College Sports

LSUE grabs sweep over Alvin CC Dolphins

LSU Eunice freshman Chloe Bennett tossed a no-hitter in her Bengal debut as LSUE made a splash to open the season with a doubleheader sweep of Alvin CC on Tuesday at Lady Bengal Field. The Rosepine became the first pitcher in LSUE history to hold a team hitless in their Bengal debut.

Lady Bengals ready for challenges

LSU Eunice head softball coach Meghan Collins is entering her third season with several familar Lady Bengal players. Seven from last year’s team return including red-shirt sophomore Jessi ary (Rayne High). “The 2020 class were my first recruits,” the coach said.

UL Lafayette student heads to Olympics for second time

A University of Louisiana at Lafayette student is reaching for Olympic gold – again. Nicole Ahsinger is representing Team USA in the women’s trampoline competition during the Tokyo Olympic Games that began Friday.

Willis earns Coach of the Year honor

LSU Eunice baseball head coach Jeff Willis is the National Coach of the Year for NJCAA Division II, the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) announced last week. Willis and the other Coach of the Year selections will be honored on Jan.

Willis reflects on championship run

By Tom Dodge Sports Editor LSU Eunice’s seventh championship run actually began in 2019 when the Bengals lost in the NJCAA Region 23 tournament.

14-inning thriller clinches LSUE’s 7th national championship

LSU Eunice baseball survived a marathon 14 inning classic with Western Oklahoma State to score a thrilling 5-4 victory to clinch the program’s 7th NJCAA Division II National Championship on Saturday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark.