASON
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team opened its preseason practice schedule for the upcoming 2018 season on Wednesday at...

FOOTBALL: POWLEDGE JOINS LOUISIANA FOOTBALL STAFF
By: Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football head coach Billy...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS GET RED HOT IN SECOND HALF TO BEAT APP STATE + 1/27 REUNION INFORMATION
LAFAYETTE – 14 three-pointers and 22 points from senior Troi Swain were more than enough for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's...

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...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: HEAD COACH GARRY BRODHEAD TO HAVE RADIO SHOW
By: David Collins, Athletics Communications AssistantLAFAYETTE – Starting on Monday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and running through the remainder of...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER ADDS LEGER TO RAGIN’ CAJUNS FOOTBALL STAFF
By: Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics CommunicationsStory LinksLAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana football head coach Billy Napier has...

FOOTBALL: JULUKE JOINS RAGIN’ CAJUNS FOOTBALL STAFF
By: Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics CommunicationsLAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana native Jabbar Juluke has joined the Louisiana...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS HOLD OFF RED WOLVES FOR FIRST CONFERENCE WIN
JONESBORO, Ark. – Clutch free throw shooting and a career high 25 points from senior Nekia Jones helped the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA HANDCUFFS A-STATE TO IMPROVE TO 2-0 IN SBC PLAY, 88-78
JONESBORO, Ark. – Frank Bartley tied a season-high with 23 points as he led five players in double figures and help lift the Louisiana Ragin'...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS HANDLE LITTLE ROCK IN SBC OPENER + REUNION INVITATION AND INFORMATION
The Advertiser, Dec. 29, 2017 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The UL Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball team is hoping to open the 2017-18 Sun...

ATHLETICS: NAPIER ANNOUNCES HOCKE AS HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING/ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
By: Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics CommunicationsLAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana head football coach Billy Napier announced the...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS FALL TO LITTLE ROCK IN CONFERENCE OPENER + REUNION INVITATION & DETAILS
Reunion Information Below Game Report LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – In a physical affair, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team dropped...

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...

FROM THE ATHLETIC NETWORK - HAPPY NEW YEAR - CLASSIC VIDEO INCLUDED
Wishing all of our viewers and their families a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. May 2018 be a year of health, peace and prosperity. May it...

FOOTBALL: WINGERTER HIRED AS DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
By: Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics CommunicationsLAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana head football coach Billy Napier announced the of...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF TONEY TO STAFF
By: Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics CommunicationsLAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana head football coach Billy Napier has announced the...

HERE'S HOW MUCH LOUISIANA COLLEGES ARE PAYING THEIR COACHES
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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...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER NAMES SCOTT DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
By: Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics CommunicationsLAFAYETTE, La. – New Louisiana head football coach Billy Napier added another...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CLEMSON PUTS CLAMPS ON RAGIN' CAJUNS IN NON-CONFERENCE FINALE, 89-60
Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.For information on the Men's Basketball Reunion scheduled for Jan. 13, 2018, please click on the Ragin'...

FOOTBALL: HOW MUCH WILL UL'S NEW FOOTBALL COACH EARN?
The Advertiser, Dec. 21, 2017Billy Napier’s was introduced this week as the new football coach for the University of Louisiana at...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER ADDS DESORMEAUX TO RAGIN’ CAJUNS FOOTBALL STAFF
  LAFAYETTE, La. – New Louisiana head football coach Billy Napier has announced that one of the all-time greats in Louisiana Ragin'...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: DOUCET'S DOUBLE-DOUBLE PUSHES CAJUNS PAST ALCORN STATE
LAFAYETTE – In their final tune-up before Sun Belt Conference play, freshman Ty'Reonne Doucet's double-double helped keep the Louisiana Ragin'...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS PULL OFF ANOTHER ROLE REVERSAL AGAINST SLU
Nick Fontenot, The Advertiser, Dec. 19, 2017Click here for photo gallery of Cajuns 82-74 win over SLU. After Southeastern Louisiana jumped out to a...

FOOTBALL: NAPIER NAMES SALE OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
 LAFAYETTE, La. – Two days after being introduced, new Louisiana head coach Billy Napier has announced the first hire to his staff as Rob...

FOOTBALL: GETTING A LATE START, NAPIER TRYING TO BALANCE EARLY SIGNING PERIOD, HIRING ASSISTANTS
James Bewers, The Daily Advertiser, Dec.  21, 2017As he was being introduced as the new UL football coach at the Cajundome on Monday...

BASEBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS BASEBALL BACK IN NATION RANKINGS
By: Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications LAFAYETTE, La. – With the start of the 2018 season less than two months...

FOOTBALL: 'A PERFECT FIT FOR CAJUN NATION' - BILLY NAPIER INTRODUCED AS NEW UL FOOTBALL COACH
James Bewers, The Daily Advertiser, Dec. 18, 2017Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Director of Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard welcomes Billy Napier as the 26th...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: THE FIRST HALF BELONGED TO JA'KEENAN GANT - CAJUNS BURY UNO 87-65
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Dec.. 17, 2017Athletic Network footnote by Dr Ed Dugas.  Click here for game photos. AFor the record, UL now leads...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL:RAGIN' CAJUNS LOSE A TOUGH ONE AT LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team, despite not trailing by double digits until halfway through the final...

UL'S GIFT TO BLANCO: AN HONORARY DOCTORATE
The Advertiser, Dec. 16, 2017President Dr. E. Joseph Savoie presents Honorary Doctorate Degree to Kathleen Babineaux Blanco during The University of...

FOOTBALL: WALKER HEADED TO EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME
RAGIN’ CAJUNS WALKER HEADED TO EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME  LAFAYETTE – Senior defensive back Tracy Walker became the second...

27 STUDENT-ATHLETES SET TO GRADUATE DURING FALL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
 By: Matt Sullivan, Director of Athletics CommunicationsLAFAYETTE – Twenty-seven Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns student-athletes will be a part...

FOOTBALL: UL ANNOUNCES BILLY NAPIER AS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
By: Jeff Schneider, Assistant Director of Athletics CommunicationsLouisiana Ragin' Cajuns Director of Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard announced that...

DR. BRYAN MAGGARD LETTER TO CAJUN NATION ON HIRING OF COACH BILLY NAPIER NEW FOOTBALL COACH
December 15, 2017   Happy Friday Cajun Nation,   This morning we had the distinct pleasure of announcing Billy Napier...

SOFTBALL: TIPLER SET TO JOIN RAGIN' CAJUNS FOR 2018 SEASON
Gulf Coast College's Kynadi Tipler produced 32 extra base hits in her collegiate debut last springLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA LEADS WIRE-TO-WIRE IN 75-71 VICTORY AT LOUISIANA TECH
RUSTON – Junior JaKeenan Gant scored a game-high 22 points to lead four players in double figures and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns led...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: FIELDS, DOUCET POWER CAJUNS TO VICTORY OVER SLU
HAMMOND, La. – Senior Simone Fields poured in 19 points and six rebounds, while freshman Ty'Reonne Doucet grabbed a career high 10...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS LOSE A COMMIT ONE WEEK AFTER HUDSPETH'S FIRING
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 11, 2017Seven days after the firing of coach Mark Hudspeth, the Ragin’ Cajuns lost one of their recruiting...

SOFTBALL: CAJUNS ADD JUCO ALL-AMERICAN HOLLAND TO 2018 ROSTER
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball head coach Gerry Glasco has added All-American junior college infielder Brittany Holland of...

FORMER GOV. KATHLEEN BLANCO GRAVELY ILL, FIGHTING FOR LIFE - LETTER TO LA. CITIZENS, FAMILY, FRIENDS
The Advertiser, Dec. 10, 2017 Former Gov. Blanco gravely ill, fighting for lifeGreg Hilburn, USA TODAY Network, Dec. 10, 2017...

SOFTBALL: RODRIGUEZ TO JOIN RAGIN' CAJUNS FOR 2018 SEASON
 LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball head coach Gerry Glasco announced that Brittany Rodriguez, a three-time first team...

FORMER FOOTBALL COACH: AMID REPORT OF NEW JOB, HUDSPETH 'AGREED' WITH FIRING
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 9, 2017One night before multiple reports surfaced saying he is going to become the new tight ends coach at...

SOFTBALL: SEASON TICKET SALES FOR 2018 SOFTBALL SEASON UNDERWAY
LAFAYETTE – Season ticket sales for the 2018 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball season, which begins Feb. 8 at Lamson Park, are currently...

FOOTBALL: POOL OF CANDIDATES FOR UL COACHING JOB TAKING SHAPE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 8, 2017First-year UL athletic director Bryan Maggard is spearheading the Ragin' Cajuns' search for a new head...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS LOSE 70-60 TO AUBURN
LAFAYETTE – Despite a career-high 17 points from sophomore Malachi-Seraphin Williams, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team ran...

DEC. 7, 1941 JAPANESE ATTACKED PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII - VIEW OUR UL MILITARY HEROES + SURRENDER VIDEO
December 7, 1941 marked the start of the U.S. involvement in World War II. Many of our UL athletes and support group members of that...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CUE THE CIRCUS MUSIC - THE CAJUNS WERE FLYING HIGH
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 7, 2017Click here for game photos.Wednesday night's was one of those shows in which the dunks were thunderous, the...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA PLACES 10 ON ALL-SUN BELT FOOTBALL TEAM
 NEW ORLEANS – Paced by second-team selection Kevin Dotson, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns placed 10 members on the 2017 All-Sun Belt...

ATHLETICS: RAGIN’ CAJUNS ATHLETICS HOLDS INAUGURAL LETTER JACKET CEREMONY
 LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Athletics Department held its inaugural Letter Jacket Ceremony last week as 99...

VOLLEYBALL: WISNSOKIE RECEIVES AVCA SOUTHWEST REGION HONOR
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball freshman outside hitter Hali Wisnoskie was selected to the American Volleyball Coaches...

OBITUARY: JUDGE KALISTE SALOOM JR. - L'ACADIEN/VERMILION SPORTS EDITOR & MILITARY VET - 12/2/2017
Obituary for Judge Kaliste Joseph Saloom, Jr.May 15, 1918 - December 2, 2017Judge Kaliste Joseph Saloom, Jr., whose life spanned an extraordinary...

ATHLETICS: LETTER FROM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS DR. BRYAN MAGGARD
Good Afternoon Cajun Nation, This morning I met with Coach Mark Hudspeth to discuss the future of our Football program, and I informed him...

SOFTBALL: WIFE OF FIRED CAJUNS SOFTBALL COACH HAS MASSIVE HEART ATTACK
The Advertiser, Nov. 3, 2017Former Ragin’ Cajuns head softball coach Stefni Lotief suffered a massive heart attack Saturday night, according to...

FOOTBALL: HUDSPETH SENDS THANK-YOU LETTER TO 'CAJUN NATION'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec.4, 2017Former UL coach Mark Hudspeth on Monday posted on Twitter a message to addressed to “Cajun...

FOOTBALL: UL FIRES HEAD FOOTBALL COACH HUDSPETH, CITING INCONSISTENT PLAY, DECLINING SUPPORT
Kevin Foote and Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Dec. 3, 2017After seven roller coaster seasons as the head football coach of the UL Ragin’...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS OUTLAST MCNEESE IN HISTORIC 3OT GAME
LAFAYETTE – It took three overtimes, the first triple overtime game in school history, but the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team...

FOOTBALL: LAMB, MOUNTAINEERS HAND CAJUNS SEASON-ENDING LOSS, 63-14
BOONE, N.C. – Taylor Lamb tossed three second-quarter touchdown passes and rushed for a 29-yard TD in the first quarter as Appalachian State...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: SECOND HALF SURGE LIFTS LOUISIANA PAST NICHOLLS
THIBODAUX – With a dominant second half the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball team claimed a 105-80 win over Nicholls on Friday at...

STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC CENTER: FOUR RAGIN' CAJUNS AMONG OVER 50 SBC GRADS TO RECEIVE 1A FAR ACADEM
NEW ORLEANS - The 1A Faculty Athletics Representatives Association has named its recipients of the 1A FAR Academic Excellence Awards, and over 50 Sun...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: LOUISIANA LOSE TO NO. 6 MISSISSIPPI STATE
JACKSON, Miss. – In their final game during the month of November, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team lost to the No. 6...

FORMER GOLF: MICHAEL SMITH HEADING TO ARIZONA FOR Q-SCHOOL FINALE
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Nov. 29, 2017Q-School finaleLafayette’s Michael Smith will head to Arizona next week to try to insure his status...

HUDSPETH AMID DECLINING ATTENDANCE - TOUGH TIMES ARE 'THE TRUE TEST OF CHARACTER' FOR PLAYERS AND
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 29, 2017It’s in the tough times, UL coach Mark Hudspeth firmly believes, that a lot can be learned about...

CAJUN RECRUITS: M TENNIS 1, BASKETBALL (W) 3, VOLLEYBALL 2, GOLF 2, BASKETBALL (M) 4,
Men's Tennis Signs One For The 2018-19 Season - 11/16/2017 LAFAYETTE – The Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis team added one to their roster...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: BARTLEY SHARES SUN BELT CONFERENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL HONORS - SBC CO-POW
 NEW ORLEANS – After being named to the All-Tournament team at the inaugural Cayman Islands Classic and helping the Louisiana Ragin'...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA INKS 11 TO 2019 SIGNING CLASS
LAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball head coach Tony Robichaux announced the signing of 11 players to a National Letter of Intent...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: MARQUETTI'S CAREER NIGHT HELPS LOUISIANA RUN PAST MCNEESE, 89-78
LAFAYETTE – Malik Marquetti scored 12 of his career-high 17 points in the second half, including a career-best 5-for-6 from behind the 3-point...

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...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS DONE IN BY CLEVELAND STATE'S FOURTH QUARTER RUN
LAS VEGAS – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team was done in by a late run from the Cleveland State Vikings losing, 54-45, in...

SOFTBALL: GLASCO SETS STAFF FOR INITIAL SEASON AT LOUISIANA
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball head coach Gerry Glasco has his coaching staff in place. Introduced at a team meeting on...

BASKETBALL: NEW ENHANCEMENTS COMING TO BASKETBALL HOME GAMES AT THE CAJUNDOME
 LAFAYETTE, La. – With the Louisiana men's and women's basketball campaigns underway, the Ragin' Cajuns Athletics Department has announced...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS' LOSS RAISES MORE QUESTIONS + GAME PHOTO GALLERY
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Nov. 26, 2017Athletic Network footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas. Click here for game photo gallery.If it was possible to come...

SOFTBALL: SANDERS TO TRANSFER FROM RAGIN' CAJUNS PROGRAM
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball head coach Gerry Glasco announced on Sunday that DJ Sanders will transfer from the...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS STRONG BENCH HELPS TO BEAT NIAGARA
LAS VEGAS – Thanks to 42 points from their bench and a near perfect stretch at the free throw line in the last three minutes of the game, the...

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...

SOFTBALL: GLASCO ELATED OVER HIS FUTURE AT UL + VIDEO INTERVIEW OF COACH GLASCO & DARREN
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Nov. 23, 2017New UL softball coach Gerry Glasco said he's no longer worried about a large number of Cajun softball...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: BARTLEY, GANT SPARK LOUISIANA TO WIN OVER RICHMOND IN CAYMAN ISLANDS CLASSIC
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Frank Bartley scored 19 of his team-high 23 points in the second half with JaKeenan Gant scoring 14 of his 16...

GOLF: ACADIANA GOLFERS HAVE MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR + NEW SIGNEE & BILL BASS RESULTS
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Nov. 22, 2017With Thanksgiving only hours away and the holiday season kicking in, it’s time to remember...

SOFTBALL: TURNING SOFTBALL’S PAGE – FROM THE BIRD’S NEST + VIDEO INTERVIEW OF COACH GLASCO & DARREN
Jay Walker, ESPN 1420, Nov. 21, 2017From The Bird's Nest is an editorial by Jay Walker, host of "Bird's Eye View". The Louisiana Ragin'...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS PUT CLAMPS ON IOWA IN CAYMAN ISLANDS CLASSIC - WYOMING NEXT AT 1:30 CST TUE
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Frank Bartley scored 17 points to lead four players in double figures and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's...

SOFTBALL: HOW GOOD OF A HIRE IS GERRY GLASCO FOR UL SOFTBALL?
Steve Peloquin , ESPN 1420, November 20, 2017So, how good is the hiring of Gerry Glasco for UL softball?Glasco, a longtime SEC assistant, is...

VOLLEYBALL: WISNOSKIE LANDS ON SUN BELT ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball freshman outside hitter Hali Wisnoskie added another honor to her rookie collegiate campaign as...

SOFTBALL: GERRY GLASCO NAMED RAGIN' CAJUNS SOFTBALL HEAD COACH
LAFAYETTE – Gerry Glasco is the new head coach of Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball. Glasco coached the previous nine seasons in the...

HOMECOMING COURT: QUEEN AND COURT GIVE A MAJESTIC TOUCH TO HOMECOMING WEEK
 2017 Homecoming Court are, from left, maids Rachel “Eden” Abraham, Emily Husband and Mary McMahon; Queen Shalanda Plowden; and...

HALL OF FAME CLASS MAY BE BEST EVER
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Nov. 18, 2017 Anytime you rank something like a Hall of Fame class at any level of sport or at any university,...

RAGIN' CAJUN ATHLETIC FOUNDATION:STUDENT-ATHLETE PERFORMANCE CENTER NAMED IN HONOR OF MOSING FAMILY
It is only fitting that one of the newest and most technology-laden of Louisiana's athletic facilities now bears Don Mosing's name.After all, Mosing...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS SUN BELT TOURNAMENT RUN ENDS IN SEMIFINALS
JONESBORO, Ark. – Third-seeded Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball saw its run in the 2017 Sun Belt Conference Tournament come to an end on...

FOOTBALL: QB DAVIS GETS THE START FOR UL ON 20 MINUTES' NOTICE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 19, 2017Mark Hudspeth said on his weekly coach’s radio show Thursday night that UL quarterbacks Jordan Davis...

BLACKJACK LANDRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: DANIELLE ROGERS 2017-2018 RECIPIENT
Danielle Rogers BiographySubmitted by Ken Blanchard, Football 1968-70Danielle Rogers is a 22 year old who resides in Lafayette and is a full- time...

FOOTBALL: DEFENSE LOCKS UP RAGIN' CAJUNS HOMECOMING VICTORY
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team evened its record, moving within a win of bowl eligibility, following a 47-34 Homecoming...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS FALL AT TOLEDO IN PRESEASON WNIT CONSOLATION GAME
 TOLEDO, OHIO – Senior Simone Fields finally got past 1,000 points in her career, but it wasn't enough as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS SWEEP APP STATE, ADVANCE TO SUN BELT SEMIFINALS
JONESBORO, Ark. – Third-seeded Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball advanced to the semifinals of the 2017 Sun Belt Conference Tournament with a...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: WASHINGTON SETS MILESTONE AS CAJUNS ROLL PAST SAVANNAH STATE, 115-82
 LAFAYETTE – Senior Bryce Washington scored 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for his first double-double of the season while also...

UL ANNOUNCES 2017 ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASS
 LAFAYETTE – Five former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns student-athletes and three legendary administrators will make up the 2017 UL Lafayette...

BASEBALL: TICKETS FOR THE 2018 SHRINERS HOSPITAL COLLEGE CLASSIC NOW AVAILABLE
HOUSTON, TX — Tickets for the 18th annual Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic, which will be held from March 2-4, 2018, are now on...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS ROLL PAST LOUISIANA COLLEGE IN HOME OPENER
LAFAYETTE – P.J. Hardy scored 13 of his career-high 19 points in the second half and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns placed six players in double...

VOLLEYBALL: FOUR CAJUNS ALL-SUN BELT, WISNOSKIE IS TOP FRESHMAN
 LAFAYETTE – Four Ragin' Cajuns were named to the 2017 All-Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Team and Hali Wisnoskie was named Sun Belt...

FORMER GOLF: PERSEVERANCE PAYS OFF FOR LAFAYETTE GOLFER IN ‘Q’ SCHOOL
Dan McDonald, Nov. 14, 2017Perseverance usually pays off. Just ask Michael Smith, whose professional golf career got a major boost last...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS REACH 20TH WIN IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE TRIUMPH - SBC TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE SET
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team secured the No. 3 seed in the Sun Belt Tournament and captured a 20-win regular...

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...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS FALL AT #20 TEXAS A&M IN PRESEASON WNIT - WILL PLAY AGAIN TBA
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns dropped their Women's National Invitation Tournament second round matchup, 83-62, to the...

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...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: CAJUNS TOP UNO IN FIRST ROUND OF THE PRESEASON WNIT - TEXAS A& M NEXT ON SUNDAY
Athletic Network footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas.HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN SUNDAY'S GAME: Sunday's game in College Station will be televeised on the SEC Network...

FOOTBALL: UL SUSPENDS FOUR FOR OLE MISS GAME DUE TO PRIOR ARREST
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 11, 2017OXFORD, Miss. — UL lost 50-22 to Ole Miss on Saturday while playing without four...

FOOTBALL: FIRST HALF SCORING RUN HELPS OLE MISS DEFEAT LOUISIANA, 50-22
OXFORD, Miss. – Jordan Ta'amu threw for 418 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for a pair of scores as Ole Miss scored the first 28...

VOLLEYBALL: BOBCATS TOP CAJUNS IN SUN BELT WEST TITLE BOUT
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Sparked by a .368 hitting percentage Texas State topped the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team in straight sets...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: OLE MISS RALLIES IN SECOND HALF; DEFEATS RAGIN' CAJUNS IN SEASON OPENER
OXFORD, Miss. – Terence Davis scored 12 of his game-high 21 points in the second half and Ole Miss used a 14-3 run midway through the second...

GOLF: DON’T MISS THE UL HOMECOMING BIG BASS OPEN + CHICKEN OPEN THIS SUNDAY, MONDAY
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Nov. 8, 2017If you’re a golfer and a Ragin’ Cajun fan, the Bill Bass Open needs you.The annual Homecoming...

CROSS COUNTRY: ROBINSON, MUSGROVE PACE CAJUNS AT NCAA SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL
 COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Beau Robinson posted a time of 31 minutes, 15 seconds on the men's 10K course with Courtney Musgrove recording a...

SOFTBALL: WHAT'S NEXT FOR UL SOFTBALL - FROM THE BIRD'S NEST BY JAY WALKER
Jay Walker, ESPN 1420 website, Nov. 9, 2017 We've now had over a week to digest what has happened in the Louisiana softball program. ...

SOFTBALL: COLUMN - UL SOFTBALL FANS WORRIED ABOUT POSSIBLE PLAYER TRANSFERS
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Nov. 8, 2017The mess that is the UL Ragin’ Cajuns softball program these days leaves all of us with more questions...

VOLLEYBALL: WISNOSKIE RECEIVES SUN BELT FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK HONOR
 LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball freshman outside hitter Hali Wisnoskie claimed Sun Belt Conference Freshman Player of...

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...

VOLLEYBALL: SOLID HITTING AND DOMINANT DEFENSE PRODUCE WIN AT TROY
TROY, Ala. – An efficient offensive attack and stout front-line defense propelled the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team to a 3-1 (25-16,...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS TAKE REDSHIRT OFF QB LEWIS IN WIN AT SOUTH AL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Nov. 5, 2017Levi Lewis (Photo: SUBMITTED)MOBILE, Ala. —  Agile. Nimble. Shifty.Those were some of the first...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS FINISH FIFTH AT GEORGE E. FOURMAUX INVITE
HAMMOND, La. – The Ragin' Cajuns women's tennis team finished fifth at the 2017 George E. Fourmaux Fed Cup Invitational, beating Nicholls, 3-2,...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: GOODWIN'S 14 SECOND HALF POINTS HELP CAJUNS BEAT XULA
LAFAYETTE – Freshman Skyler Goodwin scored 14 second half points to help the Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team come back from a two point...

VOLLEYBALL: MAZEITIS-FONTENOT SETS RECORD, CAJUNS KEEP SBC WEST LEAD
 MOBILE, Ala. – Heather Mazeitis-Fontenot became the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball program's all-time winningest coach on Friday,...

IN THE WAKE OF LOTIEF FIRING: WHAT IS TITLE IX ANYWAY? VIEW WRITTEN COMPLAINTS
Kristin Askelson, The Daily Advertiser, Nov. 3, 2017When the University of Louisiana at Lafayette announced Oct. 18 that its head softball coach was...

SOFTBALL: LOTIEF ON ACCUSATIONS OF VIOLENT, VULGAR BEHAVIOR - WHERE ARE ALL THE WITNESSES? SEE BELOW
Kristin Askelson, The Daily Advertiser, Nov. 3, 2017Documents released by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in response to a public records...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: BALANCED ATTACK HELPS RAGIN' CAJUNS RUN PAST MILLSAPS, 112-63
LAFAYETTE – Justin Miller scored 15 points off the bench to lead seven players in double figures and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns shot 57...

VOLLEYBALL: DAVIS PICKS UP THIRD DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball junior libero Sydney Davis claimed Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week...

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...

VOLLEYBALL: SENIOR NIGHT WIN RETURNS CAJUNS TO TOP OF SUN BELT WEST
Team photo after Senior Day program Oct. 28, 2017.LAFAYETTE – In a night filled with landmark moments, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS CONTROL ALL PHASES OF MATCH IN SWEEP OF UTA - SENIOR DAY SATURDAY
LAFAYETTE – Charged by an efficient offensive attack and a stout blocking presence the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team posted a...

CROSS COUNTRY: RAGIN' CAJUNS FINISH FIFTH IN MEN'S, WOMEN'S RACES AT SBC CHAMPIONSHIPS
 Robinson records fourth top-10 finish at SBC Champs; Musgrove records top-10 finish BOONE, N.C. – Beau Robinson became the first...

BASEBALL: PREMIUM ENHANCEMENTS AND SEATING ALLOCATION ANNOUNCED FOR RUSSO PARK
LAFAYETTE – With the start of the 2018 Louisiana baseball season less than four months away, the Ragin' Cajuns Athletics Department has...

CROSS COUNTRY: CAJUN RUNNER FROM KENYA ENGINEERS PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 27, 2017UL's Stanley Limoh (358, right) will run in Saturday's Sun Belt Cross Country Championships and hopes to...

OBITUARY: RONALD E. BOESCH, SR. - MEN'S BASKETBALL 1954-58 - OCTOBER 22, 2017
RONALD E. BOESCH Sr. 1932 - 2017ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - Ronald E. Boesch, Sr. was born on April 12, 1932 in Chicago to Elmer and Nettie (nee Burns)...

MEN'S TENNIS: MEN'S TENNIS ADVANCES IN DOUBLES AT SOUTHERN REGIONALS
BATON ROUGE, La. – Ragin' Cajuns junior Arthur Libaud and sophomore Jamie Fraser, paired together in doubles, won in the doubles main draw...

VOLLEYBALL: COASTAL SLIPS BY LOUISIANA IN HARD-FOUGHT FIVE SETTER
LAFAYETTE – Coastal Carolina claimed a back-and-forth five-set affair from the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team in a Sun Belt Conference...

OBITUARY: DR. JIMMIE YOUNG BUIE - FACULTY 1952-1982 - OCTOBER 16, 2017
Dr. Jimmie Young Buie, 1929-2017Lafayette - Dr Jimmie Young Buie, resident and active community member of Lafayette, died peacefully on Oct 16, 2017...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: RADOVANOVIC LEADS CAJUNS WITH TWO HARD FOUGHT WINS
 AUBURN, Ala. – Ragin' Cajuns freshman Dana Radovanovic won both of her matches in the B draw moving into the quarterfinals to lead...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS EIGHT FOR EIGHT: DENICE EMOKPAE
With eight home matches and eight seniors on the 2017 squad, RaginCajuns.com will be profiling each senior heading into home weekends.  This is...

MEN'S TENNIS: LAGO REACHES ROUND OF 32 AT ITA SOUTHERN REGIONALS
 BATON ROUGE, La. – Ragin' Cajuns sophomore Elio Lago won both of his matches to move into the main draw round of 32 to lead the way for...

SOCCER: LOUISIANA FALLS 2-1 TO SOUTH ALABAMA
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana's women's soccer team dropped a tough Sun Belt Conference match against South Alabama, 2-1 here on senior night at the...

VOLLEYBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS RIDE DEFENSIVE WAVE TO SWEEP OF APP STATE
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team was driven by a dominant defensive performance in a 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-19) win over...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: FORMER CAJUNS GUARD JAY WRIGHT PICKED IN FIRST ROUND OF NBA G LEAGUE DRAFT
 LAFAYETTE – Former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns point guard Jay Wright was the 11th player selected in the first round by Northern Arizona in...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS' WEEKEND FINISHES AT ITA SOUTHERN REGIONALS
AUBURN, Ala. – Louisiana's women's tennis team's weekend at the 2017 ITA Southern Regionals came to an end today after having their two...

FOOTBALL: ARKANSAS STATE ADDS INSULT TO UL INJURIES IN 47-3 ROUTING
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 20, 2017JONESBORO, Ark. — The indignity came to pass with a fake for the ages late in the first half Thursday...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS SOCCER SET FOR SENIOR WEEKEND
 LAFAYETTE – This weekend the Ragin' Cajuns women's soccer team plays their last two regular season games, both at home, as they host the...

SOFTBALL: COACH LOTIEF PLACED ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Oct. 18, 2017Head softball coach Michael Lotief has been placed on administrative leave by the University of Louisiana...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS EIGHT FOR EIGHT - CASSANDRA REYES
With eight home matches and eight seniors on the 2017 squad, RaginCajuns.com will be profiling each senior heading into home weekends.  This is...

GRIDIRON ALUMNI REUNION PHOTO GALLERIES POSTED - CHECK PHOTOS OF YOUR FORMER HEROES - IDS NEEDED
Thanks to John Claude Arceneaux, Alumni Association Staff,  for getting his photos to the Athletic Network quickly so they...

FOOTBALL: CAJUN 'HEAD-HUNTER' BOUDREAUX GOT START ON SPECIAL TEAMS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 16, 2017After playing mostly on special teams last season, sophomore Jacques Boudreaux is UL's starting Will inside...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS RALLY WITHSTOOD BY RED WOLVES IN JONESBORO
JONESBORO, Ark. – Arkansas State claimed the Sun Belt Conference rematch with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team by a 3-1 (25-15,...

SOCCER: CAJUNS LOSE HEARTBREAKER IN DOUBLE OT TO APP STATE
LAFAYETTE – On a hot day at the Ragin' Cajuns Soccer/Track Complex the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's soccer team dropped a heartbreaker in...

CROSS COUNTRY: CAJUNS RUN AWAY IN SWEEPING TEAM TITLES AT MC INVITATIONAL
 CLINTON, Miss. – Stanley Limoh led a trio of runners to top-five finishes in the men's 8K race with Courtney Musgrove leading three...

VOLLEYBALL: LOUISIANA TRIUMPHANT IN FIVE-SET THRILLER IN LITTLE ROCK
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team prevailed in a tight battle with Little Rock on Friday at the Jack Stephens...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS EIGHT FOR EIGHT - HALEY BOROCH
 LAFAYETTE – Life has a way of providing opportunities to grow and learn in the craziest ways, sometimes they come from places a person...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS DEFENSE SPEARHEADS SECOND STRAIGHT WIN
LAFAYETTE – Fueled by three takeaways the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team won its second straight Sun Belt Conference game defeating...

FOOTBALL: UL-TEXAS STATE LIVE SCORING UPDATES OF CAJUNS' 24-7 WIN + PHOTO GALLERY
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Oct. 12, 2017Click here for Advertiser game photo gallery.FINAL SCORE: UL 24, Texas St. 7 FOURTH...

GOLF FINISHES IN TENTH AT FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE - CHICKEN, BASS TOURNAMENTS COMING UP
COLLEGE GROVE, Tenn. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns golf team finished the Franklin American Mortgage Intercollegiate in tenth place on Tuesday...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS COMPLETE SWEEP OF ULM, EXTEND WIN STREAK TO EIGHT
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team fired away with a .300-plus hitting percentage in each set to sweep ULM 3-0 (25-21,...

SOCCER: LOUISIANA LOSES 3-0 AT TEXAS STATE
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's soccer team lost 3-0 to the Texas State Bobcats here in San Marcos, wrapping up the...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS GET DEFENSIVE TO HOLD OFF IDAHO, 21-16 - FAN UPDATE FOR 10/12 GAME
Louisiana hosts Texas State in ESPNU broadcast on Thursday MOSCOW, Idaho – Dion Ray and Trey Ragas each scored on a pair of first-half...

FOOTBALL: STREAK SNAPPED, CAJUNS THINK THEY CAN REEL OFF SOME WINS - FAN UPDATE FOR 10/12 GAME
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Oct. 8, 2017As UL coach Mark Hudspeth tells it, he recently shared an anecdote with people close to him about how the...

TRIBUTE TO LOUISIANA COACHES: COACH ROBERT "BOB" COLE TRIBUTE - FOUNDATION ACTIVATED
The foundation of the Tribute to Coach Bob Cole has been activated. Congratulations to his former athletes for the foundation activation, and...

VOLLEYBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS ESTABLISH SCHOOL RECORD CONFERENCE START - DADDY-DAUGHTER-DAY 2:00 SUNDAY
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball's 5-0 Sun Belt start breaks previous record conference start of 4-0 established by 1986 team in Southland...

MEN'S TENNIS: RAGIN' CAJUNS TAKE DOUBLES TITLE IN BATTLE ON THE BAYOU
 LAFAYETTE – Louisiana junior Arthur Libaud and sophomore Jamie Fraser, playing together, took the doubles title 6-2 to highlight a busy...

SOCCER: LOUISIANA FALLS JUST SHORT AT ULM, 2-1
MONROE, La. – Despite Senior Haley Boroch scoring a late goal in the 89th minute, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns fell 2-1 to the ULM Warhawks here...

SOFTBALL: CAJUNS ANNOUNCE FOUR NEW TRANSFERS AND BEGIN FALL PRACTICE
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball announced Wednesday the addition of four transfers who joined the program at the start of the Fall...

VOLLEYBALL: LOUISIANA POWERS PAST SLU, EXTENDS WIN STEAK TO SIX
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team stretched its season and home court winning streak to six matches with a hard-fought...

FOOTBALL: WITH LOFTY GOALS, UL RECEIVER BARNES WORKS TO CASH IN
Tim Buckley, The Advertsier, Oct. 4, 2017When asked about his goals before UL’s 2017 season began, Keenan Barnes did not...

VOLLEYBALL: DAVIS PICKS UP SECOND SUN BELT PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD
Sydney Davis earns Defensive Player of the Week after leading all Sun Belt players in total digs the weekend of Sept. 29-Oct. 1LAFAYETTE –...

LOUISIANA REVAMPS STUDENT-ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - GEAUX CAJUNS PROGRAM UNVEILED
Geaux Cajuns Program, formerly the Champs Life Skills Program, is designed to prepare student-athletes for success in future endeavorsLAFAYETTE...

BASEBALL: LOUISIANA OPENS FALL PRACTICE PERIOD
LAFAYETTE, La. - The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team opened its five-week fall practice period on Monday at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field...

FOOTBALL: FORMER CAJUNS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR JAMES WILLIS BROUGHT BACK AS ANALYST
Willis led Cajuns defense in 2013-14 LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns head football coach Mark Hudspeth announced during his weekly press...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS OUTLAST TROJANS IN FOUR, EXTEND RECORD SBC START
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team captured a second straight Sun Belt weekend sweep and extended its program-record...

MEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS FINISH UP STRONG WEEKEND AT SOUTHERN MISS. INVITE
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Sophomore Pearse Dolan had a singles win and a doubles win as the Louisiana men's tennis team wrapped up the final day of...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS TAKE BIG ROAD POINT, TIE GSU 0-0
 ATLANTA – For the second time this season sophomore goalkeeper Mackenzie Lee recorded eight saves to help lead Louisiana's women's soccer...

FOOTBALL: NEW SYSTEM HAS CAJUNS AVERAGING 40-PLUS POINTS PER GAME
Tim Buckley, The Advertsier, Oct. 1, 2017When he was hired early this year, new UL offensive coordinator Will Hall promised he’d build around...

GOLF: CAJUNS WRAP UP LOUISVILLE CARDINAL CLASSIC IN SIXTH
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns golf team finished in sixth place at the Louisville Cardinal Classic on Sunday with a three round...

GEAUX, THE FOOTBALL GAME DAY PROGRAM (SLU & ULM GAMES), POSTED IN THE AN PHOTO GALLERY
Photos From GEAUX, the Football Game Day Program (SLU and ULM Games), Now Posted in the AN Photo Gallery Dr. Ed Dugas, Sept. 26, 2017 - photos...

SOCCER: CAJUNS DROP FIRST SUN BELT MATCH, 3-0 TO CCU
LAFAYETTE – After starting unbeaten over their first three Sun Belt Conference games the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's soccer team dropped...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS TAKE THRILLER FROM ASU, REMAIN UNBEATEN IN SBC
LAFAYETTE – With a 3-2 (25-20, 13-25, 24-26, 28-26, 15-11) win over Arkansas State Friday evening at Earl K. Long Gym the Louisiana Ragin'...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS OFFICIALLY OPEN PRACTICE
LAFAYETTE – Head coach Bob Marlin officially welcomed back four starters and a veteran roster on Friday as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's...

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION: FORMER UL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FARMER LANDS NEW JOB
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 30, 2017Former UL athletic director Scott Farmer announced his resignation on Nov. 22, 2016. (Photo: ADVERTISER...

CROSS COUNTRY: CAJUNS FINISH SECOND OVERALL AT MCNEESE COWBOY STAMPEDE
LAKE CHARLES – Dylan Heck and Logan LaGarde each posted top-15 performances with Hailey Hesterman finishing 22nd overall to lead the Louisiana...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS FINISH STRONG AT RAGIN' CAJUNS INVITE
 LAFAYETTE – Freshman Kim Yatribi rode a three-match winning streak to the flight seven title, winning the championship match in straight...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS EIGHT FOR EIGHT: ASHLEIGH CADE
With eight home matches and eight seniors on the 2017 squad, RaginCajuns.com will be profiling each senior heading into home weekends.  This...

CROSS COUNTRY: CAJUNS MAKE IT A CLEAN SWEEP IN SBC WEEKLY CROSS COUNTRY HONORS
 NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns cross country runners Stanley Limoh and Courtney Musgrove each picked up honors on Wednesday as the...

FOOTBALL: DILLON MAY CHANGE POSITIONS AGAIN IN AILING UL DEFENSE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 26, 2017After a 56-50 double-overtime loss to UL Monroe last Saturday in which the Ragin’ Cajuns gave up 593...

SOCCER: ASHLEIGH CADE WINS SUN BELT OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
 LAFAYETTE – Senior Ashleigh Cade has been named Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week for her two goal, one assist and...

SOFTBALL: SOFTBALL SEASON TICKET RENEWALS FOR 2018 UNDERWAY
LAFAYETTE – Season ticket renewals for Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball are currently underway, the Ragin' Cajuns Athletics Ticket Office...

MEN'S TENNIS: LONGHORNS, MEE SHINE IN CLASSIC FINALE
Bruce Brown, The Advertiser, Sept. 25, 2017Texas Tech's John Mee wins The John Breaux Cajun Tennis Classic. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (Photo: SCOTT...

VOLLEYBALL: SOLID START TO SUN BELT PLAY EARNS BARTCZYSZYN HONORS
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball senior setter Jessica Bartczyszyn claimed Sun Belt Conference Setter of the Week honors for the...

TRIBUTE TO LOUISIANA COACHES: FAULKINBERRY & GIROUARD FOUNDATIONS ACTIVATED-COLE,SHIPLEY,STOKELY UP
To view, click on the "Tribute to Louisiana Coaches" (Banner on the right side of the News Box), then the name of the coach....

FOOTBALL: BACKUP QB NUNEZ DELIVERS, BUT UL FALLS TO UL MONROE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 24, 2017The UL football team thought it had its quarterback situation in tip-top shape after Jordan Davis threw...

SOCCER: CADE GETS A BRACE AS CAJUNS HOLD OFF EAGLES ,3-2
 LAFAYETTE – In the sweltering heat senior Ashleigh Cade set the net on fire with two goals and an assist to help the Louisiana Ragin'...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS COMPLETE SWEEP OF SUN BELT-OPENING WEEKEND
ATLANTA – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team completed a sweep of Sun Belt-opening weekend action by claiming a straight sets (25-21,...

CROSS COUNTRY: CAJUNS GETS MIXED RESULTS IN RUGGED TEXAS A&M INVITATIONAL
 COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Stanley Limoh and Beau Robinson each posted top-10 finishes in the men's 8-kilometer race with Courtney Musgrove...

MEN'S TENNIS: FRASER GETS UPSET WIN IN DAY 1 OF CAJUNS TENNIS CLASSIC
 LAFAYETTE – Louisiana sophomore Jamie Fraser upset No. 4 seeded Alex Sendegeya in straight sets 7-6(4), 6-2, while freshman Dominik...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS FALL TO ULM IN SUN BELT OPENER, 56-50 + BRAD KEMP PHOTO GALLERY
Louisiana drops SBC opener for first time since 2007LAFAYETTE – After two overtimes and a 21-point fourth quarter comeback, the Louisiana...

VOLLEYBALL: ANTOINE-LED CAJUNS COLLECT WIN IN SUN BELT OPENER
STATESBORO, Ga. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team started Sun Belt-opening weekend with a 3-1 (25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 25-16) win over...

OBITUARY: DR. SAMMIE WAYNE COSPER - FACULTY AND ACADEMIC VICE-PRESIDENT - SEPT. 19, 2017
Dr. Sammie Wayne CosperOctober 8, 1933 - September 19, 2017Obituary for Dr. Sammie Wayne CosperA Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m....

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS EIGHT FOR EIGHT - REBECCA FOLEY
With eight home matches and eight seniors on the 2017 squad, RaginCajuns.com will be profiling each senior heading into home weekends.  This...

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....

OBITUARY: MELVIN "MEL" DIDIER, SR. - ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND HEAD BASEBAL COACH - SEPT. 10, 2017
 Mel J. Didier, Sr., legendary MLB scout, college and high school coach, passed away in the evening of Sept.10th, 2017. He was 91. He is...

SOFTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS SOFTBALL UNVEILS 2018 SEASON SCHEDULE
 LAFAYETTE – A three-game home series with 2017 national runner-up Florida, a return to the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif., and...

VOLLEYBALL: DAVIS AND WISNOSKIE HONORED BY SUN BELT CONFERENCE
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball junior libero Sydney Davis was awarded Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors...

MEN'S TENNIS: A HISTORY OF THE JOHN BREAUX TENNIS CLASSIC
 LAFAYETTE—In 1977 head tennis coach Jerry Simmons of the then named University of Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns had an idea,...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS PAIR TAKE DOUBLES TITLE - FLORIANE PICAUT FALLS IN THE ISLANDER OPEN FINAL
 CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – The Louisiana doubles pair of freshmen Floriane Picaut and Dana Radovanovic, due to an injury withdrawal, were...

FOOTBALL: TEXAS A&M 45, UL 21 - BUCKLEY'S BREAKDOWN + GRIDIRON ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 17, 2017Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas:Attention Former Football Players, Coaches, Managers, Athletic...

SOCCER: CAJUNS GET LAST SECOND GOAL TO TIE LITTLE ROCK 1-1
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – Showing a flair for the dramatic and with two seconds left on the game clock, senior Haley Boroch sent the equalizing...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS CAPTURE VICTORY ON FINAL DAY IN CHICAGO - AFTER SPLITTING PAIR OF MATCHES
CHICAGO – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team secured its second winning record in a weekend tournament following a 3-1 (25-20, 12-25,...

SOCCER: CAJUNS CHARGE PAST ARKANSAS STATE 2-1 IN OVERTIME
 JONESBORO, ARK. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's soccer team got their Sun Belt Conference play off to an exciting start while...

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...

CROSS COUNTRY: LIMOH RUNS AWAY WITH SBC HONORS FOR SECOND STRAIGHT WEEK
 NEW ORLEANS – For the second consecutive week, Louisiana Ragin Cajuns cross country athlete Stanley Limoh was named the Sun Belt...

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...

LA. SPORTS HALL OF FAME: THESE LEGENDS FROM ACADIANA SELECTED FOR 2018 CLASS - STOKLEY VIDEO
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Sept. 6, 7017Click here and scroll down to hear Peyton Manning congratulate Brandon Stokley. Leave it to Lewis Cook to...

PHOTOS FROM GEAUX, THE FOOTBALL GAME DAY PROGRAM (SLU GAME), NOW POSTED IN THE AN PHOTO GALLERY
Dr. Ed Dugas, Sept. 10, 2017 - photos posted by Ethan Duhon, Student Assistant, May, 2017 graduate in Mechanical Engineering. Contained in GEAUX, the...

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...

VOLLEYBALL: WISNOSKIE NAMED SUN BELT FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball freshman outside hitter Hali Wisnoskie was named the Sun Belt Conference Freshman of...

FOOTBALL: DAVIS EARNS LSWA WEEKLY HONORS
 BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns quarterback Jordan Davis picked up his first career weekly honor on Monday when he was selected as the...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS STRONG AGAIN, BUT BULLDOGS PREVAIL IN FIVE
FINAL SCORE Mississippi State def. Louisiana, 3-2 (18-25, 20-25, 25-19, 26-24, 15-9)   HOUSTON – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS THUMP NICHOLLS 5-1 AT HOME
LAFAYETTE – A brace from senior Haley Boroch, goals from seniors Rebecca Foley, Kimberly Grasso and yet another goal from junior Emily Emanis...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS PUSH CAL TO THE LIMIT IN FOUR-SET THRILLER
HOUSTON – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team pushed Pac 12-member Cal to the limit on Saturday in the Rice Adidas Invitational, as the...

CROSS COUNTRY: RAGIN' CAJUNS GET STRONG PERFORMANCES AT AZALEA CITY CLASSIC
1-2-3 finish helps men's team claim second title; five Cajuns in top-10 for women's team MOBILE, Ala. – Stanley Limoh claimed his second...

SOCCER: CAJUNS LOSE CLOSE MATCH AT SAM HOUSTON STATE 2-1
 HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS – A late goal from freshman Ally Busalacchi wasn't enough for Louisiana to extend their winning streak to three as the...

FOOTBALL: TULSA DEFEATS LOUISIANA IN OFFENSIVE SHOOTOUT, 66-42
TULSA, Okla. – D'Angelo Brewer rushed for 262 yards on 38 carries with three touchdowns and Tulsa pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat...

CROSS COUNTRY: LIMOH NAMED SBC MALE CROSS COUNTRY ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns runner Stanley Limoh claimed the Sun Belt Conference's first weekly honors of the 2017 season when he was...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS EIGHT FOR EIGHT: KIMBERLY GRASSO
With eight home matches and eight seniors on the 2017 squad, RaginCajuns.com will be profiling each senior heading into home weekends.  This...

BASEBALL: CAJUNS UNVEIL CHALLENGING 2018 SCHEDULE
LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team is set to face a challenging schedule in 2018 that features 28 home contests, head...

FOOTBALL: CALAIS ADDS LSWA HONORS TO WEEKLY AWARDS
Running back/kick returner earned Sun Belt honors on Monday BATON ROUGE – Strong performances by four athletes from different state...

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...

FOOTBALL: HUDSPETH ON RETURNER CALAIS - 'WHAT A NIGHT HE HAD'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 5, 2017As he spent his offseason recovering from shoulder surgery, Raymond Calais Jr. sometimes would talk to...

RAGIN' CAJUNS LETTERMEN CLUB SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME - NOTE 9/11 DEADLINE
 Dear Ragin’ Cajun Lettermen Club Member: The Ragin’ Cajun Lettermen Club Board of Directors is currently seeking nominations for...

FOOTBALL: MALONE REPS TEXAS POST-HARVEY - 'IT MEANT A LOT'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Sept. 4, 2017  Back in Texas, where UL’s Ryheem Malone and his family are from, the focus was on Hurricane...

SOCCER: 2-0 WIN AGAINST LADY DEMONS GIVES CAJUNS TWO OVER THE WEEKEND
LAFAYETTE – Thanks to two second half goals from seniors Denice Emokpae and Taylor Kennedy along with sophomore Mackenzie Lee's second clean...

FOOTBALL: CALAIS NAMED SBC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Breaux Bridge native ranks fifth in all-purpose yards among FBS players NEW ORLEANS – After setting a school-record with a pair of kickoff...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ADDS NEW ASSISTANT COACH TO THE STAFF
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana's women's basketball team has announced the official hiring of new Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Valerie Huizar...

CAJUNS BASEBALL SET TO HOST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT ON SEPT. 18
Click here for the Ragin' Cajuns Baseball Golf Tournament brochure LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team is hosting...

VOLLEYBALL: BARTCZYSZYN RECEIVES SUN BELT SETTER OF THE WEEK AWARD
Louisiana's senior setter handed out 40-plus assists three times highlighted by her season-and Sun Belt-high 57 vs. Jax StateLAFAYETTE –...

FORMER FOOTBALL: IMPACT OF BRADY THOMAS DISPLAYED IN VERMILION CATHOLIC'S UPSET OF LOREAUVILLE
James Bewers, The Daily Advertiser, Sept  5, 2017There was a time when Brady Thomas didn’t have a seat at the table. He sat in a small...

VOLLEYBALL: LOUISIANA TAKES TWO TO CLOSE SAWYER CAMILLO CLASSIC
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team closed out the Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic with a pair of Saturday triumphs at Earl...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS WIN A WILD ONE
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, Sept. 2, 2017FINAL SCOREClick here for game photo gallery. Cajuns 51, Lions 48FOURTH QUARTER (Cajuns 51, Lions 48,...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS CLAIM WILD 51-48 WIN OVER SLU IN SEASON OPENER
 Calais sets school-record with two kickoff returns for TDsLAFAYETTE – Raymond Calais set a school-record with a pair of kickoff returns...

OBITUARY: DR. JOHN KEITH WATSON - FACULTY MEMBER 1988 - 2017 - AUGUST 31, 2017
Dr. John Keith WatsonLAFAYETTE - When a great man passes, his legacy is broad; extending to every person touched by his generous spirit, humor and...

CROSS COUNTRY: CAJUNS FINISH FIRST, SECOND OVERALL AT NEW ORLEANS INVITATIONAL
NEW ORLEANS – Stanley Limoh paced a trio of runners to top-5 finishes on the men's side while senior Courtney Musgrove paced three runners in...

VOLLEYBALL: WISNOSKIE'S BIG NIGHT HELPS CAJUNS EARN FRIDAY SPLIT
 LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team split a pair of matches on the opening day of the Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic...

SOCCER: CAJUNS BEAT SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA 1-0 FOR FIRST WIN
 LAFAYETTE – Freshman Una Einarsdottir scored her first career goal on a penalty kick in the 31st minute to help lead the Louisiana Ragin'...

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...

FOOTBALL: LUCAS - 'WE WANT TO BE THE NO. 1 SWARM DEFENSE'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 31, 2017As he prepares to try to slow the team once under his command, Mike Lucas leaves no doubt as to his 2017...

FOOTBALL: PRUDHOMME: 'AT HEART, I'M A CENTER'
Bobby Ardoin, The Advertiser, Aug. 31, 2017LAFAYETTE — There’s perhaps no better way for Cole Prudhomme to celebrate his first collegiate...

GOLF: JIMMY "CHICKEN" THOMAS CLASSIC POSTPONED - BILL BASS OPEN - MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Aug. 30, 2017One of the casualties of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey and its associated rainfall was the postponement...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS EIGHT FOR EIGHT - WHITNEY TAGGART
With eight home matches and eight seniors on the 2017 squad, RaginCajuns.com will be profiling each senior heading into home weekends.  This...

VOLLEYBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS BESTED BY GOLDEN EAGLES IN MIDWEEK MATCH
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team fell in its first road contest of the 2017 season as Southern Miss landed a...

FOOTBALL: UL'S WALKER - 'WE DON'T HAVE THOSE PROBLEMS NO MORE'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 29, 2017Words can be telling.Some take time to digest, others not so much.When spoken from the heart, they tend to...

FOOTBALL: HUDSPETH - 'THE HARDEST SCHEDULE I'VE EVER BEEN A PART OF'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 28, 2017Mark Hudspeth looks at UL’s 2017 slate, and leaves no doubt about it.Not a huge fan.“It’s...

OBITUARY: DR. THOMAS EARL FALGOUT SR. - ENGINEERING FACULTY - AUGUST 21, 2017
Thomas Earl Falgout Sr.  1936 - 2017LAFAYETTE, LA - Thomas Earl Falgout, Sr. passed on to glory in his sleep on August 21, 2017. A celebration...

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...

FOOTBALL: QB DAVIS TO TEAMMATES - 'HOLD ME TO A HIGH STANDARD'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 27, 2017Early during UL’s 2017 training camp, first-year Ragin’ Cajuns offensive coordinator Will Hall...

SOCCER: CAJUNS DROP HOME OPENER 2-0 TO MCNEESE - OLE MISS MATCH CANCELLED
LAFAYETTE – Under cloudy skies and Hurricane Harvey's presence the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's soccer team lost their home opener to the...

VOLLEYBALL: TULANE BOUNCES BACK FOR SPLIT OF OPENING DAY TWINBILL
Match 2- Match 1 below LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball finished with a split on the opening day of the 2017 season after Tulane...

FOOTBALL: FRESHMAN ZI'YON HILL IMPRESSING HUDSPETH + VARNADO ON THE MOVE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 26, 2017His fans may have to wait.But expect to see true freshman Zi’Yon Hill in a Ragin’ Cajuns...

FOOTBALL: POSITION-BY-POSITION BREAKDOWN
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 27, 2017QUARTERBACKSJordan Davis thought he’d start in 2016, then lost the job during spring drills. Now the...

RAGIN’ CAJUNS ATHLETICS PROVIDES FREE STREAMING VIDEO
 LAFAYETTE, La. – In an effort to better service the fans, student-athletes and their parents and recruits, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

MEN'S TENNIS: CAJUNS GEAR UP TO HOST TENNIS CLASSIC + PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO
Bruce Brown, The Advertiser, Aug. 25, 2017Click here for video of press conference. Arthur Libaud has fond memories of his first action in the John...

WOMEN'S SOCCER: 2017 POSITION PREVIEW - FORWARDS, MID-FIELDERS, DEFENDERS, GOALKEEPERS
Part 4: Forwards With the 2017 season upcoming Ragincajuns.com will be doing a positional preview both this and next week.  For this week, the...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS EIGHT FOR EIGHT: TAYLOR KENNEDY
With eight home matches and eight seniors on the 2017 squad, RaginCajuns.com will be profiling each senior heading into home weekends.  This...

FOOTBALL: LOUISIANA'S WALKER NAMED TO REESE'S SENIOR BOWL WATCH LIST
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns defensive back Tracy Walker was one of over 400 players from all levels of college football across the...

FOOTBALL: FROM QB TO OL TO TE - UL'S RAYNARD FORD AN ATHLETIC BIG MAN ON THE MOVE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 24, 2017UL’s new starting tight end used to be an offensive lineman, who used to be — get this —...

UNIVERSITY'S #WEARRED CAMPAIGN GETS BOOST FROM COLLEGE COLORS DAY
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns fans will have extra incentive to display school spirit and pride on Friday, Sept. 1.They will observe College Colors Day, an...

RAGIN' CAJUNS RELEASE FAN SURVEY RESULTS; ADD TO GAMEDAY ENHANCEMENTS FOR 2017
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Department of Athletics officially released results of its Football Fan Survey, using input collected...

GOLF: YOUNG, INEXPERIENCED UL TEAM TO BE PUT TO THE TEST + CHICKEN CLASSIC TOURNAMENT NEXT MONDAY
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, Aug. 22, 2017UL golf coach Theo Sliman will have one of the smallest in numbers and least experienced teams in his...

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: BUS TRIP FROM HOUSTON FOR TEXAS A & M GAME ON SEPT. 16TH - AUG. 31 REG. DEADLINE
The UL Lafayette Alumni Association is hosting a bus trip from Houston to College Station, TX when the Ragin’ Cajuns take on Texas A&M on...

SOCCER: CAJUNS DROP MATCH 3-1 AT LAMAR
BEAUMONT, TEXAS – Louisiana's women's soccer dropped their second match of the season, falling 3-1 to the Lamar Cardinals here at the Lamar...

FOOTBALL: GERACI WINS UL'S NO. 1 PUNTING JOB, BACKUP BIRD EXITS
In the same breath Saturday, UL coach Mark Hudspeth said Cincinnati graduate-transfer Sam Geraci has won the team’s starting punting job and...

GOLF: LOUISIANA GOLF ANNOUNCES 2017-18 SCHEDULE
LAFAYETTE, La. - The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns golf team will take part in four tournaments this fall and 12 overall highlighted by trips to the...

FOOTBALL: QB CONFUSION - WHY UL LISTS RAY NEXT TO DAVIS AS UL NO. 1
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 19, 2017One day before holding a closed preseason camp-ending scrimmage Saturday, UL released an updated depth with...

SOCCER: CAJUNS FALL 5-0 TO BAYLOR IN SEASON OPENER
WACO, TEXAS – Despite freshman goalkeeper Victoria Ryan tieing a freshman school record with eight saves in the second half, Louisiana's...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS WRAP UP FALL CAMP WITH SCRIMMAGE AT STM
LAFAYETTE – Jordan Davis and Andre Nunez each directed scoring drives on offense while newcomer Julius Perkins had a sack and forced fumble on...

FOOTBALL: HORST OVERCOMES SCARY MEDICAL MATTERS TO LEAD UL LINE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 19, 2017When UL headed back to his hometown area to play South Alabama in 2015, Grant Horst — as much as he...

FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS: 15 PRIZES IN 15 DAYS CONTEST SECOND ROUND UNDERWAY
LAFAYETTE – Fans who purchased Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Football season tickets, either through the renewal process or when sales began in June,...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS ADD JUSTIN MIDDLETON TO FOOTBALL ROSTER
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football coach Mark Hudspeth announced on Friday the addition of junior college linebacker Justin Middleton...

VOLLEYBALL TO HOST RED-WHITE SCRIMMAGE ON SATURDAY
The intrasquad match begins at 10:30 a.m. inside Earl K. Long Gym and is free for all fansLAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball...

MASCOT: UL TAKING TIME TO 'GET IT RIGHT' WITH CAJUNS MASCOT
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 17, 2017With a new school year fast-approaching, UL plans to form a committee to decide whom — or what...

ATHLETICS: CAJUNS TO CONSIDER FACILITIES MASTERPLAN OPTIONS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, August 17, 2017Administrative and staff members of the UL athletic department have been relocated to a temporary office...

GOLF: OAKBOURNE COUNTRY CLUB BENEFITS FROM WORLD-CLASS GOLF FACILITY
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, August 16, 2017The opening of UL’s new golf facility this summer provides a big boost for the Ragin’ Cajun...

FOOTBALL: SBC ANNOUNCES LEAGUE SCHEDULES FOR 2018, 2019 SEASONS
NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference released its 2018 and 2019 conference football schedules on Wednesday.The 2018 schedule is significant as...

WOMEN'S HOOPS HOLDING GOLF TOURNAMENT ON SEPT. 18
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball program is holding its Assist Club Open golf tournament on Monday, Sept. 18 at Le...

FOOTBALL: RUNNING BACK HOGGINS LOSES TEETH, BREAKS JAW IN CELL-PHONE FALL
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 15, 2017Fifth-year senior Darius Hoggins, who went into UL’s preseason camp listed as UL’s No. 1...

STUDENT ATHLETE ACADEMIC CENTER: ACADEMIC SUPPORT PLUS THE GAME = UL SUCCESS
Please click here for the August Issue of Community Chronicles, then click on the cover to view the pages.  Kay Couvillon (pg.23) has posted an...

168 RAGIN' CAJUNS EARN SUN BELT ACADEMIC HONORS
LAFAYETTE – A combined total of 168 student-athletes from the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Department of Athletics 16 sports programs earned a 3.0...

SOCCER: CAJUNS PLAY MVSU TO A 1-1 DRAW IN EXHIBITION MATCH
LAFAYETTE- With time winding down and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns down 1-0 to the Mississippi Valley State Devilettes, senior Haley Boroch answered...

FOOTBALL: ONCE A QUIET FRESHMAN, CAJUN DEFENSE LEADER LEARNED FROM PREDECESSORS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 13, 2017 He arrived at UL in 2013 as a reserved freshman from Brunswick High in Brunswick, Georgia, with much...

FOOTBALL: SEEKING A NEW CENTER, UL LOOKING AT HORST IN THE MIDDLE
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 13, 2017With 4-of-5 starters back, Ragin’ Cajuns coach Mark Hudspeth went into the UL’s 2017 preseason...

FOOTBALL: WITH GERACI HOLDING, ARTIGUE HAVING HIS KICKS IN CAMP
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 11, 2017Early last season, before he got on a real roll, perfection eluded UL kicker Stevie Artigue.In one game, a...

OBITUARY: BRUCE DUNCAN GARRETT - TRACK & FIELD 1970 - AUGUST 6, 2017
Bruce Duncan GarrettLafayette - A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Bruce Duncan Garrett will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM...

SOCCER: CURRENT RAGIN' CAJUNS TAKE ALUMNI GAME 2-0
 LAFAYETTE – Under the lights and in front of a great crowd at Rajun' Cajuns Soccer/Track Facility the Ragin' Cajuns women's soccer...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: LATE RUN HELPS CUBANS PULL AWAY FROM RAGIN' CAJUNS, 81-71
 HAVANA – Johnathan Stove scored 13 of his team-high 18 points in the second half, but Cuba's Jasiel Rivero scored 18 of his game-high 24...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS INSIDER - A LOOK AT UL'S OFFENSE - VIDEO OF KEVIN FOOTE & TIM BUCKLEY
Please click here for video of the Cajun Offense going into 2017 season by Kevin Foote and Tim Buckley with David D'Aquin - posted on The...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS WITHSTAND CUBAN RALLY FOR 70-64 VICTORY
 HAVANA – Bryce Washington scored all of his team-high 15 points in the second half and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS FALL TO CUBAN NATIONAL TEAM, 76-71
 HAVANA – Johnathan Stove scored 17 points to lead three players in double figures, but the Cuban National Team rallied from a 12-point...

BASEBALL: LSU BASEBALL TO VISIT TIGUE MOORE NEXT SEASON
The Advertiser, August 9, 2017The LSU Tigers baseball team released its 2018 schedule Tuesday and it includes a visit to Tigue Moore Field at Russo...

ATHLETIC NETWORK: 2017 II FLASH PROGRAM IDENTIFIED - REUNIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS - 2014-2017
Athletic Network: 2017 Part II Flash Program Identified for March, 2014 - May, 2017 Reunions and Special Events The new flash program (timed...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS BASKETBALL CUBA BLOG - DAY 1
 Louisiana men's basketball arrives for its historic trip to CubaHAVANA – After an early flight, a tour of some of the historic sites of...

VOLLEYBALL OPENS PRESEASON CAMP AT EARL K. LONG GYM
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team held its first practice of preseason camp on Tuesday as preparations for the upcoming...

VOLLEYBALL: BARTCZYSZYN, REILLY RECEIVE PRESEASON SUN BELT HONOR
Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball's senior duo are members of the 2017 Preseason All-Sun Belt Volleyball TeamLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

BASEBALL: HOME RUN CHALLENGE MET FOR RUSSO PARK PROJECT
 LAFAYETTE, La. – The Home Run Challenge, a fundraising campaign for M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park, reached home plate...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN’ CAJUNS OPEN WEEK TWO OF FALL CAMP INDOORS
LAFAYETTE – After taking the day off on Sunday, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team returned to practice for week two of fall camp on...

FOOTBALL: BOTH SIDES STEP UP AS RAGIN' CAJUNS HOLD FIRST SCRIMMAGE
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team wrapped up its first week of fall camp on Saturday morning, holding a 60-play situational...

FOOTBALL: WITH WILLIAMS AND OTHER UL SAFETIES HURT, SOME CAJUNS COULD CHANGE POSITIONS
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, Aug. 5, 2017An injury sustained by baseball-player-turned-football-player-too Jam Williams, plus injuries to two more...

SUMMER GRADUATION: A RECORD NUMBER OF STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM UL THIS SUMMER + PHOTO GALLERY
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette conferred a record number of graduates during its summer ceremony Friday.According to a press release from...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS LOOK TO MAKE MOST DURING HISTORIC TRIP TO CUBA
 Louisiana to face Cuban National Team, Junior National Team during visit to Havana, Mantazas and VaraderoLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin'...

SOFTBALL'S FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR OCTOBER
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball program's annual fundraising golf tournament has been scheduled for Monday, Oct. 2 at The...

SOCCER: RAGIN' CAJUNS WOMEN'S SOCCER OPENS UP THEIR PRE-SEASON
LAFAYETTE – Starting on the road can be tough.  Taking a show on the road for three straight games to start a season can be even...

MEN'S TENNIS: LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES 2017-18 SCHEDULE
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis team has officially locked up their schedule for the upcoming 2017-18 season, and in it...

ATHLETICS: KID-FOCUSED VIDEOBOARD FEATURE COMING TO CAJUN FIELD
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Department of Athletics is debuting a new videoboard feature at Cajun Field entitled "Lil' Cajuns...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS DON FULL PADS FOR FIRST TIME IN FALL CAMP
LAFAYETTE – Head coach Mark Hudspeth put his team through a physical, 22-period workout on Thursday as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football...

SOFTBALL: DJ SANDERS CELEBRATED IN HER HOMETOWN FOR 2017 SUCCESS
 COLUMBUS, Miss. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball rising senior DJ Sanders was presented with a resolution from the Lowndes (Miss.)...

UL GOLF TEAM WANTS FANS TO JOIN THEM IN HAWAII
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, August 2, 2017UL’s golf team enjoyed last year’s fall tournament trip to Kauai, Hawaii, and the Warrior...

NORTH VERMILION'S BYLER NAMED LOUISIANA'S PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR
Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvertiser.com, The Advertiser, August 2, 2017 Click here for video.  Tommy Byler never had much doubt...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS ADD FIVE NEWCOMERS TO ROSTER
Grad transfer punter, JUCO DB and three freshmen added to roster LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth announced on...

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...

SOFTBALL: HAYDEN ADVANCES IN WOMAN OF THE YEAR SELECTION PROCESS
 Ragin' Cajuns Softball alum Haley Hayden chosen to represent the Sun Belt Conference among the 145 female athletes being considered for the...

OBITUARY: WILTON PIERRE BABINEAUX - FRIEND OF ATHLETIC NETWORK - JULY 30, 2017
Wilton Pierre Babineaux (October 5, 1929 - July 30, 2017) View Video TributeOSSUN ~ Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at a...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS STAYING HOT THROUGH EARLY PORTION OF FALL CAMP
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team held its second workout of fall camp, holding a 19-period practice in helmets on a...

FORMER RED JACKET, CHEERLEADER, FACULTY & STAFF: MARGARET MCMILLAN POOL DEDICATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Please Mark Your Calendar and Help Spread the WordTo view the Margaret McMillan Pool Dedication Announcementplease click onwww.athleticnetwork.net...

FOOTBALL: AS CAJUN CAMP OPENS, A CONFIDENT DAVIS KNOWS HE'LL START
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 30, 2017When the UL football team opened its 2017 preseason camp Sunday, there was no uncertainty at...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS START OUT FAST IN OPENING DAY OF FALL CAMP - PRACTICE SCHEDULE INCLUDED
LAFAYETTE – Head coach Mark Hudspeth officially welcomed 105 players to camp as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team reported for fall...

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...

FOOTBALL: FIVE CRITICAL ISSUES TO FOLLOW DURING CAJUN FOOTBALL CAMP
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 30, 2017For UL football coach Mark Hudspeth, the search for answers begins when preseason camp opens Sunday.Some,...

FOOTBALL: 'WE DON'T WANT THAT WHOOPIN' ANYMORE'
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 29, 2017Over the last several months, multiple missteps have set the UL football program back.The most-recent was...

FOOTBALL: UL, OTHERS FORCED TO ADJUST AS NCAA ENDS TWO-A-DAYS
Steve Megargee, Associated Press, JThe Advertiser, uly 26, 2017The two-a-day football practices that coaches once used to toughen up their teams and...

MEN'S TENNIS: GARDARSSON AND STRANDEMO NAMED 2017 SRIXON/CLEVELAND GOLF ALL-AMERICA SCHOLARS
 NORMAN, Okla. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns golfers Ragnar Gardarsson and Thomas Strandemo were named 2017 Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America...

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...

OBITUARY: ROBERT F. "BOB" RODGERS - GOLF 1965-68 - JULY 23, 2017
Obituary for Robert F. RodgersJanuary 19, 1946 - July 23, 2017 The life of Robert Folmar Rodgers, 71, will be celebrated at a 10:00 AM Mass of...

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,...

MEN'S TENNIS: LAGO PICKS UP PAIR OF WINS AT USTA FUTURES PROFESSIONAL EVENT
 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis player Elio Lago picked up a pair of victories while advancing to the final round...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN CAJUNS OOZING WITH OPTIMISM AT SUN BELT MEDIA DAY
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, July 25, 2017NEW ORLEANS – The last time they were here, back in December, members of the UL football team left...

FOOTBALL: CAJUNS, AGGIES KICK TIME SET BY SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE
LAFAYETTE – The Southeastern Conference Office announced Tuesday its SEC Network coverage for the first three weeks of the season,...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE NOW ON-LINE
LAFAYETTE - The 2017 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Football Media Guide is now available to view online.The guide features 118 pages of Louisiana...

FORMER BASEBALL: REMEMBERING A SPECIAL ERA OF BASEBALL
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, July 24, 2017 Buy PhotoFormer Burger Chef second baseman Bill Lastrapes points out a former teammate to his father and...

FOOTBALL: KEEP UP WITH THE CAJUNS AT SBC MEDIA DAY
NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns head football coach Mark Hudspeth, right tackle Grant Horst and safety Tracy Walker arrived in New Orleans for...

ATHLETICS: CAJUNS 13TH NATIONALLY IN PENTATHLAM
Kevin Foote, The Advertiser, July 23, 2017There was some good, some bad and plenty in between for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns in the 2016-17 school...

FOOTBALL: ARTIGUE, DILLON HIGHLIGHT SIX CAJUNS ON PRESEASON ALL-SBC TEAM
NEW ORLEANS – Paced by first-team members Stevie Artigue and Joe Dillon, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team placed six players on the...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS PICKED TO FINISH FIFTH IN SBC PRESEASON POLL
Louisiana reports for fall camp on July 30; opens season against SLU on Sept. 2 NEW ORLEANS – Coming off its fifth bowl appearance in the...

FACILITIES: UL GOLF FACILITY NOW A REALITY - SEE PHOTO GALLERY OF RIBBON CUTTING - ELSTON IN S. AMA
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, July 19, 2017Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas:Please click here for the Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery by Brad...

BASKETBALL: MEN & WOMEN HOOPS ANNOUNCES 2017-18 NON-CONFERENCE GAMES
Louisiana hosts Preseason WNIT game at the Cajundome, travels to Las Vegas and meets last season's national runner-up Mississippi StateLAFAYETTE...

BASEBALL: STATEMENT FROM HEAD COACH TONY ROBICHAUX ON GUNNER LEGER
STATEMENT FROM RAGIN’ CAJUNS BASEBALL COACH TONY ROBICHAUX ON GUNNER LEGER  “After the conclusion of the 2017 season, Gunner...

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...

TRACK & FIELD: RAGIN' CAJUNS PLACE NINE ON ALL-LOUISIANA TEAM
Rice, Theyard, Beyer, Heath post top marks among state athletes BATON ROUGE – Paced by four athletes who posted the top marks in their...

FACILITIES: NEW TURF COMING TO CAJUN FIELD FOR 2017 SEASON
New surface to be installed in early August LAFAYETTE – When the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team kicks off its 2017 season on Sept....

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,...

MEN'S BASKETBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS SEASON TICKET RENEWALS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY
2016-17 season ticket holders can renew their seats through AccountManager LAFAYETTE – Season ticket renewals for Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns...

MEN'S TENNIS: MEN'S TENNIS ANNOUNCES 2017-18 SIGNING CLASS
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis coach Mark Jeffrey announced on Thursday the addition of three international players for the...

ATHLETICS: YOUNG RAGIN' CAJUNS CLUB MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE FOR 2017-18
LAFAYETTE – The Young Ragin' Cajuns Club membership drive for the 2017-18 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Athletics season is currently...

GOLF: VERMILION LINKS CLUB TO CELEBRATE UL GOLF
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, July 12, 2017The Vermilion Links Club, the primary support organization for UL’s Ragin’ Cajun golf team,...

RCAF: TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR RAGIN' CAJUNS COUNTRY KICKOFF AT BLACKHAM COLISEUM
Proceeds from Sept. 22 event to benefit Boy's & Girl's Club of Acadiana, RCAF LAFAYETTE – Tickets for the Ragin' Cajuns Country...

TENNIS: FIELD ANNOUNCED FOR 2017 JOHN BREAUX CAJUN TENNIS CLASSIC + REUNION INFORMATION
Top-15 programs Texas, Oklahoma State among programs coming to Cajun Courts in the fall LAFAYETTE – Seven teams that finished in the...

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...

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...

FOOTBALL: ARTIGUE NAMED TO LOU GROZA AWARD WATCH LIST
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -  Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns kicker Stevie Artigue was named to the 30-player Watch List for the 2017 Lou Groza Collegiate...

FORMER FOOTBALL: MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE GRIDIRON ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND ON SEPT. 22 & 23, 2017
Dear Grid Iron Alumni, On behalf of the Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Department and our new Director of Athletics, Dr. Bryan Maggard, we would like...

UL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION: THE NEW MAIN BRANCH IS OPEN AT 805 BERTRAND DRIVE
AN Footnote by Ed Dugas: The UL Federal Credit Union is one of the mutual-links partners of the Athletic Network....

SOCCER: CAJUNS UNVEIL 2017 SEASON SCHEDULE
Louisiana hosts SEC-member Ole Miss and has a three-match homestand over final two weekends of conference play LAFAYETTE - The 2017 season for...

VOLLEYBALL: CAJUNS RELEASE 2017 SEASON SCHEDULE
Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic returns to Earl K. Long Gym and setter Jessica Bartczyszyn gets a homecoming trip to Chicago LAFAYETTE - A total...

FOOTBALL: SBC ANNOUNCES STUDENT-ATHLETE ATTENDEES FOR MEDIA DAY
NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference announced the student-athlete attendees from each of the conference's 12 football programs in preparation...

FORMER VOLLEYBALL: CHANELLE GARDNER TO COMPETE PROFESSIONALLY IN GERMANY
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CAJUNS GOLF ADDS TWO SIGNEES TO 2017-18 SQUAD
 LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns golf team picked up two more signees for the 2017-18 season as head coach Theo Sliman...

LOUISIANA SPORTS HALL OF FAME: 90-MINUTE TV SHOW RECAP DEBUTS FRIDAY, SUNDAY ON CST IN 14 STATES
LOUISIANA SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION AND COX SPORTS TV COMBINE TO TELEVISE LA. SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY FOR THE 15TH TIMENATCHITOCHES -...

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...

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS: SID OFFICE RE-BRANDED TO ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS
LAFAYETTE – With technological advances over the past decade that has seen many University athletic departments use different platforms in...

BASEBALL: CAJUNS PLACE THREE ON 2017 ALL-LOUISIANA BASEBALL TEAM
 Leger named to first team; Marks, Sensley earn second-team honorsLAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns pitchers Gunner Leger and Wyatt...

ATHLETIC NETWORK: PHOTO GALLERIES UPDATED FOR ALL TEAMS & SUPPORT GROUPS FOR 2014, 2015, 2016
Photo updates for the last 3 years have been posted for all teams and support groups. Photos are obtained from a variety of sources -...

WEIGHTLIFTING: POWERHOUSE - DOCUMENTARY TO CHRONICLE WEIGHTLIFTING'S HEYDAY
James Savage, Communications and Marketing, University of Louisiana at Lafayette UL Lafayette News 6/30/2017 Jimmy Reinhardt demonstrates a squat...

FOOTBALL: TICKETS FOR FOOTBALL ROAD GAMES AVAILABLE THROUGH ACCOUNT MANAGER
LAFAYETTE - Individual game tickets for Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football road games during the 2017 season are currently on sale at the CAJUNDOME...

VOLLEYBALL: ZIMMERMAN ADDED TO VOLLEYBALL COACHING STAFF
Standout performer at Wichita State (indoor volleyball) and South Carolina (beach volleyball) set to launch her collegiate coaching careerLAFAYETTE...

BASKETBALL: SUN BELT RELEASES 2017-18 BASKETBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE
18-game schedule sees move back to doubleheaders NEW ORLEANS – A move back to Thursday-Saturday doubleheaders, an 18-game schedule along...

FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS SEEKING FEEDBACK FROM UL LAFAYETTE STUDENT ON GAME DAY EXPERIENCE
All current UL Lafayette students and young alums can fill out survey in Fan Zone LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Department of...

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...

GOLF: UL’S ELSTON QUALIFIED FOR SOUTHERN AMATEUR - CRUZ VALLE HONORED - HALL OF FAME GOLF POSTPONED
Dan McDonald, The Advertiser, June 28, 2017Anyone who’s been wondering if the new golf facility for UL’s Ragin’ Cajun squad can...

ATHLETICS: HAYDEN, MONTOYA NOMINATED FOR NCAA WOMAN OF THE YEAR
 Both are now eligible to be chosen by the Sun Belt Conference as the conference's nominee that will be forwarded to the Woman of the Year...

ATHLETICS: RAGIN' CAJUNS ACCEPTING INTERN APPLICATIONS FOR SPORTS MARKETING, ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns athletics is seeking highly motivated UL students for the Fall 2017 semester with an interest in working...

GOLF: ELSTON CARDS 68 TO QUALIFY FOR 111TH SOUTHERN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
 NEW ORLEANS, La. -  Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns junior golfer Triston Elston notched a round of 4-under par (68) at the Southern Amateur...

ATHLETICS: CAYENNE CAPER - IS CAJUN SPORTS MASCOT DEAD OR ALIVE?
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 26, 2017It remains a mystery. Buy PhotoRagin' Cajuns sports spirit leader Cayenne, shown here surfing the crowd...

CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME: LA. REP. STEVE SCALISE IN RAGIN' CAJUNS BASEBALL UNIFORM IN 2016
Click here for the story in the Morning Advocate about the Congressional Baseball Game. The first photo is one of Rep. Steve Scalise, Republican from...

LA. SPORTS HALL OF FAME: MCDONALD, BLOCKBUSTER 2017 CLASS ENTERS LA. HALL ON SATURDAY
Jason Pugh, Courtesy LSHOF, Published in the Daily Advertiser, June 17, 2017The 2017 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class will be formally inducted at...

GOLF: CRUZ VALLE NAMED TO LSWA ALL-LOUISIANA SQUAD FOR THIRD TIME
 LAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns senior golfer Fernando Cruz Valle was tabbed to the Louisiana Sports Writers Association...

ATHLETICS: MANY ALDEN REPORT SUGGESTIONS UNADDRESSED
Tim Buckley, The Advertiser, June 23, 2017It has been a little more than a year since the partial results of, and recommendations from, a specially...

ATHLETICS: LOUISIANA NAMES NICO YANTKO DEPUTY AD FOR EXTERNAL OPERATIONS
Murray State graduate spent past six years at Missouri LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Director of Athletics Bryan Maggard announced...

BASEBALL & FOOTBALL: RAGIN' CAJUNS ADDING BASEBALL'S JAM WILLIAMS AS DUAL-SPORT ATHLETE
Ragin' Cajuns outfielder to have two years of eligibility remaining for football LAFAYETTE – Following in the recent footsteps of former...

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...

BASEBALL: LEGER AND MARKS NAMED TO ABCA/RAWLINGS ALL-AMERICA TEAMS
LAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball juniors Gunner Leger and Wyatt Marks added yet another honor to an outstanding season as...

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....

OBITUARY: LAWRENCE RICHARD, JR. - MEN'S BASKETBALL EARLY 60S - JUNE 3, 2017
Lawrence Richard Jr.November 6, 1943 ~ June 3, 2017 (age 73) A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 9, 2017 at...

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...

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

OBITUARY: BOB PATTERSON, ASSISTANT FOOTBALL AND TRACK & FIELD COACH, 1958-60 - MAY 15, 2017
 MEMPHIS – Former Memphis Athletic Director and assistant football coach Bob Patterson passed away, Monday. Patterson, who played at...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

FOOTBALL: VISIT TO PREVIOUS BOWLS - 1943, 1970, 2011, 2012, 2013 - 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...

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...

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